Where have the people of Shanghai gone? Have you noticed it too — the malls are empty, the streets are quiet, and entire neighborhoods feel hollowed out overnight? It’s as if the city that once never slept has suddenly lost its crowd. Some say people have gone back to the countryside, others say they’ve moved abroad to start over. But no one truly knows why Shanghai feels emptier by the day.
Even the fireworks of city life can’t hide the truth. This is Zhejiang Road Bridge — once bustling, now eerily silent. Guanqi Road? Almost deserted. Doors on both sides are sealed shut, and walking through feels like stepping into a ghost town. The century-old Bund, once glowing with prosperity, now seems dimmed. What happened to Shanghai?

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In 2025, China faces a silent but alarming crisis: the collapse of small banks, the surge of bad loans, and the shocking failure of major construction projects. More than 300 local banks have vanished this year as non-performing loans soar and profit margins fall to historic lows. At the same time, China’s “infrastructure miracle” is cracking apart—literally. A BYD super-factory steel frame collapsed in Henan, killing workers and triggering a complete media blackout. Days later, a newly opened luxury mall in Xi’an saw its ceiling crash onto families. Investigations revealed the same pattern everywhere: extreme cost-cutting, fake materials, rushed deadlines, and supervision in name only. Even high-speed rail projects were found using rubber pads so weak they could be torn apart by hand. These are not isolated accidents; they are man-made disasters created by a system that values speed, numbers, and political achievements over human life and real safety.

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Hello, everyone. Welcome to China Undercover.
Just when Chinese netizens were still shaken by the Yu Menglong incident, another heavy blow landed. There may be no real gunfire, but the scale of this online battle is overwhelming. From Weibo, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, to Douyin, everything related to Yu Menglong has been hit. His posts are restricted, and even the likes and comments on his Weibo have been turned off.
Fans and netizens who simply wanted to leave a message for him have lost that right. Even the small online space where they hoped to express their feelings has been taken away.
Over the past two and a half months, this incident has revealed the darkest side of the internet—but also the most courageous and resilient group of people. They knew exactly what risks they would face for speaking out, yet they still chose to stand firm. We extend our deepest respect to every netizen who has stepped forward in this difficult atmosphere, and we thank everyone who continues to support justice for Yu Menglong.

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“Healthy Yesterday, Gone Today” 30–40 Year Olds Dropping Dead as 24 Hour Outbreak Sweeps China

A shocking wave of sudden deaths is sweeping across China, leaving doctors and families stunned as seemingly healthy adults in their 30s and 40s collapse within just 24 hours of showing mild symptoms. The outbreak, described by locals as a “healthy yesterday, gone today” crisis, appears to progress with terrifying speed: a light fever in the morning turns into respiratory failure by nightfall. Social media is flooded with stories of young parents, office workers, and factory employees who felt unwell, went to bed, and never woke up. Hospitals are overwhelmed, ER corridors packed, and medical staff warn that the number of cases has exploded far beyond what official reports acknowledge. While authorities insist the situation is “under control,” fear and confusion continue to spread. Many worry that China may be facing a new, unidentified pathogen—and the public is left desperate for answers.

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Millions of Chinese electronic devices have suddenly vanished from U.S. online stores, shaking markets and sparking panic across social media. Smartwatches, home cameras, and network gadgets from major brands like Huawei and ZTE were removed over national security concerns. The dramatic move comes as tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate, leaving consumers and businesses scrambling. Could this be just the beginning of a tech showdown between the world’s two biggest economies?

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I don't know anymore.
There’s no one left. Fortunately, we’re still doing business online—if not, I honestly don’t know how we would survive. It feels completely over. These machines are about to become scrap iron. Since August, factories in Dongguan and Shenzhen have been shutting down one after another. Piles of equipment are stacked everywhere, and for more than ten days, not a single person has come to even take a look.
Don’t even think about selling them. Every machine is lying here like a dead body. If this continues, it will all rot into useless iron.

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