【Epoch Times, October 15, 2025】Epoch Times daily selects articles that are a must-read for readers:
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From Real Estate Market Decline to Widespread Deflation, China’s Economic Warning Signs Persist
Recently, warning signs of China’s economy have been rampant, reflecting not only in the continuously declining real estate market but also spreading to commodities and consumer sectors. Many observers believe that China’s economy is facing the severe challenge of structural decline. Analysis suggests that a disaster more dreadful than a major depression has not yet arrived.
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Breakfast Shop in Hubei Caught Using Meat Mince Gnawed by Cats for Making Buns
A breakfast shop in Yichang, Hubei, was caught using meat mince that had been eaten by cats to make meat buns and dumplings. Despite the exposure, the employees continued to use ingredients with cat saliva to prepare food.
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China’s September CPI Drops by 0.3% YoY, Signaling Deflationary Pressure
In September, China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with urban areas down by 0.2% and rural areas down by 0.5%. Food prices fell by 4.4%, while prices of consumer goods dropped by 0.8%. CPI is a crucial indicator of inflation. The decline in CPI in September signals evident deflationary pressure again facing the Chinese economy.
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Former Chairman of State-Owned Financial Leasing Company Under Investigation
After stepping down four years ago, Wang Xuedong, a former senior expert of the China Development Bank, is under investigation. He also served as the former chairman of Guoyin Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in China’s financial leasing industry.
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US Treasury Secretary Points Out Internal Struggles of CCP Impacting US-China Negotiations, Experts Interpret
Recently, Beijing suddenly announced strengthening export controls on rare earths and related technologies, followed by President Trump declaring a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce later clarified that the export controls were not a ban, widely seen as a softened stance. US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, in an interview, directly mentioned that the infighting between CCP government departments is influencing US-China negotiations. Experts suggest that the situation in CCP is critical, with the Fourth Plenum expected to involve a “big brawl”.
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Renowned Hunan Radio Host Luo Gang Passes Away Suddenly at the Age of 53
Recently, Luo Gang, a well-known radio host from Hunan Radio and Television, passed away due to a sudden heart attack at the age of 53.
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Netizens Mock CCP as Kim Jong-un Bids Farewell to Li Keqiang with Hands in Pockets
During Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s recent visit to North Korea to bid farewell to Kim Jong-un, a video showing Kim Jong-un with his hands in his pockets went viral on the internet, sparking discussions.
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Wang He: “Demon Slayer” Sweeps Global Box Office, Who are the Contemporary “Demon Slayer Corps”?
The Japanese animated film “Demon Slayer: Infinity Train Arc” has now accumulated approximately $1.286 billion in box office sales, surpassing Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” to become the highest-grossing international film in North American box office history. The film currently has a global box office of around $648 million, ranking fifth in global box office in 2025.
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Serious Turmoil within China’s Automotive Industry, JD.com Announces Launch of New Car Causing Buzz
China’s electric vehicle production capacity is severely excessive, and the internal turmoil and price wars have entered the third year with no signs of improvement. On Tuesday, October 14, e-commerce giant JD.com suddenly announced the launch of a vehicle in cooperation with Ningde Times New Energy Technology and GAC Group, set to officially go on sale during the “Double 11” shopping festival.
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CCP Brings Countless Disasters to China, People Withdraw from Three Quit to Protect Themselves
The tyranny of the CCP has brought countless disasters to the Chinese people, with many individuals having personally experienced them. This realization has made them aware of the evil nature of the CCP, leading them to refuse association and declare withdrawal from the CCP’s party, league, and team organizations (Three Quit).
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US Previously Questioned Chinese CEO of Dutch Semiconductor Company
Court documents revealed on October 14 that before the Dutch government took over the chip manufacturer Nexperia, US authorities had expressed concerns about the company’s Chinese CEO.
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Wang He: The Background Behind CCP’s Sudden Hostility towards the US in the Rare Earth Field
Shortly before the Fourth Plenum of the CCP, on October 9, the CCP suddenly aimed hostility towards the US by issuing multiple public announcements implementing export controls on rare earths and various related items. Employing the “long-arm jurisdiction” for the first time, any product containing Chinese rare earths and accounting for at least 0.1% of the product value, regardless of where it is manufactured globally, requires companies to obtain permission from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce before exportation. US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated: “This is a confrontation between China and the world – they have targeted the entire supply chain and industrial base of the free world with a rocket launcher.”
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Villagers Build Houses in Rural Areas, Expert: Rural Areas Not an Eden
In recent years, some affluent individuals have been seen building houses or renovating old homes in rural areas, sparking attention and contemplation. Experts believe that rural China is not a paradise and that the CCP will not relinquish control over land.
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“Meng Zhu Shen”: A Simple Anime Line Reflects the CCP’s Betrayal of the Nation
In contemporary mainland China’s popular culture, artistic works are often used to disseminate specific ideologies and historical narratives. Among them, the highly-anticipated animation “Those Years, The Bunny, Those Memorable Things” narrates modern Chinese history through anthropomorphized animal characters, greatly appreciated by the younger audience. However, this animation is not merely an entertainment product but carries strong political propaganda connotations.
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Property Owner Rights Activist Arrested in Guangdong, Hundreds of Owners Surround Police Station to Protest
“This is not just a legal dispute over property rights but is also related to buyers’ right to information, transparency in managing public spaces, and other core issues,” said homeowners of the Jinyue Huafu community in Leizhou City, Guangdong, while protesting the local government’s handling of property rights disputes.