【Epoch Times August 27, 2025】Epoch Times prepares essential articles for readers to climb the wall every day:
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Li Qiang’s Call to Action Followed by Shanghai’s Tough Measures: Likely to Devastate Shanghai Property Market
The Chinese real estate market is in a slump, and recently, Chinese Premier Li Qiang once again called for “stabilizing the property market.” Subsequently, Shanghai loosened restrictions on the property market – as of August 26, eligible resident households outside the Outer Ring Road can purchase houses without restrictions on the number of units. However, analysts believe that this “harsh measure” aimed at boosting the property market is likely to be a “devastating blow” to the surrounding “Greater Shanghai” property market.
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Guangdong Shunde Dengue Fever Cases Surge Tenfold, Official Notification Delayed
Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission reported three public health emergencies in July, with a total of 5,447 reported cases. Of particular concern is an outbreak of dengue fever in Shunde District, Foshan City. During the surge in cases, officials did not promptly report or discreetly handle the situation. More recently, officials claimed that the outbreak was “under control,” emphasizing the “effectiveness of prevention and control,” leading to doubts about information transparency.
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Global Supply Chain Accelerates Shift, Severely Impacting Guangdong and Zhejiang Enterprises
Against the backdrop of the ongoing shift in global supply chains and escalating U.S.-China tensions, mainland Chinese export-oriented manufacturing enterprises are facing unprecedented pressure. Traditional export-oriented provinces in China have recently reported factory closures and order losses, causing widespread concerns in industries in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and other regions that “Made in China” is facing a new round of challenges.
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Shanghai Eases Restrictions on Outer Ring Road Property: Aiming to Tap Into Wealthy Buyers to Rescue Inventory
Following Beijing, China’s first-tier city Shanghai announced on August 25 that it would relax housing purchase restrictions, marking the first real estate optimization policy implemented in Shanghai this year. However, it is widely analyzed that this new policy will have minimal impact on the average person, with its core purpose likely being to stimulate the purchasing power of the remaining affluent groups to “rescue” the increasingly massive inventory of properties outside the Outer Ring Road.
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Wang Youqun: Chaos in the Chinese Communist Party’s Military Ahead of Grand Military Parade
The Chinese Communist Party is gearing up for the September 3, 2025 grand military parade, showcasing to the world, “Impressive, my military.” However, beneath the surface glitter and excitement, the Chinese Communist Party’s military is in turmoil, raising doubts and concerns among conscientious and sensible individuals. People cannot help but ask: What has happened to the Chinese Communist Party’s military?
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Shen Zhou: Chinese Communist Party Military Parade Propaganda Exposes Its Own Ugliness
In preparation for the September 3 military parade, the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda machine has been working overtime, churning out numerous articles to continue spreading lies about the war and promoting so-called patriotism, trying to uphold its crumbling regime. However, the truth is hard to conceal, and the fabricated content of the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda fails to hold water, instead exposing its own ugliness and highlighting the current awkward situation of the Chinese communist military.
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Pang Donglai Recruits 900 People, Attracts 130,000 Applicants: Challenges in Mainland Employment
Pang Donglai, a privately-owned retail enterprise in Henan Province, recently launched a recruitment drive for 900 positions, attracting over 130,000 applicants; an average of 145 applicants competing for one vacancy. Meanwhile, with Apple iPhone 17 entering mass production, massive crowds are seen at the recruitment site of Foxconn in Zhengzhou. Experts analyze that these two events once again reflect the fierce competition in mainland China’s job market and highlight the difficulties faced by ordinary people in finding employment.
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Speculation on Li Ganjie’s Fall Emerges After Party Media Deletes Report: Li Ganjie Makes Public Appearance
Li Ganjie, Minister of the United Front Work Department, recently visited Tibet with several vice-ministerial-level officials of the Chinese Communist Party. However, the activities of Li Ganjie were singled out and deleted from the party media reports, sparking speculation about his possible fall from grace. However, he reappeared on the 26th at the opening ceremony of a training class for young cadres in the united front system. Analysts believe that Li Ganjie has been marginalized, possibly nearing retirement, and whether he will be officially announced to have fallen from grace remains to be seen.
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Bridge Expert Analyzes Causes of Collapse of Jiezhao Yellow River Bridge Construction
The Jiezhao Yellow River Bridge on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway recently collapsed during construction, resulting in at least 12 deaths. Bridge experts, in their preliminary analysis for Epoch Times, believe that the primary cause of the accident is likely the construction quality not meeting design standards and lack of supervision accountability. The specific reason may be related to problems with the anchoring of the steel strands, causing uneven stress on the cables and leading to a domino-like fracture.
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China’s Customized Home Industry Faces Cold Spell: Leading Enterprises Experience Decline in Performance
In the first half of this year, the Chinese customized home industry faced severe challenges, with several leading enterprises experiencing a decline in performance in terms of revenue and net profit. Against the backdrop of a sluggish overall demand in the home industry, Pianuo’s performance fluctuations are particularly dramatic, with a nearly 40% year-on-year decline in revenue, serving as a typical epitome of the industry’s predicament.
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Confidentiality Leak to Chinese Communist Party: Former Taiwan Coast Guard Director Sentenced to 9.5 Years
Zhuang Nan, the former chief of the duty command center of the Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu Detachment of the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, was dismissed from office from 2017 to May of this year. He was accused of leaking information on the Coast Guard’s radar system and maritime deployment information of various patrol areas obtained during official duties to illegal cross-border fishing and smuggling operators or friends on both sides of the strait, and receiving bribes totaling more than NT$1.88 million. The Kinmen District Prosecutors Office indicted him on August 25, seeking a heavy sentence of 9.5 years.
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First Double Decline in Performance in Five Years for PetroChina, Nearly 40% Decrease in Sinopec Profits
Impacted by continuous downward pressure on international oil prices and weak demand in the Chinese market, PetroChina experienced the first double decline in operating income and net profit in five years in the first half of this year. During the same period, Sinopec’s net profit saw a significant year-on-year decline of 39.8%, with both petrochemical giants facing severe market challenges.
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Jeffrey Powell’s “Rate Cut Hint”: Multiple Considerations Behind
Last Friday (August 22), at the global central bank annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell publicly hinted for the first time that the Fed may initiate a rate cut in September. This move may bring the conflict between U.S. President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell regarding rate cuts to a conclusion next month. The hint of a rate cut by Powell may involve multiple considerations.
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Trump Cabinet Meeting: New Tang Dynasty Journalist Shares Experience, Praised
On Tuesday (August 26), New Tang Dynasty journalist Iris Tao was allowed to recount her experience of being attacked in Washington DC two years ago during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump praising her courage and candor. After she finished speaking, all Cabinet members applauded and cheered her on.
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Huawei Cloud Faces Major Restructuring Amid Losses and Plagiarism Scandals
Huawei Cloud fell into losses last year and was hit by internal management chaos and plagiarism scandals this year. The company recently announced a significant restructuring, with a focus on the AI field. It is reported that dozens of departments will be downsized and integrated, potentially affecting thousands of employees. Experts suggest that this restructuring by Huawei Cloud may be in line with China’s national strategic needs, as Chinese cloud products may not be able to compete with those from Europe and the U.S., but could flow into developing countries, raising concerns over security risks.