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.
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.
On his first working day after returning to China, Xi Jinping emphasized building a Safe China, and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong delivered a concluding speech at the meeting.
The Peace China Construction Work Conference was held in Beijing on September 28 to convey Xi Jinping's instructions, stating that the construction of a Peace China has achieved significant results since the 18th National Congress, and calling for the implementation of the overall national security concept with both punishment and prevention; Chen Wenqing required joint efforts in management, and Wang Xiaohong emphasized implementation.
Wang Xiaohong convened a national symposium of public security department and bureau directors in Nanjing; on the evening of the day the meeting ended, Sichuan's vice governor and public security department director Huang Ruixue died suddenly of illness at the age of only 54.
The national symposium of public security department and bureau heads was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu. Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong attended and emphasized the tune of absolute loyalty. The meeting was arranged and prepared by Hu Binchn, Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province and Director of the Public Security Department.
Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong conducted research trips in Xiong'an, Baoding, and Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The official report did not mention Hebei Provincial Party Secretary Ni Yuefeng, which is seen as a political signal aimed at deterring Hebei officials.
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.
Wang Xiaohong, as a State Councilor and head of the public security authorities, met in Beijing with the Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Xinhua News Agency released a communiqué.
On July 24, 2026, Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong met with FBI Director Kash Patel in Beijing. The two sides announced the establishment of a fugitive task force and agreed to expand law enforcement cooperation in areas such as fugitive repatriation, anti-fraud, and drug enforcement.
On June 26, 2026, Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian People's Party, expressing willingness to establish a security partnership with Cambodia and praising Cambodia's crackdown on telecom fraud to completely eradicate the scourge of telecom fraud.
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.
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.
The seventh round of inspection tours by the 20th CCP Central Committee has carried out regular inspections of the party organizations of 36 units including the Ministry of Public Security since April 2026; no source could be found for the 12th Inspection Team and its head Shi Kehui cited in the video.
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.