On September 27, a lawyer in Beijing posted a video stating that since 2026, as the 'sweeping away black and evil' operations have continued, the number of people detained in detention centers has increased, lawyer meeting rooms are full, and the demand for lawyer meetings has risen significantly recently.
On July 31, Chinese authorities announced a one-year special campaign to deepen the crackdown on organized crime, vowing to remove the malignant tumors eroding the social fabric. Building on the fight against traditional criminal gangs, the campaign will focus on organized crimes committed through online platforms and soft violence.