A former veteran journalist in China has been detained on criminal charges for negatively commenting on a state-backed Korean War movie, which the Chinese regime says is an anti-U.S. and patriotic production. Celebrated reporter Luo Changping was placed under criminal detention in Hainan Province on Oct. 8 over allegations of “insulting heroes” in his comments…
Former Chinese Journalist Detained for Questioning Beijing-Backed Korean War Movie
China Promotes War Film With Anti-US Sentiment During Patriotic Holiday
Beijing promoted a film during the past national holiday break with anti-U.S. sentiment and praise for the ruling Communist Party. The Chinese communist regime celebrates Oct. 1 as its national day. Yet the seven-day holiday, ending on Oct. 7 and known as Golden Week, saw tightened control over film releases, and enforced an unofficial ban…
Chinese Regime Promotes War Film With Anti-US Sentiment on Anniversary of Its Rule
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) promoted a film during the past national holiday break with anti-U.S. sentiment and praise for its one-party rule. The CCP marked the anniversary of the start of its rule in China on Oct. 1. The seven-day holiday, ending on Oct. 7 and known as Golden Week, saw tightened control over film…
Student Union at Chinese University of Hong Kong Disbands Amid Pressure
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) saw its sole student union broken up on Oct. 7, eight months after the college withdrew recognition of the body. The move marks the latest dissolution of civil societies under the Beijing-imposed national security law. The recent-disbanded groups include the trade union and the group behind the annual Tiananmen…
Officials From China’s ‘Gestapo’ Facing Corruption Investigation; China’s Korean War Propaganda Film
The 610 Office—the “Gestapo” of China—was created by former Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Jiang Zemin. It’s used to persecute Falun Gong practitioners in China. The director of the 610 Office oversees this extra-legal organization and commands the vast resources of the public security, state security, propaganda, and education ministries in China. Yet, it is…
Chinese Pro-Democracy Supporter Receives Threats After Fleeing to America
A Chinese sailor received threats from a government official in his hometown on Sept. 27 after giving an interview with The Epoch Times Chinese Edition. The man, named Ding Yiduo, fled to the United States in 2020 after police harassed him for posting messages online supporting Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
China Appoints New Xinjiang Governor Amid Abuse Accusations
The Chinese regime has appointed a new governor for Xinjiang where the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is accused of carrying out mass detentions and other abuses against members of the Uyghur and other Muslim minority groups. A former vice governor, Erkin Tuniyaz gained some notoriety for delivering a vociferous defense of the communist regime’s policies…
On China’s National Day, Dissidents Call on Beijing to Ends Its Abuses
As the Chinese regime celebrated its national day on Oct. 1, overseas dissidents drew attention to the communist party’s ongoing suppression of freedoms and human rights. Meanwhile, authorities across the country, including Hong Kong, put police on the streets to stamp out petitioners and protestors, as is usual practice ahead of important events. As a…
China to Set Up Governance Rules for Algorithms to ‘Uphold Socialist Values’
China’s cyberspace watchdog recently announced that it will set up governance rules and systems for algorithms in the next three years or so, together with other Chinese-state bodies. The new policy is set to influence user choice, as the regulator said algorithms—which the internet and online search runs on— should strictly align with the interest of the…
China’s Power Shortage May Spark Systemic Economic Changes; Japan’s Likely New PM Concerned About China
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Fumio Kishida as its next leader. He is considered the next likely prime minister of Japan after the general election later this year. His primary focus is on China and peace in the Taiwan Strait. We ask experts about the links between Taiwan and Japan, and what binds them…
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