Epoch Times September 9, 2024 report:
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Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Reportedly Demoted to State-run Publishing House; Experts Analyze
After former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang “disappeared” for a month last year, he was relieved of his position. The latest news indicates that Qin Gang has been demoted to a low-level position at a state-run publishing house under the supervision of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Currently, the Chinese official sources have not confirmed this news. Experts believe that due to the opaque operations of the Chinese Communist Party, the handling of senior officials is secretive, making it difficult to confirm Qin Gang’s true whereabouts.
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Renowned Young Scientist in Mainland China Dies of Sudden Heart Attack at the Age of 34
Renowned young scientist in mainland China, Li Haizeng, a professor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering at Shandong University and Ph.D. supervisor, passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 34.
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China’s August Inflation Data Falls Below Expectations; PPI Decline Expands to 1.8%
In August, China’s consumer price index rose lower than expected, while the producer price index saw a larger decline. This indicates that China’s domestic demand remains weak, and deflationary pressures are intensifying.
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Middle-aged Food Delivery Worker in Hangzhou Suddenly Dies on the Road; Handled Over a Hundred Orders Daily
Recently, a middle-aged food delivery worker in Hangzhou died suddenly on the roadside. It is reported that he handled over a hundred orders daily on two food delivery platforms. This incident has sparked attention online.
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Protagonist of “Women Above Ghosts’ Heads” Escapes to Europe, Describes Cross-border Persecution by the Chinese Communist Party
The documentary “Women Above Ghosts’ Heads” exposes the dark secrets of the Ma Sanjia reeducation labor camp in Liaoning. The protagonist of the film, Liu Hua, has fled China and is currently seeking asylum. She recently revealed that even though she has escaped to Europe, the cross-border persecution by the Chinese Communist Party still haunts her.
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Typhoon Mokka Causes Damage to 19 Cities and Counties in Hainan Province; Infrastructure Damaged
On September 6, Typhoon Mokka made landfall in Wenchang City, Hainan Province, with a maximum wind force of level 17 or above. This typhoon has become the strongest autumn typhoon to land in China, causing at least 19 cities and counties in Hainan Province to be affected, with casualties and severe damage to infrastructure.
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Net Profit of 105 Listed Real Estate Companies in China Drops by 80% in the First Half of the Year
In the first half of this year, the performance of listed real estate companies in China continued to be weak. According to statistical data, the net profits of hundreds of listed real estate companies dropped by 80% year-on-year.
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Over 20 People Food Poisoned After a Company in Zhengzhou Orders 51 Servings of Braised Chicken
On September 9, “Over 20 People Suffer Food Poisoning After Company Orders 51 Servings of Braised Chicken” trended on social media, sparking concern.
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Net Income of 43 Listed Securities Firms in China Drops by 40% in the First Half of the Year
In the first half of this year, the total income from brokerage business fees for 43 listed securities firms in China amounted to 14.03 billion RMB, a decrease of 9.758 billion RMB, a decline of 41% year-on-year.
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Chinese Communists Plan to Allow Establishment of Foreign-Owned Hospitals Criticized as Deceptive Scheme
Against the backdrop of a large-scale exodus of foreign funds, the Chinese Communist Party announced plans to allow foreign investment in the establishment of wholly-owned hospitals in Beijing, Tianjin, and nine other locations. The motives and effects behind this plan have sparked heated discussions online. Experts believe that the CCP’s openness to foreign-owned hospitals is likely part of their consistent “deceptive scheme” model, with foreign investors naturally concerned about political risks.
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Typhoon Mokka Causes Losses of 32.7 Billion RMB to Wenchang City, Equivalent to 86% of Annual GDP
On the afternoon of September 6, after Typhoon Mokka made landfall in the coastal areas of Wenchang City, Hainan Province, it caused tremendous losses to the area. According to preliminary official statistics, this super typhoon swept away 32.7 billion RMB in Wenchang City, equivalent to 86% of the city’s annual gross domestic product.
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Yuan Bin: Chinese Communist Party Shifts from “Looking at the World” to “Desperate Measures”
On August 28, a document establishing a “Desperate Measures Task Force” in Bishan District of Chongqing City circulated on the Chinese internet.
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Beijing Educational Travel Company Fined for Upholding American Democratic System, Mocking the CCP
Recently, a notice of administrative penalty from the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation revealed that a Beijing company specializing in American educational travel was fined for praising the solemnity and authority of the American democratic system when mentioning the U.S. Capitol Building in their advertisements.
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Chinese Communists Launch Mobile Child Welfare Action; Experts: Likely an Empty Gesture
Recently, the Chinese Communist Party introduced an action plan for the protection and care of mobile children. Observing experts believe that with China’s economy declining and urban population losses, the authorities are attempting to attract labor to cities. However, the various measures remain unfulfilled and are likely only to be a form of empty promises.
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Shen Zhou: US Military Displays Global Deployment Capabilities to Deter the CCP
In August, the United States and NATO supported Ukrainian forces to advance into Russian territory, preparing for the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. At the same time, the US military made another significant deployment in the Middle East, sending out two aircraft carrier fleets and an F-22 squadron to deter potential adversaries, effectively limiting the escalation of regional conflicts. Although the US military does not have an aircraft carrier fleet in the Western Pacific, B-2 bombers have been active, and F-22 and F-35 fighters have been deployed swiftly. The global deployment capabilities demonstrated by the US military have made the CCP cautious about taking hasty actions.