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Planned new Australian LCC Koala Airlines to take off in late 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA     Image : Web Screenshot

According to foreign media reports, Australia's commercial aviation market is about to welcome a new entrant: budget airline Koala Airlines plans to officially launch in late 2026.

On its website, Koala Airlines states that it is committed to "redefining air travel and setting new standards" and hopes to reshape the Australian aviation landscape. The airline also emphasizes that its strategy will be "fundamentally different from previous airlines entering the Australian domestic market," which has long been dominated by two major airlines: Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Koala Airlines points out that since the 1990s, many budget airlines have entered the market, but most have focused solely on "low-price competition," making the market unsustainable in the long term. In contrast, Koala Airlines claims to "take a more innovative approach," creating niche markets and promoting industry development without disrupting the existing market structure. According to Australian media reports, Koala Air's management firmly believes that Australia's domestic aviation industry remains at a critical stage of significant transformation. Driven by ongoing changes in service, innovation, and customer experience, they are committed to meticulously crafting a new approach to aviation services that will redefine air travel.

The airline's founding CEO, Bill Astling, has 45 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries. According to the airline's website, since the early 1990s, Astling has provided a wide range of services, from senior management and operations to technology and strategic consulting, to 12 airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore Airlines, Air India, SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

Whether Koala Air's entry into the market will bring transformational opportunities to the Australian aviation market will warrant continued attention.

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Communist China's new tactic in its persecution of Chinese citizens

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British media: Beware of the CCP's passport trap! It's forcing Chinese citizens to return home and die

— Beware of the Chinese Communist Party’s passport trap: Deliberately issuing wrong passports to force people to return home

Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/0807/2258935.html / Image : File photo

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has launched a new tactic in its persecution of the Uyghurs. The British newspaper The Telegraph reported on 5 August 2025 that the CCP, through its embassies abroad, deliberately issued "invalid passports" with erroneous information, creating a "passport trap" to lure overseas Uyghurs back to China. This is essentially a new form of transnational repression. Upon returning, Uyghurs face detention, forced labor, or even disappearance.

The report focused on Obulqasim Isma'il, a Uyghur chef living in Kyrgyzstan. He has lived there since 1998, married, and has children, and has no political connections. In the fall of 2023, he went to the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan to apply for a passport renewal, but received a passport with the name "Aisikaer Nuermaimaiti" and an incorrect date of birth. Obulqasim reported the issue to the embassy but officials refused to replace it. Instead, they demanded that he accept it and demanded that he return to Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, to appeal if he wanted to correct it.

The Kyrgyz government subsequently deemed this passport a forgery, and Obulqasim faced deportation. He said, "I'm terrified that if I go back, they'll lock me up." Experts point out that the CCP's actions are intended to create a legal identity crisis for overseas Uyghurs and force them to return to China.

Laura Harth, director of transnational repression at the human rights organization Safeguard Defenders, noted that this is a new model of persecution disguised as "compliant procedures," allowing Chinese agencies abroad to deny responsibility while saddled with visa difficulties and ultimately deportation.

Although Obuqasim is not a dissident, his Uyghur identity has become a target of the CCP. He also revealed that in his early years, the CCP pressured his brother in Xinjiang to persuade him to "go back for a few days," demonstrating the CCP's long-standing coercion of overseas Uyghurs. Julie Millsap, a spokesperson for the Uighur human rights group Wild Pigeon Collective, also confirmed, "We've seen similar cases repeatedly in all the countries the CCP is targeting."

Since 2014, the CCP has intensified its repression of Uyghurs. Not only has it established large-scale re-education camps and implemented high-tech surveillance within China, it has also provided so-called "fugitive lists" to other countries, demanding the repatriation of Uyghurs abroad. External sources point out that the CCP's definition of "fugitive" is extremely broad, labeling anyone who expresses political dissent or criticizes the regime.

Obuqasim has applied for asylum at the United Nations and has publicly expressed his fears: "I'm really scared they'll burst in in the middle of the night, cover my head with a black cloth, and send me back." As of press time, the Chinese embassies in the UK and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the Kyrgyz embassy in the UK, did not respond to The Telegraph's requests for an interview.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran noted that while this report focuses on the persecution of Uyghurs, all Chinese people should be vigilant: The CCP will not show any mercy to Han Chinese either. The crime of live organ harvesting was first carried out on a large scale against Han Chinese Falun Gong practitioners.

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Jiangyou Municipal Party Secretary was dismissed by Xi Jinping for violent police repression

Translation, editing : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Violent police repression in Jiangyou, Sichuan: Even Xi Jinping is reportedly furious; Municipal Party Secretary dismissed

Editor : Zhongkang / Source : Xin Tou Ke / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/0807/2259017.html

Image : Account @guan_zhen123456 directly called Jiangyou Municipal Party Secretary Dong Zhenghong a "vase-type official" who only takes photos and whitewashes the situation, but does nothing in the face of crises. Photo: Reproduced from account X @guan_zhen123456

The school bullying incident in the city of Jiangyou, Sichuan Province, continues to escalate. As public protests were met with violent police repression, local police officials have become a key figure in the case.

Among them, Jiangyou City Public Security Bureau Deputy Director Chen Zhen has been named as a key figure in the case. Unconfirmed online reports indicate that he was accused of personally directing the crackdown, resulting in at least 11 deaths, and is even suspected of abusing his power to exonerate the daughter of a high-ranking official, sparking outrage nationwide.

Image : According to multiple reports from the X platform account @LUOXIANGZY, Deputy Director Chen Zhen led the clearing operation at the Jiangyou protest site on the evening of 4 August 2025.

At the time, the protesters were simply singing the national anthem and calling for a thorough investigation into the bullying of a 14-year-old girl when police suddenly stormed in and violently suppressed the crowd.

The account claims that the operation resulted in at least 11 civilian deaths and numerous injuries or arrests. The crowd chanted, "Bullying the people," "Xi Jinping step down," and "The Communist Party step down," and the situation spiraled out of control.

While reports of deaths remain unconfirmed, the brutal crackdown has been described as "Jiangyou turning into hell," sparking widespread public outrage.

As public opinion intensified, Chen Zhen's personal information, including his name, date of birth, years of party membership, mobile phone number, and home address, was leaked by unknown hackers. Even the schools his children attended were revealed, making him a rare official in China's public security system to have his or her personal information fully exposed.

According to leaked information, Chen Zhen was born in Jiangyou, Sichuan, in October 1976. He began working in 1997 and joined the Communist Party in 2001. He currently serves as Deputy Director and Party Committee Member of the Public Security Bureau, and is a First-Class Police Inspector.

His son is a 8th-grade student at Mianyang Dongchen International School, and his daughter is a 9th-grade student at Mianyang Experimental High School.

Image : Chen Zhen was born in October 1976 in Jiangyou, Sichuan. He began working in 1997 and joined the Communist Party in 2001. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, a member of the Party Committee, and a First-Class Police Inspector. His son is a 8th-grader at Mianyang Dongchen International School, and his daughter is a 4th-grader at Mianyang Experimental High School. Photo: Reproduced from the account "X" @LUOXIANGZY

According to the account "X" @Israelwaronhama, one of the perpetrators of this bullying incident is the daughter of "the de facto top leader of Jiangyou." The truth behind the incident may not simply be a conflict between teenagers, but rather a retaliation for the girl's refusal to have sex with a CCP official.

The account further pointed out that this unspoken practice of "schools providing officials" is no secret in some places, with principals being required to provide virgins and facing resignation if they fail to meet the requirement. Questions arose about whether Chen Zhen was aware of the situation and even protected the perpetrators, further fueling public anger.

Account X @cskun1989 noted that the Jiangyou incident quickly spread to Beidaihe, alarming the CCP leadership, who were on summer vacation. Xi Jinping was reportedly furious, and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong characterized the incident as a "Sichuan version of the Weng'an Incident" and dispatched senior officials to monitor the situation.

Image : The Jiangyou incident quickly spread to Beidaihe, alarming the CCP leadership, who were on summer vacation. Xi Jinping was reportedly furious, and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong characterized the incident as a "Sichuan version of the Weng'an Incident" and dispatched senior officials to monitor subsequent developments. (Photo: Reprinted from Xinhua News Agency (file photo))

If the tide of change remains, Chen Zhen may become the first target of a "sacrifice," with Zhongnanhai shunning responsibility and appeasing public anger. Some analysts believe this incident could replicate the effects of the "White Paper Movement," spreading from a local outbreak to a nationwide scale, triggering a crisis of confidence in the regime.

The account @guan_zhen123456 directly labeled Jiangyou Municipal Party Secretary Dong Zhenghong a "vase-type official" who only cares about photo ops and whitewashing the situation, but does nothing in the face of the crisis. After the incident broke out, chaotic decision-making led to the suppression and loss of control, which was effectively led by Chen Zhen. CCP expert Cai Shenkun also pointed out that Dong Zhenghong has been dismissed.

Outsiders point out that this local governance model of "no action from above, no action from below" is the root cause of many mass incidents in China, and Chen Zhen has become the central figure in the storm.

Image : The ongoing school bullying incident in Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province, continues to escalate. Following the violent police crackdown on public protests, local police officials have become a focal point. Chen Zhen, Deputy Director of the Jiangyou Public Security Bureau, has been singled out as a key figure in the case. He is accused of personally directing the crackdown, which resulted in at least 11 deaths. He is also suspected of abusing his power to exonerate the daughter of a high-ranking official, sparking outrage online nationwide. (Photo: Reproduced from account X @jielijian)

See also: https://staygate.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-jiangyou-suppression-wake-up-call.html

Shocking revelations about Xi Jinping’s current situation

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The inner workings of Zhongnanhai? Shocking revelations about Xi Jinping’s current situation

Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/0807/2259016.html / Image : Web Screenshot

Rumors are rife that Xi Jinping may relinquish some power at the Fourth Plenum. However, independent commentator Cai Shenkun recently quoted a source familiar with the high-level workings of Zhongnanhai as saying in his own media outlet that such a claim is "impossible," calling Xi Jinping's position "impregnable."

The report claims that power within the Central Security Bureau is firmly in Xi Jinping's hands, while the Ministry of Public Security's Special Service Bureau has been marginalized, with the power to monitor leaders fully reverting to the Security Bureau. Furthermore, control over senior political figures has become even stricter: they are prohibited from gathering, moving around, or discussing the central government. Any unsettling moves will be immediately seized by Xi Jinping. The source also stated that Xi Jinping holds numerous leverage over senior political figures, making a coup highly unlikely.

Regarding the personnel shakeup within the military, the source believes that Xi Jinping cannot tolerate the rise of factions. Miao Hua's clique-building, a major taboo within the military, sparked outrage and led to his purge. The arrest of Miao Hua and his followers was ordered personally by Xi Jinping, and Zhang Youxia lacked such authority. Currently, all arrests of Party officials above the vice-ministerial level require Xi Jinping's personal approval.

The source also claimed that He Weidong had indeed committed suicide, and that the official delay in announcing the death was intended to control internal party unrest and wait until the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee to release the news.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran analyzed that the source of the information was an anonymous secondhand source and lacked directly verifiable evidence. However, the content disclosed was logically coherent and generally consistent with the CCP's established stability maintenance mechanisms and "leadership core" centralized power structure.

For example, the institutional depictions of "the Central Security Bureau regaining control of senior-level surveillance," "the Ministry of Public Security's Special Service Bureau losing power," "veteran cadres being suppressed," and "officials at the vice-ministerial level and above must be personally approved by Xi Jinping" are consistent with the CCP's recent efforts to strengthen internal control, reduce the influence of veteran leaders, and strengthen political loyalty.

However, some of the content also presents obvious risks that are difficult to verify. For example, the claim that "Zhang Youxia has no authority to arrest any generals," while plausible within Xi Jinping's military system, lacks concrete evidence and likely constitutes speculative speculation, thus lacking credibility. The claim that "Xi's position is impregnable" contradicts the current political climate of a series of high-level incidents and frequent military purges, and appears more like propaganda to reassure the military, thus also lacking credibility.

Furthermore, the revelation that "He Weidong has committed suicide" is Cai Shenkun's third statement. He was the first to reveal the claim, then recently relayed another source's denial, and now claims it was "true but delayed." This suggests conflicting sources and the possibility of leaks from multiple sources, which should also be treated with caution.

Huawei handphone explosions and leakage in China

Translation, editing : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Domestic handphones = Surveillance devices! You've been backdoored by the CCP

—Huawei phone explodes, man suffers injuries to hands and face; compensation claim goes unanswered

Editor : Zhongkang / Source: NTDTV / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/0807/2258861.html / Image : Web Screenshot

Recently, a man in Henan Province released a video showing his newly purchased Huawei Mate X6 foldable phone suddenly exploding, injuring his face and three fingers. He went to a Huawei store to seek compensation, but was met with numerous excuses. The man then angrily filmed the video and it has been released.

A video online shows a man standing in front of a Huawei store, filming the video and saying, "I bought the Mate X6 Collector's Edition phone at this store on July 11, 2025. After only eight days of use, it exploded on July 19th. I received a call, but before I could answer it, the phone exploded."

"It injured three fingers on my hand and a piece of my face. I want to draw public attention and remind the public to be careful with the Huawei X6." The man showed his injured finger and the phone's purchase receipt in the video.

He said his new Huawei phone exploded after only eight days of use, and he went to the store to seek compensation, but was met with numerous excuses. "To this day, they haven't resolved my issue yet."

While the man was filming the video, a female staff member emerged from the Huawei store behind him and tried to stop him from filming, but then quickly left and ran back inside.

On 26 July 2025, a man in Henan Province filmed a video claiming his newly purchased Huawei phone exploded, and the store was shirking responsibility and no one was handling the issue. pic.twitter.com/SWWBWiyg3E

— ying tang (@yingtan04410735) August 6, 2025

Huawei claims to be "far ahead" in technology, but its successive foldable phone models have been plagued by frequent malfunctions. Many users have sought help from stores but to no avail, and have subsequently posted online, warning people not to be fooled into buying Huawei phones by Huawei's supposed "patriotism" propaganda.

On 25 July, a netizen filmed a video saying, "Huawei was so far ahead, so damn far ahead. Suddenly, the wallpaper disappeared, and the big screen stopped working. I'm so disappointed to pay over 10,000 yuan for a phone. Anyone want one? Give it away for free."

Huawei's phone, which costs over 10,000 yuan, stopped working. The user confessed, "I'm so disappointed. Anyone want one? Give it away for free." pic.twitter.com/qNreAGuGDa

— ying tang (@yingtan04410735) August 6, 2025

In the video, the man is also holding and displaying a Huawei Mate X6 foldable phone.

Another woman in Sichuan bought the same Huawei phone, which had no scratches or damage. Just two months after purchase, it started leaking for no apparent reason.

The woman contacted a Huawei store, but the staff evaded responsibility, claiming that although the phone was within the one-year warranty, the leak was caused by human error and that the woman should pay for the repair herself, which infuriated her.

She requested a test report from Huawei staff but they were unable to produce one. The woman questioned Huawei's so-called quality inspection, calling it a lie and a deception.

On 26 June 2025, a Sichuan woman's newly purchased Huawei foldable phone leaked for no apparent reason, and the store's response left her furious. pic.twitter.com/MPncFek0ci

— ying tang (@yingtan04410735) August 6, 2025

Huawei, a company with Chinese military backgrounds, has been accused of espionage and illegal information collection and sanctioned by the U.S. government. However, Huawei is touted by the Chinese Communist government, and the company exploits public patriotism to promote its products.

However, the quality of Huawei phones is questionable. More and more users are reporting online that their Huawei phones have exploded, leaked, and experienced other problems. Huawei has been shirking responsibility and responding passively to user complaints, leading to a growing number of Chinese people boycotting Huawei products.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran stated that Chinese-made phones often come pre-installed with CCP backdoor software. Buying a Chinese-made phone effectively means you are equipping yourself with a portable surveillance system. Even if such phones are taken abroad, users still cannot freely access overseas websites. Their network traffic will be intercepted and redirected back to China, limiting access to controlled content. He urged people to stay away from Huawei and all Chinese-made phones for the sake of personal privacy and information security.