Beijing is currently ramping up preparations for the September 3rd military parade. Recently, a hotel issued a notice that after 6 p.m. on August 9th, traffic control will be implemented, warning customers to return to the hotel before that time or they will not be allowed to check in, inadvertently revealing the parade rehearsal date. As a result, some customers have opted to stay in hotels further away from the Chang’an Street area.
Located on Dawang Road outside Jianguomen in Chaoyang District, Beijing, the Beijing Haoku Shulu Hotel issued a notice stating that they have been informed by relevant authorities that on August 9th (Friday), traffic control measures will be implemented in the Chang’an Street area. Check-in and out times for that day will be limited to before 6 p.m. in Beijing. After this time, no individuals or vehicles will be allowed to enter the controlled area, and guests will not be able to return to the hotel. The hotel cannot bear the resulting impact and costs, asking for understanding.
It even specifically mentioned that food delivery service personnel will also be unable to enter the controlled area, meaning food orders will not be delivered.
A Beijing resident, Mr. Wang, confirmed to Epoch Times that this temporary lockdown is for the parade rehearsal on September 3rd. Many hotels affected by the controlled area have seen a significant number of their booked customers choosing hotels outside the restricted zone to avoid being unable to check in.
Some citizens have shared videos on social media, mentioning they encountered sound tests along Tiananmen Square, likely in preparation for September 3rd. One citizen speculated that in order to avoid mentioning the sensitive term “military parade,” it was omitted, showing a picture of a street lamp with a speaker attached.
Some informed individuals in online discussions have mentioned that this event is organized by the 797 Seven Star Group and the Electronic Third Institute, with the trial playing Han Hong’s songs.
Some netizens were surprised to note the presence of multiple cameras on these street lamp poles.
As for the number of cameras in the Chang’an Street area, AI responded that Beijing ranks ninth in global surveillance density, estimated to have around 800,000 public cameras.
Chang’an Street, being a crucial area, is the political and transportation hub of Beijing, connecting important sites such as Tiananmen Square, central government offices, and diplomatic quarters. It is a key coverage area for the “Skynet” surveillance system, equipped with numerous high-definition cameras, facial recognition devices, and traffic monitoring cameras. Surveillance equipment is used not only for traffic management but also for public safety and social governance.
Mr. Xiao Wang introduced to reporters that the sound tests on Chang’an Street in Beijing featured the slogan, “Without the Communist Party, there would be no new China,” which he found both laughable and nauseating. He suggested trying it without the Communist Party – would there still be a new China?
Mr. Xiao Wang also mentioned that this time, petitioners and dissidents in Beijing may not necessarily go on trips, as there is a likelihood of home confinement.
In preparation for the September 3rd parade, some schools in Beijing have already notified teachers to return on August 15th, with students required to be back by August 25th. Some schools have explicitly stated that leaving Beijing after August 25th will not be permitted.
Commentator Cai Shenkun pointed out that the authorities are implementing these measures to better control the public. One reason for this is to gain insights into students while ensuring schools fulfill their obligation to monitor students. By gathering students together, managing them uniformly, checking their performance, and promoting ideological learning, potential security risks can be minimized to a great extent.
With the tumultuous state of the Chinese Communist regime and ongoing power struggles among high-ranking officials, especially evident in the continuous purging of military generals, a recent report by the Hudson Institute titled “China After the CCP” sketches a comprehensive blueprint for a “China without the CCP.”
The report emphasizes that the collapse of the CCP is not a matter of if but rather when. The most terrifying aspect, as presented by the host of the self-media show “Tang Qing Looks at Current Affairs,” Tang Qing, is that it may not be a gradual decline but could be an abrupt change overnight. Whether it’s sudden chaos in Tianjin, a military group suddenly turning against the regime, or a high-ranking official announcing the establishment of a “new central authority,” the manner in which the CCP may collapse remains uncertain.