Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Malicious violence has triggered panic and censorship within China's political and legal system

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☠️Malicious incidents erupt across China ⚡️Panic has begun within the country
—News: The escalating violence in China has triggered panic and strict censorship within the political and legal system

Editor : Zhongkang / Source: Epoch Times / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0422/2375049.htmlImage : On 29 March 2026, a bulldozer rammed into a crowd at the Da Han Ji market in Fangshan District, Beijing. (Screenshot from video)


Recently, indiscriminate attacks have been reported in multiple locations across mainland China. Sources within the CCP regime disclosed to The Epoch Times that hundreds of similar attacks occur daily, but most are not publicly disclosed. This has attracted the attention of the CCP's top leadership and the political and legal system, which has internally instructed local authorities to strengthen investigations and control, and strictly restrict the dissemination of related information online.

Vicious acts of revenge against society continue to occur across mainland China, and are escalating. Wei Fang, an informed source within the system, revealed to The Epoch Times that recent sudden attacks are spreading across various regions. Wei Fang stated, "According to internal information, hundreds of knife attacks occur daily across mainland China, including dozens of serious random attacks each day, but these details have never been made public."

Wei Fang also revealed that the CCP's Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Public Security have jointly issued an internal notice requiring local public security organs to immediately conduct investigations, comprehensively reviewing petitioner groups, long-standing grievances, and various potential conflict cases, with particular emphasis on residents "with grievances and extreme tendencies."

Car rammed into crowd in Fujian

On 19 April 2026, a car rammed into a crowd in Shuitou Town, Nan'an City, Fujian Province. According to local official reports, two people died and one was injured; the perpetrator has been apprehended. However, eyewitnesses told reporters that the actual casualties may be higher than the official figures, stating, "I saw at least four people who showed no signs of life at the scene."

A video circulating online shows a white sedan speeding through an intersection before suddenly turning left, ramming into the oncoming lane with almost no slowing down, destroying the central median, and impacting several motorcycles. An eyewitness said, "The car just kept crashing through; it didn't look like it was out of control, more like it was intentionally ramming people."

Local residents told reporters that the scene was quickly cleared, and related videos and discussions disappeared rapidly from online platforms. A Fujian netizen said that such incidents have become sensitive in social media groups, "Just sharing it might get you in trouble; some people have been summoned for questioning, others have been questioned," leading many to switch to posting information on overseas platforms to avoid censorship.

Information related to the Beijing Fangshan hit-and-run case is blocked

On 29 March 2026, in Fangshan District, Beijing, a man of about 50 years old from Liaoning drove a heavy bulldozer through the checkpoint of a traditional rural market in Dahanji Village, Zhoukoudian Town, recklessly driving through the crowded streets and indiscriminately running over stalls and people. The scene was horrific, with many vendors and passersby covered in blood.

Some eyewitnesses claimed to have seen 7 to 8 people dead, while other social media rumours suggested the death toll was as high as 13, with about 12 injured.

However, the authorities have not released specific information and have blocked the news. A netizen reported on overseas social media that he was summoned by police after discussing the incident in a WeChat group.

Other attacks have also been reported in multiple other locations. On March 26, a knife attack occurred on Dongmen Pedestrian Street in Luohu District, Shenzhen, Guangdong; on March 31, a similar incident occurred on Qingsong Road in Wuhan, Hubei; on April 4, a man in Shenyang, Liaoning, randomly attacked people before jumping to his death. Specific details regarding casualties in these incidents have not been fully disclosed.

The CCP emphasizes information censorship

Mr. Pan, a retired civil servant in Shenzhen, revealed that the recent surge in retaliatory attacks has prompted strong accountability from the CCP's political and legal system. He said, "Higher-level departments believe that local governments have failed to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and are slow to respond in handling grassroots conflicts, bearing an unshirkable responsibility. Under immense pressure to hold them accountable, the focus of local political and legal units has shifted. An internal notice explicitly requires strict prevention of sensitive videos or inside information from leaking to overseas platforms."

Li Youliang (pseudonym), a scholar residing in Europe, said in an interview that the recent series of extreme incidents in many parts of China are a concentrated release of long-term accumulated social pressure: "Under the CCP's authoritarian system, local officials are driven by the pursuit of wealth and lack a response to the needs of the grassroots. This structural imbalance is pushing the lower classes to their limits, leading to a significant increase in individual acts of revenge against society."

Li Youliang said that historically, such changes follow a clear trajectory; the upheavals of past dynasties often began with scattered individual protests, gradually evolving into a wider-ranging impact.

He believes that the CCP authorities' current response remains stuck in the logic of maintaining stability, focusing on screening people and tightening control over public opinion, while avoiding the systemic causes. If the root of the problem continues to be suppressed, relying solely on control and repression will not stop these incidents; they will only continue to accumulate and recur.

—Original title: Insider: Hundreds of attacks daily in Mainland China shake the political and legal System


Trump has rescued 8 Iranian women; Iran rescinds execution order

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They're saved! Trump rushes to the rescue of 8 women; Iran rescinds execution order
Editor : Fang Xun / Source: Central News Agency / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0423/2375404.html / Image : X Screenshot


U.S. President Donald Trump said today (22 April 2026) that Iran has halted its planned executions of eight women arrested for participating in anti-government protests in order to facilitate peace talks.

AFP reported that Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, "I am very grateful to Iran and its leadership for respecting my request as President of the United States and halting the planned executions." However, Iran denies ever planning to execute the women.

Human rights groups point out that at least one woman arrested during protests in January has been sentenced to death, and at least one others face charges that could carry the death penalty.

Trump had previously mentioned on social media that releasing the women could give Iran a stronger position in negotiations, and retweeted a post from an activist claiming that eight women faced hanging. The post did not mention the women's names but included their photos.

The prospects for the Pakistan-hosted US-Iran talks remain uncertain. The first round of talks between the two sides in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, failed to yield results, with serious differences remaining regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

Human rights groups accuse the Iranian government of using the death penalty to create fear in society and of intensifying the executions of political prisoners amid confrontations with the United States and Israel.

Breaking News! US President Trump updated the situation regarding the eight Iranian women on death row: four will be released immediately, and four will be sentenced to one month in prison.

On Wednesday (22 April 2026), Trump posted on the social media platform "Truth Social": "Very good news! I just learned that the eight female protesters scheduled to be executed in Iran tonight will not be executed. Four will be released immediately, and four will be sentenced to one month in prison."

"I am very grateful to Iran and its leaders for respecting my request as President of the United States and for halting the planned executions. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he added.

Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran points out that it is noteworthy that this case of "eight women to be executed" was almost entirely unreported by mainstream Western media, and no Western political figures publicly spoke out. Even the Pope, who had consistently criticized Trump's war on Iran, remained silent. Trump became the only leader to directly name and pressure Iran to pardon the victims. Meanwhile, while some international voices, including the U.S. Democratic Party and mainstream media, continued to criticize Trump's hardline policies towards Iran, they rarely issued equally strong appeals regarding human rights issues within Iran, creating a stark contrast.

In short:

A single statement changed the fate of eight people—speaking out in silence is true influence.


Not a single mine of Iran was found in the Strait of Hormuz

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Stunned! Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. mine-clearing results are unexpected
—Iran's blockade was exposed on the spot; not a single mine was found in the Strait

Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0422/2375035.html


According to CBS, Tasnim News Agency, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely closed again," demanding the U.S. lift its maritime blockade as a condition, clearly indicating a strong political negotiation element.

However, the reality is quite different. Shipping data shows that while the number of ships passing through the strait has decreased significantly, it is not truly "completely closed." Although three attacks have occurred in the past four days, coupled with claims of "potential mines" at sea, merchant ships have indeed been on high alert, but no actual mine strikes or explosions have occurred.

More importantly, the U.S. military has deployed unmanned vehicles to conduct mine-clearing operations in an attempt to restore safety to the waterway. However, a former US explosive ordnance disposal expert clearly stated that not a single mine has been found so far, and no ships have struck any mines.

This directly undermines the credibility of Iran's previously high-profile claims of "massive mine-laying."

Meanwhile, global shipping giant Maersk still issued a warning, advising ships to temporarily avoid the area. What the market truly fears is not the actual threat, but the uncertainty of its very existence.

Aboluowang's Wang Duran comments that Iran's actions are essentially psychological warfare.

By amplifying claims of mine laying and blockade, they are creating panic and bargaining chips, attempting to influence shipping and oil prices without taking any concrete action.

Wang Duran summarizes it in one sentence: Creating fear before seeing any mines is the cheapest and most effective form of blockade.


Trump extends ceasefire but does not lay off naval blockade

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Breaking News! Latest Updates on the Iraq War: Trump unleashes his ultimate move
—Major Breaking News on Tuesday: Trump extends ceasefire but does not lay off naval blockade

Reporter :Wang Duruo / Editor : Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0422/2375009.html
On Tuesday, U.S. President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, but made it clear that the US naval blockade would not be lifted, and all troops would remain on high alert. Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran analyzes Trump's tactics.

Trump pointed out that due to "serious divisions" within Iran, at the request of the Pakistani military and government, the U.S. agreed to suspend attacks, giving Iran time to consolidate its negotiating position. He also emphasized that the US military will continue the blockade and maintain comprehensive pressure until Iran presents a unified solution.

Wang Duran's situation analysis: Trump's tactics emerge:

The core strategy is very clear:

No rush to attack, but sustained pressure.

First, avoid ground warfare to prevent casualties. Trump has consistently prioritized the cost of lives, applying pressure within a controllable range rather than incurring exorbitant costs.

Second, the blockade inflicts sustained economic damage. Under the blockade, Iran loses approximately $400 million daily, further exacerbating its already strained finances.

Third, time becomes a key variable. Iran's oil storage capacity is limited, and the blockade has been ongoing for several days, nearing its limit of approximately 14 days. Once the storage tanks are full, oil wells will be forced to shut down, causing long-term losses.

Another crucial point: The U.S. is "reaping benefits while imposing a blockade."

More importantly, the U.S. is not only suppressing Iran but also "reaping the rewards."

The oil tankers intercepted a few days ago were worth nearly $200 million each, essentially intercepting resources that were about to be acquired by China. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, Iranian oil cannot be transported out, tightening global market supply.

In this situation, energy demand will be forced to shift to the US—

If oil cannot come out, people will have to buy from the US.

This is a real boon for US energy exports and the overall economy.

Strategic core: Time is on the US's side.

This "blockade war" has clear advantages:

It does not trigger a full-scale war and circumvents restrictions from the U.S. Congress.

It continuously weakens the opponent's economy and energy lifeline.

At the same time, it strengthens the U.S.'s own energy position.

In other words, Trump is applying pressure while simultaneously increasing the U.S.'s chances of winning.

The situation appears to have cooled down, but it is actually getting tougher.

The ceasefire is merely a facade; the blockade is the core objective.

Wang Duran summarized it in one sentence: "I won't attack you, but I'll make you bleed every day, while turning your money into my opportunities."

Trump tweets late at night: Iran faces collapse

Editor : Zheng Haozhong / Source: The Epoch Times / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0422/2375117.html 

At midnight on the 21st, Eastern Time, U.S. President Trump stated that the strait closure is costing Iran $500 million a day and Iran is facing "financial collapse." However, if the strait is reopened during the ceasefire, a deal with Iran will never be possible.

Trump posted on the Truth Social platform, "They (Iran) want the Strait of Hormuz open immediately—they desperately need the money! $500 million a day."

"Military and police personnel are complaining they aren't getting paid. SOS!!!" he continued.

These remarks echo a post Trump made earlier on Tuesday. At the time, the president stated, "Iran doesn't want to close the Strait of Hormuz; they want it open so they can make $500 million a day (which they would lose if the strait were closed!)."

He added, "They say they want to close the strait because I completely blocked it (closed it!), so they're just saying it to 'save face.'"

The president also said, "Four days ago, someone came to me and said, 'Sir, Iran wants to open the strait immediately.' But if we do that, we will never reach a deal with Iran unless we blow up the rest of Iran, including their leaders!"

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran to buy more time for diplomacy, but the blockade of Iranian ports will continue during the ceasefire. He explained that Pakistan itself requested a postponement of the planned U.S. attack on Iran so that Iranian leaders and representatives could develop a unified plan.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant also stated on Tuesday that the oil storage facilities on Iran's Kharg Island would be saturated within days. The Treasury Secretary emphasized that the U.S. would continue to block ships entering and leaving Iranian ports while undertaking other measures aimed at weakening the Iranian regime's economic power.

“As the U.S. President has made it clear, the US Navy will continue its blockade of Iranian ports. Within days, the (oil) storage facilities on Kharg Island will be saturated, and vulnerable Iranian oil wells will be shut down,” Bessenter stated on the X platform.

“Restricting Iran’s maritime trade will directly strike at the regime’s main source of revenue. The US Treasury will continue to exert maximum pressure through the ‘Economic Fury’ program to systematically weaken Tehran’s ability to raise, transfer, and repatriate funds,” he added.

The Treasury Secretary also warned that anyone assisting Iran could face sanctions. “Anyone or vessel that facilitates these financial flows through clandestine trade and financing activities will face the risk of U.S. sanctions,” he said.

Most of Iran’s energy production is concentrated on Kharg Island. Even during the war, Iran was able to produce and sell a considerable amount of oil. If the blockade is effective and Iran’s oil reserves are running out, then according to JPMorgan Chase, Iran may have to cut or halt crude oil production. Crude oil exports account for 80% of Iran’s export revenue.

“We will continue to freeze funds stolen by Iran’s corrupt leadership to protect the interests of the Iranian people,” Bessenter said.

Image : 21 April 21, 026: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the NCAA National Championship Day event in the White House State Dining Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP)


Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Iran Islamic regime monsters gang-rape virgins before hanging them

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Virgins gang-raped and then hanged! Iranian regime to execute 9 female protesters, including teenage girls

Reporter :Wang He / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0419/2373838.html / Image : Video Screenshot


In April 2026, the Iranian regime's crackdown on the anti-government protests that began in Tehran and other parts of the country in January 2026 entered a new phase. Urgent appeals from the Women's Committee of the National Council of Resistance (NCRI), exiled activists in Iran, and reports from Fox News and other media outlets indicate that at least one female political prisoner—Bita Hemmati—has been sentenced to death, and several other young women (including allegedly two teenage girls) face the same fate.

The opposition warns that these women may be hanged in the coming days, and there is a brutal risk of them being gang-raped before their execution.

Bita Hemmati: The first woman sentenced to death for the 2026 Protests?

According to a recent Fox News report, Bita Hemmati, along with her husband Mohammadreza Majid-Asl (34 years old) and two others, Behrouz Zamaninezhad and Kourosh Zamaninezhad, were sentenced to death by the 26th branch of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. The charges include "collusion with the United States," "use of explosives and weapons," "throwing objects," "participation in protest rallies," and "endangering national security," and her assets have been confiscated. A relative, Amir Hemmati, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.

Human rights organizations point out that Bita Hemmati could become the first woman executed for her role in the January 2026 protests. The trial has been accused of torture and coerced confessions on national television, and the verdict was signed by Judge Iman Afshari, known for his harshness. A specific execution date has not yet been announced, but the risk of execution is considered "imminent."

Nine women face hanging: Several identities have been confirmed, including a minor on charges

On 18 April 2026, an anti-authoritarian Chinese social media account issued an urgent warning, listing some confirmed female political prisoners who may be hanged in the coming days, including a girl reportedly only 16 years old.

Bita Hemmati

Ghazal Ghalandari (reportedly 16 years old)

Golnaz Naraghi (37 years old, Tehran emergency room doctor)

Venus Hossein Nejad (28 years old)

Panah Movahedi

Ensieh Nejati

Mahboubeh Shabani

Diana Taher Abadi

These names were primarily circulated through the NCRI Women's Committee network and posts by exiled Iranian activists on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Many were arrested during the January protests; some are currently missing or detained in places like Qarchak prison, facing serious charges such as "moharebeh" (war against God).

Activists claim the regime is creating an atmosphere of terror by accelerating executions to suppress a potential new wave of protests.

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Image of eight other ladies arrested and will be executed 

“Gang Rape Before Execution” Allegation: Long-standing extremist claim resurfaces

In a Fox News video, Iranian-American plastic surgeon Sheila Nazarian alleges that Iranian authorities frequently order prison guards to gang rape virgins before their executions, arguing that “virgins go to heaven after death,” and that the regime does not allow protesters to “go to heaven.”

She specifically mentions that Bita Hemmati may be the first victim, and claims that three other women face similar risks. She also criticizes some Western public figures, including Elizabeth Banks and Kamala Harris, for discussing political issues in a relatively comfortable environment while remaining “collectively silent” about the real suffering endured by Iranian women.

This claim of “sexual violence before execution” has circulated for decades in Iranian human rights organizations and the exile community, and is believed to originate from extremist religious interpretations.

In the interview, Sheila Nazarian emphasized that this is not an abstract geopolitical issue, but a “humanitarian catastrophe happening every day.”

Background: Repression following Protests in 2026

In January 2026, large-scale anti-government protests erupted in Iran, prompting a swift and forceful response from the regime, resulting in the arrest of numerous protesters. Organizations including NCRI and HRANA estimate that over 1,600 people have been sentenced to death, a significant increase in the execution rate.

Iran has long been considered one of the countries with the highest per capita execution rates globally, with international human rights organizations consistently criticizing its practices regarding unfair trials, torture, and secret executions.

International appeals and public controversy: The gap between silence and attention

As of mid-April 2026, no publicly confirmed reports have confirmed the execution of the aforementioned women. However, international human rights organizations and the exiled community continue to issue urgent appeals, demanding that the United Nations and governments immediately pressure the Iranian regime to halt all political executions.

Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding whether the Western world selectively focuses on human rights issues continues to escalate. Sheila Nazarian and others point out that while Iranian women face extreme violence and the threat of death in prisons, some self-proclaimed feminist public figures lack sufficient attention to this reality.

Conclusion:

On one hand, there is the countdown to life and death in prison; on the other, there's sporadic international attention. In the current climate of information blockade and difficulty in verifying the truth, perhaps only one thing is truly certain—time is ticking away, and they have no way out.

Xi Jinping gains new nickname "Great Chopping Head" of Chinese generals

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Zhongnanhai reveals reason for the disappearance of five generals; Xi Jinping gains new nickname "Great Chopping Head"

Editor : Wen Bin / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2026/04/19/a104088161.htmlImage : The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently disclosed for the first time that the reason for the long-term disappearance of nine senior military officers, including five generals, is "suspected of serious violations of discipline and law." The photo shows CCP military representatives attending the Two Sessions in Beijing. (Fred Dufour/AFP via Getty Images)

中南海首曝五上将消失原因 习添新绰号“伟大剁首”
The CCP recently disclosed for the first time that the reason for the long-term disappearance of nine senior military officers, including five generals, is "suspected of serious violations of discipline and law." These generals include commanders and political commissars of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Information Support Force. Netizens mocked CCP leader Xi Jinping as "Great Chopping Head."

On 17 April 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC) released its second communique of the year. In its report on the qualifications of individual deputies, it was revealed for the first time that General Li Qiaoming, former commander of the Army; Admiral Shen Jinlong, former commander of the Navy; Admiral Qin Shengxiang, former political commissar of the Navy; General Yu Zhongfu, former political commissar of the Air Force; and General Li Wei, former political commissar of the Information Support Force, were all removed from their positions as NPC deputies in February due to "suspected serious violations of discipline and law."

Also removed from their NPC positions in February were Lieutenant General Wang Donghai, political commissar of the National Defense Mobilization Department of the Central Military Commission; General Bian Ruifeng, assistant director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission; Major General Ding Laifu, commander of the 73rd Group Army of the Army; and Major General Yang Guang, commander of the 64th Rocket Force Base. They were also accused of "suspected serious violations of discipline and law."

The report also disclosed that Zhou Xinmin, former chairman of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), Luo Qi, former chief engineer of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), and Liu Cangli, former president of the China Academy of Engineering Physics, were dismissed from their positions as delegates to the National People's Congress in February this year "for suspected violations of discipline and law."

In fact, the disappearance of a group of high-ranking CCP generals had already attracted attention several months earlier, and news of their downfall even circulated on several overseas social media accounts. The CCP's official announcement of the reasons for the "disappearance" of these generals only months later has once again sparked heated public debate.

On the overseas Chinese-language platform X, some netizens commented, "In a dictatorial and corrupt regime, no one can remain unscathed; it's rotten to the bone."

Some netizens even mocked Xi Jinping as "the great helmsman," a homophone for the CCP's past praise of Mao Zedong as a "great helmsman," and another new "title" given to Xi Jinping by the outside world after his internal purges.

Image : Screenshot from X

Since Xi Jinping came to power, his accelerated leftward shift in policies has led to a sharp deterioration in the Chinese economy and escalating public discontent, resulting in a growing number of nicknames bestowed upon him by the outside world.

For example: Xi Baozi (mocking his populist displays at steamed bun shops), Chief Accelerator (satirizing his policies that accelerate China's decline), Emperor of Unfinished Projects (satirizing his numerous unfinished projects), Emperor of Zero-COVID (mocking his COVID-19 zero-COVID policy), Primary School Student Doctor (mocking his academic qualifications), etc.

Other nicknames include: Big Spender, Wheat Carrier, 200 Jin (a unit of weight), Xi the One, etc.

In February 2026, Yuan Hongbing, a legal scholar based in Australia familiar with the inner workings of the CCP bureaucracy, revealed to the foreign media outlet Visions of China that Xi Jinping, in addition to nicknames like "Xi Baozi" and "200 Jin Sack," has gained a new nickname in Beijing's official circles: "General Executioner." This means that Xi Jinping is an executioner who slaughters CCP generals.

According to incomplete statistics, Xi has promoted 81 generals since taking office, but purged 66, 57 of whom he personally promoted.

Independent commentator Cai Shenkun analyzed on the X platform that such a large-scale purge is unprecedented in the history of the CCP military. This practice of promoting and demoting simultaneously, essentially a complete overhaul, is a violent dismantling of the military's original power structure. The rank of general has become a high-risk profession, and the professional dignity and trust in the system among military leaders have suffered a devastating blow. The cost in potential future wars is incalculable.

Regarding Xi Jinping's internal purge, Yuan Hongbing quoted a source within the CCP system as saying, "The root cause lies in Xi Jinping's inner demons; he has fallen into a mental illness of paranoia."

Yuan Hongbing said that what frightens Xi Jinping most now is that those around him, his close advisors and confidants, are all two-faced, outwardly fawning upon him while privately mocking and despising him relentlessly. It is foreseeable that after this round of purges, and once the CCP's military leadership is rebuilt and perfected, new major cases will inevitably erupt soon, and another, even more brutal, purge within the military will certainly follow.


Malicious violence has triggered panic and censorship within China's political and legal system

 Direct Translation ☠️Malicious incidents erupt across China ⚡️Panic has begun within the country —News: The escalating violence in China ha...