Beijing is creating a limited regional ’shadow' financial system among nations facing U.S. sanctions, such as Russia, North Korea, and Iran, analysts said.
According to analysts, power, resources, status, and benefits within state-owned enterprises are deeply intertwined with the elite families of the CCP.
The regime is targeting procurement abuses, but experts say local protectionism and collusion remain widespread.
A white paper shows that a rapidly expanding elderly population is straining pensions, care facilities, and family support networks.
The Starmer government’s move is for self-preservation and Europe’s security, experts said.
Interviews across China reveal the human toll of debt enforcement measures affecting millions of defaulters.
New investigations into local officials underscore the financial fallout from years of borrowing-driven growth across China.
The new doctrine expands Xi’s ideological footprint and could help pave the way for another term beyond 2027.
The U.S. embassy in China issued three warnings in three days after a Chinese American scholar was detained in Kunming by the Chinese regime.
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said her office will step in when ‘companies won’t tell the truth about their connection to hostile foreign governments.’
State media hailed five students for developing an advanced rocket, but critics question the role of outside organizations and technology.
Sources who spoke to The Epoch Times indicated the regime is expanding surveillance and risk controls across finance, labor, cyberspace, and community disputes.
Restricting overseas access prevents independent scrutiny, said one activist, making it difficult for foreign media to challenge official narratives.
A growing number of officials are surrendering to investigators as insiders describe intensified pressure campaigns within China’s disciplinary system.
As military purges continue under Xi Jinping, analysts say Dong Jun’s survival may stem from his limited power rather than political influence.
The Chinese regime targets the center and a related platform that provides the Chinese public with free access to overseas news and human rights websites.
Observers say the closures reflect financial strain and shrinking audiences as younger Chinese turn to social media and livestreaming platforms.