Michael Zhuang

New rules granting authorities broader powers to question travelers and review data are being tested ahead of a Sept. 15 rollout.

Police questioned AI relay platform operators, signaling Beijing is extending controls over access to foreign AI models.

The new yearlong campaign adds ‘public opinion extortion’ to anti-gang enforcement, prompting critics to warn of broader censorship and tighter online controls.

Business owners in Zhejiang and Jiangsu report falling orders, delayed payments, price wars, and increased tax inspections.

While conventional military activity has declined, pressure below the threshold of armed conflict has continued to expand.

The case highlights China’s tightening security around the CCP’s annual Beidaihe retreat, where petitioners are blocked from reaching senior leaders.

Experts say the Fifth Plenum’s focus on Party discipline signals Beijing is prioritizing internal political stability over economic recovery.

Leaked documents and interviews indicate some state-owned enterprises now require workers to disclose family ties, travel records, and personal histories.

Critics say fences, checkpoints, and surveillance are disrupting daily life, highlighting Beijing’s expanding security measures around the capital.

Officials accuse the CUPP of promoting Beijing’s agenda through infiltration, election meddling, intimidation, and criminal links.