Saturday, December 6, 2025
Likely over a thousand died in the Hung Fook Court fire
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The Hong Kong government can no longer hide the truth! Did over a thousand really die at Hung Fuk Court? The public reveals the most horrifying figure
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor: Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1206/2316280.html
The Hung Fook Court fire has sparked controversy surrounding the highest death toll in Hong Kong's history. Reports, in particular, indicate that the victims included children, the youngest being only one year old, a heartbreaking fact. While the official death toll remains at 159, public estimates and online surveys suggest the actual death toll may be over 1,500, drawing widespread attention and debate.
According to Taiwan's Newtalk, based on analysis by netizens and researchers, the 31-story buildings in Block 7 of Hung Fook Court used flammable expanding foam for window sealing and mesh panels. Combined with a malfunctioning fire alarm, the fire spread rapidly through a vertical chimney effect, leaving residents only about five minutes to escape. The estimated population of the affected buildings exceeds 2,600. Comparing the death rates of similar fires in history, experts estimate the actual death toll to be at least between 780 and 1,300.
Aboluowang commentator Wang Duran analyzed the fire and found that the seven buildings in Hung Fook Court affected by the fire had approximately 2,000 units (official data ranges from 1,750 to 1,984, but the general consensus is around 2,000). The actual occupancy rate in Hong Kong public housing is 2.5 to 4 people per household (including the elderly, multigenerational households, and domestic helpers, taking into account the variations in large families; official figures show an average of only about 2.6 people). Therefore, the actual occupancy of the seven buildings is reasonably estimated to be between 5,000 and 6,000 people, far lower than the absurdly low figure of "2,600 people" claimed by officials or some reports.
Wang Duran further analyzed the fire's lethality: flammable expanding foam, fireproof netting, the effect of a 31-story vertical chimney, and malfunctioning fire alarms throughout the complex, leaving only 5 minutes for escape—this almost replicated the extremely deadly conditions of the 1996 Garley House fire and the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Historically, the fatality rate for similar fires in older, high-density residential buildings in Hong Kong has been between 10% and 25%.
Using the most conservative calculation:
5000 people × 60% at home × 10% fatality rate = 300 people (far exceeding the official figure of 159)
5500 people × 65% at home × 15% fatality rate = approximately 536 people
6000 people × 70% at home × 20% fatality rate = approximately 840 people
If the fatality rate reaches the upper limit of 25%, it will directly exceed 1000 people.
Therefore, Wang Duran judges that the actual number of victims in Hung Fuk Yuen is most likely between 800 and 1000, and in extreme cases, it could reach 1200 to 1500. The truth will not be forgotten forever.
The incident also caused a reaction on campus. On 3 December 2025, students at Hong Kong Baptist University posted memorial slogans on the campus democracy wall, calling on the government to respond to the public's demands, but the university subsequently blocked the area with barriers. On 4 December, after the student union posted slogans again, they were also ordered to stop, sparking a discussion on campus about the right to mourn and space for expression.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Thailand to raise international flight airport tax by 53% after four months of early 2026!
Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
According to the Bangkok Post, the Civil Aviation Commission of Thailand has approved a 53% increase in the service fee for departing international flights (commonly known as the airport tax).
Thai Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated at a meeting on Wednesday that the Commission has approved the application submitted by Airports of Thailand (AOT) to raise the international flight service fee from 730 baht (S$29.59) to 1120 baht (S$45.40).
The passenger service fee is included in the ticket price at the time of purchase. The new rate is expected to take effect after four months of early next year. The passenger service fee for domestic flights in Thailand will remain unchanged at 130 baht.
AOT operates six major airports in Thailand: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Chiang Rai.
AOT previously stated that, based on an average of 35 million international passengers annually at its six airports, the airport tax increase is expected to bring the company approximately 10 billion baht in additional revenue each year.
The Civil Aviation Commission of Thailand stated that the increased fees will be used to invest in more convenient airport facilities, thereby improving airport service and safety levels.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The painful price of refusing forced shopping in China
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The painful price of refusing forced shopping! 23 Singaporean tourists locked in Chinese shop, spending 500,000 Yuan, But deemed insufficient
Financial Report / https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5265139 / Image : 23 tourists from Singapore were forced to shop at a store in Chengdu, China, by their tour guide. (Photo: Downtown Chengdu. Reuters)
23 tourists from Singapore were forced to shop at a store in Chengdu, China, by their tour guide. When they refused, they were locked inside the store. The incident sparked heated discussion online, with netizens criticizing the unscrupulous behaviour of Chinese tour groups.
According to Asia News Network, a netizen named Shawn Tok recently revealed in a series of Instagram posts that he and 23 other members participated in a 9-day tour in November.
They were forced to buy jade, silverware, combs, and herbs, and the shop owners refused to let them leave until they met their sales targets. The tourists stated they spent approximately 105,000 yuan (470,000 NT dollars) during the trip, but the tour guide insisted this was far from enough.
The tour guide allegedly prevented people from sleeping on the bus, forced them to listen to product pitches, and threatened to cancel the trip if they refused to shop.
Sean said he later checked the travel agency's contract and found no clauses regarding forced purchases. He added that, according to local law, shopping locations not listed in the contract are illegal.
The Singaporean tour members presented transaction records and receipts to the police as evidence of what they called a forced shopping scam. Reportedly, the travel agency refunded the tourists in full after Chinese authorities intervened.
This incident sparked heated discussion on social media, with many users warning against "cheap tours" and suspicious operators on social media platforms.
One user suggested, "Either choose independent travel or book through a reputable travel agency," while other users criticized the tour guide's misconduct.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
100,000 Japanese nationals may become hostages in CCP China
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Evacuate China as soon as possible! Experts warn that "100,000 Japanese nationals may become hostages"
“100,000 Japanese Nationals may be hostages: Expert warns of immediate evacuation from China”
Editor : Fang Xun / Source: China Times News Network / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1204/2315016.html
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan in the Diet in early November sparked tensions between China and Japan, impacting commercial performances and the tourism market. Renowned Japanese economic and security analyst Hiroji Hirai published his book, "The Destruction of Japan" (tentative title), at the end of November. He argues that Japan's biggest problem comes from mainland China, which is waging a "war without weapons" against Japan. He warns that if something happens to Taiwan, 100,000 Japanese residents in mainland China could become hostages, as Chinese leaders have the power to suspend international flights, and Japanese companies in China must consider withdrawing.
On 3 November 2025, the Japanese media outlet "President Online" excerpted content from Hirai's new book, reporting that since Xi Jinping came to power in 2013, he has promoted economic growth and national development. In 2015, Beijing announced the "Made in China 2025" industrial policy, aiming to strategically transform China's labour-intensive manufacturing into a technology-intensive one, becoming a high-value-added manufacturing powerhouse, with the goal of achieving global leadership in 10 major fields, including semiconductors, by 2049.
In 2017, the Central Commission for Integrated Military and Civilian Development proposed the "Military-Civilian Integration" industrial policy, running parallel to "Made in China 2025." This policy mandates the direct use of civilian resources for military purposes and that technological inventions should prioritize military applications. The 2019 PLA National Defense White Paper mentioned "intelligent warfare," prompting Hirai to warn that this would drastically alter the nature of warfare, as artificial intelligence (AI) could make the battlefield truly unmanned.
War without weapons
As early as 1999, the PLA published the concept of "unrestricted warfare," advocating that all fields could be used as means of warfare or become battlefields, such as trade, finance, high technology, and the environment. This concept has been around for a quarter of a century, and daily life is now filled with products using Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Hirai points out that China is using economic activities, free trade, and even labour immigration as weapons to wage a war against Japan without weapons. Since Xi Jinping came to power, he has successively promulgated regulations to effectively implement highly restrictive industrial policies, marking a complete shift from reform and opening up to regulatory control in China.
Five major potential consequences Japanese companies should be wary of in case of emergency
Before Xi Jinping came to power, the 2010 National Defense Mobilization Law regulated the obligations of Chinese citizens and enterprises both inside and outside China under Beijing's defined status. If China issues a mobilization order, not only Chinese citizens and businesses, but also foreign companies operating in mainland China will be affected. Hirai points out the potential consequences for Japanese companies:
1. If Chinese employees are absent due to military service or support missions, employers must provide support and ensure full payment of wages, allowances, and benefits during the absence.
2. Assets may be seized, requisitioned, or frozen, and employers cannot refuse.
3. Logistics, internet access, international and domestic flights, import/export trade, and commercial activities may be suspended. Customs and transportation may be restricted, entry to certain areas may be prohibited, business hours may be restricted, and business licenses and permits may be suspended or revoked. These could render foreign companies' factories and subsidiaries unable to operate.
4. Bank accounts in China may be frozen, financial assets seized, and accounts receivable may be forcibly abandoned.
5. Foreign executives, employees, and business travelers may be temporarily or permanently unable to leave the country.
"Evacuation is the only solution"
Hirai warned that Japanese business leaders have virtually no risk management capabilities to deal with such events, and the consequences of flight suspensions are particularly severe. A 2024 survey by the Imperial Japanese Database showed that there were 13,034 Japanese companies operating in China, an increase of 328 from 2023. According to statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of October 2024, 97,538 Japanese citizens resided long-term in China. Adding the employees of tens of thousands of Japanese companies and Japanese citizens who frequently travel between the two countries, the total is estimated at around 100,000. With international and domestic flights suspended, these 100,000 people cannot return home on their own, and Japan cannot possibly repatriate all 100,000 at once. He bluntly stated that before all this happens, the most important thing to change is the mindset of Japanese businesses determined to expand their presence in mainland China.
Hirai pointed out that anti-Japanese education is deeply ingrained among China's 1.4 billion people, and there have been numerous attacks on Japanese nationals in recent years. Tensions in the Taiwan Strait and Okinawa are escalating. If conflict breaks out, it is difficult to guarantee that attacks by Chinese citizens will not recur. After comprehensive consideration, he advocated that Japanese companies withdraw from mainland China as soon as possible, as this is the only solution, and the Japanese government must create conditions that allow Japanese companies to leave China.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Trump signs the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on 2 December 2025, a heavy blow to Beijing
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Breaking News! Trump's major legislation deals unprecedented blow to Beijing
—Just now, Trump dealt Beijing a heavy blow
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor: Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1203/2314572.html, https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5265882 / Images : Reuters, File photo
On 2 December 2025, U.S. President Trump officially signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, legalizing the "review of self-imposed restrictions on U.S.-Taiwan relations." The timing is highly strategic—Xi Jinping had just reiterated the "bottom line" of unification to the US, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had unusually stated that "a military attack on Taiwan would be a crisis of Japan's survival." Trump's move is seen as a direct and strong signal to Beijing.
The new law requires the State Department to report to Congress at least every five years on how it is deepening U.S.-Taiwan relations, focusing on "removing all self-imposed restrictions," including decades-old diplomatic red lines such as restrictions on Taiwanese officials visiting the U.S. and prohibitions on displaying the Taiwanese flag. After the bill's passage, these red lines will no longer be internal rules that the executive branch can maintain at its own discretion, but will become legal obligations that must be reviewed and loosened.
Bloomberg points out that this move, along with Takaichi's "crisis of survival" rhetoric, creates a synchronized pressure from the U.S. and Japan: Japan is opening up legal space for the Self-Defense Forces to intervene in the Taiwan Strait, while the U.S. is pushing for a gradual "quasi-officialization" of US-Taiwan interactions, clearly breaking through the old framework of strategic ambiguity.
Bill sponsor Ann Wagner stated bluntly that the aim is to counter Chinese expansion. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said today that this signifies a major step forward for Taiwan and the US, allowing Taiwanese officials to conduct official business at U.S. federal agencies and enabling interactions between the U.S. and Taiwan in official settings.
Aboluowang commentator Wang Duren analyzed that Trump's move is seen by Washington as: on the eve of a Taiwan Strait storm, the first time a legislative act has broken down the taboo on U.S.-Taiwan exchanges, creating unprecedented institutional pressure on Beijing. The review of restrictions on U.S.-Taiwan exchanges will be "legally binding," making it difficult for any subsequent government to back down easily. This, combined with Sanae Takaichi's "existential crisis" rhetoric, forms a strategic linkage between the U.S. and Japan, meaning that strategic ambiguity on the Taiwan Strait issue is being systematically compressed, and the gray area on which Beijing relies for manipulation is rapidly disappearing.
"Trump didn't just issue a statement, he legislated—this is the most painful blow to Beijing."
The "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" was jointly introduced in February 2025 by Republican Representative Ann Wagner, the late Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly, and Democratic Representative Ted Lieu, and passed the House of Representatives unanimously in May.
The core spirit of the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" lies in breaking down the various "red lines" established by the State Department since the severance of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Taiwan, which regulate interactions between U.S. diplomatic, military, and other officials and Taiwanese officials.
Trump signs! Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act takes effect; Presidential Office: Affirms the value of U.S.-Taiwan relations
Reporter : Chen Yun/Taipei Report / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5265995 / Image : Presidential Office Spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui. (File Photo)
U.S. President Trump officially signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on 2 December 2025 (Eastern Time), requiring the U.S. State Department to regularly review and update the guidelines for interactions with Taiwan, including any subsequent related documents, at least once every five years, and submit a report to Congress within 90 days of the review's completion. The Presidential Office expressed its sincere welcome and gratitude.
Presidential Office Spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui stated that the passage and enactment of this Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act affirms the value of US-Taiwan interactions, supports closer U.S.-Taiwan relations, and is a solid symbol of the shared values of democracy, freedom, and human rights between the U.S. and Taiwan, making it particularly significant. Kuo Ya-hui pointed out that Taiwan shares the fundamental values of freedom and democracy with the United States, and a stable Taiwan-U.S. relationship is a crucial cornerstone for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. In the future, Taiwan will continue to maintain close communication with the US, deepen partnerships in various fields, and provide stabilizing forces for global prosperity and development. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will also work hand in hand with the United States and like-minded countries in the region to ensure peace, prosperity, and stable development in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump signs "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act"; Wang Hsing-huan: Taiwan's position is quasi-national
Reporter : Lin Che-yuan/Taipei Report / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5266374 / Image : Wang Hsing-huan, Chairman of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party. (File Photo)
U.S. President Trump signed the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act", which mandates the executive branch to accelerate and concretely implement the requirements of the "Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020." Wang Hsing-huan, Chairman of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party, stated that the enactment of the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" symbolizes the "quasi-nationalization" of Taiwan's status, and that US-Taiwan diplomatic relations will interact in a "quasi-national" manner.
Wang Hsing-huan pointed out that due to pressure and backlash from China, various unreasonable regulations have long existed in Taiwan-US relations. This act requires the State Department to remove these self-imposed restrictions, thus granting Taiwan "quasi-national" status and continuing to maintain Taiwan-US relations in a "quasi-national" manner.
Wang Xinghuan explained that the Taiwan Relations Act treats Taiwan as an independent political entity, while the U.S. government maintains ambiguity and flexibility by "not making statements about Taiwan's international status, not commenting on Taiwan's sovereignty disputes, and not interfering in cross-strait relations." Now, the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act defines Taiwan and Taiwan-U.S. relations as a "quasi-nation," indicating that the U.S. is gradually abandoning the ambiguity of its "three no's."
Wang Xinghuan further stated that the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act received bipartisan support during its deliberations in both the House and Senate, demonstrating that the "quasi-nation" status of Taiwan and the "normalization" of Taiwan-U.S. relations have become a consensus in the U.S.
Wang Hsing-huan emphasized that the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act also symbolizes the United States' view of maintaining Taiwan's de facto independence as a crucial factor for stability in the Indo-Pacific. As one of the bill's sponsors, Republican Representative Ann Wagner, stated on social media, "This is key legislation for strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and conveys our firm opposition to the dangerous actions of the Chinese Communist Party attempting to dominate the region and expand its influence."
Wang Hsing-huan urged the government's foreign affairs department to seize this critical period in U.S.-Taiwan relations and, based on the international legal principles of Resolution 2758, to study the "Taiwan name rectification" agenda and actively consolidate the diplomatic practice of equal exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S. as "quasi-states."
Taiwan Affairs Office rebukes "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" as brutal interference in internal affairs; Scholars: It shows Taiwan and the U.S. are doing the right thing!
Reporter : Chen Yu-fu/Taipei Report / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5266236 / Image : U.S. President Trump. (EPA)
U.S. President Trump signed the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act," which mandates the executive branch to accelerate and concretely implement the requirements of the "Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020." China's Taiwan Affairs Office today rebuked the bill, stating that China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges between the US and "Taiwan, China," and that the US bill blatantly interferes in China's internal affairs and seriously violates the One-China principle. Scholars say that the Taiwan Affairs Office's reaction precisely proves the necessity of this bill; the more dissatisfied China is, the more it shows that Taiwan-U.S. relations are doing the right thing.
The U.S. Senate recently passed the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act," introduced by bipartisan lawmakers, requiring the State Department to regularly review and update its guidelines for interactions with Taiwan and to propose plans to remove existing restrictions. The White House announced on 2 December that President Trump had signed the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act," which has now officially taken effect.
Since the United States and the Republic of China severed diplomatic ties in 1979, the State Department has established documents regulating various "red lines" in interactions between U.S. diplomatic, military, and other officials and Taiwanese officials. The core spirit of the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" is to break down these restrictions.
According to the act, the State Department's assessment must explain whether existing guidelines can deepen and expand U.S.-Taiwan relations and reflect the value and importance of the bilateral relationship. The guidelines must ensure that the approach to relations with Taiwan reflects long-term, comprehensive, and value-based interactions and contributes to the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
Regarding Trump's signing of the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act," Zhang Han, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated at a regular press conference today that "we firmly oppose any form of official exchanges between the U.S. and 'Taiwan, China'. This position is consistent and clear."
Zhang Han retorted that the relevant U.S. bill blatantly interferes in China's internal affairs, seriously violates the One-China principle and the spirit of the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, sends a seriously wrong signal to the Taiwan independence separatist forces, and adds, "We express our strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, and urge the U.S. to uphold its serious political commitments on the Taiwan issue and refrain from any form of official contact with Taiwan."
Hong Pu-chao, deputy executive director of the Center for Mainland Studies at Tunghai University, said in an interview today that the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China's accusation that the U.S. is interfering in China's internal affairs and sending wrong signals to the so-called "Taiwan independence forces" seems familiar, but in fact, it reflects China's true anxiety. They fear that U.S.-Taiwan relations are entering a stage of institutionalization, predictability, and irreversibility.
Hong Pu-chao analyzed that what China cares about most is not the bill itself, but the direction it symbolizes. The U.S. no longer regards Taiwan policy as a flexible operation of the executive branch, but is gradually enshrining "diplomatic transparency," "military cooperation," and "official exchanges" in legislation, requiring all departments to "do it," and no longer allowing for postponement due to changing circumstances. This deepening of institutionalization is the biggest change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan in recent years under the threat of China. Hong Pu-chao pointed out that the Taiwan Affairs Office accused "official exchanges" of violating the One-China principle, but the fact is that the US One-China policy has never included China's claim that "Taiwan belongs to China." The U.S. follows the One-China policy, which includes the Taiwan Relations Act, the three communiqués, the Six Assurances, and various congressional legislations. The more China tries to impose its political framework on the U.S., the more the U.S. consolidates its position through legislation; this is the most typical example.
Hong Pu-chao emphasized that, more importantly, China's accusation of "interference in internal affairs" obscures the true reality: cross-strait relations are not an internal affair, but a regional security issue. In recent years, China has continuously expanded its military power, frequently intruding into the Taiwan Strait, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea, attempting to change the status quo with fait accompli. These actions not only threaten Taiwan but also directly impact the interests of the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and the entire Indo-Pacific region. When China uses military pressure to advance its political agenda, it naturally forces the US to strengthen its support for Taiwan through legal means and establish a higher threshold for deterrence.
He suggested that Taiwan should not be nervous about China's rhetoric. Every protest from China is because it sees that U.S.-Taiwan cooperation is becoming stronger, which is crucial for Taiwan to maintain peace. Amid China's escalating military and cognitive threats, the U.S.'s act of solidifying its support for Taiwan through legislation is not provocative, but rather aimed at stabilizing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. The more dissatisfied China is, the more it demonstrates that U.S.-Taiwan relations are on the right track.
Trump's signing of the "Taiwan Guarantee Implementation Act" comes at a sensitive time; Xi Jinping has just called for unification, and Sanae Takaichi has warned of an existential crisis
Reporters : Chen Chengliang, Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang /https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/5265930, https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1202/2314096.html
Image : File photo
On 2 September 2025, U.S. President Trump officially signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, legalizing the review of the guidelines for U.S.-Taiwan exchanges. It is noteworthy that the timing of this bill's enactment carries significant geopolitical implications. Foreign media analysts believe that this move is a strong strategic signal to Beijing, coming just after Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's position on unification to the US, and after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unusually defined the Taiwan Strait crisis as a "crisis of survival" for Japan.
Responding to Takaichi's "Crisis of Survival" theory
According to Bloomberg, the new law requires the State Department to conduct regular reviews and explain to Congress how the guidelines promote the deepening of US-Taiwan relations. The bill requires an assessment at least "every five years," and the assessment report must detail opportunities and specific solutions for "lifting self-imposed limitations" in US-Taiwan exchanges.
Bloomberg analysis suggests that Trump's signing of the bill comes against the backdrop of significant upheaval in the Indo-Pacific region. In a recent phone call with Trump, Xi Jinping reiterated the red line, emphasizing that reunification is China's core issue. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks in the Diet have enraged Beijing. Takaichi explicitly stated that if China attempts to use force against Taiwan, it would pose an "existential risk" to Japan.
The report points out that this characterization could open the legal door for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to intervene in a conflict across the Taiwan Strait, and Trump's signing of the pro-Taiwan bill is seen as a concrete action by the US and Japan to simultaneously strengthen their support for Taiwan.
Breaking "Self-Imposed Restrictions": Targeting red lines for official visits
The core of this new bill is to force the State Department to periodically review and "remove" self-imposed restrictions on US-Taiwan interactions. These "self-imposed restrictions" stem from internal regulations issued by the State Department after the severing of diplomatic ties between the US and Taiwan, such as restrictions on visits to the US by high-ranking Taiwanese officials, prohibitions on displaying the Taiwanese flag in federal agencies, and restrictions on meeting locations between U.S. officials and their Taiwanese counterparts.
By elevating the review mechanism from an "executive order" to a "legal obligation," Congress is attempting to gradually dismantle these decades-old diplomatic red lines. Bill sponsor Ann Wagner, a Republican congresswoman, stated explicitly that this is to counter China's dangerous expansionist ambitions in the region.
Analysts believe that with the bill's enactment, the U.S. administration must proactively seek to deepen relations with Taiwan, gradually shifting U.S.-Taiwan interactions from a low-key, unofficial model towards more "quasi-official" and normalized exchanges. This, to some extent, challenges the long-standing U.S. policy of "strategic ambiguity" on the Taiwan Strait issue, demonstrating a clearer pro-Taiwan stance.
Beijing's furious attack on the Diaoyu Islands? Takaichi responds with shock
It is reported that U.S. President Trump recently spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after speaking with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. Reuters Tokyo, citing sources, reported that Trump "hoped Takaichi would not further escalate the dispute with China," but the Japanese government immediately denied this, calling it "nonsense" and lodging a protest with the relevant media. Trump's true stance on Taiwan and Sino-Japanese issues has thus become the focus of diplomatic observation. In response, a reporter from Vision Times interviewed Professor Yuan Hongbing, a Chinese legal scholar residing in Australia who has long exposed the inner workings of the CCP's top leadership.
Yuan Hongbing cited sources within the CCP system who revealed that the CCP's armed forces have drafted a contingency plan for a "symbolic occupation" of the Diaoyu Islands, including actions such as planting the national flag and creating limited military conflict in the surrounding sea and airspace. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping has sent Li Qiang and Zhang Youxia to Russia, reiterating "unconditional support for the Putin regime" in the Russia-Ukraine war and discussing whether the Russian military would exert military pressure on Japan from the direction of the Northern Territories should a localized naval and air war break out between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands. North Korea has also promised the CCP that in the event of war between China and Japan, it will immediately increase military deterrence and missile pressure on South Korea and Japan, in line with the CCP's overall strategy in Northeast Asia.
However, these sources within the system judge that although the CCP military has already drawn up a script for a localized war, the possibility of Xi Jinping launching even a limited war between China and Japan between 2025 and 2026 remains low. This is because the recent purge surrounding the "political disloyalty" cases of Miao Hua and He Weidong has essentially destroyed the original command and control structure of the CCP's military and armed forces at all levels. To this day, the CCP's military command system remains incomplete and is undergoing restructuring. Xi Jinping has set a deadline of the end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026 for this major purge of the military and security system. Starting a war before then would face enormous military and political risks.
Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act; Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan and the U.S. can interact at Federal Agencies and Representative Offices in the future
Reporter : Huang Jingxuan / Taipei Report / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5265914 / Image : Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung was interviewed before attending the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee today. (Photo by reporter Tian Yuhua)
U.S. President Trump signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act on 2 December 2025, requiring the State Department to regularly review and update relevant regulations on interactions with Taiwan and to propose plans to remove existing restrictions. In response, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated on 3 December 2025 that Taiwan-US relations have taken a significant step forward, and in the future, Taiwan and the U.S. can visit each other's federal agencies and interact at representative offices.
Lin Chia-lung stated in an interview before attending the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee today that Trump's formal signing of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act represents a significant step forward in Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Regarding the guidelines for Taiwan-U.S. exchanges, Lin Chia-lung pointed out that in the future, Taiwan can conduct official business at federal agencies or interact with representative offices, allowing for more comprehensive interaction between Taiwan and the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its affirmation and gratitude for the further development of the normalization of Taiwan-U.S. relations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the bill's smooth passage through separate review within the limited time of the US Congress demonstrates the strong support of bipartisan Congress and the executive branch for deepening Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Lin Chia-lung also said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to uphold the principles of mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual advantage, based on the good Taiwan-U.S. relations, and maintain close communication with the U.S. Congress and the executive branch to steadily promote the global partnership between the two sides in various fields.
Regarding the progress of Taiwan-U.S. tariff negotiations, Lin Chia-lung said that the negotiations are progressing smoothly, and the substantive discussions are in their final stages. He hopes to announce the results as soon as possible.
Party and government military officers are in turmoil! Is hatred towards Xi Jinping on the verge of a major explosion?
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1202/2314101.html
With the collapse of the CCP military's top leadership, is it still possible to launch a military attack on Taiwan? A reporter from *Vision Times* interviewed Professor Yuan Hongbing, a legal scholar residing in Australia who has long exposed the inner workings of the CCP's top leadership. Professor Yuan pointed out that Xi Jinping dared not launch a war against Japan with the CCP's military command structure incomplete. Besides the military command system being purged in the "Miao Hua and He Weidong political disloyalty case," the key reason is Xi Jinping's character flaws.
Yuan Hongbing quoted Xi Jinping's ex-wife's comments: Xi is "very fake"—saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back, a typical two-faced person; at the same time, he is "all bark and no bite," outwardly strong but inwardly weak, a combination of rage and cowardice. Because of this, he appears arrogant and belligerent, his "wolf warrior diplomacy" relentlessly attacking Sanae Takaichi; yet he is at a loss after Takaichi's cold and hard response.
Recently, a source within the system revealed that He Weidong suffered a mental breakdown after his arrest and confessed that he and Miao Hua had devised a contingency plan: if Xi Jinping launched a war across the Taiwan Strait in 2027 or 2028 and the situation turned unfavorable, they would seize the opportunity to stage a coup and "turn against" him, thus securing their own survival. This confession terrified Xi Jinping and demonstrates that the morale of party, government, and military personnel is already in turmoil—their hatred towards Xi Jinping is nearing a breaking point.
Regarding the situation in Taiwan, AFP reported that President Lai Ching-te will increase the defense budget by $40 billion over the next few years to counter the threat from the CCP. KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen countered by accusing Lai of "playing with fire." Yuan pointed out that Xi views the annexation of Taiwan as a core national policy of authoritarian expansion, and there are two possible timeframes for launching a war:
First timeframe: Before 2027. If domestic affairs deteriorate significantly and threaten his re-election, Xi will use a war across the Taiwan Strait as an excuse to continue ruling, or even to rule for life.
Second timeframe: After the 2028 Taiwan presidential election. The "Cheng Li-wen phenomenon" presents a new opportunity for the CCP. If the Blue-White Parties win landslide victories in the 2026 local elections and the KMT regains power in 2028, the CCP will use the threat of force as a backing to compel Taiwan to sign a humiliating treaty.
Yuan emphasized that Lai Ching-te has demonstrated unwavering resolve and political wisdom in safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty, clearly conveying Taiwan's firm will to defend freedom to the international community through the military expansion budget. Only when the Taiwanese people demonstrate their determination will the international community fully support Taiwan's resistance against CCP aggression.
Overseas sources reveal: The CCP is massively stockpiling and preparing for war
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor : Zhongkang / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1202/2314102.html
Multiple overseas reports indicate that the CCP is undertaking an unprecedented "wartime-level" comprehensive stockpiling, encompassing strategic materials such as oil, coal, natural gas, grain, and gold, drawing strong attention from all sectors. Various signs suggest that Beijing is pushing its state apparatus into a quasi-wartime state.
A reporter from "Vision Times" interviewed Professor Yuan Hongbing, a legal scholar residing in Australia who has long exposed the inner workings of the CCP's top leadership. Professor Yuan stated bluntly that the stockpiling actions observed by the outside world are not isolated events, but rather the result of Xi Jinping's comprehensive push for the militarization of the CCP after the 20th Party Congress.
Professor Yuan warned: "Xi Jinping is pushing the CCP's tyranny towards its final, insane end. He is not only stockpiling all strategic materials, but also preparing for nationwide military mobilization."
He revealed:
Starting in March 2026, the CCP has issued "reserve military personnel certificates" nationwide, allowing for the forced re-enlistment of demobilized soldiers at any time.
Professor Yuan called this move "an extremely clear war signal," and "a significant sign that Beijing has officially entered a state of war preparedness."
He emphasized that if the international community and Taiwan continue to harbor illusions about the CCP, they will pay a heavy price: "Xi Jinping has made launching a war across the Taiwan Strait the core of the national strategy. The danger is imminent; it's not a question of whether to go to war, but a question of when."
Yuan Hongbing called on democratic countries worldwide and Taiwan to immediately make comprehensive preparations: "Faced with the CCP's tyrannical and frenzied end-of-the-world actions, only by being clear-headed, vigilant, and prepared can we avoid being passively sacrificed."
Mainland spouse Qian Li's residency revoked for advocating military unification; Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior rebukes her to return to Mainland China
Editor : Yue Yuan / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/12/03/a104043686.html / Image : On 3 December 2025, ROC Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang (right) and Vice Minister of Justice Hsu Hsi-hsiang (left) answered questions at the Legislative Yuan. (Song Bilong/Epoch Times)
Regarding the revocation of her family-based residency by the government for advocating military unification and promoting the idea of giving the Chinese Communist Party a chance to govern Taiwan, Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang pointed out that if Qian Li has such thoughts, she can go back to mainland China; she does not need to come to Taiwan.
Qian Li, an employee of ASUS, a major laptop manufacturer, and her spouse from mainland China, was exposed in March for allegedly using Chinese law to "report" pro-Taiwan independence individuals within the company and to the media, and for promoting the use of force to unify Taiwan and supporting the People's Liberation Army on her Facebook fan page. Her Taiwanese identity and household registration were subsequently revoked.
On 2 December, the Republic of China's National Immigration Agency announced that, after consultation with relevant agencies, it had revoked her dependent residency permit. Qian Li stated through social media that she would pursue administrative remedies according to law, filing an administrative appeal within 30 days to protect her legal rights, and would also seek compensation from the Ministry of the Interior and the Executive Yuan.
The Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee today reviewed a draft amendment to the "Fraud Crime Prevention Act," inviting Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang, Director-General of the National Police Agency Chang Jung-hsing, and Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Bureau Chou Yu-wei, among others, to attend.
Before the meeting, Liu Shih-fang told the media that she would not respond to the issue of mainland spouses' legal residency in Taiwan on a case-by-case basis, and that the Ministry of the Interior would respect any appeals or administrative lawsuits filed by Qian Li.
Liu Shih-fang emphasized, "Regardless of who came first or last as a citizen of the Republic of China, everyone must respect the rule of law in Taiwan. Taiwan is a place of freedom, rule of law, and democracy, and we do not want anyone to trample on the dignity of Taiwan's laws for any other reason."
Regarding Chien Li's statement on social media that she should give the Chinese Communist Party a chance to govern Taiwan, Liu Shih-fang said that this is a political issue, but it is also full of contradictions. "If she (Chien Li) has such thoughts, then she can go back to mainland China; she doesn't need to come to Taiwan." Moreover, she insists on using her Republic of China citizenship, which is contradictory.
ASUS officially responded on the 2nd, stating that it will strictly abide by the decision of the competent authority and handle the subsequent labor relations in accordance with regulations. Furthermore, it is understood that Chien Li has completed the company's resignation procedures.
Original Title: Mainland spouse claims to give CCP a Chance to govern Taiwan; Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior rebukes her to go back to Mainland China
Trump: Russia-Ukraine War is a "Chaos," No more aid to Ukraine
Reporters : Zhang Liang and Yi Xin / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/12/03/a104043590.html
U.S. President Trump hosted his last cabinet meeting of the year at the White House on Tuesday (2 December 2025). He opened by focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, describing the current situation as a "chaos," and stated that the US would no longer provide financial aid to Ukraine. Additionally, when asked about the 2028 election, Trump stated that he would not run again.
President Trump stated at the cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the U.S. would no longer provide financial aid to Ukraine, while European countries would purchase military equipment from the US at full price and then ship it to Ukraine. He said that the U.S. team was traveling to Moscow to explore the possibility of a ceasefire, aiming to stop the monthly deaths of 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers. Secretary of State Rubio, who was also present, emphasized that Trump is one of the few global leaders capable of promoting peace.
U.S. President Trump: "I'm not going to send anything out. We sell equipment to NATO. European countries pay us 100 percent, and then they take that equipment to Ukraine, or do whatever they want. But we're trying to resolve this. Our people are in Russia right now, seeing if we can resolve this."
Trump will use trade tariff revenue to plan the "largest ever" tax refunds in the U.S.
Regarding domestic issues, Trump stated that the government is using trade tariff revenue to plan the "largest ever" tax refunds next year, even predicting that income tax may no longer be required in the future.
Trump: "Next year is predicted to be the biggest tax refund season in history, and we will return tariff revenue to the people because we have actually received trillions of dollars, and I believe that at some point in the not-too-distant future, you won't even need to pay income tax anymore."
In addition, War Secretary Hegseth defended the controversy surrounding the September "second airstrikes on drug lord ships" in the Caribbean.
Trump also mentioned that the influx of drugs by sea has "decreased by 91%."
U.S. War Secretary Hegseth stated, "It's about hunting down and combating drug terrorists and designated terrorist organizations within our hemisphere."
Trump will not seek for the third presidency term
At the end of the meeting, Trump thanked all cabinet members for their "hard work throughout the year" and said he would accelerate reforms next year. When asked if he would run for president again in 2028, Trump replied that he would not. In fact, according to the U.S. Constitution, a person can only be elected president twice. At another press conference, Trump mentioned that the future Federal Reserve chairman might also be present. During the conference, he introduced White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett, calling him a respected person.
Fires burn fake materials widely used in countless buildings across China down one after another like torches
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Massacre? These Chinese buildings used accelerants from the Hong Kong fire and will burn down like torches
—Fake materials have been widely used in countless buildings across China; if a fire breaks out, they will burn down one after another like torches
Reporter : Wang Duruo / Editor: Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1203/2314597.html
The fire at Hong Kong's Hung Fuk Yuen has resulted in at least 151 deaths and hundreds missing. The Hong Kong government has changed its story three times, from "abnormal burning of the protective netting" to "meeting fire-retardant standards," and then admitting that 7 out of 20 samples failed to meet standards. The truth increasingly points to systemic corruption reminiscent of the Chinese Communist Party. An investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) revealed that the contractors involved purchased 2,300 rolls of non-fire-retardant fiberglass netting at HK$54 per roll, enough to cover eight buildings; they then used a small number of compliant products to "smuggle" them through government inspections. Meanwhile, fire alarms in all eight buildings were malfunctioning, fireproof windows in escape ladders were replaced with thin wooden boards, and windows were sealed with expanding foam, leaving residents with no way to escape.
As the investigation deepens, the core of the scandal has emerged:
These fiberglass nettings all point to Huimin County, Binzhou, Shandong Province—China's largest fiberglass netting base, with 4,257 enterprises, 120,000 employees, and an annual output value of 30.2 billion RMB. Hong Kong's independent media outlet "Green Bean" questions: Why is the Hong Kong government so eager to "clean up" the fiberglass netting? Because once the investigation is completed, it will expose a massive counterfeit industry chain spanning Shandong Province—the lifeline of local finances, employment, and exports.
The Hong Kong fire is now burning towards Xi Jinping.
This perfectly aligns with the personal experience of Hu Liren, a Shanghai entrepreneur and host of the program "Real China."
Hu Liren recalled to NTDTV that in 2016, his company purchased a large quantity of counterfeit PE pipes for construction. After failing inspection, they complained to Shandong Province, only to be directly told by local regulatory authorities:
"We rely on counterfeit companies to maintain tax revenue. You're unlucky to have bought counterfeit goods."
Regulators even bluntly stated:
"Our company engages in large-scale counterfeiting; we simply cannot survive without it."
Hu Liren was subsequently suppressed by the government and forced into exile in the United States in 2018.
His investigation in Shandong and Hebei revealed that counterfeiting is a pillar industry in these regions; without it, they cannot survive.
The profit margin for counterfeit materials increased from 10% to 50%, with 25% going to officials, leaving only 25% for the company—forming a powerful triangular profit structure. He summarized:
“The core competitiveness of ‘Made in China’ is counterfeit goods + low prices; this is a systemic issue.”
Six years have passed; have Chinese companies improved?
Hu Liren: No, it’s only gotten worse.
He bluntly stated:
“The worse the Chinese economy gets, the more it relies on counterfeiting to survive. The scale of counterfeiting now is much larger than in 2016.”
Chinese companies are trapped in extreme infighting, with prices driven to the point of being drastic, leaving counterfeiting as the only way to make a profit.
Hu Liren said he was “not surprised” at all by the Hong Kong fire:
“Because I know where these materials came from and what their quality is.”
He pointed out that similar disasters have already occurred:
The 2010 fire in Jing’an District, Shanghai (58 deaths), was also caused by counterfeit exterior wall insulation materials.
Hu Liren warned:
“Fake materials have been widely used in countless buildings across China. Once a fire breaks out, they will burn down like torches.”
Aboluowang commentator Wang Duren analyzed that the Hong Fuk Yuen fire was not an accident, but an inevitable result of the CCP's systematic export of its counterfeiting model to Hong Kong. When regulation fails, officials and businesses collude, and counterfeit goods become an industry chain, no city is safe. Hong Kong is just the first domino to fall; the fire's endpoint is not Tai Po, but Zhongnanhai.
“This is not a fire—it is the first large-scale massacre by the Chinese counterfeit empire in Hong Kong.”
Monday, December 1, 2025
The purpose of releasing the trial video of Xu Qinxian
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Wu Zuolai: The trial of Xu Qinxian is actually a trial of Deng Xiaoping and a warning to Xi Jinping
Commentator : Wu Zuolai / Editor: Jiang Yi Source: CNR Rti / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1201/2313447.html / Image : Footage of the trial of Xu Qinxian, the "disobedient general" of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, has been released. (Screenshot from the video)
The 1989 commemoration of Hu Yaobang's death sparked a nationwide pro-democracy movement in China. The CCP authorities characterized the movement as a "turmoil," and Deng Xiaoping mobilized troops to Beijing to suppress it. At the time, only Major General Xu Qinxian, commander of the 38th Army, refused to sign the troop mobilization order and was subsequently secretly sentenced by the authorities. Wu Renhua, a participant in and expert on the 1989 pro-democracy movement and a former lecturer at China University of Political Science and Law, released the full video of Xu Qinxian's trial in a military court on November 25th on an overseas X platform.
Xu Qinxian's trial took place on March 17, 1990, in the courtroom of a military court in Beijing. Wu Renhua explained, “Xu Qinxian’s refusal to lead troops into Beijing to suppress the rebellion shocked Deng Xiaoping and Yang Shangkun. Xu Qinxian was immediately dismissed from his position as army commander, and the General Political Department’s Security Department was ordered to arrest him. He was tried by a military court and sentenced to five years in prison. Xu Qinxian served his sentence in Qincheng Prison and was then placed in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. He passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 86.”
Wu Renhua stated on the X platform, “This video recording of General Xu Qinxian’s trial is extremely valuable; it is arguably the most important material I have obtained in over thirty years of collecting materials on the June Fourth Incident. Obtaining this video recording of General Xu Qinxian’s trial was very difficult and carried considerable political risk.”
We not only thank Mr. Wu Renhua for his initial release but also thank the key person who risked great danger to obtain the video of Xu Qinxian’s trial from the CCP’s top-secret database.
The latest personnel appointment and removal announcement from the State Council shows that the director and deputy director of the State Council’s Secrecy Bureau were simultaneously dismissed, which may be related to the leak of this video, as both directors had not yet completed their terms. The video's release overseas caused a strong shockwave among the top echelons of the CCP. It not only exposed the sinister nature of the CCP's backroom politics of the past but also highlighted the noble character of Commander Xu Qinxian. While the video was essentially a trial of Deng Xiaoping, it directly targeted Xi Jinping.
The trial documents highlight Xu Qinxian's great character
This is the main content of the military court's judgment against Xu Qinxian. It is not merely a judgment document, but a eulogy worthy of being recorded in history, a testament to the great character of a soldier loyal to the country and the people. Therefore, I have transcribed the key points below:
At approximately 4:00 PM on May 18, 1989, Liu Zhenhua, Political Commissar of the Beijing Military Region (Commander Zhou Yibing was attending an emergency meeting convened by higher authorities at the time), and other leaders conveyed the Central Military Commission's order to Xu Qinxian in the conference room on the third floor of the main building of the military region's office building regarding the transfer of the 38th Group Army to Beijing to carry out martial law duties.
After Political Commissar Liu and other military region leaders conveyed the Central Military Commission's order and deployment, Xu Qinxian immediately refused to lead his troops to Beijing to carry out martial law duties. He said that such a major undertaking as mobilizing the military should be discussed at a plenary meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council. Was it appropriate to do so? Such an order should be issued by the state; issuing it in the name of the Party was inappropriate.
He added that such actions must withstand the test of history. An event may not be immediately clear, but history will prove that carrying out such a mission could lead to merit or condemnation. He declared, "I cannot carry out such a mission with weapons. The Central Military Commission can appoint me as army commander, or it can dismiss me. I cannot carry out such an order. Please find someone else."
Under the stern criticism and instructions of the military region leadership, Xu Qin first went to the military region's operations duty room and used a secure telephone to convey the Central Military Commission's order to Wang Fuyi, the political commissar of the group army. He told Wang, "I disagree with this method. I cannot carry out this order. I cannot command. You decide who commands."
The judgment stated: Xu Qinxian's act of disobeying the Central Military Commission's martial law order interfered with the leadership's deployment of martial law tasks, fueled the arrogance of rioters and instigators, increased the difficulty for troops to enter the city to carry out martial law tasks, seriously damaged the political reputation of our army, and caused a negative political impact both domestically and internationally. As the commander of an army group, the defendant Xu Qinxian, at a critical moment for the life and death of the Party and the country, disobeyed orders on the front lines, seriously endangering the interests of the Party and the country; the nature of his actions was egregious, and the consequences were severe.
Demonstrating Xu Qinxian's great character and clear understanding of history and current politics
The trial document explains why Xu refused martial law: "For such a major event as deploying the army, I suggest that it be discussed at a plenary meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council… Such an order should be issued by the state; it is inappropriate to issue it in the name of the Party." Strictly speaking, this was not a martial law order issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, but rather a decision made by Deng Xiaoping, Yang Shangkun, and a few others, as corroborated by their later published memoirs.
Secondly, Xu Qinxian said: "Such actions must withstand the test of history… Carrying out such a task may bring merit, or it may make one a historical sinner." He also said: "I cannot carry out such an order… Please ask the leaders to find someone else."
This shows that this army commander who refused to carry out martial law was responsible to history and the people, preferring to lose his position rather than point guns at the demonstrating students and citizens. If the high-ranking military officials at the time had possessed such character, the June Fourth tragedy would not have occurred, and Deng Xiaoping would not have become a historical sinner.
Xu Qinxian possessed a clear understanding of the relationship between politics and the military: In the video, he discussed how to resolve the predicament at the time, initially suggesting it should be resolved through the Politburo, the Central Military Commission, and the State Council. He further argued that the military, now integrated into the national system, required discussion by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to conform to the CCP's self-proclaimed principles of scientific decision-making and democratic centralism. He asserted that the decisions made by Deng Xiaoping's clique were, in essence, a military-led coup.
The trial of Xu Qinxian was, in effect, a trial of Deng Xiaoping
The more than six-hour trial, through the testimonies of Xu Qinxian and witnesses, aimed to reveal Deng Xiaoping's true nature: Why couldn't Xu Qinxian obtain formal written orders? Because the "April 26 Editorial" was Deng Xiaoping's verbal instruction characterizing the students' and citizens' commemoration of Hu Yaobang, and the decision to declare martial law was similarly an overreach of power made by Deng Xiaoping in a secret room.
In his memoir, "Farewell to the General Staff," Luo Yu, son of former Chief of the General Staff Luo Ruiqing and a division-level cadre in the General Staff, recounted that after the order to fire was drafted, it was first sent to Yang Shangkun, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, while the First Vice Chairman was Zhao Ziyang. Yang Shangkun said, "Send it to Deng first; if Deng doesn't sign it, I won't sign it." So the order was sent to Deng Xiaoping first, for Deng to sign first, and then Yang to sign. Xu Qinxian refused to carry it out on the grounds that the First Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhao Ziyang, had not signed it, making the order incomplete, illegal, and unenforceable.
Therefore, this was a political trial, and the charges against him were baseless and laughable.
Deng Xiaoping's use of the military to resolve political issues was a coup d'état led by a military clique; protecting the Party was a pretense, protecting the interests of a small group was the real purpose.
Around June Fourth, the true center of power was not the Politburo, but the "elderly clique" within Deng Xiaoping's family. Li Peng's "June Fourth Diary" records that key meetings were held at Deng's home, with participants including Deng Xiaoping, Yang Shangkun, Li Peng, Chen Yun, Bo Yibo, and other elders; Zhao Ziyang was excluded. Zhao Ziyang's downfall was decided in these secret meetings and then ratified by the Politburo.
Chen Yun not only nominated Jiang Zemin but also suggested that "each member of a red family should hold a vice-ministerial position," as evidenced by Deng Pufang's later appointment as chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (a vice-ministerial level position). History records who profited from the blood of the victims of the June Fourth Incident.
A warning and rebuke to Xi Jinping
The unexpected release of Xu Qinxian's trial video is shocking not only because it reveals the truth but also because it serves as a warning against the current re-centralization of power. Xu questioned whether military power can supersede legal procedures. This is precisely the most sensitive issue in the Xi Jinping era.
First, major military and diplomatic decisions must be nationalized, not paternalistic. Abandoning the "hide your strength and bide your time" policy and policies towards the US and Russia are matters of national destiny and should be discussed jointly by the Politburo, the State Council, and the National People's Congress; if decided in secret by a very small group, their legitimacy is questionable.
Second, the Central Military Commission Chairman responsibility system cannot "only ask about loyalty, not responsibility." Xi's rocket-like promotion of generals over the past decade has led to widespread systemic corruption. If the responsibility is not borne by the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the so-called "responsibility system" is empty talk. Deng Xiaoping controlled party power through the Central Military Commission Chairman system, but Xi has gone even further, with more concentrated power and fewer checks and balances.
Third, major issues such as Taiwan's preparedness for war, the South China Sea, and the Sino-Indian conflict must have traceable decision-making procedures. Xu Qinxian's statement that "history will be the judge" is a warning against the potential for extreme nationalism today.
Fourth, the object of loyalty must be redefined. Xu Qinxian demonstrated through his actions that loyalty to the people is above loyalty to one person. When "loyalty to the core" conflicts with national interests, history will ultimately judge who is truly loyal.
Fifth, Xu Qinxian's statement about "being responsible to history" is a timeless warning from military personnel. The officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, who eat the people's food and wear the people's clothes, should not betray the people for temporary power and position, ultimately being nailed to the pillar of historical shame.
Therefore, this trial video, sealed for 34 years, serves as a stark warning about the boundaries of today's system and power. Condemning Deng Xiaoping's Tiananmen Square massacre also reminds us that while Deng Xiaoping's 1992 Southern Tour could correct course, Xi Jinping shows no sign of turning back on the path of totalitarianism. His support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as his intimidation of Taiwan and Japan, are all worrying.
Having abandoned the policy of "keeping a low profile," Xi Jinping is using the national strength accumulated through reform and opening up. If he were to launch a war abroad, the destructive consequences would far exceed the catastrophic consequences of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Author Wu Zuolai is an independent scholar and columnist. His published works on literature and history include *Culture is a River*, *A Perspective on Classical Chinese Art*, and the "Lao Tzu and Confucius Classroom Series" .
CCP's deep crackdown to control online speech through 2027 is unbearable
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Zhongnanhai is in a state of emergency! A 24-month countdown has begun, and the entire internet has officially entered a "wartime state"
Reporter : Sun Ruihou / Editor : Fang Xun / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1201/2313493.html / Image : Screenshot
On 28 November 2025, Xi Jinping emphasized "creating a clean and upright cyberspace" during a Politburo collective study session. However, X platform user Grass RootsAngelina pointed out that the real reason was that three events exploded across the internet like a virus—the Nantong Cultural Tourism incident gaining followers with just six characters, the grave-digging incident in Xifeng, Guizhou, and the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong—all of which scared the CCP back into the shadow of the "blank slate movement."
The Nantong Cultural Tourism incident suddenly gained four million followers with just six characters, and the official account's completely out-of-control statement, "Which young master took drugs?" instantly became a national focus of ridicule.
Even more ironically, the CCP will hide drug use records starting in 2026, with public opinion widely believing that the new regulation is to cover up "CCP high-ranking officials" and their children.
Meanwhile, the video of the grave-digging incident in Xifeng sparking public protests went viral, arousing cross-regional anger; the devastating Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, with its ongoing waves of accountability and mourning, made Beijing realize that: the simultaneous explosion of these three events is the prelude to "blank slate movement 2.0."
Grass RootsAngelina points out that this is the final "all-out mobilization" before the 21st National Congress of the Communist Party of China. From now until 2027, the CCP will treat the internet as a target of wartime control. The real fear can be summed up in eight words:
"Internet out of control = street out of control."
Therefore, all platforms have received a death order:
By the end of 2026, they must either become "CCTV with algorithms," or be dismantled, taken over by state-owned assets, and their leaders imprisoned.
Xi Jinping's so-called "cutting off the interest chain and industrial chain" is not aimed at pornography, gambling, and drugs, but rather at:
an MCN matrix capable of driving tens of thousands of accounts
super topic communities capable of breaking through trending topics
cross-regional amplifiers for feminism, labor, ethnicity, and rights activism
The ultimate goal is very clear: In the event of war in the Taiwan Strait or the South China Sea, within 12 hours, the entire country must have only one voice.
The stark summary from within Beijing is just one sentence:
"The era of the internet's unbridled growth is over. From 2026 onwards, only one ecosystem will be allowed—the Party will control all voices."
Netizens commented: "The stability maintenance budget must be running out."
Others continued with veiled sarcasm: "New Year's Eve (removing Xi Jinping)."
Grass RootsAngelina🔆/#NantongCultureTourism#XifengGraveDigging#HongKongTaiPoFire
Three things spread like wildfire online, frightening Xi Jinping, who fears a repeat of the 2022 "blank paper revolution" and his impending doom. On 28 November 2025, Xi Jinping emphasized during the 23rd collective study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee:
Improve the long-term mechanism for governing the internet ecosystem
Continuously create a clean and upright cyberspace
This is the last "mobilization" before the 21st CPC National Congress.
The 21st CPC National Congress is in the autumn of 2027. With 24 months to go, the entire internet has officially entered a "wartime state," and all previously overlooked gray areas will be wiped out. The 72 hours in 2022 terrified Zhongnanhai.
The "blank slate" movement proved that if Weibo, WeChat, and Douyin simultaneously went out of control for three days, large-scale street protests could erupt. Xi Jinping's core fear in this speech can be summed up in eight words:
"We must never again lose the streets if we lose the internet."
An ultimatum was issued to all platforms: Completely choose sides within a year and a half.
ByteDance, Tencent, Bilibili, Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu…
Either transform themselves into "CCTV with algorithms" by the end of 2026, or face dismantling, state-owned enterprise takeover, and imprisonment of their leaders—a choice between the two.
What truly needs to be eliminated is not pornography, gambling, and drugs, but "organized unofficial discourse."
The precise targets of "severing the chains of interest and industry":
MCN matrices capable of simultaneously driving tens of thousands of accounts
Super topic communities that can break through trending searches within hours
Amplifiers for all cross-regional issues such as feminism, labor, ethnicity, and local rights activism
These are the real "culprits" that nearly caused the system to crash in 2022.
Xi Jinping emphasized: Utilize the internet to spread China's voice, tell China's story well, and vividly present a credible, endearing, and respectable image of China.
In plain terms: Fires, natural disasters, and man-made calamities are all prohibited. Filming college girls desperately delivering food on the streets, yet struggling to make ends meet, as a romantic portrayal of youth—that's positive energy.
Xi Jinping has become a demon, leaving countless people in despair. A picture is circulating wildly within China
Editor : Fang Xun / Source: New Heights / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1202/2313828.html / Image : Screenshot
Xi Jinping's reckless actions have left countless Chinese people feeling hopeless. Recently, a black-and-white meme with a crying face has been circulating online, accompanied by the caption: "Will there be a change of regime this year? I can't take it anymore!"
This image has been circulating wildly both inside and outside the Great Firewall for months. Whenever someone reposts it, it easily attracts tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of views. It's not an isolated case, but rather a culmination of countless similar memes, jokes, and veiled posts over the past few years. Every time Xi Jinping "personally directs and deploys" a new policy, the comments section and the number of reposts collectively spiral out of control—people are no longer satisfied with simply cursing the "chief accelerator," but are openly expressing their prayers: "Hurry up and return to power," "God, take him away!"
This escalation of emotion from "hoping you step down" to "hoping you die soon" is not because the Chinese people have suddenly become vicious, but because they have been driven to desperation by a series of reckless actions. The following five types of people represent the most surging resentment at present.
I. Ordinary people driven mad by Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy
The Shanghai lockdown in 2022, the Foxconn mass exodus in Zhengzhou in 2023, and the sudden "silence" in the remaining areas in 2024—countless people witnessed their jobs disappear, businesses fail, and loved ones die on the road under lockdown.
Every time Xi Jinping says on television that "dynamic zero-COVID policy will not waver," it's like rubbing salt into the wounds of millions of families. People don't wish for his death; they genuinely believe that as long as he's alive, this inhumane policy will never stop.
II. The Middle Class and Youth Devastated by the Real Estate Market
The collapse of Evergrande, the explosion of local government financing vehicle bonds, and the proliferation of unfinished buildings have uprooted the main sources of wealth from the past decade. Those born in the 1990s and 2000s find they may never even be able to afford a down payment on a house, yet they bear the burden of "housing is for living in, not for speculation" for life. The youth unemployment rate hovers around 30% for years, while official data claims it's "generally stable." When even lying down is forbidden, those who cannot leave can only hope that "the one above" will leave first.
III. Rights-defending groups and intellectuals repeatedly awakened by the iron fist
The suppression of the "blank paper movement," the forgetting of the "chained woman," the closure of the Hu Xinyu case, and the continued imprisonment of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan… each incident is accompanied by even harsher censorship from the Cyberspace Administration of China. People finally understand: this system is not a matter of "turning left" or "turning right," but rather of utter shamelessness. Since they cannot voice their opinions or gather their support, only the most primal wish remains—"May God open his eyes."
Xi Jinping has become a demon, leaving countless people in despair; a picture is circulating wildly within the Great Firewall.
IV. Ethnic minorities and Hong Kong people
The Xinjiang re-education camps, the abolition of Mongolian language classes in Inner Mongolia, the Hong Kong National Security Law, and the "joint management" of Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet—all of these are not the inventions of local officials, but the result of "central government's personal concern." Those groups whose voices have been silenced, whose ethnicity has been exterminated, and whose laws have been violated have long regarded the name "Xi Jinping" as a synonym for disaster.
V. Those Purged Within the Party and the Second and Third Generations of Red Officials
Qin Gang, the Rocket Force, Li Shangfu, Wei Fenghe… the successive "disappearances" and "double-regulation" (a form of internal party discipline) have made it clear to everyone within the system: loyalty is useless; choosing the wrong side means death. A saying circulates privately among the second-generation red elites: "If he doesn't leave, our entire family will be buried with him." When even vested interest groups begin quietly buying foreign citizenship and transferring assets, it shows that fear has permeated to the very top.
Every time Xi Jinping "personally intervenes"—personally managing the economy, personally overseeing epidemic prevention, personally managing diplomacy, personally controlling ideology—each time precisely creates new sources of hatred.
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He turned the Chinese Dream into a personal dictatorial dream, poverty alleviation into a return to poverty, anti-corruption into a purge of dissidents, pandemic control into a disaster, the economy into a debt crisis, international relations into isolation, the party into a climate of fear, society into a society of mutual harm, and the government into an enemy of the people. In short, Xi Jinping has done almost nothing good in his 13 years in power; everything he touches is botched.
When a national leader turns every problem into one that "can only be solved by his death," public resentment escalates from "policy dissatisfaction" to the most primal curse. The reason this crying face meme has such a high click rate is not because Chinese people have become cold-blooded, but because too many people have found no other way to survive.
When "dynastic change" becomes the warmest wish of the year, the country is already terminally ill. It's certain that as long as Xi Jinping lives, he won't stop his turmoil, and the number of people hoping for his early demise will only increase, leading to more frequent natural and man-made disasters in the country. This is what you call public outrage and resentment!
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