2026-11-01
On November 1, the official Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorized the release of a decision on several major issues regarding the persistent promotion of strict Party governance, sparking outside attention regarding a potential turning point in the political situation.
2026-10-28
At a regular press conference, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua delivered remarks regarding Kevin Tsai's statement and the stance of figures in the entertainment industry, emphasizing opposition to Taiwan independence and demanding that Taiwanese entertainers act with dignity and uprightness.
2026-10-25
Taiwanese influencer Holger Chen and others traveled to Xiamen in mainland China, filming a promotional video in front of Chinese Communist Party propaganda slogans and expressing their views on "one country, two systems" and Taiwan's return to China.
2026-10-16
On October 16, Xi Jinping went to Ulanqab City in Inner Mongolia for an inspection, prompting outside readings ranging from pressure to maintain stability to a focus on data center construction.
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2026-10-16
According to information posted by X user @Terenceshen, online voting in Markham, Toronto opened on October 16, 2026. The user called on voters to support Joe Tay, a candidate endorsed by the senior leadership of the federal Conservative Party, and explicitly opposed candidates Amanda Yeung Collucci, Joe Li, and Paul Chiang, who have ties to the Chinese Communist Party, on the grounds that their backgrounds could damage the image of the Chinese community.
2026-10-15
According to a post by X user @QuanLujun, well-known Taiwanese host Kevin Tsai has deleted the contact information of his mainland agent, formally bidding farewell to the mainland market. The poster praised this move, saying that although he has lost the mainland market, he has won people's hearts.
2026-10-15
According to a report by Radio France Internationale, the Chinese Communist Party journal Qiushi published a speech by Xi Jinping titled "Advancing Full and Strict Party Self-Governance with Higher Standards and More Concrete Measures" on October 15, 2026. The speech emphasized the necessity of advancing full and strict party self-governance. Outside analysts believe this move reflects Xi Jinping's concern over the phenomenon of "two-faced people" within the party, as well as his continued focus on political security.
2026-10-14
On October 14, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Kevin Tsai's attendance at Puma Shen's campaign event, saying that it respects and safeguards Taiwan compatriots' "legitimate" freedom of speech, but warned that no one can cash in on mainland dividends while colluding with "Taiwan independence" and being "two-faced."
2026-10-14
On October 14, China Literature and Art Net, part of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles system, published a commentary rejecting Kevin Tsai's explanation that he had just come "to see for myself" when attending Puma Shen's campaign event, saying there is no middle ground in the face of major issues of principle, demanding that literary and art workers first take a firm Chinese stance, and listing Nicky Wu as a positive contrast.
2026-10-14
Around October 14, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Kevin Tsai's attendance at Puma Shen's campaign event, saying that the legitimate freedom of expression of Taiwan compatriots is protected, but stressing that there is no room for ambiguity on matters of right and wrong, and warning that no one can reap the benefits of the mainland while colluding with “Taiwan independence” forces.
2026-10-14
The Taipei Doll Exhibition, hosted by Shenzhen Interstellar Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. and originally scheduled to be held in Nangang in December, was cancelled after organizers communicated with co-organizers following a boycott by netizens over the use of 'China Taipei' in ticket sales and official announcements.
2026-10-13
The website of the CCDI and the National Supervisory Commission announced that Huang Qifan, former deputy secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and mayor, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is undergoing review and investigation.
2026-10-12
A Chinese exchange student in Taiwan filmed President Lai Ching-te's speech at National Taiwan University at close range and posted a video on Douyin containing pro-unification and implied threatening content, sparking public attention and reports from citizens.
2026-10-11
From October 11, 2026, Taiwan entertainer Kevin Tsai triggered widespread discussion and controversy on social media platforms after appearing at politically related events and making statements. Some public opinion criticized his stance and political endorsements, calling him a "two-faced" figure and attacking him for tearing apart the narrative of cross-strait integration; other views focused on his subsequent responses, discussing the impact of his statements on the stance vetting of cross-strait entertainers and the pressure to make political declarations.
2026-10-11
On October 11, after performing at the Taipei Dome, G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong), leader of the South Korean boy band BIGBANG, posted an Instagram story featuring the blue sky and white sun flag, and quickly archived it, being accused of insulting China.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the WeChat public account "Zhejiang Xuanchuan," run by the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee's Publicity Department, published an article criticizing Kevin Tsai for staying silent and avoiding taking a stand when the public needs one, saying that a person's works cannot be separated from their character, and stated in the comments section that it wanted to warn a whole crowd of fence-sitters that no ambiguity is tolerated on the question of where one stands.
2026-10-09
Taiwanese pundit Guo Zhengliang said on a program that Xiao S is a thorough deep blue who has never been vague on major questions of right and wrong, that one cannot equate the two just because she has partnered with Kevin Tsai for more than ten years, and that he once lived upstairs and downstairs from Xiao S and knows what kind of person she is.
2026-10-08
An account under the PLA Daily and Beijing state media successively published articles criticizing Kevin Tsai, urging mainland brands to proactively conduct self-inspections and distance themselves from him.
2026-10-08
After Kevin Tsai was publicly called out by state media, his social media account with over 36 million followers was emptied and all of his posts were deleted. The account's IP location showed Japan, and he himself issued no statement. Commentators in Taiwan criticized him for playing both sides of the strait to reap profits.
2026-10-07
At 20:25 on October 7, the topic "Numerous Taiwan artists clearly state the one-China position" ranked 11th on Weibo's overall chart. State media outlet Southern Daily posted a compilation video, using Wu Qilong's "even if it doesn't make money, this is still my position" as a hook, and listed records of artists such as Angela Zhang and Ouyang Nana reposting CCTV's "Taiwan will surely return" poster; the Wenling City Media Convergence Center said that identifying with one China "is not a multiple-choice question, but a compulsory one."
2026-10-07
After Kevin Tsai appeared at the launch event of Puma Shen's campaign headquarters, Chinese brands moved to cut ties with and boycott him.
2026-10-07
On October 7, Chapman To recalled on Facebook his experience of being blacklisted in 2014 for supporting the Sunflower Movement, saying that over the past 12 years he has never gone without a meal — now he wears a Patek Philippe, drives a Porsche 911 to buy groceries, and calls out “Long live freedom.”
2026-10-07
On October 7, Chapman To posted on Facebook to reflect on his experience of being targeted for supporting the Sunflower Movement. He stated that for the past 12 years, he has 'never gone a meal without being full,' and now wears luxury watches and drives a Porsche to buy groceries, while shouting 'Long live freedom.'
2026-10-06
Military media outlet “Junzhengping” published a post on Weibo criticizing Taiwanese public figures who have voiced support for Shen Boyang, warning that colluding with Taiwan independence will inevitably come at an unbearable cost.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Chiu Chui-cheng stated that participants in public election activities in Taiwan do not need the CCP's consent, pointing out that entertainers who go to the mainland to develop their careers may see their interests reduced to zero because of differing stances, called on the other side not to interfere in the election, and said that free and democratic societies are fundamentally different from authoritarian and totalitarian ones.
2026-10-06
On October 6, 2026, Jun Zhengping, under the PLA News Media Center, published an article criticizing certain people for using rhetoric to confuse right and wrong, earning mainland dividends while flirting with Taiwan independence, and calling Taiwan independence elements scum of the nation.
2026-10-06
In early October 2026, Kevin Tsai sparked condemnation from mainland media and netizens after publicly standing up for an individual officially designated by Beijing authorities as a diehard 'Taiwan independence' element, prompting a concentrated dredging up of his past money-making activities on the mainland and old news about him.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Jun Zhengping published a post stating that Taiwan independence is a matter of fundamental right and wrong with no room for ambiguity, and that those who reap the benefits of the mainland while flirting with Taiwan independence will pay the price sooner or later.
2026-10-05
The official "Beijing Time" account of Beijing Radio and Television Station published an article accusing Taiwanese star Kevin Tsai of backing Puma Shen, calling on partner businesses to proactively conduct self-checks and listing pro-independence artists.
2026-10-05
Former Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin wrote on October 5 that Kevin Tsai "committed a great taboo," warning that Taiwan artists with commercial interests in the mainland must stay away from "Taiwan independence" forces, and that all consequences would be borne by themselves.
2026-10-05
At noon on October 5, Value Retail China and the Bicester Collection China outlet villages issued a bilingual statement saying that Kevin Tsai had only been a participant in past collaborative content, and that all of his collaborative content had been taken down.
2026-10-05
After the controversy festered and state media named and criticized him, Kevin Tsai's Weibo account with tens of millions of followers was completely emptied overnight, its IP address showing Japan.
2026-10-05
On October 5, some netizens compiled a list of 15 Taiwanese artists — including Michelle Chen, Wu Kang-ren, Ouyang Nana and Huang An — who congratulated China on its National Day, calling on netizens to support these “patriotic artists,” which sparked joking comments.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese entertainer Kevin Tsai, wearing a mask and a hat, attended the inauguration of the campaign headquarters of Shen Boyang, who has been listed by the Taiwan Affairs Office as a diehard Taiwan independence figure and is under investigation by Chongqing police; he waved a baton in greeting at the scene, and after the photos were exposed, mainland netizens condemned it.
2026-10-04
In the late night of October 4, 2026, Leapmotor's official Weibo account stated that Kevin Tsai was only a participating artist in past collaborative content rather than a brand ambassador, took down all related promotional materials, and reserved the right to pursue legal responsibility.
2026-10-03
On October 3, remarks related to Hebe Tien trended on Weibo's hot search, with blogger "Digua Xiong Laoliu" pressing her fans on why they refuse to say "support One China."
2026-10-02
After Wu Qilong's waving of the five-star flag sparked heated discussion and protests among fans, the Fubon team announced the cancellation of the first pitch ceremony originally scheduled for October 4 at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium.
2026-10
Xi Jinping published an article in Qiushi magazine, sending a strong signal of a thorough purge within the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-10-01
Taiwanese entertainer Wu Qilong filmed and posted a video at Tiananmen Square, holding high the five-star red flag and congratulating the Chinese Communist Party on its National Day.
2026-10
At a press conference, the Taiwan Affairs Office responded to matters including Shen Boyang's election candidacy and Kevin Tsai's appearance at the founding rally of a campaign headquarters, along with other related Taiwan-related political developments and entertainers' statements.
2026-10
Bo Guagua wrote on social media that China's nation condenses civilization and bloodlines, and made remarks that if the country is not strong, overseas Chinese cannot stand straight, sparking external criticism of his political leanings.
2026-10
On the eve of Chiang Wan-an's campaign headquarters launch, entertainer Kevin Tsai posted a statement on Weibo bidding farewell to part of his market, saying he had never supported Taiwan independence, drawing attention from public opinion on both sides of the strait.
2026-09-30
The CCP held a large-scale October 1 reception, with black-clad guards densely deployed inside the venue monitoring the attending officials, creating a tense and tightly controlled atmosphere.
2026-09-30
Xi Jinping took his cabinet members to the Monument to the People's Heroes to pay respects.
2026
A video claims that among the 9 newly filled provincial and ministerial-level party and government positions in the first half of 2026, 5 were given to 'three-non' officials—those who are neither members or alternate members of the CCP Central Committee, nor members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; this statistic cannot be verified in public reports.
2026-09-22
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have successively confirmed that under the intervention of elders and economic authorities, China ultimately did not arrange for a delegation of entrepreneurs to accompany the visit to the US, breaking the personal public relations channels.
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2026-09-16
Bloomberg revealed that Central Office Director Cai Qi is personally reviewing the list of accompanying business magnates, including BYD's Wang Chuanfu, and has set multiple strict screening criteria.
2026-09-16
The Party Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges held a meeting, openly calling for the resolute eradication of Bi Jingquan's pernicious influence.
2026-09-08
In a special feature on the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death, Deutsche Welle quoted commentary stating that Xi Jinping learned lessons of power from the Cultural Revolution and used this as a political consideration for maintaining Mao Zedong's historical status.
2026-09
Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, who were arrested, were announced to be expelled from the Party and the military, and transferred to a military court; this news was released nine months after their arrest.
2026-08-31
Renovation of the Mao Memorial Hall has been completed. Related statements say that the hall as a whole has not been changed, and its name has not been altered either.
2026-08-28
Zhang Youxia was dismissed on August 28.
2026-08-18
Zhu Rongji's remains were cremated at Babaoshan in Beijing. Xinwen Lianbo broadcast the farewell ceremony, and the official press release and television footage sparked widespread speculation abroad about which retired senior officials attended.
2026-08-18
A farewell ceremony for Zhu Rongji was held at Babaoshan; according to information from outside the Great Firewall, the military used the related events to step up security in Beijing and at the Great Hall of the People.
2026-08-18
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 100th birthday of Jiang Zemin, mentioning reform 16 times.
2026-08-17
A symposium marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth was held at the Great Hall of the People, with several retired elderly people attending offstage, drawing outside attention to their seating and attendance.
2026-08-17
Wang Qishan, who had not been seen in public for a long time, attended the centenary of Jiang Zemin's birth together with other retired leaders at the vice-national level and above.
2026-08-16
Reports claim that Zhu Rongji's memorial service has been canceled, and his remains are scheduled to be cremated on August 18, with flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide and at Chinese embassies abroad on that day. At the time the video was published, the claimed cremation date had not yet arrived.
2026-08-15
A reporter went to Zhu Rongji's ancestral home in Hunan and found dozens of plainclothes police officers and local officials watching over the site, though members of the public still came to lay flowers in tribute.
2026-08-12
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji passed away on August 12 at the age of 98. He served as Premier of the State Council from 1998 to 2003, promoted China's accession to the WTO, and was known for his tough stance on anti-corruption. His death has sparked discussions about the current state of China's politics and economy.
2026-08-09
According to the program, after Zhang Youxia was arrested, the Western Theater Command expressed strong dissatisfaction due to his long-standing relationships with the 13th and 14th Armies.
2026-08
Xinhua News Agency released the press release and video of the commemoration meeting for the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth. The names of any active-duty military generals or representatives from the five theater commands were absent from the official report and the list of attendees, sparking speculation about a complete rift between the military and Xi Jinping.
2026-08
A new report by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (USCC) recommends that the United States develop response strategies in advance to address a potential crisis if Beijing intervenes in the process of selecting the Dalai Lama's successor.
2026-08
Anti-CCP figures, representatives of Taiwan and other ethnic groups, American scholars and lawmakers held a meeting at Capitol Hill in Washington, discussing anti-CCP strategies and issues such as respecting the choices of various ethnic groups and regions after the collapse of the CCP.
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2026-07-25
As the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party's military approaches, outlying troops have begun moving closer to Beijing, Beijing's defenses have been tightened, and large numbers of military vehicles have appeared and started conducting checkpoint inspections.
2026-07-08
John Moolenaar, chairman of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, wrote to the CEO of MSE, requesting an explanation of the company's partnership with Alibaba and urging that the cooperation be terminated.
2026-07-06
State media China News Service reported that the Central Military Commission held a collective study session on the 6th, with only Chairman Xi Jinping and Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin remaining active in their posts.
2026-07-03
On July 3, marking the birthday of the late Li Keqiang, netizens resurfaced a 21-second video from the 2020 COVID-19 commendation conference, showing Li Keqiang issuing a low, dry cough after Xi Jinping misread a character.
2026-07
Wang Huning visited North Korea after Xi Jinping had not traveled abroad for a long time, and the trip was interpreted as the Chinese Communist Party sending a signal to the outside world about the North Korean political model.
2026-07
According to relevant claims, Zhang Youxia has shifted from the stage of being taken into custody to house arrest, is currently recovering from injuries, and the compulsory measures against him have been relatively relaxed.
2026-07
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issued a draft opinion aimed at rectifying society, which outside observers say is a Cultural Revolution-like campaign launched across society following the intra-Party purge, intended to cleanse society of dissenting views.
2026-07
The video points out that China has difficulty attracting foreign investment because it lacks the rule of law, democracy, and openness, as investors cannot ensure that their assets are safe in China and worry that the government will arbitrarily seize them. The article stresses that China needs to address not only corruption but, more importantly, the rule of law, because the rule of law is fundamental to providing a sense of security.
2026-07
According to accounts, Xi Jinping did not leave Beijing for about 200 consecutive days and gathered his family in Beijing, with the reason cited as being related to security concerns.
2026-07
After Wang Huning ended his trip to North Korea, the septuagenarian suddenly flew to multiple temples in Tibet to offer condolences and promote ethnic unity, sparking speculation outside about the situation in Tibet and dissatisfaction within the military.
2026-07-01
Xiamen Metro Line 1 in Fujian has launched a red special train, featuring a red song flash mob event inside the carriages.
2026-06-28
During Xi Jinping's inspection tour in Shandong, villagers were arranged to put away their phones and applaud with raised hands to show loyalty, presenting a scene of loyalty performance in the style of North Korea.
2026-06-16
Myanmar military government leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing for a visit on June 16, following which Xi Jinping remained hidden and did not make a public appearance for as long as 8 days.
2026-06-05
The removal of Chen Xi as President of the Central Party School by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection amid purge operations is seen as a key move to eliminate the core figures of the Fujian faction.
2026-05-01
The first US military C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, carrying advance logistics supplies for President Trump's visit, with a total of four C-17s arriving over the following days.
2026-01-24
Reports that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli had run into trouble broke the earlier private pact in Zhongnanhai and triggered subsequent political turmoil.
2026-01-20
After Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were absent from the opening ceremony of the seminar for provincial and ministerial-level officials on January 20, 2026, reports emerged that they had run into trouble. On January 24, the Ministry of National Defense announced that both had been placed under case investigation.
2025-10
According to overseas self-media accounts, Wang Huning reinterpreted his past statements about Xi Jinping Thought at the Fourth Plenary Session in October 2025; the relevant content has not been officially confirmed.
2025-10
According to information from outside the Great Firewall, some forces that entered Beijing after the September 3 military parade did not withdraw immediately; they only pulled back gradually after the Fourth Plenary Session concluded and the political arrangements were largely settled.
2025-10
Zhang Liqi attended the National Taiwan Union's 80th anniversary event of Taiwan's Restoration.
2025-07
In July 2025, the Washington-based think tank Project 2049 Institute released the strategic report "China in the Post-Communist Era," assessing the Chinese Communist Party regime's crisis and offering policy recommendations to democratic countries on responding to China's political transition.
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2025-03-08
CCTV released the “Taiwan Is Bound to Return” poster, compiling reposts by Taiwanese artists such as Patty Hou, Mark Chao and Angela Chang; netizens subsequently called out other artists by name.
2025
Official data shows that in 2025, nearly 160,000 people nationwide were disciplined for issues such as "inaction, arbitrary actions, and fraud," a year-on-year increase of 16%.
2025-01
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council announced the revocation of Li Dongxian's Taiwanese nationality, on the grounds that he was found to hold a Chinese identity card.
2024-07-18
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee concluded on July 18.
2024-05-23
After Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's president, CCTV released a poster about unification, which Taiwanese artists successively reposted; Chinese netizens compiled a list of those who had and had not expressed a stance.
2024-01-13
On January 13, 2024, during the curtain call for the stage play Sunrise in Taiyuan, Jin Xing took a rainbow flag handed to her from the audience, displayed it to the crowd, and then threw it aside.
2023-03-12
The National People's Congress decided to appoint Qin Gang as State Councilor, and Qin Gang has joined the leadership team of the State Council.
2021-09-02
On September 2, 2021, the National Radio and Television Administration issued a notice requiring television and online audiovisual platforms to take political literacy as a criterion for personnel selection, specifying that "personnel with incorrect political stances who are alienated from the Party and the country must be resolutely rejected."
2021-09
Netizens dug up Zhang Junning's 2010 master's thesis, questioning his political stance over the wording "our country" and the Republic of China era dating in the title; his studio subsequently issued a statement denying any pro-Taiwan independence stance.
2020-03-12
Ren Zhiqiang disappeared from public view after an article criticizing Xi Jinping.
2020-03-10
Xi Jinping visits Wuhan, signaling that the pandemic has entered political narrative.
2020-03-06
Ren Zhiqiang's article spread across multiple WeChat groups and subsequently reached Twitter and other overseas online platforms.
2018-03-11
On March 11, 2018, the first session of the 13th National People's Congress passed the amendment to the constitutional provisions regarding the terms of office of the President and Vice President, removing the limit that the President and Vice President 'shall not serve more than two consecutive terms.' This amendment was interpreted as potentially paving the way for the leader's long-term rule.
2016-01
After Chou Tzu-yu's apology video drew attention, the Kuomintang stated on its official website that it felt sorry for her, and condemned Huang An's snitching and the related way it was handled.
2012-11-15
After the First Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee on November 15, 2012, Hu Jintao stepped down as General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, with Xi Jinping succeeding him, becoming the first non-serving-for-life top leader to hand over all of his power in one go.
2012
With Wang Lijun's entry into the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu and the downfall of Bo Xilai, Sima Nan, who had gone to Chongqing to sing red songs and crack down on black, continued to host subsequent activities commemorating Mao Zedong, and distanced himself by separating the person from the line.
1966-07-08
On July 8, 1966, Mao Zedong wrote to Jiang Qing from Wuhan, saying that "great chaos under heaven leads to great order under heaven," and said that such great chaos would come again after seven or eight years.
1949-10-01
On October 1, 1949, the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China held its founding ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and the CCP regime was established.
1936
In the winter of 1936 and the spring of 1937, Mao Zedong concentrated on studying the Soviet philosophy textbook A Course in Dialectics, edited by Shirokov and Eisenberg.
1926
Jiang Zemin was born in 1926 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. His father, Jiang Shijun, later served as deputy director of the propaganda department of the Wang Jingwei puppet regime, among other posts.