Recently, an announcement of overdue taxes spanning 30 years has attracted attention to the long-established Chinese company Weiwei Shares. Weiwei has been retroactively investigated by the Chinese Communist authorities for tax issues involving its subsidiary from three decades ago, and is now required to pay over 85 million yuan in back taxes. Analysts believe that due to financial difficulties, the CCP authorities are attempting to significantly increase revenue through penalties and confiscations. This method is likened to highway robbery, causing significant harm to private enterprises, and potentially leading to the closure of numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced on the 17th that unilaterally Australia would be included in the visa-free entry list! Russian media questioned: Why not grant visa-free entry to Russians? In fact, China does not grant visa-free entry to its closest allies such as Pakistan, Cuba, and Iran, while most visa exemptions are extended to “Western hostile forces.” It remains unclear how Chinese nationalists interpret this phenomenon. This move by China is a temporary measure taken due to financial constraints, attempting to present it as a small favor. Initially planned for six months, the policy has now been extended until the end of next year, subject to termination at any time due to unfriendly acts by a specific country, turning it into a form of punishment. Therefore, the United States is estimated to be the final country to benefit from this privilege.
Pink nationalists in China have an interesting perspective. When China did not grant visa-free entry to developed countries, claiming it was to prevent espionage, and arguing that reciprocity is a principle for visa exemptions, the West did not grant visa-free entry to China because China was unwilling to reciprocate. Subsequently, China granted visa-free entry to numerous developed countries, allowing foreigners to visit with just a plane ticket. The pink nationalists then claimed this was a strategic move to showcase China to foreigners and debunk any anti-Chinese rumors. They believe that China can win in any situation, whether horizontally or vertically.
According to Voice of America, the outcomes of the Switzerland Peace Summit hold significant importance beyond Vice President Harris announcing continued military aid of $1.5 billion and representatives from nearly 90 countries signing a joint statement expressing support. The crucial aspect lies in the wide-ranging alliance established during the summit centered around transatlantic relations. This alliance aims to maintain the global liberal order by strongly condemning Russia’s aggression and China’s aid, effectively putting both countries on trial in the international court of justice.
China has become the ideal filming location for documentary producers, capturing the degradation and collapse of a vast society, documenting how a group of people plunges into despair and abyss.
Regarding the Jilin incident, a point that caught the attention of foreign observers is why bystanders were filming the event on their phones but not stepping in to help stop the bleeding. The explanation for this would be lengthy and require a significant education process.
On social media, a user commented that the Communist Youth League of China produced an enthusiastic video titled “The real ‘lying flat’ are the extreme few,” followed by a survey asking whether people believed they were part of the minority or majority. Surprisingly, 93% of respondents chose that only a minority truly embrace the concept of “lying flat.”
While shopping in Japan, a distinct difference noticed compared to China is regular store closures for rest days. In a place known for its workaholic culture and 24-hour convenience stores, numerous shops in Japan have fixed days off each week. Whether running a store or a restaurant, they close for at least a day per week, some for three or four days, or even more. In contrast, in Shanghai, where the user is based, it’s rare to see small restaurants or shops taking scheduled rest days, usually only closing for a week or so during the Chinese New Year period.