During the Fourth Plenum of the CCP, a video produced by AI titled “Post-Communist Party Era” went viral on various online platforms, with netizens dubbing the content as “the dream of the Chinese people.”
In the video, it shows people taking to the streets. The crowd first stormed Tiananmen Square, unfurled a banner saying “Down with the Communist Party,” shouted slogans as they broke through the encirclement of armed police, and removed the portrait of former CCP leader Mao Zedong. Slogans like “Follow the Party Forever” were taken down across the country, with calls for “freedom of speech,” “voting rights,” and “the people’s right to choose.”
As the voiceover narrates, large-scale demonstrations erupted nationwide, with people tearing down CCP emblems and national emblems, calling for an end to one-party rule. From coastal cities in the east to rural areas, protests were visible in every nook and cranny.
The scene then shifts to the new rulers announcing at a convention the drafting of a constitution to protect the rights and freedoms of every individual in the country. The CCP’s red flag is lowered, and statues of Mao are toppled. The mayoral election campaign begins in Shanghai in 2025, with polling data broadcast on TV.
Simultaneously, numerous political cases from the Communist Party era were reexamined, political prisoners were released, reuniting with their families in emotional scenes; people were granted the right to vote, happily lining up to cast their ballots; in schools, teachers announced good news: school would end at 4 pm based on congressional requirements, leading to jubilation among students.
Notably, the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall was officially renamed the Transitional Justice Memorial Hall, and Mao’s coffin was removed.
On June 4th, the film “Beijing Beijing” commemorating the June 4th incident enjoyed blockbuster success, raking in 5 billion yuan in ticket sales on its first day. Signs for the Transitional Justice Commission were put up; workers’ rights legislation was passed. Party officials who had engaged in rent-seeking and other illegal activities during the waning days of the Communist Party’s rule were brought to justice in a court of law.
The video sparked heated discussions online. Some netizens expressed, “I’m almost in tears,” “I know it’s AI, but how I wish it were true!” “Everyone is changing, this is the dream of the Chinese people!” “I hope for the day when this comes true. The Chinese nation still has hope.”
The creator of the video, Yang Ruohui, is a Chinese student in Canada and the founder and president of the “Citizen Association,” an anti-CCP organization. He has declared relinquishing all rights to the video and its script, allowing anyone to freely reference it at any time under any circumstances.
In an interview with Epoch Times, Yang Ruohui shared that he spent an afternoon on October 19th making the video and saw the Fourth Plenum as an opportunity. He had similar ideas before, envisioning events like the democratic transition in China, mayoral elections in Shanghai, and transitional justice in the country, all of which can inspire and motivate people as they strive towards a brighter future.
“Transitional justice” refers to the political process a government undergoes after periods of dictatorship or authoritarian rule, addressing historical wrongs, holding individuals accountable, and compensating victims. Examples include Taiwan’s transitional justice after martial law and South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission following the end of apartheid.
Yang Ruohui mentioned his thoughts on a democratic China in the video. “In my imagination, after the CCP steps down, the top priority for China is to ensure human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, particularly to prevent another authoritarian regime from returning. Education of citizens and handling former CCP members should be done with great care, avoiding the chaos and violence of the past and instead using the rule of law and human rights procedures.”
He continued, “During the democratization of China, if CCP officials, police, and military personnel, including high-ranking party officials, make contributions in the democratic transition, involving transitional justice, the scope for compensation will be greater relative to using purely legal means.”
Yang Ruohui used to be a moderate seeking reform, but Xi Jinping’s constitutional amendments in 2018 made him realize the illogical nature of the CCP. Especially during the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill protests, it became clear how the CCP disregarded institutions and treaties. He stated, “Treaties they signed become historical documents, the constitution is changed at will, the chairman passes everything with a simple majority, and treats the stability and continuity of the entire country as child’s play.”
He explained that prior to leaving China, he only received information from the CCP and did not truly understand the country’s history, society, economy, or people’s livelihood. After encountering diverse and genuine information abroad, he realized that the downfall of the CCP would be the greatest benefit to the Chinese people and that the CCP is the most malicious organization globally infringing on the rights and interests of the Chinese people.
In July of this year, the Hudson Institute in the United States released a report titled “China in the Post-Communist Era: Preparing for the Post-CCP Era in China,” authored by experts in military intelligence, economics, human rights, transitional justice, and constitutional governance, discussing preliminary measures to be taken following the collapse of the CCP regime and the potential long-term trajectory China might take after a stabilization period.
The report extensively studies and analyzes the likelihood of the CCP collapsing soon, urging both the world, especially China, to prepare materially and mentally. All evidence points to the possibility that even though the CCP has overcome several crises in the past, the sudden collapse of the regime is not entirely unimaginable.
Yang Ruohui believed that if the CCP persists with its brutal control, it would be a nightmare. He created the video with the hopes of boosting morale, urging more people to see it, sparking thoughts on issues like transitional justice, China’s political system, and the democratization process.
He expressed gratitude to the many internet users who loved the video, mentioning plans to create more mature and comprehensive videos in the future. He also hoped that people could work together to turn these AI creations in the video into a reality in documentaries.