Epoch Times October 1, 2025 News |
王思聰 Bleeds Selling Mansion, Wang Jianlin Temporarily Restricted from High Consumption
In the midst of Wanda Group’s deepening debt crisis, Wang Jianlin’s son, Wang Sicong, recently sold his Shanghai mansion at a loss of 20 million RMB, adding another twist to the family’s crisis.
Mainland China’s Extended Holidays Cause Complaints
During long holidays like May Day and National Day, large-scale mass migrations occur throughout China. To stimulate tourism consumption, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) extends holidays to 5-8 days through adjusted rest days. However, due to difficulties in taking regular leave, some companies still maintain single-day off or “long weekends,” forcing people to concentrate their long-distance travel and home visits during statutory holidays.
Wang Youqun: CCP’s Chaos in Appointing High Officials Before the Fourth Plenary Session
The CCP will hold the Fourth Plenary Session in October. Prior to the meeting, rumors abound regarding personnel changes in the CCP’s upper echelon. After the 20th National Congress, a wave of party, government, and military officials has been dismissed, arrested, or gone missing, creating a chaotic situation in the CCP’s personnel selection process.
Hotel Bookings During National Day Cancelled, Customers Upset Over Price Increase
As the “Golden Week” of National Day approaches, disputes over hotel bookings have left some consumers dissatisfied. The hashtag #NationalDay booking forcefully canceled, room rates tripled# has sparked widespread discussions on social media. Some hotels have been accused of raising prices, with rates jumping from 160 RMB per night to over 600 RMB.
CCP Hacker Group “Phantom Taurus” Exposed, Targeting Foreign Diplomatic Circles
Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team “Unit 42” released a new report revealing an undisclosed CCP state-level hacker group called “Phantom Taurus” that employs rapidly adjustable and unique TTP (tactics, techniques, and procedures) combinations to carry out covert operations.
CCP Requires Hotels to Tune to CCTV-1 Upon Booting TVs, Ignites Mockery
Several departments including the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television recently issued a joint notice mandating hotels to broadcast CCTV-1 (China Central Television Channel 1) in full screen upon TV boot-up, or with one click on the remote control. Netizens sarcastically referred to it as a “one-stop direct route to North Korea.”
Liu Jianchao “Disappears,” Liu Haixing Takes Over as Minister of the CCP International Liaison Department
Liu Jianchao, former Minister of the CCP International Liaison Department, was confirmed to have resigned on September 30 following nearly two months of “disappearance.” Liu Haixing, 62, now serves as the Minister of the International Liaison Department, drawing attention due to his diplomatic and national security background.
“Hard-to-Acquire Medicines” Exit China, Patients Left in Dilemma
Since the implementation of the CCP’s “National Centralized Drug Procurement” policy, imported medicines are gradually disappearing from the Chinese market. From lipid-lowering drug “Lipitor” to antihypertensive drug “Lotensin,” original drugs that were once familiar are vanishing from hospital shelves. More and more patients complain about the difficulty in accessing essential medicines, while doctors lament about the restricted treatment options.
Tianjin Illegal Fundraising Ringleader Pleads Guilty in UK, Awaiting Sentencing
Ten years ago, the ringleader of the Tianjin illegal fundraising case, Qian Zhimin (also known as Zhang Yadi), pleaded guilty in the UK and awaits sentencing. This case also involves the world’s largest single cryptocurrency seizure, attracting significant attention on the fate of the huge amount of confiscated Bitcoins.
Personnel Changes in Multiple Provinces Before the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, Alleged Power Struggles Involved
On the same day, September 30, just before the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, high-level personnel changes occurred in several provinces including Inner Mongolia, Guangdong, and Jiangsu.
San Francisco Protesters: CCP Dictatorship Leads to Social Injustice (Part 2)
On September 25, wearing yellow hats left behind by the “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times” movement, activist Kwok Wing-kit and his colleagues stood at the protest site outside the United Nations General Assembly. He stated, “I don’t consider what we’re doing here as brave, just that we are brave to come to a safe place.”
CCP Party School Reiterates “Loyalty to the Party,” Mocked as “Headquarters of the Mafia”
The CCP recently held a national party school system work conference, emphasizing the principle of the “Party school is loyal to the Party.” Commentators directly referred to the Central Party School of the CCP as the headquarters of the mafia, corrupt officials, rogues, liars, and schizophrenics.
Thousands of Londoners Rally Against CCP’s Super Embassy
On September 28, the 11th anniversary of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, several Hong Kong community organizations in the UK marched in London. Apart from expressing demands for democracy and freedom in Hong Kong, they also opposed the UK government’s plan to convert the former Royal Mint site in London into a Chinese embassy. Despite the drizzle, around a thousand marchers carried yellow and black umbrellas through London’s Chinatown, chanting slogans like “No China Mega Embassy” and distributing leaflets to passersby along the way.
National Day Reception Sees Fan Changlong’s Appearance, Previously Rumored Investigations
The National Day reception was held yesterday (September 30) in Beijing. Many serving and former high-ranking officials with negative rumors, including Ma Xingrui, Wang Xiaohong, and Fan Changlong, made appearances.
Beijing Witnesses Solar Halo on National Day, Seen as Omen of Dynasty’s Downfall
October 1 marks the 76th anniversary of the CCP’s founding. Once again, an unusual solar halo appeared in the sky over Beijing, perceived as an omen of a dynasty’s demise.