2026-11-01
On November 1, the official Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorized the release of a decision on several major issues regarding the persistent promotion of strict Party governance, sparking outside attention regarding a potential turning point in the political situation.
2026-11
In November 2026, elections for local People's Congress representatives began across China. All candidates were pre-selected by the authorities, with their personal information and political platforms kept private, leaving voters with no knowledge of the candidates.
2026-10-16
On October 16, Xi Jinping went to Ulanqab City in Inner Mongolia for an inspection, prompting outside readings ranging from pressure to maintain stability to a focus on data center construction.
Location: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia ·
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2026-10-15
According to a report by Radio France Internationale, the Chinese Communist Party journal Qiushi published a speech by Xi Jinping titled "Advancing Full and Strict Party Self-Governance with Higher Standards and More Concrete Measures" on October 15, 2026. The speech emphasized the necessity of advancing full and strict party self-governance. Outside analysts believe this move reflects Xi Jinping's concern over the phenomenon of "two-faced people" within the party, as well as his continued focus on political security.
2026-10-13
The website of the CCDI and the National Supervisory Commission announced that Huang Qifan, former deputy secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and mayor, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is undergoing review and investigation.
2026-10
Xi Jinping published an article in Qiushi magazine, sending a strong signal of a thorough purge within the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-09-30
The CCP held a large-scale October 1 reception, with black-clad guards densely deployed inside the venue monitoring the attending officials, creating a tense and tightly controlled atmosphere.
2026-09-30
Xi Jinping took his cabinet members to the Monument to the People's Heroes to pay respects.
2026-09-28
The CCP Ministry of Commerce released a Mid-Autumn report stating that average daily sales of key retail and catering enterprises rose 0.1% year-on-year, but it made no mention of mooncake sales, and the calculation baseline is disputed.
2026
A video claims that among the 9 newly filled provincial and ministerial-level party and government positions in the first half of 2026, 5 were given to 'three-non' officials—those who are neither members or alternate members of the CCP Central Committee, nor members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; this statistic cannot be verified in public reports.
2026-09-22
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have successively confirmed that under the intervention of elders and economic authorities, China ultimately did not arrange for a delegation of entrepreneurs to accompany the visit to the US, breaking the personal public relations channels.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-16
Bloomberg revealed that Central Office Director Cai Qi is personally reviewing the list of accompanying business magnates, including BYD's Wang Chuanfu, and has set multiple strict screening criteria.
2026-09-16
The Party Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges held a meeting, openly calling for the resolute eradication of Bi Jingquan's pernicious influence.
2026-09-08
In a special feature on the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death, Deutsche Welle quoted commentary stating that Xi Jinping learned lessons of power from the Cultural Revolution and used this as a political consideration for maintaining Mao Zedong's historical status.
2026-09
Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, who were arrested, were announced to be expelled from the Party and the military, and transferred to a military court; this news was released nine months after their arrest.
2026-08-31
Renovation of the Mao Memorial Hall has been completed. Related statements say that the hall as a whole has not been changed, and its name has not been altered either.
2026-08-28
Zhang Youxia was dismissed on August 28.
2026-08-18
Zhu Rongji's remains were cremated at Babaoshan in Beijing. Xinwen Lianbo broadcast the farewell ceremony, and the official press release and television footage sparked widespread speculation abroad about which retired senior officials attended.
2026-08-18
A farewell ceremony for Zhu Rongji was held at Babaoshan; according to information from outside the Great Firewall, the military used the related events to step up security in Beijing and at the Great Hall of the People.
2026-08-18
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 100th birthday of Jiang Zemin, mentioning reform 16 times.
2026-08-17
A symposium marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth was held at the Great Hall of the People, with several retired elderly people attending offstage, drawing outside attention to their seating and attendance.
2026-08-17
Wang Qishan, who had not been seen in public for a long time, attended the centenary of Jiang Zemin's birth together with other retired leaders at the vice-national level and above.
2026-08-16
Reports claim that Zhu Rongji's memorial service has been canceled, and his remains are scheduled to be cremated on August 18, with flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide and at Chinese embassies abroad on that day. At the time the video was published, the claimed cremation date had not yet arrived.
2026-08-15
A reporter went to Zhu Rongji's ancestral home in Hunan and found dozens of plainclothes police officers and local officials watching over the site, though members of the public still came to lay flowers in tribute.
2026-08-12
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji passed away on August 12 at the age of 98. He served as Premier of the State Council from 1998 to 2003, promoted China's accession to the WTO, and was known for his tough stance on anti-corruption. His death has sparked discussions about the current state of China's politics and economy.
2026-08-09
According to the program, after Zhang Youxia was arrested, the Western Theater Command expressed strong dissatisfaction due to his long-standing relationships with the 13th and 14th Armies.
2026-08
Xinhua News Agency released the press release and video of the commemoration meeting for the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth. The names of any active-duty military generals or representatives from the five theater commands were absent from the official report and the list of attendees, sparking speculation about a complete rift between the military and Xi Jinping.
2026-08
A new report by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (USCC) recommends that the United States develop response strategies in advance to address a potential crisis if Beijing intervenes in the process of selecting the Dalai Lama's successor.
2026-08
Anti-CCP figures, representatives of Taiwan and other ethnic groups, American scholars and lawmakers held a meeting at Capitol Hill in Washington, discussing anti-CCP strategies and issues such as respecting the choices of various ethnic groups and regions after the collapse of the CCP.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-07-25
As the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party's military approaches, outlying troops have begun moving closer to Beijing, Beijing's defenses have been tightened, and large numbers of military vehicles have appeared and started conducting checkpoint inspections.
2026-07-06
State media China News Service reported that the Central Military Commission held a collective study session on the 6th, with only Chairman Xi Jinping and Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin remaining active in their posts.
2026-07-03
On July 3, marking the birthday of the late Li Keqiang, netizens resurfaced a 21-second video from the 2020 COVID-19 commendation conference, showing Li Keqiang issuing a low, dry cough after Xi Jinping misread a character.
2026-07
Wang Huning visited North Korea after Xi Jinping had not traveled abroad for a long time, and the trip was interpreted as the Chinese Communist Party sending a signal to the outside world about the North Korean political model.
2026-07
According to relevant claims, Zhang Youxia has shifted from the stage of being taken into custody to house arrest, is currently recovering from injuries, and the compulsory measures against him have been relatively relaxed.
2026-07
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issued a draft opinion aimed at rectifying society, which outside observers say is a Cultural Revolution-like campaign launched across society following the intra-Party purge, intended to cleanse society of dissenting views.
2026-07
The video points out that China has difficulty attracting foreign investment because it lacks the rule of law, democracy, and openness, as investors cannot ensure that their assets are safe in China and worry that the government will arbitrarily seize them. The article stresses that China needs to address not only corruption but, more importantly, the rule of law, because the rule of law is fundamental to providing a sense of security.
2026-07
According to accounts, Xi Jinping did not leave Beijing for about 200 consecutive days and gathered his family in Beijing, with the reason cited as being related to security concerns.
2026-07
After Wang Huning ended his trip to North Korea, the septuagenarian suddenly flew to multiple temples in Tibet to offer condolences and promote ethnic unity, sparking speculation outside about the situation in Tibet and dissatisfaction within the military.
2026-06-28
During Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Shandong, villagers were arranged to put away their phones and applaud with raised hands to show loyalty, presenting a scene of loyalty performance in the style of North Korea.
2026-06-16
Myanmar military government leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing for a visit on June 16, following which Xi Jinping remained hidden and did not make a public appearance for as long as 8 days.
2026-06-12
On June 12, 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and four other departments issued a document regulating the management of single-purpose prepaid cards (Hu Shang Gui [2026] No. 1), specifying that one-time or seasonal pickup vouchers are not subject to prepaid card management.
2026-06-05
The removal of Chen Xi as President of the Central Party School by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection amid purge operations is seen as a key move to eliminate the core figures of the Fujian faction.
2026-05-01
The first US military C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, carrying advance logistics supplies for President Trump's visit, with a total of four C-17s arriving over the following days.
2026-01-24
Reports that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli had run into trouble broke the earlier private pact in Zhongnanhai and triggered subsequent political turmoil.
2026-01-20
After Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were absent from the opening ceremony of the seminar for provincial and ministerial-level officials on January 20, 2026, reports emerged that they had run into trouble. On January 24, the Ministry of National Defense announced that both had been placed under case investigation.
2025-10
According to overseas self-media accounts, Wang Huning reinterpreted his past statements about Xi Jinping Thought at the Fourth Plenary Session in October 2025; the relevant content has not been officially confirmed.
2025-10
According to information from outside the Great Firewall, some forces that entered Beijing after the September 3 military parade did not withdraw immediately; they only pulled back gradually after the Fourth Plenary Session concluded and the political arrangements were largely settled.
2025-07
In July 2025, the Washington-based think tank Project 2049 Institute released the strategic report "China in the Post-Communist Era," assessing the Chinese Communist Party regime's crisis and offering policy recommendations to democratic countries on responding to China's political transition.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2025
Official data shows that in 2025, nearly 160,000 people nationwide were disciplined for issues such as "inaction, arbitrary actions, and fraud," a year-on-year increase of 16%.
2024-07-18
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee concluded on July 18.
2023-03-12
The National People's Congress decided to appoint Qin Gang as State Councilor, and Qin Gang has joined the leadership team of the State Council.
2020-03-12
Ren Zhiqiang disappeared from public view after an article criticizing Xi Jinping.
2020-03-10
Xi Jinping visits Wuhan, signaling that the pandemic has entered political narrative.
2020-03-06
Ren Zhiqiang's article spread across multiple WeChat groups and subsequently reached Twitter and other overseas online platforms.
2018-03-11
On March 11, 2018, the first session of the 13th National People's Congress passed the amendment to the constitutional provisions regarding the terms of office of the President and Vice President, removing the limit that the President and Vice President 'shall not serve more than two consecutive terms.' This amendment was interpreted as potentially paving the way for the leader's long-term rule.
2018
In 2018, China amended its constitution to abolish term limits for the presidency, fundamentally rewriting the power structure in Zhongnanhai with the aim of achieving long-term governance and ensuring the concentration of supreme power.
2016
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee passed relevant documents proposing that one-man rule and patriarchal systems should not be practiced; since then, Xi Jinping's power has further expanded.
2012-11-15
After the First Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee on November 15, 2012, Hu Jintao stepped down as General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, with Xi Jinping succeeding him, becoming the first non-serving-for-life top leader to hand over all of his power in one go.
2012
With Wang Lijun's entry into the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu and the downfall of Bo Xilai, Sima Nan, who had gone to Chongqing to sing red songs and crack down on black, continued to host subsequent activities commemorating Mao Zedong, and distanced himself by separating the person from the line.
2011
In 2011, the Jasmine Revolution broke out in China, and the Hu Jintao administration suppressed it with iron-fisted means.
1966-07-08
On July 8, 1966, Mao Zedong wrote to Jiang Qing from Wuhan, saying that "great chaos under heaven leads to great order under heaven," and said that such great chaos would come again after seven or eight years.
1949-10-01
On October 1, 1949, the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China held its founding ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and the CCP regime was established.
1936
In the winter of 1936 and the spring of 1937, Mao Zedong concentrated on studying the Soviet philosophy textbook A Course in Dialectics, edited by Shirokov and Eisenberg.
1926
Jiang Zemin was born in 1926 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. His father, Jiang Shijun, later served as deputy director of the propaganda department of the Wang Jingwei puppet regime, among other posts.