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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Olympic Spotlight on Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu Ignites US-China Political Debate
The contrasting paths of the two U.S.-born athletes of Chinese descent have taken on symbolic weight amid heightened U.S.-China tensions.
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House Approval of Protect Taiwan Act Raises Financial Stakes for Beijing, Analysts Say
The bill would require the U.S. government to push for China’s exclusion from major financial bodies if Taiwan is threatened, signaling broader U.S. deterrence.
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Japanese Companies Quietly Pulling Back From China Over Increased Instability: Insiders
Security fears, political risk, and supply-chain de-risking are reshaping how Japanese companies view China’s manufacturing future.
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China’s Annual Military Meeting Reveals Unusual Absence of Top Generals Amid Ongoing Purge
No full generals appeared at the Beijing gathering, highlighting ongoing purges and strain within the CCP’s military leadership.
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Wave of Elite Investigations Signals Political Tightening in Beijing Ahead of Key Event: Insiders
More than two dozen senior officials have been investigated in 2026, pointing to heightened discipline and power realignments within the CCP.
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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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Olympic Spotlight on Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu Ignites US-China Political Debate
The contrasting paths of the two U.S.-born athletes of Chinese descent have taken on symbolic weight amid heightened U.S.-China tensions.
|
House Approval of Protect Taiwan Act Raises Financial Stakes for Beijing, Analysts Say
The bill would require the U.S. government to push for China’s exclusion from major financial bodies if Taiwan is threatened, signaling broader U.S. deterrence.
|
Japanese Companies Quietly Pulling Back From China Over Increased Instability: Insiders
Security fears, political risk, and supply-chain de-risking are reshaping how Japanese companies view China’s manufacturing future.
|
China’s Annual Military Meeting Reveals Unusual Absence of Top Generals Amid Ongoing Purge
No full generals appeared at the Beijing gathering, highlighting ongoing purges and strain within the CCP’s military leadership.
|
Wave of Elite Investigations Signals Political Tightening in Beijing Ahead of Key Event: Insiders
More than two dozen senior officials have been investigated in 2026, pointing to heightened discipline and power realignments within the CCP.
|
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.
|
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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