Durian ¥15, Still Unsold: China’s Silent Slump
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
Bad Bet: Xi Misreads the Rare-Earth War—US/EU Counter, Beijing Isolated
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil. With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we...
China Locks Down Before the Fourth Plenum
On the eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, China has effectively “frozen.” In Guangxi, vocational students rushed out of classrooms at midnight to strike;...
Yang Lanlan Skips Court, Sparks Storm—Plea Talks Timed Before Fourth Plenum?
On the Eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, the Spotlight Unexpectedly Shifts to Sydney, Australia. A luxury-car DUI case has ignited global attention among...
Giant Fish Sign, Red Film Collapse, Tianyu in Freefall
Yu Menglong’s case continues to burn across the globe—and this time the fire is not only in showbiz, but in three places at once:...
Countdown Chaos: Xi’s Political Meltdown
Just as the countdown to the CCP’s Fourth Plenum begins, Trump has officially announced: the U.S.–China trade war is back on! U.S. Treasury Secretary...
He Weidong Vanishes; Zhang Shengmin Rises
On the eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, Beijing has descended into chaos. He Weidong has vanished for seven months, Zhang Shengmin has taken...
Censorship Fails: Yu Case Goes ViralBan Backfires—Truth Spreads
Censorship Fails! The Yu Menglong Story Burns Hotter the More It’s Banned. Fans’ self-made animation “Bai Zhen the High God’s Tribulation” uses xianxia to...
Bilibili “Breaks Ranks”: Yu Menglong Case Roars Back as Director’s Posts Ignite a Firestorm
A total internet blackout—and yet Yu Menglong’s popularity is surging on Bilibili. Posts are deleted on Weibo, topics are cooled down, but Bilibili alone...