2026-11-09
A blogger on X revealed that a Beijing insider disclosed that the state security (MSS) has a specialized department and hinted at monitoring the person involved in an affair with Jensen Huang.
2026-11-07
According to reports, this memo regarding the relationship between Jensen Huang and Huang Le was circulated among a small number of high-level U.S. officials before Trump traveled to Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping.
2026-11
Defense Minister Dong Jun is rumored to have been taken away for investigation and has been missing for over a month, failing to attend the Fifth Plenary Session, sparking external concern and speculation about internal power struggles.
2026-09
After attending and speaking at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in mid-September, Defense Minister Dong Jun missed the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting and has been out of contact for a month and a half.
2026-11
Following the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee, the push for comprehensive strict party governance and the purging of officials has led to mass arrests of officials in government compounds across the country, triggering panic within official circles and a trend of officials preparing for their aftermath in advance.
2026-11-01
Hu Chunhua, whose previous absence had sparked rumors, appeared in the footage of the CCTV news broadcast at the meeting, with white hair and a haggard expression.
2026-10-28
On the third day of the Fifth Plenary Session, veteran military leaders submitted a joint proposal at the Jingxi Hotel, warning of the border situation and demanding that Li Zuocheng act as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
2026-10-30
The fourth page of the PLA Daily published a commentary article titled "Enhancing the Ambition, Backbone, and Foundation of Revolutionary Soldiers," which has sparked external attention on infighting within the military.
2026-10-31
In a live broadcast, Hu Liren claimed that Liu Yuan, son of Liu Shaoqi and a general, currently controls 30,000 to 40,000 armed police troops in Beijing and is exerting a check on Xi Jinping in high-level politics.
2026-10-29
Hu Chunhua appeared in the footage of the closing of the Fifth Plenary Session broadcast by CCTV, with a copy of the Constitution of the Chinese Communist Party placed on the table, sparking outside discussion.
2026-10-26
The Epoch Times published an exclusive report on October 26 stating that CCP Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong is suffering from a terminal cancer, is about to step down, and is implicated in a massive black money case involving telecom fraud parks in Southeast Asia.
2026-10-22
The Chinese Communist Party held a commemoration in Beijing marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, with Xi Jinping leading the seven members of the Standing Committee in attendance. Hu Chunhua, viewed as a potential successor, and Ying Yong, procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, both failed to appear as expected, sparking speculation about political changes at the top.
2026-10-23
At a Politburo meeting on the eve of the Fifth Plenary Session, the elders and the faction holding real power placed two pieces of paper demanding resignation or dismissal on the table, forcing Xi Jinping to choose one of the two.
2026-10-22
At the Long March commemoration meeting on October 22, Hu Chunhua's absence drew outside attention; former official Du Wen posted that he had confirmed contact could not be established with him or his family.
2026-10-21
A meeting marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March was held. Footage broadcast by CCTV showed several senior military officers absent from the rostrum, sparking outside speculation about developments at the top of the military.
2026-10-20
Chen Yixin of the CCP's state security apparatus floated the words "defend the Party Central Committee to the death," reflecting the turbulent infighting at the top of the Party and drawing outside attention to political developments.
2026-10-19
On October 19, the Asia Society Policy Institute released a report stating that the Chinese Communist Party's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenary Session will be held in Beijing from October 26 to 29, with the core agenda being the adoption of the "Decision on Several Major Issues Concerning the Continued Comprehensive Strict Governance of the Party." The report said that in 2025, 118,000 officials were disciplined over formalism and bureaucratism; of the original 24 Politburo members, 3 have already been purged; among the original 44 full members of the PLA's Central Committee, only Zhang Shengmin and Dong Jun remain untouched. The attendance rate at this plenary session is expected to be about 77%, which would set the lowest record since the reform and opening up.
2026-06
Since June 2026, provincial Party secretaries from multiple provinces have led delegations to Xinjiang to meet Chen Xiaojiang, Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Committee, which is seen as a signal of a shift in the political winds among local officials.
2026-10-16
Xi Jinping went to Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia for an inspection. No military personnel in uniform were seen accompanying him during the trip, sparking speculation outside China that his military power is slipping away.
Location: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia ·
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2026-10-16
The 20th issue of Qiushiu magazine, published on October 16, carried an article signed by Xi Jinping, which referred to "major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee" four times throughout, sparking outside speculation about a weakening of power and the return of collective leadership.
2026-10-16
Xi Jinping traveled to Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia for an inspection, while foreign media reported that the trip was intended to secretly meet with key officers of northern defense forces to plan troop deployments.
Location: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia ·
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2026-10-16
Accompanied by He Lifeng and Zheng Shajie, Xi Jinping traveled to Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia, during which He Lifeng handed him words urging him to step down aboard the special train.
Location: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-10-15
According to a report by Anhui TV, Xu Yongke, who took office as secretary of the Anhui Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection on October 15, and newly appointed Governor Wang Dongwei, among others, assumed their posts, prompting speculation about political signals behind the personnel changes at the top of Anhui.
2026-10-15
Hu Liren predicted in his program that Xi Jinping will in the future launch a thorough purge or marginalization of the remaining figures of the Communist Youth League faction and related senior officials (such as Wang Huning, Hu Chunhua, Shen Yueyue, Zhou Qiang, Han Zheng, and others).
2026-10-14
Former in-system political commentator Yin Ke revealed that Wang Huning was suspended from duty on the morning of October 14 and questioned by Liu Jinguo, secretary of the CCP Secretariat, in connection with the case of Huang Qifan and his son Huang Ranfei.
2026-10-14
The day after Huang Qifan fell from power, Wang Hunin and Li Xi were questioned by Liu Jinguo of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
2026-10-13
On the afternoon of October 13, Liu Jinguo, Secretary of the CCP Central Committee Secretariat and Director of the National Supervisory Commission, acting on behalf of the top leadership, questioned Vice President Han Zheng about the Huang Qifan case.
2026-10-12
The National Health and Health Conference was convened again after ten years, with all seven members of the Standing Committee of the 20th Party Congress in attendance, drawing outside attention to the movements of the Politburo Standing Committee.
2026-10-11
Starting October 11 US Eastern Time, messages circulating on multiple X accounts claimed that former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan had been taken away for investigation by the CCDI, drawing attention and heated discussion from the outside world.
2026-10-10
74-year-old Huang Qifan attended a real estate launch event in Zhongshan, Guangdong, and delivered a speech on high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, after which his itinerary was cut short.
2026-10-06
The Financial Times reported that Beijing is pushing to move the Shenzhen APEC ministerial meeting online and plans to cancel informal closed-door exchanges.
2026-10-06
Britain's Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Beijing is considering canceling the traditional APEC closed-door informal leaders' meeting, sparking speculation about Xi Jinping's health and a downgrade of China's host diplomacy.
2026-10-05
Yin Ke, a former official of the Chinese Communist Party's Jiangsu-Zhejiang system, revealed that the CCP's next top leadership may be reshuffled: Xi Jinping will retain the chairmanship of the Central Military Commission, while Li Qiang will serve as General Secretary and President of the country, sparking outside speculation about the distribution of spoils within Xi's faction and power struggles at the top.
2026-10-03
On October 3, The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that during Xi Jinping's visit to the US in September, the Chinese side requested a private resting room in the West Wing of the White House, with only Peng Liyuan permitted to accompany him, while delegation members such as Cai Qi were barred from using it. The working lunch on September 24 was also canceled, leaving a gap of about five hours on the agenda, and the visit to the National Archives lasted only about ten minutes.
2026-10-03
On October 3, during the Iranian state broadcaster's program "Iran Time," political analyst Mehdi Khalatian claimed that China had once provided Iran with satellite images behind the scenes to help strike U.S. forces, and that the cooperation was halted after The Wall Street Journal exposed it. The newspaper had previously cited U.S. officials as saying that the images were related to the attack on a Jordanian base on July 17 that killed 3 U.S. troops.
2026-10-02
The Wall Street Journal published a report concerning physical health and rest arrangements during Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, sparking outside speculation about the health of senior leaders and rumors of a handover of power.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-10
Beijing sources report that the Central Theater Command, consisting of three group armies totaling 250,000 troops, has joined the anti-Xi faction and refused to execute Central Military Commission orders regarding the reinforcement of Beijing's defenses and troop redeployments, further hollowing out Xi Jinping's power.
2026-10
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Xi Jinping spent about five hours in a White House lounge during his visit to the US, sparking widespread outside concern about his health.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-10
Beijing sources say Xi Jinping may impose the death penalty on Zhang Youxia, with the official characterization of the case to be revealed at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in late October.
2026-10
Reports out of Beijing say Xi Jinping is moving to build a new succession team centered on Peng Liyuan and Xi Mingze, and a major purge within the Party is expected before the end of the year to eliminate potential risks.
2026-10
Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan was arrested. Hu Liren pointed out that this was not due to corruption or factional alignment, but the starting point of a large-scale arrest campaign launched by Xi Jinping to purge old retainers, falsify history, and clear obstacles to succession.
2026-10
At the large-scale celebration held to mark the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March, Hu Chunhua, a leading figure of the Tuanpai faction who ranks high in the CPPCC, was suddenly absent, sparking outside speculation about his political fate.
2026-10
According to sources, most of Xi Jinping's family members, including his elder sister, the third generation and other relatives, have left China, mainly heading to Australia and New Zealand.
2026-10
The Chinese Communist Party held a plenary session at the Jingxi Hotel in Beijing. Outside reports said vehicle checks entering the city were strict during the meeting, the session was run under closed-off management, and senior officials faced a sweeping purge and a choice between life and death.
2026-10
Within two days before the opening of the Fifth Plenary Session, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) replaced the Party secretaries and governors of Hunan, Yunnan, Fujian, Qinghai, Hebei, Jiangxi and other provinces, with a large number of officials who were not Central Committee members or who came from propaganda and discipline inspection systems rising to power.
2026-10
A high-level source within the CPPCC revealed that Hu Chunhua suddenly disappeared on the eve of the meeting commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory. He was actually controlled by Xi Jinping and the CCDI, but was only able to attend the Fifth Plenary Session several days later after being released due to pressure from the military and various factions within the Party.
2026-10
Xi Jinping traveled by special train to Ulanqab City in Inner Mongolia for a highly secretive inspection of a large local computing center. The host noted that, out of extreme concern for his own personal safety, his range of activity currently remains basically within 300 kilometers around Beijing.
Location: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-10
The frequency of Xi Jinping's name in the Fifth Plenary Session communiqué has decreased significantly compared to the past, sparking speculation from the outside world about increased pressure within the party and challenges to his status.
2026-10
An earthquake struck Nagqu in Tibet. Xi Jinping gave important instructions, and the official press release unusually listed Li Qiang alongside him, sparking speculation about the power arrangement.
2026-10
According to a report by Sound of Hope, the Stelato brake scandal at Huawei continues to escalate. People's Daily, Zhejiang Propaganda, Hu Xijin and other official media and state media commentators have successively published articles questioning Huawei, criticizing "quick-built cars" and correcting new quality productive forces. The Party media's rare collective criticism of Huawei has sparked outside speculation about Ren Zhengfei's situation.
2026-09-30
Wang Xiaohong, in full police uniform and looking tense, appeared at the main table of the National Day reception, sparking speculation that he may be facing an investigation.
2026-09-29
On September 29, the self-media account “Ordinary People Inside the Wall” reported in a rumor-based post that Hu Jintao demanded Hu Chunhua take the stage and Wen Jiabao demanded launching political system reform; the program “Old Beijing Teahouse” relayed this.
2026-09-29
In his program on September 29, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that Xi Jinping might quickly roll out Xi Mingze as his successor, based on her recent public appearances alongside him, facial recognition matches, and heightened security at Zhongnanhai.
2026-09-28
In her program on September 28, 2026, Qiqi speculated that Zhang Quan, a new face accompanying Xi Jinping and his wife on their visit to the US, has a blank résumé and may in fact be Xi Mingze, meaning that the succession has already begun.
2026-09-27
A recording of a private dinner in the United States at which Pan Shiyi discussed the Ren Zhiqiang case and a list of 11 people has circulated on Weibo and the X platform, drawing attention.
2026-09-22
Wang Junzheng of Tibet, Liang Yanshun of Anhui, and Liu Ning of Henan have been removed from their posts as provincial party secretaries, with their next appointments yet to be determined.
2026
The video's author lists indicators from the first half of the year — contracting consumption, high-ranking officials falling from power, declines in fiscal revenue and household savings, and rising unemployment and credit defaults — claiming all have set historical records; no unified source can be found for any of the data.
2026-07
Jiang Jinquan published a signed article under his posts as a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress and vice chairman of its Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; rumors that he has been taken away have not been officially confirmed.
2026-09-24
The Blair State Guesthouse where Xi Jinping stays has been set up as a temporary emergency center and equipped with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, indicating that his health condition requires special attention.
2026-09-24
Reports say the Chinese side arranged a private lounge at the White House restricted to Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, and the advance team rejected a working lunch for the Trump-Xi meeting, with multiple itinerary items compressed, sparking outside speculation about his health.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Independent commentator Finding said in a September 24 post on X that, due to fiscal strain, some regions have begun internal discussions on the possibility of reducing allowances for retired civil servants.
2026-06
According to reports from outside the Great Firewall, Jia Qinglin traveled to Xiong'an in early June to publicly show support for Xi Jinping.
Location: Xiong'an New Area, Hebei ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-11
From July 11 to July 20, the PLA Daily has not published the phrase 'Chairman Responsibility System of the Central Military Commission' for ten consecutive days.
2026-07-15
Xi Jinping arrived at Shanghai's Xijiao State Guest House 48 hours in advance to present his governing achievements to CCP elders, facing strong doubts from the elders regarding his policies.
2026-09-24
The CCP plans to convene the Fifth Plenary Session in October, with publicly announced agenda items including the discussion of several major issues within the Party; the cases of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are said to potentially become agenda items for the meeting.
2026-07-06
Liu Ning, Party Secretary of Henan Province, led a team to Xinjiang for counterpart industrial cooperation, which was interpreted by outsiders as seeking a new political stronghold.
2026-09-23
Official announcements state that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been severely disciplined for violations of party discipline and laws, expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the military, and transferred to military procuratorial organs, sparking rumors of military unrest and a power struggle.
2026-09-23
On September 23, the PLA Daily published an editorial accusing Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of abandoning their original aspirations and engaging in clique-forming, which severely endangered the Party's absolute leadership over the military, stating that investigating the two is a major victory for military anti-corruption.
2026-09-23
Based on previous calculations, the next major renovation of the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall should take place in 2027. However, Xi Jinping plans to carry out a more fundamental renovation, positioning it as the "Museum of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation" and extensively promoting "Xi Jinping Thought."
2026-09-22
Account "New Highland" on X posted that during Xi Jinping's visit, Qincheng Prison suddenly increased personnel, implemented double alert duty, and prohibited visits, sparking external speculation.
2026-09-22
Between September 22 and 23, Tibet Autonomous Region Party Secretary Wang Junzheng and Anhui Provincial Party Secretary Liang Yanshun successively stepped down or were removed from office.
Location: Lhasa own content archive., Tibet ·
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2026-09-21
On September 21, official announcements stated that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the military due to serious violations of discipline and law.
2026-09-21
After experiencing health risks, Xi Jinping returned to the public eye on September 21 following his illness and immediately chaired a Politburo Standing Committee meeting. The meeting set the tone for comprehensive vetting and cracking down on potential dissidents and opposition forces within the party through ideological struggle and political line purges, aiming to prevent political turmoil triggered by sudden health crises.
2026-09-21
The Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee held a meeting ahead of schedule to completely expel Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Party and the military, and transfer them to military procuratorial organs for review and prosecution.
2026-09-21
Xi Jinping convened a Politburo meeting, reclassified the charges against Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, and expelled them from the CCP, while also approving personnel adjustments for the party secretaries of six provinces.
2026-09-21
According to the source material, the Politburo on September 21 expelled Ma Xingrui, Wang Lixia and 7 others — 8 Central Committee members in total — from the Party, including Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli; the related disciplinary actions are still pending ratification by the plenary session.
2026-09-21
On September 21, the CCP Politburo meeting reviewed and approved disciplinary decisions for Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, both of whom were expelled from the Party and the military, and their suspected criminal matters were transferred to the military procuratorial organ for investigation and prosecution.
2026-09-21
According to The Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping was absent from the BRICS summit banquet due to illness, and Wang Yi attended on his behalf.
2026-09-21
According to Hu Liren, host of Real China, Xi Jinping had not appeared in public for the previous seven days because he suffered a sudden mild stroke and received about seven days of intensive drug treatment in his hospital bed to dissolve a blood clot; his medical team may have recommended three months of rest.
2026-09-12
On September 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping temporarily cancelled his attendance at the BRICS summit banquet held in New Delhi, India on September 12 due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf. Official Beijing has not provided an explanation for the absence, prompting outside concerns regarding his health status and power succession, though currently there is no evidence indicating he is seriously ill.
2026-09-20
In a livestream on September 20, 2026, Hu Liren speculated that Xi Jinping's repeated unusual behavior during his India trip and his absence from public appearances for seven days after returning to Beijing were consistent with the characteristics of a minor stroke.
2026-09-20
Hu Liren mentioned in the program that Russian TV had previously explained Xi Jinping's abnormal behavior at the venue in India as an earphone problem; he believes this claim was meant to whitewash Xi Jinping and is untrue.
2026-09-19
According to comments, governments across China charge fees for graves on the grounds that land belongs to the state; graves whose owners don’t pay are bulldozed as ownerless graves, and families of the deceased are being made to pay everywhere.
2026-09-18
Rumors online claim that Hu Chunhua will, as a Central Committee member, put forward a motion at the Fifth Plenum of the CCP Central Committee in October 2026, calling on the plenum to authorize the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of Li Keqiang's death, and that this will be made a condition for his succession; the military is also rumored to support the investigation and to demand that Hu Chunhua be added as a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.
2026-09-18
Rumor has it that Zeng Qinghong put forward a plan at Beidaihe: Xi Jinping would resign from his three posts — General Secretary, President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission — at the Fifth Plenum in October 2026 on grounds of poor health; the Party would let bygones be bygones regarding his past; in the Li Keqiang case, only the execution-level figures such as Cai Qi and Wang Xiaohong would be held accountable, without tracing responsibility up to the highest level.
2026-09-18
Online reports claim that after flying from India to Beijing Capital International Airport, Xi Jinping was carried off the plane and immediately taken away, possibly to 301 Hospital. Together with the authorities' failure to release any footage of him disembarking, this claim has become a basis for outside speculation about his health.
2026-09-18
According to veteran media figure Guo Jun on the Elite Forum program, Ren Zhengfei is suspected of being drawn into the Zhang Youxia case and is under investigation, because Huawei, deeply involved in defense buildup under the military-civil fusion policy, has considerable overlap with Zhang Youxia, former Minister of the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission, in weapons and equipment procurement.
2026-09-18
Russian television released a video attempting to show that Xi Jinping was in normal condition during his meeting with Modi in India; some commentators said the video was doctored and pieced together, which instead deepened speculation that Xi suffered a stroke.
2026-09-17
According to NFSC intelligence, internal conflicts within Huawei are escalating. Xi Jinping is continuously putting pressure on Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, while restrictions on the movements of Ren and his family are also intensifying. A special working group has been stationed inside the company to conduct investigations since March.
2026-09-17
Multiple versions of the CCP 20th Politburo member list are circulating outside the Great Firewall. While the names vary across versions, Hu Chunhua is pushed to the highest position in almost all of them, while the current top leader is missing from the lists, sparking speculation from the outside world.
2026-09-17
Online reports claim that retired elders such as Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao and Zeng Qinghong held a private brainstorming session, discussing the political line, the retirement system, and how to pull back the recent overemphasis on national security; whether the meeting actually took place cannot be verified.
2026-09-17
According to commentary, a large U.S. arms sale order to Taiwan is currently being implemented, and is seen as one of the factors affecting whether Xi Jinping will visit the United States as planned.
2026-09-17
On September 17, Qingdao hosted the Ocean Cooperation and Development Forum attended by political leaders from more than 60 countries worldwide. Hu Chunhua, representing the Chinese side, took the rostrum to deliver the keynote address, which outside observers interpreted as a signal of an unusual rise in his political visibility.
2026-09-16
According to multiple sources, Xi Jinping concluded his trip in India and flew back to Beijing, arriving at Daxing Airport at 9 p.m. that night. Upon deplaning, he apparently suffered a sudden stroke or other serious health issue, was unable to walk normally, had to be carried off the aircraft on a stretcher, and was then taken directly to the 301 Hospital for comprehensive medical examination and treatment.
2026-09-12
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, 2026, his gait and state during public appearances were noted by outsiders as clearly abnormal, sparking speculation about his health and discussions regarding a power crisis within the CCP.
2026-09-15
China began enforcing the 19-article Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration promulgated on July 31 starting September 15, expanding the scope of those barred from leaving the country from specific groups to all departing passengers at every port of exit, particularly affecting AI researchers and entrepreneurs, drawing widespread attention and concern at home and abroad. On September 10, officials issued a clarification saying the new rules mainly target cross-border gambling, telecom fraud, and the illicit transfer of technology. On the same day, the human rights organization Safeguard Defenders released a report noting an explosive growth in China's exit bans, with nearly 200,000 mentions of exit restrictions in Supreme People's Court rulings in 2025.
2026-09-15
Hu Liren stated in his September 15, 2026 program that a vice minister of the CCP Organization Department told him that nearly two million officials were actually investigated and punished last year, while only 1.01 million were announced externally.
2026-09-13
At 9:00 PM on September 13, 2026, after arriving back in China from India, Xi Jinping was suspected of suffering a sudden stroke or other serious complications and was carried off the plane, sparking widespread speculation and concern regarding his actual health status.
2026-09-13
While attending the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell, and Indian Prime Minister Modi asked him on-site if he was feeling uncomfortable. After the meeting, Xi Jinping returned to rest and subsequently missed the dinner hosted by Modi. Related reports stated that Xi Jinping suddenly paused during his speech at the summit, and two people on-site asked "Are you okay?"; the program did not provide a hospital diagnosis or an official statement regarding his health condition.
2026-09-13
When Xi Jinping finished his trip to India and boarded his plane to leave, he was observed to be unable to swing his left arm, with his shoulder twisted and his pace noticeably slow, clearly different from the movements of those accompanying him, sparking outside speculation about his health condition.
2026-09-13
According to a circulating video, while Xi Jinping was attending a meeting in India, Modi asked “Are you okay?” from three or four meters away, after which two staff members walked toward Xi Jinping; Xi waved them off and the staff left. The incident was widely circulated, and another version of the video appeared claiming that Modi asked the question because of an earphone problem.
2026-09-13
Footage of Xi Jinping returning to Beijing from India shows him descending the aircraft stairs with his body leaning to the left, his left arm hanging naturally without swinging, only his right arm swinging and waving, and walking slowly and with difficulty. The footage has circulated online and is being cited as one of the grounds for discussion about his health.
2026-09-13
From September 13, rumors spread on the X platform that Ren Zhengfei and Meng Wanzhou's family had fled China, accompanied by screenshots showing that Huawei could not reach Ren Zhengfei internally, surveillance footage of a minivan driving away from the residence, and videos of armed police surrounding Huawei's headquarters; these were later republished by Taiwanese and Malaysian media and spread to Douyin.
2026-09-13
According to multiple media reports, an important agreement that India and China had originally planned to sign during Xi Jinping's visit to India in September was ultimately not signed.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell while attending the BRICS summit in India, prompting Indian Prime Minister Modi to pause his speech and inquire about his condition twice. Subsequently, Xi Jinping missed the dinner hosted by Modi for leaders of various countries, and his health has drawn intense attention and speculation from the outside world.
2026-09-12
The Wall Street Journal reported that during the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping temporarily canceled a dinner due to sudden indisposition, with Wang Yi attending on his behalf, sparking external speculation about his health.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping did not attend the important banquet on the evening of the 12th during his time in India, while Putin and others were present. Related reports did not provide an official reason for Xi's absence, only noting that he had arrived in India but did not attend the banquet, which required conversations with various parties and prolonged activity. Subsequently, rumors regarding his health spread online, with his absence from the banquet being used as one of the indicators to speculate on whether he was experiencing health issues.
2026-09-12
During his opening address at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Prime Minister Modi suddenly turned and asked Xi Jinping how he was feeling. The hall fell silent for 16 seconds, sparking speculation abroad about Xi Jinping's physical condition.
2026-09-12
The video claims that Xi Jinping walked slowly during his visit to India, that Modi asked about his condition twice, that he did not attend the banquet and returned to Beijing early, and that upon his return there was no welcome ceremony or press release, sparking outside speculation about his health.
2026-09-12
The video claims that news came out of Beijing that Xi Jinping was carried off the plane on a stretcher after returning to Beijing from India and could no longer walk normally; this claim has not been officially confirmed.
2026-09-12
According to a video blogger, while Xi Jinping attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, Modi asked him twice during their meeting whether he was well, which was interpreted as a sign that his condition was abnormal; no corroborating evidence has been found in public reports.
2026-09-12
At the China-India talks in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, Zhou Hongxu, director of the Central Guard Bureau, appeared beside Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, attending in plain clothes. Eight months after Zhang Youxia was dismissed in January 2026, Zhou Hongxu remains in his post.
2026-09-11
A video claims that many Huawei Shenzhen employees fell from great heights collectively after prolonged unpaid wage demands failed, but CCTV did not report it, and the related news spread overseas.
2026-09-11
Rumors are going viral online that Huawei boss Ren Zhengfei's entire family left their Shenzhen home in the early hours of September 11 by chauffeured car, heading for the Dapeng Peninsula in an attempt to leave the country via a private island, sparking heated discussion.
2026-09-08
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Foreign Ministry, when asked by reporters whether Xi Jinping would attend the BRICS meeting around September 12, responded, “We will speak when there is news, it is not convenient to answer,” implying that Xi Jinping may not travel to India.
2026-09-07
According to information circulating online, on September 7, 2026, in preparation for Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, a Chinese school in the US state of Delaware was commissioned by relevant parties to mobilize and organize Chinese-American students to serve as a welcoming crowd of extras.
2026-09-02
News that Yuan Tengfei had "landed in America" circulated online. Xu Xiaodong posted a message saying "he has landed safely," while Yuan Tengfei himself had not publicly responded as of that time.
2026-09-02
On September 2, 2026, Kong Xun, deputy director of the CCP Central Committee General Office, was transferred to acting governor of Gansu Province. Overseas sources claim the move is a promotion in name but a demotion in reality, to keep him from interfering with and monitoring the venue and affairs of the Fifth Plenary Session of the CCP Central Committee in October.
2026-09
The CCP Central Committee announced that Zhang Youxia has been formally expelled from military rank and explicitly stated that he will be referred to a military court for trial, with the charges adjusted from violating Xi Jinping's personal will to betraying the entire party.
2026-09
The video points out that Xi Jinping has not appeared in public for four consecutive days (96 hours), sparking speculation about his health and the political situation. Media reports are filled with false information such as "Xi Jinping congratulates," while the absence of his name in official media has intensified outside suspicion. Meanwhile, Cai Qi, who has close ties to Xi, has also not appeared, deepening concerns about Xi's health and suggesting that the CCP regime is like a powder keg; any issues with the top leader could trigger turmoil among various factions.
2026-09
Desmond Shum, author of Red Roulette, published a long article in September 2026, publicly detailing for the first time his interactions, reading groups, and the last meeting with Ling Gu before the accident, while analyzing the impact of the car crash on Chinese politics and Xi Jinping's consolidation of power.
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's state visit to the US, his daughter Xi Mingze accompanied him and attended the White House state dinner, sitting at the main table, which sparked speculation about her status as a potential successor.
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2026-09
During his attendance at the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping was absent from the banquet. He left India in a hurry the following noon, showing sluggish movements and a non-responsive left hand while boarding the plane. Rumors circulated after his return to Beijing that he had to be carried off the aircraft.
2026-09
On the eve of Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, officials announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli had been handed over to a military court and expelled from the Party and the military.
2026-09
At the opening of the BRICS summit in India, the Indian Prime Minister asked Xi Jinping, “Is it okay?” and Xi Jinping left early, prompting speculation about his poor health and sluggish actions.
2026-09
Former Chinese capital tycoon Feng Lun was recently subjected to a high-consumption restriction by a court in Hainan. Involved in an amount of only several hundred thousand RMB, the incident has sparked speculation regarding his financial situation and government crackdowns.
2026-09
During his visit to Washington, Xi Jinping was observed needing assistance while walking up and down stairs, appearing bloated, and speaking slowly during public appearances, sparking speculation and discussion about his health.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09
According to Du Wen, when Zhu Zhongming was deputy director of the General Office of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Finance in his early years, he drank on behalf of Huang Xuming at a banquet where Huang hosted Xi Jinping, after which he gained Xi Jinping's attention.
2026-09-01
Accounts circulating through overseas channels claim to come from a dinner gathering in Beijing, saying that Xi Jinping feared he would not be able to return to Beijing before his trip and gave internal instructions concerning power and personnel arrangements; the relevant content has not been confirmed by official or independent third-party evidence.
2026-09
Rumors emerged online that Ren Zhiqiang died in prison; the relevant accounts said the news has not yet been verified.
2026-09
During the BRICS summit in India in September 2026, online reports claimed that Xi Jinping missed a banquet due to health problems and was rushed to the hospital, and American journalist Bill Gertz also discussed the rumor on his show; subsequently, Russian media released on-site footage showing Xi Jinping scrambling because of a malfunctioning simultaneous interpretation earpiece, thereby debunking the rumor.
2026-09
According to reports from Wanwei and speculation by overseas commentators comparing China and the United States, Xi Jinping may use the 21st Party Congress to amend the Party constitution, abolish the Central Military Commission, and hand power to family members rather than transfer it within the Party; this claim is an outside rumor.
2026-09
Online reports say that while Xi Jinping was taken into 301 Hospital, the area around the hospital was sealed off in multiple layers by the Central Guard Bureau and placed under martial law, and medical staff inside were required to eat and sleep on the premises and not to leave without orders.
2026-09
Online reports claim that after Xi Jinping was reportedly hospitalized in serious condition, the 82nd Group Army stationed in Baoding, Hebei, urgently moved north to close in on Beijing, while other troops entered camp areas in the Fangshan district of Beijing.
2026-09
In mid-September, during Xi Jinping's visit to India, overseas Chinese social media platforms were flooded with claims that Ren Zhengfei, Meng Wanzhou, and more than ten other family members had gone missing and might have fled to a small island overseas via Shenzhen's Dapeng Peninsula. Screenshots purporting to be internal Huawei conversations and videos allegedly showing armed police surrounding Huawei's Shenzhen headquarters also circulated. Huawei has not responded publicly.
2026-09
Xi Tingsong recently took office as a standing committee member and head of the Organization Department of the Shanghai Hongkou District Party Committee. Because his surname is Xi and his given name is Tingsong, netizens have speculated and joked about his relationship with Xi Jinping. Publicly available information shows that he was born in June 1971, is of the Naxi ethnic group, is a native of Lijiang, Yunnan, and holds a master's degree in law.
2026-09
CCTV reported that Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, and a letter congratulating Jilin University on its 80th anniversary. The related content consisted only of text reports; Xi Jinping himself did not appear, and it is believed that the items were ghostwritten by staff and published under Xi Jinping's name.
2026-08-30
From August 30 to September 3, Xi Jinping attended the SCO summit and visited Egypt, and from September 12 to 13 he traveled to New Delhi, India, with Cai Qi, director of the CCP General Office, accompanying him throughout. Reports said he was in poor condition during his stay in India and skipped the formal banquet that evening.
2026-08-29
A message circulating on social media claims that a Ctrip blow-up left 170 million depositors unable to withdraw their money, involving 320 billion yuan and implicating 11 banks, and that it may eventually affect 40 banks and tens of thousands of branches.
2026-08-28
On August 28, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress issued an announcement declaring the removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from their respective positions.
2026-08-29
On August 29, 2026, Kong Shaoxun, deputy director of the CCP Central Committee General Office, was transferred to serve as deputy secretary of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee and secretary of the leading Party members group of the Gansu Provincial Government; on September 2 he became acting governor, moving to a position at the full ministerial level. The video interprets this as Xi Jinping's faction losing its eyes and ears inside the General Office.
2026-08-28
The National People's Congress meeting revoked Zhong Shaojun's qualification as a deputy to the National People's Congress. The video says this move may affect his status as a member of the 20th CCP Central Committee and his eligibility to vote at the Fifth Plenary Session.
2026-08-28
A session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress announced the removal of Zhang Youxia as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the state and Liu Zhenli as a member of the Central Military Commission of the state, and terminated the two people's qualifications as deputies to the National People's Congress.
2026-08-28
On August 28, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China issued a decision announcing the removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from their relevant posts.
2026-08-28
On August 28, 2026, a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress abruptly removed Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia and Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission Liu Zhenli from their military posts.
2026-08-27
Ye Jianchun, a member of the 20th CCP Central Committee and Party Secretary of Jiangxi Province, is reported to have been taken down; the related handling is described as removing one Central Committee vote from the commander's camp before the Fifth Plenum.
2026-08-26
Yin Ke, a former insider now living in Australia, posted at 4:40 a.m. Eastern Time on August 26, revealing that Cai Qi has been subject to a written inquiry.
2026-08-25
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has opened its session, with the agenda including deliberation of a report on the qualifications of individual delegates, which may involve Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli.
2026-08-25
Jiang Jinquan was absent from the meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress held on August 25.
2026-08-24
Xi Jinping appeared slow-moving and limped when meeting with the King of Jordan, sparking speculation about his health, with reports saying that a CT scan of his brain showed abnormalities.
2026-08-24
On August 24, GAC Chairman Feng Xingya visited Ren Zhengfei. This was Ren Zhengfei's last public appearance; he did not appear again for about twenty days afterward.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, the X account "Wall Country WaHaHa" claimed that the 301 Hospital database was leaked, and photos of Xi Jinping's head CT and leg MRI scans are suspected to have been released.
2026-08-20
Around August 20, rumors circulated online that Ctrip's Liang Jianzhang had fled, which were likewise linked to the new entry-exit regulations taking effect on September 15, but the matter eventually fizzled out.
2026-08-18
A leak surfaced on the overseas X platform claiming that a threat actor said it had breached Beijing's 301 Hospital and extracted over 400GB of data, including health records such as MRI scans of Xi Jinping's right knee joint.
2026-08-18
On August 18, reports emerged that Xi Jinping would not seek a fourth term due to health reasons. On the same day, a batch of medical imaging records suspected to be from Beijing 301 Hospital appeared on the dark web, including a right-knee MRI image bearing Xi Jinping's name and date of birth.
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
On August 18, 2026, media reported that Zhao Xiaozhe, a member of the 20th CCP Central Committee and former director of the Science and Technology Commission of the Central Military Commission, was removed from the list of academicians on the official website of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, reducing the total number of official academicians by one.
2026-08-17
Thirteen retired state-level elders, including Wen Jiabao, Zeng Qinghong, and Wang Qishan, attended a high-level political ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. Hu Jintao's absence has sparked various rumors regarding Beidaihe secret talks and power succession.
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
Reports claim that a small-scale shootout occurred in Beidaihe between anti-Xi factions and Xi Jinping's guard forces, prompting Xi to flee back to Beijing overnight yesterday.
2026-08-14
Overseas political commentator reports that Hu Jintao has entered a critical condition, with his family members and related personnel having rushed back from the United States and gathered at the 301 Hospital.
2026-08-12
After the announcement of Zhu Rongji's death, rumors emerged overseas about the arrangements for his funeral, mentioning details such as wreaths sent by Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao and others, and requests for instructions.
2026-08-10
Sources say China and North Korea each dispatched 9,000 troops to form a joint artillery force deployed on both sides of Mount Changbai, controlled by special envoys to guard against a coup.
2026-08-09
According to the program, multiple troops from the Western Theater Command and Northern Theater Command have quietly begun gathering toward Beijing, with related actions alleged to be connected to the arrest of Zhang Youxia.
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.
2026-08-09
It is rumored that during the 2026 Beidaihe meeting, Xi Jinping was repeatedly confronted face-to-face by current officials, Red Second Generation, and Military Second Generation, intensifying power struggles within the Party.
2026-08-09
It is rumored that during the Beidaihe Meeting, the Central Guard Bureau no longer handled security duties alone, as another team intervened, creating a situation where both parties shared responsibility.
2026-08-09
It is rumored that the second generation of military and red families has intervened in the security of high-ranking officials, forcibly replacing the original Central Guard Bureau guards of some current high-ranking officials to ensure their safety.
2026-08-09
It is alleged that Xi Jinping instructed Cai Qi to publish an article mentioning political splits and ideological differences within the CCP, and demanding peace and unity within the Party.
2026-08-07
It is alleged that the CCP Central Committee General Office conveyed requirements to Wang Xiaohong through Chen Wenqing, mandating the state security system to conduct political vetting of individuals entering and exiting China.
2026-08-07
On August 7, Tianjin Party Secretary Chen Min'er went to community elderly care homes and hospitals for an on-site inspection, appearing two days earlier than other Politburo members.
2026-08-05
Through an analysis of footage from official events, the South China Morning Post found that about 20 key positions across the entire military are being presided over by lieutenant generals, and the senior leadership of the Central Military Commission faces a major personnel reshuffle.
2026-08-04
In his program on August 4, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that the intra-Party struggle within the Chinese Communist Party has reached a white-hot stage, and that Xi Jinping may be forced from power around the end of August.
2026-08-03
Cai Qi visited vacationing experts in Beidaihe on behalf of Xi Jinping's commission, accompanied by Shi Taifeng and Wu Zhenglong; Chen Yiqin did not attend.
2026-08-03
The CCP News Network published an article titled "Mao Zedong's Meeting Struggle Tactics During the Long March." Host Hu Liren believes this move exposed fierce intra-party struggle and hinted that Xi Jinping is in a bad situation.
2026-08-03
Xi Jinping issued fifteen tokens, intended to reaffirm his supreme leadership position and the centralized and unified leadership of the CCP Central Committee, but they were interpreted as a signal that his power was being challenged.
2026-08-02
In his program on August 2, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that the country's borders would be closed starting September 15, after which Xi Jinping might launch a nationwide asset declaration and a mass inspection.
2026-08
The CCP's 20th Central Committee left it until the last minute to finalize the date of its Fifth Plenary Session, and the notice focuses on strictly governing the Party, reflecting a lack of consensus within the Party due to the fiscal crisis and the collapse of the spoils-sharing table.
2026-08
The video notes that security at Tiananmen Square has recently been stepped up and the scale of Xi Jinping's guard detail has also grown substantially, indicating a rise in the level of danger he personally faces.
2026-08
There are reports that the Central Theater Command has dispatched troops to participate in search and capture operations, but the actual mission is to protect Xia Fugang; this claim has not been independently verified.
2026-08
An analysis claims that Xi Jinping has recently been communicating with senior officials about his daughter succeeding him, and that he is attempting to launch a second coup during the Beidaihe meeting to wipe out the opposition in one fell swoop.
2026-08
Reports indicate that the family and nephew-in-law Wu Zhengping of former Premier Zhu Rongji are facing a comprehensive crackdown by Xi Jinping, with their assets seized and affiliated company personnel missing. Zhu Rongji himself reportedly passed away recently without a funeral committee being established.
2026-08
According to a source from the Central Military Commission, the CCP has assigned Elon Musk two tasks: first, to influence the US government to promote a multipolar narrative; and second, to use DOGE operations to find and destroy evidence regarding the origins of SARS-CoV-2 to shirk the CCP's responsibility.
2026-08
During the solicitation period in August, the document drafting group received 58 feedback opinions from veteran party comrades who had retired from party and state leadership positions, sparking a clash within the party's top leadership over the direction of the line.
2026-08-01
Whistleblower Jiang Wangzheng released a secret memo stating that Yuan Jiajun will take up the post of director of the CCP Central Committee General Office, that Cai Qi will hand over the position, and that he is paving the way for his son. The list is described as an agenda item for next month's Politburo meeting.
2026-08
Related claims state that there are approximately 100,000 weapons in civilian hands, the vast majority of which come from the military, with some weapons believed to have been leaked through planned channels.
2026-08
The People's Bank of China announced the issuance of commemorative coins for the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth, sparking speculation outside about the authorities using Jiang Zemin's legacy to appease public sentiment and political maneuvering within the party.
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
According to the video, while in Beidaihe, Xi Jinping entrusted Ding Xuexiang to convey to Zeng Qinghong his statements regarding the handling of the Taiwan issue for the current and next terms.
2026-08
In late August 2026, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held an unprecedented national plenary meeting of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to prepare for the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session, stressing strict political discipline and discipline for the leadership transition, and calling for a comprehensive purge of two-faced people who harbor divided loyalties and say one thing while doing another, as well as a crackdown on political opportunism and factionalism.
2026-07-30
On July 30, 2026, the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee held a meeting and formally decided to convene the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee that October; the meeting was chaired by Xi Jinping. On the same day, MRI images of a right knee suspected to be Xi Jinping's appeared on the dark web.
2026-07-28
According to an analysis, Hu Haifeng, one of the parties involved in the rumors of Hu Jintao's poisoning, attended a CCP meeting on July 28, and the footage shows him with white hair reading a small notebook.
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.
2026-07-22
Cai Shenkun revealed that Jiang Jinquan's home was raided, rather than him just being questioned.
2026-07-22
According to a tip-off from an insider at the Three Gorges Corporation, there are multiple seepage points at the base of the Three Gorges Dam, with some seepage flows reaching 30 cubic meters per hour, and the leadership has arranged for their families to be evacuated under the guise of studying elsewhere.
2026-07-21
Jiang Wangzheng released news claiming that Li Qiang might succeed to power at the 21st National Congress and, after taking office, push for the disclosure of officials' assets in 2027 or 2028.
2026-07-21
According to a submission from an insider posted by the X account Luo Xiang, Wu Qiren of China Three Gorges Corporation was taken away for investigation on July 21 after revealing the flood disaster and the internal truths about the Three Gorges at a dinner gathering and sending out information by circumventing the Great Firewall.
2026-07-14
Official announcement states that Ma Xingrui, a doctor of mechanics who previously governed Guangdong and Xinjiang and served as a member of the Political Bureau, has been expelled from the Party and public office for serious violations of discipline and law, and transferred to procuratorial organs for prosecution. His aerospace background has drawn widespread attention.
2026-07-12
Reports from outside China suggest that Liu Guozhou, director of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, was suspended and taken into control around July 12. There has been no official announcement to confirm these circumstances.
2026-07-11
Reportedly since July 11, the PLA Daily has stopped using the seven characters 'Chairman Responsibility System' and has begun publishing articles criticizing military training and formalism.
2026-07-11
According to overseas political commentary programs, Xi Jinping's confidant and CMC Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia has been arrested, a move said to have intensified dissatisfaction with Xi Jinping among the second generation of military and Communist Party elites.
2026-07-10
In his program on July 10, 2026, Hu Liren claimed that anti-Xi forces among the second-generation red elite and military elite had issued an ultimatum to Xi Jinping, demanding that he step down by the end of August, otherwise force might be used.
2026-07-10
In his program on July 10, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that if Xi Jinping does not step down by the end of August, large-scale anti-Xi movements may break out between August and September, and he advised the public to stock up on food.
2026-07-09
There are reports that a military conflict occurred within the Western Theater Command, with some personnel targeting forces dispatched by Xi Jinping. The central directive was reportedly rejected after reaching the Western Theater Command.
2026-07-08
Ai Luming was reportedly arrested on July 8, 2026, and no related news has been publicly released for a month since then.
2026-07-08
Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee Secretary Xin Changxing went to Taizhou for research on July 8, and the trip was interpreted as sending a political signal to the ancestral hometown of Hu Jintao’s family.
2026-07-07
Gao Shanwen was diagnosed with lymphoma in January 2025 and passed away on July 7, 2027, sparking various speculations from the outside world regarding his cause of death.
2026-07-06
The Central Military Commission held a collective study session, but the top commander was absent. Taking advantage of this, Zhang Shengmin summoned key generals holding real power in the capital garrison to the August 1 Building to carry out Beidaihe duty assignments.
2026-07-04
In his program on July 4, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that something may happen inside the military in July and August, and how the Zhang Youxia case is settled will be an important turning point facing Xi Jinping.
2026-07-03
The program stated that the rank conferment ceremony held on July 3 has concluded the relevant military power arrangements, and the power coordination meeting was subsequently reported to have been moved back to Beijing.
2026-07-02
Xinhua News Agency released a report on "Xi Jinping's Thought on Party Building." This move has been interpreted as a sign that Xi Jinping's political status has retreated to the second line, and his ideology has been given a definitive conclusion.
2026-07
Zhang Youxia is reportedly said to have been transferred from the Gu'an base in Langfang to another location, with a medical team continuing to treat him, and the case may be handled quietly.
2026-07
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party updated its leadership chart, showing that former Deputy Minister of State Security Li Qian has taken office as the head of the discipline inspection and supervision team stationed at the Foreign Ministry, sparking speculation of internal purges.
2026-07
The proposed military adjustment plan suggests re-screening military officers who were suppressed in the past decade due to professional opinions, as well as compliant officers who were promoted through secretarial connections and displays of loyalty.
2026-07
The program cited information from Beijing saying that several generals of the Western Theater Command have refused to travel to Beijing for meetings and may declare their break from the Central Military Commission.
2026-07
According to the program, Cai Fuchao, former head of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, was taken down nearly ten years after his retirement, for reasons related to his past mockery of Xi Jinping in internal settings.
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 program said that sources indicated anti-Xi forces had demanded that Xi Jinping leave Zhongnanhai by the end of August, but gave no source for the claim or any information on the outcome.
2026-07
After Zhang Youxia was taken away, there was no further follow-up; only a single notice was issued stating that he violated the system of personal responsibility of the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and was suspected of treason.
2026-07
The video points out that the new Air Force commander Wang Gang was a subordinate of Zheng Qunliang, a senior general whom Hu Jintao promoted back in the day, and that he belongs to Hu's faction.
2026-07
Ma Xingrui was dealt with around July 2026, but the related measures and results have not yet been made public.
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
According to Shanghai sources cited by the program, when Xi Jinping visited Shanghai this time, at least about 5,000 personnel from the Central Guard Bureau were deployed across the core zone, the outer zone, and the third ring of protection.
2026-07
The video claims that a former vice minister of the CCP Propaganda Department and a former director of the National Radio and Television Administration were recently arrested, but it does not name them, and the specifics of the case remain unclear.
2026-07
Huang Ruixue, head of the Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department, is reported to have died suddenly in bizarre circumstances. Videos claim his death may be linked to an internal purge of pro-Xi factions within the Western Theater Command; the relevant claims have not been further verified.
2026-07
Hehui Optoelectronics in Jinshan, Shanghai went public after construction was completed; the video claims the company was originally related to Jiang Zemin's son, and that after Xi Jinping took power, the relevant shareholders and board members changed.
2026-07
Military personnel have reportedly intervened in the mountain search and are protecting the man surnamed Xia in Henan; related claims suggest he may have been secretly transferred by the military or other groups.
2026-07
Xi Jinping was alleged to have stayed at the Xijiao State Guesthouse during a visit to Shanghai in July 2026. The video claims that the site has a high level of security, with troops standing guard and dedicated aircraft on standby.
2026-07
In July 2026, Ning Yong, formerly a member of the Standing Committee of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee, was transferred to serve as deputy secretary of the Central Financial Work Commission; the Central Financial Work Commission was established in 1998 with Wen Jiabao as its first secretary, and this appointment was interpreted as the return of Wen Jiabao's protégés.
2026-06-30
Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), appeared at a cultural and artistic performance marking the 105th anniversary of the Party's founding after 12 days of disappearance; Hu Liren pointed to his awkward expression and the tight security at the venue, speculating that he may have been placed under Xi Jinping's control and subjected to an investigation.
2026-06-29
In his program on June 29, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that Xi Jinping lacks deep roots in the military and may hand over some of his posts at the 21st Party Congress next autumn as a political compromise.
2026-06-29
In his program on June 29, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that Xi Jinping would find it difficult to complete the layout of the Xi family dynasty around the end of August, and would face a choice over whether to give up family succession.
2026-06-27
CITIC Wealth Management published an exclusive interview with Liu Junhua, General Manager of the Special Account Investment Division. The timestamp was 1:03 PM, predating the Chaoyang District government's announcement, seemingly to prove Liu Junhua was still with the company and respond to speculation that he might be a "pilot" (a euphemism for someone who has fled).
2026-06-27
A Bilibili aviation blogger relayed an industry insider’s tip, stating that the pilot was a male tech company head in his sixties named Liu Minghua, who, due to a romantic dispute, embezzled public funds and suffered a mental breakdown, leading him to commit suicide by jumping off a building, attempting to downplay the political color of the incident.
2026-06-26
The NPC Standing Committee of the CCP issued an announcement declaring that the qualifications of 14 senior officials, including Politburo member Ma Xingrui, as deputies to the National People's Congress have been terminated, while Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were not among them.
2026-06-26
A meeting of the NPC Standing Committee removed multiple senior officials from their posts in one fell swoop. Most of these high-ranking officials were Xi Jinping's loyal protégés, indicating that the power of the NPC no longer belongs to Xi.
2026-06-26
On June 26, the NPC again terminated the qualifications of 6 military delegates, including 3 full generals and 3 lieutenant generals.
2026-06-26
In his program on June 26, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that, under the pressure of economic collapse, diplomatic loss of control, and party and military strongmen, a major political upheaval could occur in Beijing in the next two to three months.
2026-06-26
On June 26, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress announced the termination of the qualifications of 14 deputies to the 14th National People's Congress, including Ma Xingrui, Xu Xueqiang, Li Fengbiao and Guo Puxiao; Li Fengbiao, Xu Xueqiang and Guo Puxiao are generals of the People's Liberation Army, and Xu Xueqiang is a member of the Central Committee.
2026-06-24
The American Diplomat magazine published an article stating that Xi Jinping has shifted his repression target to Wang Qishan, who is actually under house arrest in Beijing and has been "erased" from official media since October 2023.
2026-06-20
The PLA Daily prominently featured photos of live-fire shooting training by a brigade of the 77th Group Army—a unit affiliated with Zhang Youxia's faction—on its front page, sending a strong signal regarding the political winds of military power.
2026-06-20
Following the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhu Changjie, the long-retired former head of the Xinjiang Public Security Department and vice president of the China Police Association, was taken away for investigation by the CCDI on suspicion of assisting Wang Xia洪 in building a power-money alliance and underground money laundering network.
2026-06-19
Xinhua News Agency issued an appointment and removal notice; Cai Qi concurrently serves as president of the National Academy of Governance. Hu Liren believes this is a signal that Xi Jinping is weakening Cai Qi's power.
2026-06-18
Li Tao, who has long been in charge of Henan's state-owned industrial system, has been promoted to the Standing Committee of the Henan Provincial Party Committee, seen as a steel nail planted by the veteran faction in the localities to audit state-owned assets and urban investment accounts.
2026-06-17
Overseas political commentators Cai Shengkun and President Lu disclosed that Chen Xi has been drastically demoted to the vice-ministerial level.
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.
2026-06-15
On June 15, 2026, the School of Economics and Management of Tsinghua University released a report revealing that the average monthly pension benefit for urban employees in China is about 3825 yuan, while the average monthly benefit under the basic pension insurance for urban and rural residents is only about 246 yuan, a difference of 15.5 times.
2026-06-11
An article published by the PLA Daily on the eve of the morning wakeup call warned party cadres to stay away from dangerous walls, which the outside world interpreted as a signal hint regarding high-level power.
2026-06-08
On June 8, 2026, construction officially began on the Three Gorges Waterway New Channel Project, comprising two parts: the new channel at the Three Gorges hub and the shipping capacity expansion of the Gezhouba Dam. Official reports did not mention digging a separate river channel or building a new dam.
2026-06-05
On the afternoon of June 5, 2026, a welcoming ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping appeared under medical support, his gait showing signs of unilateral hemiplegia.
2026-06
Due to the incident of a plane crashing into China Zun in Beijing and the involvement of his son Cai Erjin in the low-altitude economy industry, Cai Qi, who is in charge of capital security, is rumored to have gone into hiding for investigation.
2026-06
Beijing sources say Xi Jinping has entered the stage of contact and negotiation with the princelings and military descendants, with Xi Yuanping acting as the intermediary, and the princelings demanding Xi Jinping's medical retirement.
2026-06
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced that Jiang Hongwei, Deputy Secretary of the Heilongjiang Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervisory Commission, has fallen from power. This is seen as a key breakthrough by the anti-Xi alliance attempting to pry open old accounts from the period when Li Zhanshu governed Heilongjiang.
2026-06
Insiders within the firewall reveal that Chen Jining's wife has been investigated. As abnormalities emerge in the Tsinghua faction network and related arrangements formed by Chen Xi through the Organization Department of the CCP Central Committee over the past decade, the 20th National Congress power map may be affected.
2026-06
After accompanying Xi Jinping to receive Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, Cai Qi has successively missed important diplomatic events such as receiving Cambodia's Hun Sen and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, triggering external speculation that he has gone missing or lost power.
2026-06
Overseas leaks claim that Peng Liyuan has been effectively placed under house arrest at Fengze Garden in Zhongnanhai since mid-2024 and has not left the country for two years; this trip to Pyongyang is a specially approved farewell performance, and her daughter Xi Mingze and grandchild were left in Beijing as hostages.
2026-05-30
Elderly officials of the Chinese Communist Party pushed for Guan Zhiou to bypass Xi Jinping and directly assume the post of Hubei Provincial Party Secretary, taking charge of financial funds related to the Three Gorges Project.
2026-05-27
Wang Xiaohong has not made a public appearance for days following his meeting with the Prosecutor General of Russia. The Central Inspection Group has moved into the Ministry of Public Security, and Wang is cooperating with the special investigation team led by Liu Jinguo of the CCDI.
2026-05
News that Jiang Jinquan, former director of the Central Policy Research Office, was taken away on May 12 circulated on the X platform.
2026-04-22
In April 2026, Yu Maochun said that since the U.S. military operation in Venezuela in early January, 4 of the 6 military members of the Central Military Commission have been purged in recent months.
2026-04-22
Miles Yu said in April 2026 that Wei Yiyin, a senior expert in the field of air-defense missiles, has disappeared from public view or been stripped of his status since the U.S. military operation in Venezuela in January.
2026-04-22
In April 2026, Yu Maochun said that Zhao Xianggeng, a key figure in advanced nuclear weapons design, has disappeared from public view or been stripped of his status since the U.S. military operation in Venezuela in January.
2026-04-01
Leaks claim that on the very day the transition deployment meeting was held, Hu Chunhua took office as the head of the group liquidating Xi's faction, marking the launch of the succession liquidation procedure.
2026-04
According to sources within the Great Firewall, Hu Chunhua was appointed in early April as the head of Xi Jinping's group's provisional liquidation team, responsible for reviewing old projects and vetting cadre materials.
2026-04
Rumor has it that in April 2026, Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong was taken away for questioning by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, after which the Ministry of Public Security no longer followed his commands.
2026-04
According to online reports, since April 2026, multiple counties and prefecture-level cities, in a push to meet marriage registration targets, have been taking elderly couples in their 80s and 90s from surrounding villages who had never registered their marriages to civil affairs bureaus to retroactively register them; some of the elderly do not even have second-generation ID cards.
2026-03-31
NPC Vice Chairperson Li Hongzhong's high-profile inspection of the transition work has been interpreted as an announcement to the entire party that the succession process has begun and power is no longer in Xi Jinping's hands.
2026-03-22
Shenzhen Municipal Party Secretary Meng Fanli has been replaced by Jin Lei, as the big boss's stronghold in Shenzhen undergoes a personnel reshuffle.
2026-03-17
Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong was taken away by the CCDI to assist in an investigation after returning from Vietnam.
2026-03
In March this year, after flying back to Beijing from a meeting in Vietnam, Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong was directly taken away by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Deputy Secretary Liu Jinguo to assist in an investigation, and has since faded from substantive power meetings.
2026-03
A Deputy Foreign Minister suddenly resigned and was taken down in March, with their whereabouts unknown, triggering outside speculation that they had committed a serious political mistake.
2026-03
Wen Jiabao made an appearance in Beijing at the end of March, and related reports subsequently linked it to the settlement arrangements of Xi Jinping's old system.
2026-03
The program's review stated that in March 2026, Chongqing Mayor Hu Henghua was placed on a purge list related to the 20th CCP Central Committee members.
2026-03
Wen Jiabao visited the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in Beijing. The license plate of the vehicle he was riding in was identified as belonging to the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, sparking speculation about connections between party elders and the military.
2026-03
Overseas social media platforms once reported that Jin Lei, the Party Secretary of Shenzhen, is Xi Jinping's "cousin" and has been selected as his successor.
2026-03
According to the video, two brigades of the 38th Army arrived on the outskirts of Beijing in March, with Liu Yuan and Li Zuocheng commanding from Baoding.
2026-03
The video claims that Zhang Shengmin slipped away during the national Two Sessions and subsequently resumed his participation in the daily work of the Central Military Commission.
2026-03
During the 2026 National Two Sessions, Wang Ning did not appear in the seats for members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee.
2026-03
It is rumored that Zhou Hongxu, Director of the Central Guard Bureau, broke away from Cai Qi's control during the 2026 Two Sessions in March and demanded immediate military action but received no order from the Central Military Commission. Old military leaders such as Liu Yuan and Li Zuocheng reportedly reached out to him, urging him to obey the arrangements of Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao.
2026-03
During the Two Sessions in March 2026, Xi Jinping attended a meeting of the military delegation; of 26 generals, only 6 appeared publicly, and several senior PLA officers were absent, showing turmoil within the military.
2026-02-26
One week before the Two Sessions, the National People's Congress terminated the credentials of 9 military delegates, including 5 full generals, 1 lieutenant general, and 3 major generals.
2026-02-05
Rumors claim that Zeng Qinghong, on behalf of retired Politburo Standing Committee members and the red second-generation, put demands to Xi Jinping such as handing over power and not seeking another term; no public reports of this claim exist, and it originates from an online video.
2026-02
Overseas reports claim that in February 2026, Peng Liyuan attempted to transfer a major general from the Shanghai armed police system—a trusted confidant—to Beijing to take control of the Beijing Garrison. The move was rejected by the garrison troops, and the heavy armored units of the 82nd Group Army deployed to the outskirts of the capital, locking down Beijing.
2026-02
Sources floating the story say that the ousted Zhang Youxia may be accused of leaking nuclear secrets to the United States; if true, it would be the oldest charge of treason and collaboration in the communist regime's history.
2026-01-28
In January 2026, an open letter allegedly written by Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission, to Xi Jinping circulated on overseas social networks, in which he set out his positions on disputes over the system of responsibility of the chair of the military commission, policy toward Taiwan, and policy toward Russia.
2026-01-25
On January 25, 2026, the front page of the PLA Daily convicted Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli over the filing of their case, with the charge being a serious violation of the system of the Chairman of the Military Commission assuming sole responsibility; overseas disclosures claim that the Ministry of National Defense belongs to the civilian system, and that it is the perpetrator convicting the victim.
2026-01-24
Following the near-perfect U.S. military operation in Venezuela in early January, a large number of high-ranking PLA generals have disappeared, including top-level commanders. During the Two Sessions in early March, only 6 out of 26 generals appeared in public, and 4 out of 6 military members of the Central Military Commission have been purged in recent months, indicating severe political turmoil within the military.
2026-01-24
Between late 2025 and early 2026, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were plotted against and confirmed to be taken down. Subsequently, in late August 2026, the National People's Congress explicitly relieved Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of their positions as deputies to the NPC and members of the Central Military Commission, among other posts, drawing external attention to the rift between the military and the central leadership.
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.
2026-01-24
Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, member of the Central Military Commission, were involved in an incident at the Central Party School. Subsequently, the Ministry of National Defense officially announced their investigation on January 24, and on January 25, the front page of the PLA Daily convicted them of "severely trampling on the Chairman of the Central Military Commission responsibility system."
2026-01-24
On January 24, 2026, the Chinese Communist Party's Ministry of National Defense announced that Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, Chief of the Joint Staff Department, are suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and have been placed under investigation.
2026-01-24
Zhang Youxia was arrested in December last year. More than half a year has passed since the related case came to light, drawing widespread attention from the outside world.
2026-01-24
The video claims that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were arrested in January 2026, without providing a specific date or official confirmation.
2026-01-21
A netizen took a photo showing what appeared to be plainclothes personnel gathering outside the entrance of Zhang Youxia's residence. At the time, observers speculated that the personnel involved might be conducting an inspection or taking Zhang Youxia away.
2026-01-20
According to sources outside the Great Firewall, Zhang Youxia, the first vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, the Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, were both in trouble and arrested on January 20.
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.
2026-01-20
An overseas source inside the system claimed that on January 20, 2026, while a provincial- and ministerial-level seminar was in session at the Central Party School, a secret force raised by Wang Xiaohong, disguised as Party School staff, carried out a surprise attack on Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli; this version cannot be verified, but neither of the two has appeared in public since.
2026-01-20
Rumor has it that on January 20, 2026, the day an incident involving Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli occurred at the Central Party School, Cai Qi briefly took control of the two men: Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin and Director of the Central Guard Bureau Zhou Hongxu.
2026-01
There have been claims that generals including Li Zuocheng proposed a plan to bring the 38th Army's heavy units into Beijing, impose air traffic control, and declare martial law in the capital, only to be blocked by Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao; this claim has no public reports to corroborate it.
2026-01
In January of this year, Wen Jiabao personally met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi several times, demanding the clearance of internal hazards within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the covert pipelines laundering money for red families.
2026-01
Ten days after Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Li Xi had assigned the year's full purge tasks, Zhang Youxia's incident occurred. Li Xi had received no prior wind of it and felt shocked and terrified.
2026-01
At the end of January 2026, Zhang Youxia, the Chinese Communist Party's highest-ranking active-duty general and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, was suddenly taken down, becoming the latest example of a military purge under Xi Jinping's tenure.
2026
Online reports claim that Gao Qi, a former subordinate of Ling Jihua and former secretary to Yu Zhengsheng (from Lüliang, Shanxi), will become Vice Minister of the Ministry of Public Security in 2026, specifically to keep an eye on Wang Xiaohong.
2025-12
Sources claim that Zhang Youxia is being held at the Central Guard Bureau base in Gu'an, Hebei and is on a hunger strike; the authorities only announced on January 24, 2026 that they had opened a case for review and investigation against him.
2025-12
Former Air Force Commander Chang Dingqiu reportedly died of a sudden heart attack while undergoing detention and interrogation by the military discipline inspection commission, with no official announcement made.
2025-11-28
According to revelations from outside the Great Firewall, Li Xi kept Ma Xingrui behind at a top-level meeting, after which Ma Xingrui was placed under investigation.
2025-11
Anti-Xi forces began a large-scale gathering last November, followed by reports of Zhang Youxia's arrest, which triggered strong shock and backlash within the military.
2025-10-23
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee was held from October 20 to 23, 2025. When it concluded, it was decided to add Zhang Shengmin as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
2025-10-23
According to the broadcast, Xi Jinping's cousin Zhang Shengmin entered the Central Military Commission around September 2025 and was promoted to Vice Chairman.
2025-10-20
Under pressure from Zhang Youxia and CCP elders, Xi Jinping officially signed a power-transfer document at the Fourth Plenary Session, agreeing to step down in the Hua Guofeng model, marking the end of the Xi Jinping era.
2025-10-17
On October 17, 2025, the Ministry of National Defense announced that it had opened cases for review and investigation against nine senior generals, including He Weidong, Miao Hua, and Wang Houbin, and imposed the punishment of expulsion from the Party and the military.
2025-10-17
Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission He Weidong has been expelled from the Party and from the military.
2025-10-17
He Weidong, the military brother-in-arms and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) close to the leader, has been arrested, and elite generals of the 31st Group Army in Fujian have been purged in batches.
2025-10
According to reports from outside the Great Firewall, after the Fourth Plenary Session in October 2025, Xi Jinping withdrew from relevant decision-making and coordination bodies.
2025-10
According to accounts coming out of Beijing, Ma Xingrui was taken into custody around October 2025, after which he was dealt with and stripped of his Party membership and administrative posts.
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.
2025-09-22
Wang Xiaohong publicly attended and chaired a national video conference of public security organs on September 22, and has not made a public appearance since for over half a month.
2025-09-03
On the morning of September 3, 2025, a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with the troops on parade formed up along Chang'an Avenue to be reviewed by Xi Jinping.
2025-09-03
During the September 3, 2025 military parade, many people noticed that in CCTV news footage Xi Jinping's entire head, and even his upper body, showed obvious twitching, seemingly beyond his own control; his breathing was also labored, and he needed to frequently raise his head to complete a breath.
2025-08-10
Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, has been taken away to assist in an investigation. He is considered the person within the Party who best understands the layout of the overseas assets of the power elite.
2025-08
A video blogger claimed that the 82nd Group Army, stationed in Baoding, is using the September 3 military parade to prepare to enter Beijing and the Beidaihe area and step up security; the claim comes from sources outside the Great Firewall, with no public reports confirming it.
2025-08
Reuters cited insiders as saying that Liu Jianchao's residence was searched in early August 2025.
2025-07-01
On July 1st, Peng Liyuan's loyalist Ma Xingrui was stripped of his position as Xinjiang Party Secretary.
2025-07
The video mentions that in July of last year (estimated as July 2025), Ma Xingrui and his secretary lost contact, and the author immediately published the relevant information across the entire internet.
2025-07
According to The Wall Street Journal, Liu Jianchao was taken away for questioning by authorities immediately after returning to China in late July 2025 following his overseas visit.
2025-06-30
Ahead of July 1st, CCP elders established a Central Committee decision-making and deliberation coordination agency, hollowing out the Politburo Standing Committee into a mere executive body.
2025-06-02
Xu Qiliang reportedly committed suicide to atone for his sins after Hu Jintao made a political comeback, due to his alleged involvement in military reforms, the establishment of evaluation committees, and special security task forces.
2025-05
During the China-US negotiations, the US side submitted a list of approximately $20 trillion in assets held by the families of CCP officials in the West. The list did not include the names of Hu Jintao, Li Keqiang, Hu Chunhua, or Zhang Youxia, while the families of Zeng Qinghong, Jia Qinglin, and Zhang Dejiang accounted for the bulk of the assets.
2025-04-02
The Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee made a rare decision to swap the ministerial positions of Li Ganjie, then head of the Organization Department of the CCP Central Committee, and Shi Taifeng, head of the United Front Work Department of the CCP Central Committee.
2025-01-20
Chen Xi, Wang Xiaohong, Cai Qi and others are suspected of setting an ambush at the Central Party School, taking coercive action against Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli.
2025
Sources claim that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli directed the military to control the venue during the Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee; it is alleged that Hu Jintao had not agreed to handle the top figure at the venue; this claim has no public reports to corroborate it.
2025
According to the program, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee was originally supposed to be held in 2025, with its main task being to put forward proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan, but the meeting was postponed to 2026.
2025
Reports have it that Xi Jinping offered to resign during the Fourth Plenary Session of the CCP Central Committee in 2025, with Wang Yang and Liu Yuan originally slated to serve as acting leaders, and that the agreement later fell apart; this claim has no support in public reporting.
2025
In 2025, He Weidong and Miao Hua, vice chairmen of the CCP Central Military Commission, were purged; the post of CMC vice chairman is seen as one of the hardest seats in the country.
2025
In 2025, independent media worker Hu Liren obtained and published a medical report suspected to be Xi Jinping's through a domestic doctor, claiming the report came from Shanghai. After its publication, media figures such as Tang Jingyuan and Jiang Feng, as well as professional doctors, analyzed it, saying it matched Xi Jinping's gait, posture and other observable signs, and it received very high view counts.
2024-12
Bo Guagua posted a lengthy statement on X, claiming that Bo Xilai never competed with Xi Jinping and that there was no bad blood between the Bo and Xi families, attempting to attribute his parents' case to personal grudges rather than systemic issues.
2024-11-28
Zhang Youxia launches a purge within the military, and Xi Jinping's loyalist Miao Hua is taken down.
2024-11-27
The Financial Times, citing US officials, reported that Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun is under investigation for corruption.
2024-11
Overseas leaks claim that amid a military purge led by Zhang Youxia, Peng Liyuan's military post of major general was suspended on the spot, and she and Zhong Shaojun were both expelled from the Bayi Building of the Central Military Commission.
2024-07-25
Fang Xinghai was scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the China Wealth Management 50 Forum in Beijing, but he did not appear, and his nameplate was left empty.
2024-07-18
Between 2023 and 2024, Rocket Force Commander Li Yuchao was investigated and later expelled from the Party.
2024-07-15
During the closed-door meeting of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee, Xi Jinping's head shook violently and half of his body leaned over, causing him to collapse in front of the podium, suffering a stroke and falling into a temporary coma.
2024-07-15
Overseas rumors suggest that Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session, military control changed hands, and Zhang Youxia placed him under control while contacting Hu Jintao through Liu Yuan.
2024-07
In July 2024, Zhang Youxia and Liu Yuan seized military power into their own hands, after which Zhang Youxia drove Zhong Shaojun out of the Central Military Commission.
2024-07
Overseas sources claim that Wen Jiabao pushed for the establishment of a Party Central decision-making and deliberation coordination body and personally serves as its head, that major decisions do not go through the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau, and that Xi Jinping has been effectively placed under house arrest at Fengze Garden in Zhongnanhai.
2024-07
Overseas sources claim that after Xi Jinping collapsed from a stroke in July 2024, Zhang Youxia ordered the troops to fully enter Level-1 combat readiness, and via Liu Yuan connected a red hotline with Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao within four hours.
2024-06-28
Jing Junhai, aged 63, was abruptly removed from his position as Jilin Provincial Party Secretary and later reassigned to an idle post in the National People's Congress, sparking outside speculation that he is being investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
2024-03
There are reports claiming that Zhong Shaojun was expelled from the Central Military Commission (CMC) General Office after being sent by Xi Jinping to persuade Zhang Youxia to retire, only to be rejected. Wikipedia only records that Zhong Shaojun stepped down as Director of the CMC General Office no later than March 2024.
2024-03
Dissatisfied with Peng Liyuan's interference in military evaluations, Zhang Youxia drove Zhong Shaojun, the eunuch overseer planted by the Big Boss, out of the Central Military Commission.
2024
In 2024, an internet user with the screen name "Beijing Nurse" alleged that a classmate told her Xi Jinping had been arranged by the 301 medical team to undergo a PET-CT scan due to weight loss, which revealed a shadow on his pancreas, possibly pancreatic cancer. This classmate does not work at 301 Hospital, and the claim could not be verified.
2023-12
Starting at the end of 2023, Liu Yuan wrote to the Central Committee titled "Superfluous Words," publicly advocating for the nationalization of the army and the abolition of following the Party's command.
2023-10-27
Li Keqiang died in Shanghai. The program linked his death to Xi Jinping and the internal power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but provided no verifiable causal evidence.
2023-10-24
On October 24, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress decided to remove Li Shangfu from his posts as State Councillor and Minister of National Defense; prior to that, on August 31, the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Central Military Commission had already opened a case against him for investigation. The video describes him as Zhang Youxia's protégé.
2023-09-21
On September 21, 2023, the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission of the Central Military Commission opened a case to investigate former Defense Minister Wei Fenghe for serious violations of discipline and law; on June 27, 2024, official announcements reported that he was expelled from the Party and transferred for prosecution. The video links this to the delay of the Third Plenum and changes in military personnel.
2023-07
Rocket Force commander Li Yuchao was purged after a US military report exposed the Rocket Force's deployment, leading to another round of purges throughout the Rocket Force.
2023-06
After the end of June 2023, Qin Gang suddenly stopped appearing in public, and the outside world began to pay attention to his position and political situation.
2023-04
Rumor has it that Wang Shaojun, director of the Central Guard Bureau responsible for close-protection duty for Xi Jinping, fell seriously ill in 2021 and died in April 2023. The authorities sat on the obituary for three months before releasing it, without stating the cause of death. The period coincided with the intensification of tensions between Xi Jinping and Zhang Youxia, as well as the replacement of the commander and political commissar of the Rocket Force.
2023
From 2023 to 2024, Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian, and others were successively placed under investigation, and Foreign Minister Qin Gang was also dismissed in 2023.
2022-10-22
At the closing ceremony of the 20th CCP National Congress, former General Secretary Hu Jintao was escorted out of the venue by staff, and subsequently, Hu Chunhua was not included in the new Politburo list.
2022-10
Rumor has it that during the CCP's 20th National Congress in 2022, Zhang Youxia, then vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, ordered Zhou Hongxu, director of the Central Guard Bureau, to lock down the venue.
2020-03-12
Ren Zhiqiang was taken away by special personnel from the Beijing municipal discipline inspection commission; his eldest son and long-time secretary were arrested the same day.
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.
2018-03
According to the host's account, during the 2018 session of the National People's Congress, the military entered the venue, and a large number of troops were deployed around the Great Hall of the People; the troops in question were alleged to have been dispatched by Zhang Youxia.
2018-01
Cai Huabo has sold the majority of his shares in Taihe Holdings, a move seen as a step toward asset concealment and withdrawal.
2017-10-25
In the list of Standing Committee members announced at the 1st Plenary Session of the 19th CCP Central Committee, Hu Chunhua failed to enter the Standing Committee. Although Li Keqiang and Wang Yang were included, the succession plan laid out by Hu Jintao in 2012 has been significantly compromised.
2015-12-31
In 2015, Liu Yuan did not obtain the vice-national-level CPPCC vice-chairmanship, subsequently withdrew from the political stage, and was assigned to a related position in the National People's Congress.
2014-04-17
In April 2014, Song Lin, Chairman of China Resources Group, was brought down due to his involvement in the Shanxi coal asset acquisition case, which implicated the family interests of Ling Jihua.
2014-03-15
In 2014, former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Caihou was investigated, marking the beginning of Xi Jinping's purge of Jiang Zemin's influence in the military.
2014
After Xi Jinping took power, the two recently retired vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission, Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, were successively purged, and most of the vice chairmen who fell from power were charged with the crime of colluding with the enemy.
2013-11-16
Xi Jinping had his last face-to-face meeting with Bo Xilai in Qincheng Prison. The two discussed power struggles and women, with Bo Xilai lamenting his loss.
2013-09-22
Bo Xilai was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2013. The video claims he later met with Baozi (Xi Jinping) in Qincheng Prison.
2012-11-15
The First Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee has concluded. Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan, and Zhang Gaoli have become the new members of the Politburo Standing Committee. Among them, Li Keqiang is the only representative of the Hu Jintao faction, while the Jiang Zemin faction holds the majority.
2012-10
On the eve of the 18th National Congress, retired party elders expressed strong opposition to Wang Yang and Li Yuanchao, ultimately blocking both from the Standing Committee, which allowed the Jiang Zemin faction to hold a majority of seats at the Standing Committee level.
2012-09-01
Following Ling Plan's departure, Li Zhanshu officially assumed office as the Director of the CCP Central Committee Office on September 1, 2012, stepping into the core power circle of the General Office in advance.
2012-09
After Li Zhanshu took over as director of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee in 2012, he defined the office as a "political organ," transferring and demoting in batches the cronies installed by Ling Jihua on the basis of political loyalty, and remade the General Office into an institution answerable only to Xi Jinping.
2012-03-18
In the early morning of March 18, 2012, Ling Gu, the only son of Ling Jihua, died in a Ferrari crash near the Baofusi Bridge on Beijing's North Fourth Ring Road. Two young women in the car were severely injured, triggering high-level political maneuvering and intensive news censorship.
2012-03-15
On March 15, 2012, Bo Xilai was dismissed from his post as secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of the CCP, and three days later Ling Gu died in a car accident in Beijing. These two incidents became critical turning points in the restructuring of the top leadership power structure of the Chinese Communist Party on the eve of the 18th National Congress.
2012-03
In the spring of 2012, the son of Ling Jihua was involved in a Ferrari crash. The cover-up and aftermath surrounding the accident quickly escalated into a political scandal, causing Ling Jihua to lose his chance to enter the Politburo before the 18th National Congress and leading to his removal from the General Office of the CCP Central Committee.
2011-11-24
CCTV director Jiao Li suddenly stepped down, was subsequently demoted to the General Administration of Press and Publication, and disappeared from the leadership roster; his downfall occurred right around the time of Tang Can's disappearance.
2011-04
As he approaches the age of sixty, Xi Jinping used his political resources to arrange for Chen Xi to serve as the Party Secretary of the China Association for Science and Technology, thereby extending his political career.
2008
Xi Yuanping married military singer Zhang Lanlan, who came from the military art troupe system. This indicates that Xi Yuanping had already been deeply involved in the network of relationships in the arts establishment and entertainment circles before 2008.
2007-06-25
In June 2007, about 400 senior cadres held a closed-door democratic recommendation vote ahead of the 17th CCP National Congress. Reports said Xi Jinping ranked first in votes and Li Keqiang second; the results were never officially released.
2007-06-02
Jiang faction Politburo Standing Committee member Huang Ju died of cancer, dealing a heavy blow to the Jiang faction's strength.
2007-06
In June 2007, Hu Jintao pushed forward a system of democratic recommendations, in which more than 400 Central Committee members and alternate members voted to select Politburo candidates from among more than 200 ministerial-level officials under the age of 63. Large numbers of Jiang Zemin faction members voted in blocs, resulting in Li Keqiang's elimination and Xi Jinping's victory, and Hu Jintao's succession plan fell through.
2007-03-24
On March 24, 2007, Xi Jinping was transferred from Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee to Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, succeeding acting municipal Party Committee Secretary Han Zheng after the Chen Liangyu case.
2006
Duan Weihong was introduced to Wang Qishan by Zhang Peili, wife of Wen Jiabao, and after 2008 began frequently having multi-hour tea meetings with Wang Qishan.
2004
Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Liangyu criticized central policies at a Politburo meeting for harming the interests of the Yangtze River Delta, and relations with the Hu-Wen faction began to grow tense.
2002-11
At the CCP's 16th National Congress in 2002, Jiang Zemin did not step down as chairman of the Central Military Commission; his remaining in office created an emperor-emeritus dynamic. Although Hu Jintao became General Secretary, military power remained in Jiang Zemin's hands.
1997-09
At the CCP's 15th National Congress in September 1997, Xi Jinping was elected as an alternate member of the Central Committee for the first time; some commentators said he ranked last among the 151 alternate members by number of votes.
1992-10
At the 14th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Yang Shangkun was forced to retire completely and handed the position of President to Jiang Zemin, Yang Baibing was dismissed from his military posts, and the Yang brothers' power was purged.
1990
In the 1990s, when Bo Xilai was mayor of Dalian, Xi Jinping made a special visit to learn about city management experience; Bo Xilai shared the trick of “speculative land buying” and predicted that the two would eventually become enemies.
1990
According to the video, after receiving a capital injection, Three Gorges Bank was allegedly used for stock trading, which later resulted in losses; some of the people involved fled overseas and others were arrested.
1989-05-21
Li Peng called Deng Xiaoping, suggesting convening an expanded Politburo meeting to implement the dismissal decision. Deng Xiaoping requested to wait until the army entered Beijing to hold the meeting.
1989-05-19
On the eve of the June Fourth (Tiananmen) crackdown, Zhao Ziyang drafted a telegram requesting Wan Li to return to China and convene the NPC Standing Committee to veto the martial law decree. Wen Jiabao, director of the General Office of the CCP Central Committee, suppressed the telegram and prevented it from being sent on the grounds that the procedures were not compliant.
1989-05-19
Deng Xiaoping convened a meeting at home and decided to remove Zhao Ziyang from the position of General Secretary. Zhao Ziyang and Hu Qili were not notified of this meeting.
1987-10-25
To force out senior party elders and continue to control the military, Deng Xiaoping announced his withdrawal from the Politburo Standing Committee, after which the CCP's 13th National Congress amended the party constitution, removing the requirement that the Chairman of the Central Military Commission be a Standing Committee member.
1987-01-16
Following the ongoing spread of the 1986 student protests, Deng Xiaoping criticized the central leadership for being weak on the ideological and theoretical front, and Hu Yaobang subsequently resigned from his position as General Secretary of the CCP Central Committee.
1987
In 1987, due to political struggles such as the 1986 student movement, Hu Yaobang was completely defeated in his contest with Deng Xiaoping and lost his position as General Secretary.
1986-02-21
Larry Wu-Tai Chin died in a federal prison in Virginia. While prison officials concluded it was suicide, his cause of death has sparked skepticism from the public and prosecutors.
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1986
After Jiang Zemin repeatedly provoked Liu Xiaoqing with his words at the Deng residence, Deng Xiaoping learned of the matter, and Jiang Zemin was subsequently denied entry to the Deng residence for several months.
1982
In 1982, Ke Lingling filed for divorce. Xi Jinping transferred his resentment over being abandoned by his ex-wife onto the British nation, vowing revenge.
1980-11-10
On November 10, 1980, the CCP Central Politburo held a meeting in Zhongnanhai, demanding that Party Chairman and Military Commission Chairman Hua Guofeng relinquish his power.
1979
In the spring of 1979, Xi Jinping and Bo Xilai met by chance in Beijing's Yuanyuan Tan Park. The two recalled their respective difficult experiences, and Bo Xilai even took Xi Jinping to a gathering of princelings.
1976-10-06
After Mao Zedong's death, the Central Guard Bureau under Wang Dongxing's control arrested the Gang of Four overnight at the Huirentang, testing the multiplication logic of absolute control over guards and personnel at the core of power.
1971
Lin Biao, the successor handpicked by Mao Zedong, was accused of staging a coup and died in 1971 in a plane crash shrouded in mystery while flying to Moscow.
1969
During the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong denounced Liu Shaoqi as a traitor, spy, and labor scab, calling him a Khrushchev lurking at his side. Liu Shaoqi was ultimately tortured to death during the Cultural Revolution.
1964
After Khrushchev was overthrown in 1964, Zhou Enlai and He Long went to Moscow to explore reconciliation. Soviet Defense Minister Malinovsky told He Long that the Soviets had gotten rid of Khrushchev, and the Chinese should also get rid of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong was deeply shocked upon hearing this, and this incident had a profound impact on the history of the Chinese Communist Party.
1959-06-05
During the Great Famine disaster, Deng Xiaoping was accused of intentionally breaking his leg while playing billiards to evade political responsibility.
1958-02-10
Huang Jing, the father of Yu Qiangsheng, died in Guangzhou. Officials claimed it was due to illness, but intra-party rumors suggested he suffered a mental breakdown after being reprimanded by Mao Zedong at the Nanning Conference.
1953-03-05
On the day Stalin died, spy chief Beria began a power grab, bringing the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense under his own control, and then pushed for a mass release of prisoners.
1938
In 1938, Dimitrov, General Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Communist International, met with Wang Jiaxiang and Ren Bishi, stating that Mao Zedong should be supported as the leader of the Chinese Communist Party. After returning to China the same year, Wang Jiaxiang relayed this message around the time of the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee.
1937
In 1937, the distinguished Soviet Red Army Marshal Tukhachevsky was accused of colluding with Nazi Germany to overthrow Stalin and was executed, becoming a classic historical event of Stalin using charges of treason to purge prestigious generals.
1933
In Ruijin, Jiangxi, Deng Xiaoping was labeled a Maoist for supporting Mao Zedong's line, subjected to struggle sessions and removed from his post. His wife, Jin Weiying, not only denounced him but also remarried Li Weihan, who had denounced him.