Michael Zhuang
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Michael Zhuang is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics.
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Chinese Congress Sidesteps Purged Generals, Raising Questions About Xi’s Grip on Military: Insiders
The episode marks a rare instance in which China’s congress did not move in lockstep with Xi’s political agenda on a high-stakes personnel matter.
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China’s New Cybercrime Draft Law Would Expand Police Power, Censorship
Legal experts said the proposal could tighten internet censorship, extend enforcement beyond China’s borders, and shift control of cyberspace toward the police.
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Insiders: Passive Resistance Spreading Beyond Military in China
‘It’s not just the uniformed officers who don’t cooperate. Civilian administrators are also staying silent,’ a source inside China said.
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Xi Tightened Grip on Beijing Garrison Before Purge of Senior Military Leaders
A key security post was filled shortly before two top generals fell, a move analysts say points to advance preparations for an internal struggle.
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Beijing Officials Tout Economic Gains as Locals Report Empty Streets, Job Losses
Official statistics and personal accounts suggest that the capital may be closer to stagnation than recovery.
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Signs of Strain Emerge Inside China’s Top Military Body After Senior Purge: Insiders
Insiders say the sidelining of Central Military Commission vice chairmen is disrupting command routines and slowing execution across the PLA.
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CCP Uses Psychiatric Detention as a Tool to Silence Petitioners, Rights Advocates Say
A rare state-media investigation into hospital abuses has reignited scrutiny of a long-standing tactic used against citizens who challenge authorities.
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China Touts Hainan’s ‘Customs Closure’ as Milestone for Open Markets, but Doubts Persist
Beijing is promoting strong trade and registration figures after Hainan’s customs shift, but analysts say the numbers mask limited structural change.
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Smart Rail Project in China Ends in Closure, Debt, and Silence 3 Years After Opening
Built to showcase innovation, the Shaanxi line struggled with low ridership and losses before quietly shutting down.
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China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Deepens as Xi Moves to Secure Continued Rule
A wave of senior civilian and military purges points to political consolidation as Xi Jinping moves to secure another term, analysts say.
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Chinese Congress Sidesteps Purged Generals, Raising Questions About Xi’s Grip on Military: Insiders
The episode marks a rare instance in which China’s congress did not move in lockstep with Xi’s political agenda on a high-stakes personnel matter.
|
China’s New Cybercrime Draft Law Would Expand Police Power, Censorship
Legal experts said the proposal could tighten internet censorship, extend enforcement beyond China’s borders, and shift control of cyberspace toward the police.
|
Insiders: Passive Resistance Spreading Beyond Military in China
‘It’s not just the uniformed officers who don’t cooperate. Civilian administrators are also staying silent,’ a source inside China said.
|
Xi Tightened Grip on Beijing Garrison Before Purge of Senior Military Leaders
A key security post was filled shortly before two top generals fell, a move analysts say points to advance preparations for an internal struggle.
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Beijing Officials Tout Economic Gains as Locals Report Empty Streets, Job Losses
Official statistics and personal accounts suggest that the capital may be closer to stagnation than recovery.
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Signs of Strain Emerge Inside China’s Top Military Body After Senior Purge: Insiders
Insiders say the sidelining of Central Military Commission vice chairmen is disrupting command routines and slowing execution across the PLA.
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CCP Uses Psychiatric Detention as a Tool to Silence Petitioners, Rights Advocates Say
A rare state-media investigation into hospital abuses has reignited scrutiny of a long-standing tactic used against citizens who challenge authorities.
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China Touts Hainan’s ‘Customs Closure’ as Milestone for Open Markets, but Doubts Persist
Beijing is promoting strong trade and registration figures after Hainan’s customs shift, but analysts say the numbers mask limited structural change.
|
Smart Rail Project in China Ends in Closure, Debt, and Silence 3 Years After Opening
Built to showcase innovation, the Shaanxi line struggled with low ridership and losses before quietly shutting down.
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China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Deepens as Xi Moves to Secure Continued Rule
A wave of senior civilian and military purges points to political consolidation as Xi Jinping moves to secure another term, analysts say.
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