【Epoch Times May 31, 2025】Epoch Times compiles must-read articles for readers who are interested in breaking through censorship every day:
Analysis: Mastering Xi’s Life and Death – Cai Qi and Wang Xiaohong Become Double-Edged Swords
Reports suggest that the paramount leader of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, may have lost real power. The political atmosphere in Beijing has become highly sensitive recently. Analysts point out that Cai Qi and Wang Xiaohong, who hold Xi’s fate in their hands, are unwilling to be scapegoats and have now become Xi’s true political nightmare.
China’s Consumer Market Continues to Weaken – High-end Brands in Mainland China Turn to Selling Coffee
China’s consumer market is weak, as seen in the continuous wave of luxury brands closing their stores in mainland China in the first quarter of this year. While high-end brands shrink their presence in China, many are turning to the coffee business to generate marketing buzz.
Youth Employment Anxiety in China Explodes – Analysis: Severe Social Competition
Mainland China is experiencing a severe wave of unemployment, with employment anxiety becoming a hot topic in society. Analysts believe that there is an oversupply of university graduates, leading to fierce competition for good jobs. Apart from the elite, most people are struggling in the competitive and demanding society.
Guangxi Governor Lan Tianli Dismissed From Office, Removed From National People’s Congress as Delegate
After the fall of Lan Tianli, Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Governor of the Autonomous Region, he was recently dismissed from office. He was also stripped of his status as a delegate to the National People’s Congress.
Putin Meets with Akie Abe at the Kremlin, Discussing Shinzo Abe’s Dream
Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited Russia. On Thursday, May 29, Russian President Putin met with Akie Abe at the Kremlin. Putin paid tribute to Shinzo Abe, stating that he knew Abe had dreamed of ultimately signing a peace treaty after World War II.
Former Secretary of Guizhou Health Commission Yang Hui Expelled – Medical System Corruption Exposed
With the dismissal of Yang Hui, former Party Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Health Commission, a shocking case of climbing the ranks through corrupt practices and illicit gain has been fully exposed, involving a luxurious villa worth 40 million yuan, a private pool costing 2.3 million yuan, and a cash chain amounting to 45 million yuan.
Zheng Yanxiong Removed from Director of Hong Kong Liaison Office, Li Jiachao Likely to Face Difficulty in Continuing
Beijing has suddenly made significant personnel changes in Hong Kong, removing Zheng Yanxiong from the Hong Kong Liaison Office, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office under the State Council, and Security Affairs Advisor to the Hong Kong National Security Commission. His successor, Zhou Ji, had previously served for a long time in local positions in mainland China before being stationed at the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office two years ago. Some analysts believe there may be subtle changes in Beijing’s policy towards Hong Kong, and the current Chief Executive Li Jiachao may also face challenges in continuing his position.
Five People Killed as Car Falls off Bridge in Dongguan, Family Questions Road Design
A major traffic accident occurred in Guangdong Province where a car fell off a bridge, resulting in five deaths. The family of the victims accused the sudden narrowing of a four-lane elevated road to three lanes, causing the vehicle to fall off. After being reported by the media for ten days, the local authorities finally issued an accident report.
Chinese Student’s Harvard Graduation Speech Accused of Echoing Communist Propaganda
During Harvard University’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30, Luanna Jiang, a graduate student from China, delivered a speech focusing on “universal humanity,” emphasizing cross-cultural understanding and connection. However, her choice of words overlapped with Chinese Communist diplomatic discourse, raising doubts and criticisms from commentators.
Spending Tens of Millions Building Toilets – Jilin County Secretary Investigated
Tongyu County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province was once a deeply impoverished county. According to an official announcement, in 2025, the county just removed the label of impoverished county, with the then county secretary, Li Deming, investing millions of yuan to build ten “star-standard” flush toilets. On May 31, this topic became a popular discussion on Weibo, sparking debates.
Shen Yanfeng Appointed Chairman of CNNC, Former Chairman “Missing” for Months
Under the purge of the military-industrial system by the Chinese Communist Party, Shen Yanfeng, the former General Manager and Deputy Party Secretary of the China National Nuclear Corporation, has been promoted to Chairman and Party Secretary. The former Chairman and Party Secretary, Yu Jianfeng, is no longer listed in the leadership lineup, and he has been absent for over four months, with no official announcement regarding his whereabouts.
Shi Kejian: “Ne Zha 2” Reveals the Ugliness of Party Culture
Since the release of “Ne Zha 2,” it has been heavily promoted by the Chinese Communist Party’s media outlets, with various government agencies, enterprises, institutions, and even schools and military units booking cinemas to watch the film. Many young fans even watched it multiple times, making it the highest-grossing film in China and the fifth highest-grossing film in global film history. This has brought great excitement to the Chinese Communist Party and its young supporters, providing a boost of confidence amid the country’s economic downturn, ongoing power struggles at the top, mass unemployment, and a struggling populace.
Author Wang Lixiong: The Chinese Communist Party is Approaching a “Yellow Peril” Collapse Ending
Chinese writer Wang Lixiong, who published the highly discussed political allegory novel “Yellow Peril” in 1991, recently stated in an interview that China is getting closer to the collapse ending of a “Yellow Peril.”
Approaching June 4th – Dissidents like Gao Yu Placed Under Travel Ban or Soft Detention
As the 36th anniversary of the June 4th incident in 2025 approaches, stability maintenance measures have significantly escalated throughout China. Dissidents, lawyers, writers, and rights defenders in Beijing, Guizhou, Anhui, and other places have recently faced being “taken on a trip” or placed under soft detention. Observers point out that despite facing fiscal pressure, the authorities continue to intensify stability maintenance efforts, reflecting a high level of sensitivity towards discussions and gatherings related to June 4th.
Exposing the Black Curtain of Organ Harvesting by the Chinese Communist Party – Opening Film Shocks Audience at Korean Film Festival
The 5th Seoul Cuckoo Flower International Film Festival, themed “portraying freedom,” opened on May 30. The opening film, “State-Owned Organs,” revealing the crimes of forced organ harvesting by the Chinese Communist Party, shocked the audience. However, multiple films exposing CCP atrocities at this film festival have been successively cancelled by the organizers, leading to widespread attention and anger, with viewers calling for South Korea to wake up.