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Economist Gao Shanwen Resigns Stirring Up Controversy in Zhongnanhai
Gao Shanwen, the director of Guotou Industry Research Institute and chief economist of Guotou Securities, has resigned from the company. Information about Gao Shanwen cannot be found on the website of the China Securities Association. Gao Shanwen previously stated that China’s economic growth rate is overestimated by 10 percentage points, which has angered the Chinese authorities.
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Car Rams into Government Gate in Beihai, Guangxi, News Suppressed
Under political pressure and economic downturn in China, grievances among the people are rising, leading to frequent social conflicts. On November 24th, there were reports circulating online about a car ramming into the Beihai City government gate, facing official resistance with reports of intense gunfire at the scene. The news has been suppressed. Local residents have confirmed this incident to Epoch Times.
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Instability in Lower Ranks of CCP Military Exposed, Wartime Could Lead to Uprising
While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is building up its military presence in the Yellow Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, the lower ranks of the CCP military have recently undergone internal purges, with a group of generals led by He Weidong being removed from power. The military demands loyalty from soldiers to prevent “two-faced” individuals. Analysts point out that discontent in the lower ranks may accumulate during periods of high pressure, potentially leading to military uprisings during wartime.
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Former Australian Military Officer Reveals: CCP Spies Outnumber Western Countries Tenfold
It could be as innocuous as a USB flash drive left behind in a parking lot or some seemingly harmless chatting on social media with a new, charming “friend.” However, these seemingly harmless interactions are actually tactics used by CCP spies.
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Yuan Bin: Insights from a Court Chief Advising the Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief to Withdraw from the CCP
Zheng Jiang, the chief of the CCP’s anti-corruption bureau, initially hesitated when urged by a friend to withdraw from the CCP organization. However, after reflecting on his experiences in his position, he made up his mind. He commissioned a friend abroad to help make a statement on Epoch Times: “I want to completely cut ties with all CCP organizations and become a person with a clear conscience!”
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Italy Investigates Chinese Goods Smuggling, Raids Two Amazon Sites
Italian authorities conducted surprise searches and seizures at two Amazon sites in Italy on Monday, as part of an investigation into alleged smuggling of Chinese goods. Milan prosecutors have accused the e-commerce giant of acting as a “Trojan horse,” enabling a large quantity of Chinese goods to evade customs duties and sales taxes to illegally enter the European Union and Italian markets.
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Number of Chinese Graduate Exam Takers Declines for Three Consecutive Years, Falls Below Civil Service Exam Takers for the First Time
With the continuous decline in the Chinese economy and increasing employment pressures, the declining trend in graduate exam applicants has continued for several years. Following a 500,000 decrease in 2025, the number dropped by another 450,000 to 3.43 million in 2026. Meanwhile, the number of civil service exam applicants has been increasing year by year, reaching 3.718 million in 2026, surpassing the number of graduate exam takers for the first time.
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CCP Infiltrates Prince Edward Island, Calls for Public Investigation from Various Sectors in Canada
Land transactions with CCP backgrounds, money laundering, and other activities on Prince Edward Island in Canada have drawn attention from various sectors in Canada. Former ministers of justice, professors, publishers, and others have called for a federal-level public investigation into the matter.
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Zhang Jing: The Blood Exchange Industry Behind “Rejuvenation Therapy”
Recently, several well-known celebrities have exhibited unusual youthful vitality. Jet Li, who was on the brink of death, suddenly began practicing martial arts and swimming; 76-year-old Jackie Chan no longer needs a wheelchair; and 66-year-old Ni Ping has shed the appearance of age-related decline, climbing mountains on her own.
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Trump and Xi Jinping Phone Call, Different Statements from Both Sides
US President Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping held a phone call on Monday. According to statements released by the US and China respectively, Trump and Xi discussed the Ukraine issue. However, there were differences in the statements issued by both sides.
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From Factories to Villages: Mainland China’s Return Home Trend Could Trigger Turbulence
Many parts of China are witnessing an early return home trend among migrant workers, raising concerns among the CCP leadership. Authorities are worried that unemployed migrant workers could become dissatisfied with their lives, sparking a chain reaction leading to large-scale protests. Insiders revealed that the central government has instructed local governments to enhance monitoring and prevent social unrest. Officials in Hunan disclosed that county-level localities have been instructed to monitor and “strengthen monitoring of the sentiments of returned migrant workers,” investigate dissatisfaction, and prevent group incidents.
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Zhao Leji’s Visit Raises Cybersecurity Concerns, Australian Parliament Orders Shutdown and Disconnection
In response to the visit of the third-ranking official from the CCP, the Australian Parliament issued instructions to all legislators and parliamentary staff to shut down mobile phones and various electronic devices during specific periods to prevent potential cyber attacks. This move is seen as an unprecedented high-level protective measure.
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Low-Quality Gold and Silver Jewelry Pervasive in Mainland China, Carcinogens Exceed Standards by Over 9,000 Times
On November 23rd, news about “cancer-causing substances in cheap jewelry exceeding standards by over 9,000 times” in mainland China trended, raising public concerns about the safety of Chinese gold and silver jewelry production. It is worth noting that this issue has long existed, but oversight by various levels of the Chinese government has been ineffective.
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CCP’s Soft and Hard Tactics Against Japan Ineffective, Wang Yi Gets Angry, Experts Interpret
Amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan, the CCP’s various threats and intimidations have been ineffective, with the support rate for Japan’s Cabinet led by the adamant Naoto Kan, who maintains the belief that “Taiwan’s affairs are of concern,” remaining high. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently warned that Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan had “crossed a red line that should not be touched,” and that the CCP has the “right to settle Japan’s historical crimes.” By frequently revisiting old World War II files to attack Japan, experts believe that this is merely a political propaganda requirement, as Japan has turned a new leaf in history, and today’s CCP is an aggressive and oppressive regime.
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Analysis: Establishment of “Economic NATO” in the West to Counteract the CCP
The EU’s foreign affairs chief recently reiterated the call for the establishment of an “Economic NATO,” inspired by the fifth article of NATO’s “collective defense principle.” Under this concept, when the CCP imposes economic coercion on a member state, the EU can collectively counteract the CCP’s actions. Analysts believe that now is a good time to establish an “Economic NATO,” as democratic countries joining forces earlier can effectively undermine the CCP’s “economic weapons.”