Epoch Times, November 4, 2025, provides readers with essential articles for crossing the Great Firewall every day:
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The Communist Party of China issued a new gold tax policy, prompting businesses to urgently remove gold bars from the shelves. On November 1, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration jointly issued a notice regarding the gold tax policy, clarifying that gold purchased through non-exchange channels will have a relatively higher tax burden, leading to an increase in the cost of purchasing gold and triggering a strong reaction in the capital market. Through offline and e-commerce channels, many brands have either removed or increased the selling prices of investment gold bars.
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Burmese military destroyed the KK scam center, bringing attention to the role of the Communist Party of China. One of the Burmese telecom fraud bases, KK Park, was cleared by the Burmese military, who used drones for several days and then detonated explosives to destroy buildings. Many individuals within the park fled to Thailand. The Communist Party of China downplays the destruction of the KK Park and related sanctions against the Cambodian Prince Group, bringing their questionable role under scrutiny once again.
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A multi-story residential building in Jiangsu settles and cracks, causing panic among residents. According to Qingdao News Network on November 2, on the evening of November 1, a multi-story residential building in a community in Danyang City, Jiangsu, experienced uneven settlement, leading to partial cracks in the building and causing panic among residents.
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Under pressure and intimidation from the Communist Party of China, a British university gives up research on human rights issues. Following coercive tactics from the Beijing national security forces, a university in the UK bowed down, halted research on human rights violations by the Communist Party, and abandoned publishing research reports on significant projects.
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Closure of 33 stores in a week intensifies the trend of offline store closures in mainland China. The wave of store closures continues in mainland China. According to incomplete statistics from Yilan Business, during the fifth week of October 2025, mainland China saw at least 33 stores from 32 brands being closed. Among these closures, 17 were in the catering category, accounting for over fifty percent. Industry insiders point out that the offline business formats in mainland China are undergoing a new round of structural adjustments, and the wave of closures will continue.
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Various regions in China issue consumer vouchers to encourage marriage, sparking discussions. In order to boost marriage rates, many regions in China have recently issued “marriage consumption vouchers” ranging from 800 to 1000 Chinese Yuan. These vouchers can be used for wedding celebrations and related expenses, leading to discussions online with some netizens questioning their effectiveness.
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The Communist Party of China claims “resurgence of foreign investment,” but contradictory statistics raise doubts. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce recently released new data indicating a 16.2% year-on-year increase in new foreign-invested enterprises during the first three quarters of this year. However, the actual amount of foreign investment used decreased by over ten percent. Amid the official claims of a “resurgence of foreign investment,” these conflicting statistics have raised doubts about the true status of China’s ability to attract foreign investment.
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CCTV host Li Xiaodong admits being scammed when buying tea, sparking discussions. Li Xiaodong, host of “Today’s Verdict” on CCTV, recently revealed on social media that he fell victim to a street scam, claiming he spent thousands of Yuan to purchase low-quality tea leaves. He attributed the scam to his own mentality of seeking bargains, sparking discussions among netizens.
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Nine high-ranking officials, including Yi Gang, were dismissed, rumored to be because their children refuse to return to China. Following the conclusion of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, former central bank governor Yi Gang, former Guangdong CPPCC chairman Wang Rong, and several other high-ranking officials were relieved of their duties in the CPPCC’s special committees. Reports suggest that these officials were removed because the authorities are cracking down on those officials whose spouses or children are overseas, and their offspring are unwilling to return to China.
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Hong Kong people gather in three Canadian cities to support Joey Siu and Andy Li. The trial for the “incitement to subvert state power” case led by the Hong Kong Alliance is scheduled to commence in January next year. On November 3, the West Kowloon District Court (interim Court of Final Appeal) processed Siu’s application to withdraw the prosecution.
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Communist China tightens control over online public opinion, leading to offline protests with slogan pasting. As the Chinese economy faces a significant decline and various social issues arise, discontent among the populace is growing. The Communist Party of China has prioritized monitoring online public opinion as part of maintaining stability, requiring local public security forces to closely monitor anti-government rhetoric and actions involving slogans. Grassroots street offices are mandated to report any abnormal situations promptly, while public protests are shifting from online platforms to offline environments, representing a new trend.
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Seoul Chinatown holds a rally to support the withdrawal of 450 million Chinese people from the CCP. In commemoration of the milestone event of “450 million Chinese people withdrawing from the Communist Party, Youth League, and Young Pioneers” (referred to as the “Three Withdrawals”), a large-scale rally was held near the Chinese community in Seoul, South Korea. The event aimed to spread relevant information to local Korean citizens and ethnic Chinese residents, attracting onlookers among the locals.
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Toronto Chinese woman falls victim to a “love” scam, losing her entire 200,000 dollar fortune. On July 15, 2025, in a residence in the northern suburbs of Toronto, Susan (a pseudonym) stood by the window, crying. The twilight light reflected on her sorrowful face, her eyes swollen, and her shoulders slightly trembling. In the living room, her 20-year-old son sat embracing his elderly mother, both silently shedding tears.
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Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan withdraws from the National Games solo competition, causing controversy. On November 2, the 15th National Games diving event commenced at the Guangdong Olympic Center Natatorium in Guangzhou. The day before, the official website updated the list of participants, excluding Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan from the women’s solo 10-meter platform event, sparking a debate online.
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Yueshan: There are demons in Zhongnanhai, seeking immortality without virtue. On September 3, 2025, a military parade in Beijing commemorating the victory in the war against Japanese aggression was not only criticized for its Nazi overtones but unexpectedly revealed a sense of bloodshed, evoking a vision of a demon-covered Beijing skyline.