Michael Zhuang

The CCP fears public mourning for the reform-era leader could become an outlet for broader expression of dissatisfaction with the regime, an insider said.

Data-driven tax enforcement is making it harder for companies to reduce labor costs as weak demand and thin margins pressure China’s small businesses.

The reform-era premier’s death comes as the regime prepares for its Fifth Plenum, fueling speculation over whether his legacy could become a symbol of dissent.

The exercise included at-sea replenishment, which could help Beijing sustain naval deployments beyond the first island chain, an insider said.

Insiders said CCP leaders were beginning to shape the next Party Congress and future policy direction as Beijing sought breakthroughs in AI and semiconductors.

Officials in some regions are demanding workers return bonuses and pandemic subsidies paid years ago as local governments struggle with declining revenue.

Taiwanese officials say the CCP is focused on influencing Taiwan’s elections, blocking U.S. arms sales, and tightening loyalty within the Party.

Record rainfall floods streets, disrupts thousands of flights, and prompts the relocation of thousands of residents.

Residents describe homes swept away, roads and communications cut off, and missing villagers.

A viral joke over a toy’s ‘wa-wa’ sound has evolved into a broader outlet for public frustration with Huawei and China’s tightly controlled online environment.