Michael Zhuang

Widespread losses, shuttered dealerships, and unpaid workers highlight deepening strain in China’s economy as consumers pull back on big-ticket spending.

Observers suggest that such reports may be concocted by the regime to shape public perception.

The U.S. president pointed to a ‘gift from China’ aboard the intercepted ship, as some warn Beijing may be aiding Tehran’s military supply chain.

Strict new controls, including flight bans and real-time surveillance, are slashing sales and exposing tensions between security priorities and growth.

A veteran educator says strict routines, score targets, and hidden fees are straining students and distorting education.

New provincial rules emphasize monitoring retirees’ views and restricting travel, extending Party supervision beyond active service.

State media claims a driver helped capture foreign spies. Insiders say the story’s inconsistencies suggest it may be staged.

Lawyers and activists say individuals can be secretly flagged by police systems, triggering long-term monitoring and restrictions on daily life.

New curriculum embeds Communist Party loyalty and political themes starting from elementary school, drawing criticism over ideological influence on students.

Former inmates describe violence and forced labor in a now-abolished system as online discussion is quickly censored.

Widespread losses, shuttered dealerships, and unpaid workers highlight deepening strain in China’s economy as consumers pull back on big-ticket spending.

Observers suggest that such reports may be concocted by the regime to shape public perception.

The U.S. president pointed to a ‘gift from China’ aboard the intercepted ship, as some warn Beijing may be aiding Tehran’s military supply chain.

Strict new controls, including flight bans and real-time surveillance, are slashing sales and exposing tensions between security priorities and growth.

A veteran educator says strict routines, score targets, and hidden fees are straining students and distorting education.

New provincial rules emphasize monitoring retirees’ views and restricting travel, extending Party supervision beyond active service.

State media claims a driver helped capture foreign spies. Insiders say the story’s inconsistencies suggest it may be staged.

Lawyers and activists say individuals can be secretly flagged by police systems, triggering long-term monitoring and restrictions on daily life.

New curriculum embeds Communist Party loyalty and political themes starting from elementary school, drawing criticism over ideological influence on students.

Former inmates describe violence and forced labor in a now-abolished system as online discussion is quickly censored.