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Conflicts involving Iran and Venezuela raise questions about Chinese weapons as Beijing’s anti-corruption sweep shakes its military-industrial sector.

Cases reported by petitioners suggest controls have tightened nationwide, and some people have been held in detention facilities referred to as ‘black jails.’

Fundamental structural issues caused by the communist regime render its policies ineffective, experts say.

U.S. military taking out Iranian leaders and disrupting Iran’s oil supply to China have forced Beijing to adjust its confrontational strategies, analysts said.

China’s United Front chief has not entered the CPPCC leadership, an unusual departure from long-standing CCP personnel practices.

The annual ‘Two Sessions’ meetings in the capital give citizens who feel they’ve been wronged a chance to seek justice from central authorities.

Analysts compare the current state of the CCP with the former Soviet Union at the eve of its collapse.

Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.

From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.

Taiwanese Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang has dismissed allegations from state-run newspaper Ta Kung Pao in Hong Kong.

Petitioners across China say they are being monitored, detained, or forced to return home as the regime tightens controls during the annual political meetings.

While nine army officers lost their seats, the absence of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the list suggests unusual hesitation.

The spokesperson’s rhetoric reflects the CCP’s political considerations, including the possibility of a war in the region, according to analysts.

The strategy ‘strengthens deterrence and reduces the likelihood that Beijing would launch an attack in the first place,’ according to the report.

As Iran enters a leadership transition, China’s measured response underscores the strategic and energy stakes tied to Tehran.

OpenAI says it banned a ChatGPT account linked to Chinese law enforcement that sought to plan a ‘covert influence operation’ targeting Japan’s prime minister.

Video of a petitioner calling for rising up on social media has attracted wide attention.

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

Chinese cellphone operating systems might not be compatible with the U.S. app, one analyst said.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.

Conflicts involving Iran and Venezuela raise questions about Chinese weapons as Beijing’s anti-corruption sweep shakes its military-industrial sector.

Cases reported by petitioners suggest controls have tightened nationwide, and some people have been held in detention facilities referred to as ‘black jails.’

Fundamental structural issues caused by the communist regime render its policies ineffective, experts say.

U.S. military taking out Iranian leaders and disrupting Iran’s oil supply to China have forced Beijing to adjust its confrontational strategies, analysts said.

China’s United Front chief has not entered the CPPCC leadership, an unusual departure from long-standing CCP personnel practices.

The annual ‘Two Sessions’ meetings in the capital give citizens who feel they’ve been wronged a chance to seek justice from central authorities.

Analysts compare the current state of the CCP with the former Soviet Union at the eve of its collapse.

Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.

From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.

Taiwanese Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang has dismissed allegations from state-run newspaper Ta Kung Pao in Hong Kong.

Petitioners across China say they are being monitored, detained, or forced to return home as the regime tightens controls during the annual political meetings.

While nine army officers lost their seats, the absence of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the list suggests unusual hesitation.

The spokesperson’s rhetoric reflects the CCP’s political considerations, including the possibility of a war in the region, according to analysts.

The strategy ‘strengthens deterrence and reduces the likelihood that Beijing would launch an attack in the first place,’ according to the report.

As Iran enters a leadership transition, China’s measured response underscores the strategic and energy stakes tied to Tehran.

OpenAI says it banned a ChatGPT account linked to Chinese law enforcement that sought to plan a ‘covert influence operation’ targeting Japan’s prime minister.

Video of a petitioner calling for rising up on social media has attracted wide attention.

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

Chinese cellphone operating systems might not be compatible with the U.S. app, one analyst said.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.