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The entire internet remains silent on the Yu Menglong case, yet Bilibili is allowed to proceed! Internal auditor reveals: A power struggle at the top
Editor : Zhao Li / Source : Newtalk / https://www.aboluowang.com/2025/1023/2295055.html / Image : Yu Menglong's death, reported by authorities on 11 September 2025, has been a hot topic for over a month. Despite online censorship by Chinese authorities, the story continues to escalate. (Photo: Reproduced from Yu Menglong's Weibo)
Chinese actor Yu Menglong's death, reported by authorities on 11 September 2025, has been a hot topic for over a month. Despite online censorship by Chinese authorities, the story continues to escalate. Unexpectedly, a user claiming to be a moderator for the Chinese short video platform BiliBili (Bilibili) recently stated that the CCP's Central Propaganda Department and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) frequently issue conflicting orders to BiliBili, ultimately making it the only Chinese platform where discussion of Yu Menglong's case can take place. The user lamented, "The power struggle at the top is completely deceiving the public."
Conspiracy theories surrounding Yu Menglong's death have spread online, alleging imprisonment, power struggles among high-ranking officials, and the financial turmoil of the entertainment industry. To suppress public opinion, Chinese authorities have imposed a two-month "internet curfew," prohibiting online discussion of Yu Menglong's case. Searching for "Yu Menglong" on Weibo only yields official statements urging people not to spread malicious rumors, along with clarifications from those involved. However, some netizens have discovered that Bilibili still hosts numerous discussions about the Yu Menglong case, rendering it a lone "information island."
Recently, a user claiming to be a reviewer for the Bilibili app revealed that they receive daily emails from the Central Propaganda Department and the Cyberspace Administration of China. However, the recent orders from the two organizations are quite contradictory. The Central Propaganda Department demands the removal of all videos related to Menglong, while the Cyberspace Administration of China demands that Bilibili "generate a lot of hype," leaving Bilibili staff at a loss. "The entire public opinion landscape is a mess. High-level power struggles, businesses spend money, and they're completely deceiving the public." Currently, only Bilibili hosts a significant amount of information about Yu Menglong, including content about "798 Art Museum" and "the true cause of Yu Menglong's death."
Netizens analyzed that the continued heated discussion at home and abroad about the Yu Menglong case suggests forces within the CCP are behind it, possibly aiming to target political opponents. The case involves infighting within the CCP's top leadership. "All the criticism is just venting," they said. "Every time there's a hot topic, they demand to push these bloggers' interpretation videos. The events themselves are completely unimportant. There's no such thing as free speech; it's all about who has the most money."
Image : Bilibili has become the only Chinese platform where the Yu Menglong case can be discussed. Image: Reproduced from Bilibili
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