Epoch Times provides readers with must-read articles for climbing the wall every day:
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Is the mainland cherry sales “collapsing”? Industry insiders reveal the truth behind it. Some distributors have expressed concerns about recent online rumors of “cherry collapse” and remarks like “feed them to pigs.” They caution against trusting all the information circulating online. Several cherry sellers also warn newcomers to the industry of its deep waters.
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Da S passes away, Mainland media extensively reports on severe Japanese flu. Taiwanese celebrity Da S (Barbie Hsu) tragically passed away from the flu in Japan, causing a stir on Mainland Chinese social media platforms. Mainland media outlets have been extensively reporting on the severity of the flu in Japan. This incident has not yet affected Mainland tourists’ willingness to travel to Japan, according to Chinese travel industry sources.
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Mainland real estate practitioners face layoffs or experience “busy poverty.” The Mainland real estate industry has been in decline in recent years, leading to continuous layoffs and pay cuts for those working in the sector. Mr. Yang, in his forties, was laid off by real estate giant Midea Real Estate and has since taken a job at another state-owned enterprise, where his salary has been halved. Many young professionals in the construction field also experience the grind of “busy poverty.”
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Several high-level officials of major state-owned military enterprises in the CCP absent from key events, sparking attention. Following the CCP’s anti-corruption campaign in the military, many high-ranking officials from major state-owned military enterprises have either fallen from grace or disappeared in the past year. Recently, the absence of several high-level officials from major state-owned military enterprises at key events has raised eyebrows.
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Wang Youqun: A retrospective on the “Hanxin No. 1” falsification incident. Chips are the cornerstone and heart of the information age, widely used across various sectors from phones, computers, and home appliances to transportation, healthcare, education, and even aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft.
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Strange odors in tap water in multiple areas along the northern stretch of the Yangtze River spark controversy over official responses. In recent days, tap water in various districts and counties in Yichang and Jingzhou cities in Hubei Province has been emitting strange odors, affecting residents’ daily lives. Authorities have attributed the issue to an excessive amount of chlorine that was added to the water supply, leading to public skepticism.
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Sharp drop in sales of new energy vehicles in China leads to halving of performance for many car companies. In January 2025, sales of new energy vehicles in China saw a significant decline across the board, resulting in the halving of sales figures for multiple car companies.
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Zhou Ji: Why does the New York Times’ reporting model raise increasing doubts. Since August of last year and up until December 30, despite multiple clarifications from Shen Yun and the Falun Dafa Information Center, The New York Times has continued to publish 10 articles that lack factual support. These articles present viewpoints that are rarely clear and do not align with the news standards expected of an international newspaper. Hence, it has become necessary to explore why The New York Times acts this way.
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Timeline of Da S’s passing released, sparking concerns over custody of children and inheritance. On February 2, Taiwanese actress Da S (Barbie Hsu) tragically passed away in Japan from the flu at the age of 48. A timeline revealed by a tour guide indicates that Da S had cold symptoms when she went to Japan and quickly deteriorated, passing away within five days. Additionally, concerns about custody of her two children and the handling of her inheritance have garnered external attention.
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Former senior figure in China’s military-industrial complex exposes industry secrets. The CCP has been showcasing its military achievements frequently lately, with the invisible J-35A fighter jet being touted as having the “world’s best stealth capabilities.” Subsequently, the first domestically produced Type 076 amphibious assault ship was formally launched, attracting admiration from certain online groups. In recent years, tensions have been rising due to the CCP’s involvement in military exercises around Taiwan using assets like the J-20 fighter jet, Dongfeng missiles, and the 071 Type large landing ship. However, companies in the CCP’s military-industrial complex have long been plagued by corruption and internal conflicts.
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Trump imposes tariffs, causing the US dollar to soar and the Chinese yuan to plummet to a historic low. On Monday, February 3, the US dollar significantly rose, causing the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso to fall to multi-year lows, while the offshore Chinese yuan exchange rate reached a historic low. Over the recent weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariff measures against Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering market turbulence.
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Beijing politicizes “family ethics,” accused of being caught up in concerns over political stability. A speech emphasizing the combination of family education with “love for the Party” given by CCP leader Xi Jinping more than eight years ago has resurfaced in Party media during the Chinese New Year, drawing external attention. Some commentators believe that at a time of economic downturn and heightened social crises, the Xi administration’s move to politicize family ethics reflects an anxiety about political stability.
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US imposes 10% tariff, far exceeding profits in the garment industry, prompting accelerated relocation of Chinese enterprises. U.S. President Trump has ordered a 10% tariff increase on Chinese goods starting Tuesday, February 4. The average profit margin in the Chinese garment industry stands at just 4.24%. Coupled with significant reductions in tax refunds for textile exports starting in December 2024, Chinese textile and clothing enterprises are finding it increasingly difficult to survive, prompting them to expedite their relocation to Southeast Asia.
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DJI removes geofencing, revealing CCP’s long-standing ambitions? The CCP has meticulously laid out plans over the years to counter the U.S., planting numerous “landmines.” TikTok is one such example, and DJI is another. It appears that the CCP is now detonating one of these “landmines” to threaten the security of critical U.S. military facilities and infrastructure. The U.S. is now waking up and responding in kind.
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Li Yanming: Nine Chinese provinces stockpiling supplies, a strong earthquake imminent? In the past month since the start of the new year in 2025, earthquakes have been occurring continuously in over ten provinces in mainland China. On January 7th and 8th, a 6.8-magnitude and a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Xigaze City, Tibet, and Maduo County in Guoluo Prefecture, Qinghai, respectively. During this sensitive period, the CCP openly discusses the prevention of “major earthquakes and disasters,” claiming to enhance the ability to ensure supplies in Yunnan, Sichuan, and nine other provinces under “three cutoffs (electricity, roads, and networks) conditions.”