When you kneel,Fish sink, birds fall,The sun and moon lose their light,Heaven and earth collapse.
The mask,stretched for three years,covered cities, villages, rivers, lakes, and seas;yet it could not silencethe clang of your kneecaps speaking.
Your unbending head,pierces straight into the heavens.Which master has such a fierce blade?Three parts allure, seven parts sword-edge,a raging flood, frost vast and boundless.You become a goddess, standing between heaven and earth.
And I, bowing low, whisper:Let my knees kneel with yours,to split the salt-crusted land of a thousand years,and summon hellfire, surging skyward.
Author: Mo Bei Gu Xia (Lone Knight of the Northern Desert)Written in early summer 2025, at a misty wooden hut beneath Higashiyama, NagoyaEditor: Wang MengmengResponsible Editor: Luo ZhifeiTranslatior: Lyu Feng
Accountability for the CCP Virus Caravan – Nashville, Illinois
On September 14, 2025, at a campground in Nashville, Illinois, the sun had just risen as everyone folded their tents, packed their bags, ate breakfast, washed the dishes, and set off! They came from all walks of life, from all walks of life, men and women, young and old, all driven by a common dream: to overthrow the CCP’s tyranny and establish democratic constitutionalism! For the Chinese people, no longer enslaved, no longer oppressed, no longer bullied! They braved the hardships of their journey!
Authors: Tuo Xianrun, Peng Xiaomei, He Xingqiang, Guo Bin, Wang Lianjiang, and other Opposition Party staff members
Accountability Convoy for the CCP Virus – Midland, Texas
On September 9, 2025, the convoy arrived at 701 N Garfield St, Midland, TX 79701. In the plaza across the street, the convoy received support from the local senator, the mayor, and some residents. They gave speeches and took photos.
Different individuals, in various settings—on the roadside, on the streets, at gas stations, at campgrounds, and in the plaza—exposed the truth about the Communist Party to diverse crowds. The Communist Party is a virus in many fields, including biology, economics, culture, and politics. They called on the American people to jointly resist the Communist Party’s infiltration and long-arm control in the United States!
Authors: Tuo Xianrun, Peng Xiaomei, He Xingqiang, Guo Bin, Wang Lianjiang, and other Opposition Party staff members
From the “Ga Yaozi” of northern Myanmar to a lifespan of 150 years
Author: Li Kun
Editor: Baili Xi Managing Editor: Hu Lili Translation: tomorrow
Abstract: Based on personal experience, the author questions the rumor of “kidney donation”, describing the high complexity of organ transplantation and the discreditability of illegal acquisition; recalling the fact that he wanted to donate organs in 2013 but had no channels, he reveals the long-term opacity of China’s organ sources and worries that the powerful have ample resources while ordinary people have a long wait.
I’m a Beijing native born in the 1980s. I consider myself a pretty down-to-earth person, and I’m pretty smart. I don’t have any bad intentions, but I also don’t fall for scam calls or pyramid schemes. For years, I’ve heard stories from various social media outlets and friends about the “ga kidneys” (ga pronounced secondly) in northern Myanmar. They’re so real, there’s even a movie about them called “All or Nothing.” Several friends have seen it and praised its realistic portrayal. I’ve always had a feeling something was amiss, but I’ve been holding it in my gut and haven’t dared to share it. Today, I want to share it with you all.
First of all, I definitely don’t believe in the so-called “kidney snatching”. The scientific term for it should be organ transplantation. I asked the AI a little bit, and it turns out that before the surgery, various medical tests must be conducted on the donor, including but not limited to blood type matching, human leukocyte antigen matching, cross-matching tests, virus and infectious disease screening, and health assessment. This is just for the donor, the person providing the “kidney”. Then, among a large number of recipient patients, the one who matches this kidney must be found. The recipient is not just anyone; all kinds of tests are indispensable, especially the matching tests with the donor. You can’t just randomly kidnap someone and take out their kidney. The parts must fit to be installed, and the rich dad will only pay if it’s done properly. Then there are all kinds of surgical preparations and postoperative management. In short, there are a lot of things to do. Scientifically speaking: organ transplantation is a highly complex interdisciplinary process (involving immunology, surgery, anesthesiology, and pharmacology), and it must be carried out in large tertiary hospitals or large transplant centers. Even the AI knows that the online rumors of kidnapping someone and directly taking out their kidney are simply impossible to achieve.
Whether you believe it or not, we are people with a sense of social responsibility. In 2013, my father was critically ill and no hospital in Beijing could treat him. All his organs were fine except for the disease in his brain, which was incurable. After discussing it as a family, we thought we should do something for society – donate his organs. We told the hospital about our idea, and the director was quite touched but ultimately said no. Why? Because there was no such procedure. In 2013, China had not yet established a national organ transplant database. I had seen on TV news that a group of doctors bowed three times to a celebrity’s body before donating the organs, and I thought that was how it was done. But it turned out that wasn’t the case, and in the end, everything was cremated. In 2015, in an interview on Phoenix TV with Xu Gehui, Huang Jiefu, the former vice minister of health of China, revealed part of the truth: from the first transplant in 1972 to January 1, 2015, China had not established a citizen donation system. So, how the organs were obtained was a secret that couldn’t be told. In the past decade, people have come into contact with more information on this issue, have more sources of information, and have more relatives and friends waiting for organs. As a result, they have discovered that there are indeed many tricks involved. The organs from death row inmates that Huang Jiefu mentioned is one source. I haven’t investigated the others in depth. You can find reliable information sources yourself. Moreover, he also said that as of January 1, 2015, organs from death row inmates could no longer be used. Hearing this, I became even more worried. How were the needs of so many patients met? My relatives still have to undergo dialysis twice a week, waiting for a kidney source to stay alive. According to the “ticket scalpers” in the hospital, they can help contact kidney sources, but the price is only known after a match is made.
We are still worried about our family member’s illness here. Now there’s a big event in Beijing – the grand military parade. So all of us living near Chang’an Street have to follow the organization’s arrangement. We can’t use gas or go out. We have to wait for the notice to resume normal life. To be honest, the parade was really spectacular. The planes, tanks and missiles passed by our doorstep in rows. But the older Beijingers all know that back in 1989, it was the same. They had tanks passing by, and it didn’t matter if people died or not. They had guns, and we common folk couldn’t do anything about it. We don’t have that kind of courage. We just hope that when we get sick, there’s a place to treat us. If we can get a kidney transplant after a few years of waiting, we’ll be satisfied. We also watch the news. China, Russia and North Korea’s leaders are walking together, so close. Their words are even broadcasted. Nowadays, technology is so advanced that they say people can live to 150. I can’t help but wonder, where do they get all these new organs for transplantation? They can’t be like us, waiting in line for years, right? What if the organ is a match but the donor is still alive? How do they know if a common person’s kidney is suitable? Don’t even mention organs. My friend needed a blood transfusion a few days ago and had to ask for help on WeChat Moments to get people to donate blood. This is just my reasonable speculation. I dare not say anything more. I think they shouldn’t have it as hard as us, right? If they want to live to 150 and enjoy themselves every day, they should need much more blood and organs than us common folk, right? Sometimes I really envy them. They don’t have to live such a hard life. But then I think about it, who would be willing to give their blood and organs to them? Who doesn’t want a healthy and long life? This Beijing city is much cleaner and prettier than before. Those crazy and foolish people who used to pick up trash on the streets have disappeared. Although we used to look down on them for being dirty and smelly, now when I think about it carefully, where did they go?
The CCP Virus Accountability Convoy – Downtown Dallas
Authors: Tuo Xianrun, Peng Xiaomei, He Xingqiang, Guo Bin, Wang Lianjiang, and other members of The Opposition Party
Responsible Editor: Luo Zhifei Translator: Wu Kezheng
On September 10, 2025, the CCP Virus Accountability Convoy, led by Teacher Chen, came to downtown Dallas, Texas, to hold a street rally and parade. The CCP Virus Vehicle, decorated with skulls and COVID-19 virus models, symbolized the “virus disaster” created by the CCP, attracting passersby to stop and watch. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous losses to the world. The CCP concealed the truth of the pandemic and shirked responsibility, and it must be held accountable legally and morally. Everyone jointly called on the U.S. government to demand compensation from the CCP for the pandemic, and to further sanction the CCP’s infiltration, long-arm jurisdiction, and destructive influence in American society.
This convoy parade will continue in many places across the western and eastern United States, with its final destination being Washington, D.C. It aims to awaken more people to recognize the dangers of the CCP, unite the strength of the international community, promote multi-faceted sanctions against the CCP, and let truth and justice be upheld.
A visit to Xinjiang made me see through the lies of the Communist Party of China.
Author: Hu Dewang
Editor: Han Ruiyuan Responsible Editor: Luo Zhifei Translation: Tomorrow
The author recounts her personal experience during a 2020 visit to Hotan, Xinjiang. Through encounters with armored vehicles, checkpoints, and conversations with officials along the way, she reveals that the so-called “industrial park” resembles a prison, with Uyghur workers suspected of being subjected to forced labor. The article aims to expose the CCP’s lies about Xinjiang’s “stability and prosperity” through firsthand observation and to verify the authenticity of foreign media reports.
In March 2020, at the invitation of a friend, I accompanied him on a business investment trip to Xinjiang. This field trip thoroughly exposed the hypocrisy of CCP propaganda and confirmed the validity of foreign media reports about Xinjiang. I will use my personal experience to expose a carefully concealed CCP lie.
Arriving in Hotan: A solemn atmosphere beneath the surface of peace
On March 26, 2020, we arrived at Hotan Airport. As soon as we exited the terminal, I was shocked by the sight: armed police armored vehicles parked in the airport plaza, armed officers fully armed with live ammunition. This wasn’t a scene I was familiar with in mainland China. Why was the airport so heavily guarded during peacetime?
After we disembarked, we were met by specialized personnel and were not allowed to interact with anyone. We first went to the hospital for blood tests and then were quarantined in a hotel for two days. It wasn’t until the third day that we were allowed to enter the so-called “shoe industry park” for an inspection.
The Road to an “Industrial Park”: War-Zone-Like Alertness
The journey from the hotel wasn’t far, but the road was densely packed with guards, like “a small post every three steps, a large one every ten steps.” Some were armed with guns, others with batons. Every so often, vehicles were stopped and inspected, with police dogs surrounding and sniffing them. This level of security clearly betrayed a wartime state, not a “socially stable” region.
High walls and iron fences: called a park, but actually a prison
Arriving at the so-called industrial park, my first sight wasn’t prosperity, but towering walls clad in barbed wire and surveillance cameras. It felt more like a prison than a typical factory. Entering the workshop, I saw many Uyghur employees working on the assembly line. I tried to film this scene with my phone, but my friend immediately stopped me. He warned me that the park was saturated with surveillance cameras and that filming would lead to serious trouble. I reluctantly deleted the video.
Officials’ “True Words”: Unveiling Forced Labor
During our visit, we had a conversation with local officials:
Where do the workers come from? Officials explained that they are mostly “unemployed, single men, or those with unstable tendencies” who have been brought together to work in the industrial park.
Is there a salary? He replied: “Yes, but it’s very low. 500 yuan in the first month, 600 yuan in the second month, and skilled workers might get 1,000 or 2,000 yuan.” – This figure is only one-tenth of the wages of workers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
What if the workers disobeyed? The official sneered, “Don’t worry, they’re afraid of the Han Chinese. Those who cause trouble will be punished. If things get worse, there’s a prison right next door, and they’ll be sent straight to the prison.” Later, we did see the prison outside the industrial park.
Could they leave the park freely? The official replied, “No. The industrial park has dormitories and a cafeteria, so they can’t leave at will.” Gazing at the barbed wire and checkpoints, the answer was self-evident.
When asked why they wanted to develop labor-intensive industries in Xinjiang, officials gave three reasons: counter-terrorism needs, centralized management of “unstable individuals”; responding to Xi Jinping’s “poverty alleviation” targets; and centralized management is more cost-effective than decentralized surveillance.
Conclusion: Who is the maker of lies?
This trip to Xinjiang made me realize clearly that the foreign media reports on “concentration camps” and forced labor are not fictional; and the “social stability, economic development, and ethnic harmony” promoted by the Chinese Communist Party media are outright lies.
The armored vehicles, guard posts, barbed wire, and prisons I witnessed were not symbols of prosperity, but rather images of fear and repression. The officials’ responses I heard firsthand further convinced me that the Uighur workers were not free laborers but subjects of forced centralized management.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is accustomed to accusing foreign media of fabricating rumors and slander, but in reality, it is the biggest fabricator of lies. The truth cannot be hidden behind barbed wire and propaganda slogans. Only when more people dare to expose and speak out can the world see the true Xinjiang.
（The picture shows armored vehicles and armed police in front of theairport square）
（The picture shows the shoe industry park with barbed wire fence）
Support for the China Democracy Party at Home and Abroad – Establishment of the Shandong Preparatory Committee
Author: Jue Yuan (Minister of Party History and Regulations, China Democracy Party)
Editor: Yufu Zhu Chief Editor: Zhifei Luo
After the China Democracy Party Zhejiang Preparatory Committee applied for registration on June 25, 1998, on June 30 Zhu Yufu went out alone to distribute the Declaration on the Founding of the China Democracy Party and was arrested. Lu Siqing of the Hong Kong–based “Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy in China” issued a press release, but it did not initially attract much attention. Zhu Yufu was “detained” for two days at the Kaixuan Police Station in Hangzhou before being released.
On July 9, the CCP began a large-scale crackdown on Zhejiang democracy activists. This wave of arrests triggered strong reactions from overseas media. The attention of Mary Robinson, then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, forced the CCP to release those arrested. The regime’s heavy-handed repression did not break the will of China’s democrats; instead, it inspired greater resolve, leading to a series of support and rescue efforts. The application to establish the Shandong Preparatory Committee further elevated the determination of China Democracy Party members in their pursuit of freedom and democracy.
Some members of the Zhejiang Democracy Party:
Front row: Wang Rongqing, Lü Gengsong, Hu Yuanming
Middle row: Zou Wei, Hu Chen, Chen Kaiping, Qi Huimin
Back row: Chen Shuqing, Wu Yilong, Mao Qingxiang, Lai Jinbiao
Establishment of the Legal Aid Association for the “China Democracy Party Case”
The Legal Aid Association issued a five-point statement, including:
To uphold the dignity of the Constitution and the law, and to ensure that citizens’ political freedoms are not infringed, some lawyers voluntarily formed the “Legal Aid Association” to provide free defense for Wang Youcai, Wang Donghai, and others.
They declared that the actions of Wang Youcai, Wang Donghai, and others in applying to establish the “China Democracy Party” were conducted in accordance with the Constitution and legal procedures. These actions were lawful and not prohibited by law.
They demanded the immediate release of all those involved in the party-formation case.
Drafted by: Wang Wenjiang
Co-signers: Zhou Guoqiang, Zhang Jiankang, Wang Wenjiang
Contact person for the Legal Aid Association: Xu Wenli (Beijing, Tel: 010-63517814)
Establishment of the “China Democracy Party Overseas Support Association”
Human rights and pro-democracy activists at home and abroad joined forces to support the China Democracy Party’s founding movement, hoping to break through the CCP’s party ban and accelerate China’s democratic process.
The New York–based “China Democracy and Justice Party” announced that it had joined with 18 overseas pro-democracy groups to form the China Democracy Party Overseas Support Association, working together with domestic dissidents to challenge the ban and advance the democratic movement.
Xu Shui-liang, overseas spokesperson of the China Democracy Party, said the establishment of the Support Association received warm responses from various pro-democracy organizations. The association was formed around three points of consensus:
To establish the China Democracy Party Overseas Support Association.
The Support Association would be based on existing democracy organizations but open to individuals and groups from all sectors.
The Support Association would be a temporary coalition, with each organization appointing liaison officers and individuals to form a consultative group to coordinate support activities.
Groups participating in the Overseas Support Association included:
The Alliance for Democracy in China (Minlian Zhen)
China Democracy Party (Wang Ruowang)
China Democracy and Justice Party
China Democratic Solidarity Alliance
China Strategic Research Institute
China Spring
Beijing Spring
The Overseas Support Association was authorized by domestic members of the China Democracy Party. In July 1998, Zhu Zhengming and others of the Zhejiang Preparatory Committee issued an authorization letter to overseas supporters.
Photo: Wang Bingzhang, Wang Xizhe, and others attending a China Democracy Party overseas working meeting, supporting the domestic party-formation movement.
Establishment of the “China Democracy Party Shandong Preparatory Committee” – Second Wave of Domestic Party-Building
The Hong Kong–based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy reported that, on the eve of UN High Commissioner Mary Robinson’s visit to mainland China, three Shandong dissidents—Xie Wanjun, Liu Lianjun, and Jiang Fuzhen—announced on September 5, 1998, the formation of the “China Democracy Party Shandong Preparatory Committee.” They mailed their application documents and founding declaration to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in Beijing and to the Shandong Provincial Civil Affairs Department.
Applicants:
Xie Wanjun
Liu Lianjun
Jiang FuzhenDate: September 6, 1998Contact numbers: 0538-2820226, 0536-8270510, 0532-3844255
Congratulatory Telegram from the Zhejiang Preparatory Committee to the Shandong Preparatory Committee
“To Mr. Xie Wanjun, Mr. Liu Lianjun, Mr. Jiang Fuzhen, and all comrades of the China Democracy Party Shandong Preparatory Committee:
We are greatly encouraged and excited to learn of the establishment of the Shandong Preparatory Committee of the China Democracy Party. The lifting of the party ban is the foundation of all democracy, all freedom, and all human rights. The Chinese people have fought unyieldingly for this cause for over a century. … We hope to establish a strong partnership with you, exchange information, and support each other. We are closely following every one of your actions and are willing to give our utmost support. We firmly grasp your hands!”
Signed: All comrades of the China Democracy Party Zhejiang Preparatory Committee
Hangzhou, September 6, 1998 (Issued by Zhu Yufu)
Photo (left to right): Li Xian, Yao Zunxian, Wang Youcai, Deng Huanwu, Mao Qingxiang, Fu Sheng, Ling Xiaoping, Wang Rongqing, Zhu Yufu
Xu Zhiyong: A Civic Fighter Guided by Freedom, Justice, and Love
Author/Editor: Ran Zhong
Chief Editor: Zhifei Luo
Summary: Xu Zhiyong, a legal scholar and civic movement advocate, has long championed freedom, justice, and nonviolent resistance, promoting the rule of law and educational equality. For this, he has been repeatedly sentenced by the Chinese Communist Party, becoming a symbol of the conscience and resistance of China’s intellectuals.
Xu Zhiyong (born March 2, 1973), a native of Minquan County, Henan Province, is a Chinese legal scholar, human rights activist, and one of the main initiators of the “New Citizens’ Movement.” He has dedicated his life to advancing civic rights, educational equality, and constitutional governance. Widely regarded as one of China’s most representative human rights defenders, he has been repeatedly persecuted by the Chinese Communist authorities for his steadfast commitment to freedom, justice, and nonviolent resistance.
Xu graduated from the Department of Law at Henan University and later earned his PhD in law at Peking University, where he stayed on to teach at China University of Political Science and Law. Though mild in temperament, he consistently upheld rational expression and civic responsibility. In 2003, as a public interest lawyer, he helped push for legal and media attention to the “Sun Zhigang incident,” which directly led to the State Council’s abolition of the “custody and repatriation” system. This was a landmark moment in China’s legal history and earned him recognition as a pioneer in the country’s rights defense movement.
In 2005, he co-founded the public-interest organization “Gongmeng” (Open Constitution Initiative) with friends, focusing on educational equality, environmental issues, and the rights of vulnerable groups. However, as the organization’s influence grew, it came under strict state surveillance. In 2009, authorities shut down Gongmeng on allegations of “tax evasion” and sentenced Xu to two years in prison for “tax-related crimes”—a move widely recognized as politically motivated repression.
Upon his release, Xu did not remain silent. In 2012, he launched the “New Citizens’ Movement,” which emphasized promoting social justice and constitutional reform in China through rational, peaceful, and nonviolent means. Its hallmark demands included official asset disclosure, equal access to education, anti-corruption, and the building of a civic society. He encouraged citizens to hold “same-city gatherings,” where ordinary people could discuss social issues, learn legal knowledge, and foster independent thinking and civic awareness.
This initiative quickly came under suppression. In July 2013, Xu was arrested on charges of “gathering crowds to disrupt public order,” and in January 2014, a Beijing court sentenced him to four years in prison. During incarceration, he endured harsh treatment but continued to hold firm in his beliefs, writing numerous reflective essays.
After completing his sentence in 2017, though constantly monitored, Xu continued to advocate reform through writing and public speaking, stressing the importance of nonviolent civic resistance. In early 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, he published an open letter titled A Call for Resignation, urging Xi Jinping to step down and demanding the restoration of freedom of speech and citizens’ rights. This enraged the authorities once again. In February of that year, he was arrested in Guangzhou, secretly detained, subjected to prolonged isolation and torture. In April 2021, a Beijing court sentenced him to 14 years in prison for “inciting subversion of state power” and deprived him of his political rights for four years. This was one of the harshest sentences against a Chinese intellectual and human rights defender in recent years, shocking both domestic and international audiences.
Xu Zhiyong has consistently emphasized the values of “freedom, justice, and love,” firmly believing that a healthy nation must be founded on civil society and constitutional democracy. He once said: “The responsibility of a citizen is to light a lamp in the darkness.” The CCP regime, in order to preserve its rule, deliberately distorts right and wrong, branding the pursuit of truth and justice as a threat. Rather than addressing social problems or improving governance, it resorts to repression, silencing dissent and criminalizing those who dare to speak out. This approach strips citizens of their fundamental rights and plunges society into fear and silence. Intellectuals like Xu Zhiyong, who should serve as the moral conscience of national progress, are instead ruthlessly targeted—laying bare the fragility and hypocrisy of authoritarian rule. His life embodies both the suffering and the perseverance of contemporary Chinese intellectuals in their pursuit of truth and justice.
Summary: The East Coast Grand March arrived in New Mexico, where democracy activists exposed the truth about the CCP virus, called for accountability, and spread freedom and hope.
Author: Yang Changbing
Editor: Congling Li Chief Editor: Lili Hu Translator:XingQiang He
On September 9, 2025, the East Coast Grand March continued forward. Under the leadership of Mr. Chen Weiming, we came to New Mexico—the third stop of the march—with firm conviction. Along the way, through wind and rain, we have upheld one core mission: to let the world see, hear, and remember—the truth about the CCP virus!
The CCP virus swept across the globe, causing millions of deaths and countless broken families. Yet, the Chinese Communist regime chose to cover up the facts, spread lies and deception, and use humanity’s tragedy as a tool to maintain stability and consolidate power. Such coldness and disregard are not only a betrayal of the Chinese people but also a crime against all humanity.
Mr. Chen Weiming and democracy activists bear a heavy yet honorable mission. They use art, action, and marching to awaken the world’s conscience. Whether in New York, Texas, or today in New Mexico, we hold high our banners, display the “CCP virus head,” and shout our slogans to reveal the true face of the dictatorship that created this catastrophe.
The East Coast Grand March is not merely a protest—it is our responsibility. We believe that the truth cannot be hidden forever and that justice will ultimately prevail. Today, we speak out in New Mexico; tomorrow, we will gather strength in more places.
Let the world remember: Holding the CCP accountable brooks no delay! Only truth can bring freedom and hope.
Why must the Communist Party of China attack Taiwan?
——Let’s start with Zhang Xuefeng’s “donation of 50 million” remarks
Author/Editor: Zhijun Zhang
Editor-in-Chief: Zhifei Luo Translator: Ming Cheng
The picture shows Zhang Xuefeng, who wants to donate to Taiwan. (Video screenshot)
Recently, Zhang Xuefeng, an Internet celebrity in the Chinese education industry, said in a public event: “If the People’s Liberation Army attacks Taiwan, I am willing to donate 50 million yuan.” This sentence instantly detonated the Internet. Some people praise him for “has patriotism”, some people criticize him for “inciting war”, and some people sarcastically say that he is using the heat of nationalism to gain traffic for himself again. No matter how people interpret it, this statement undoubtedly reflects a strange atmosphere of current Chinese public opinion: “attacking Taiwan” is being regarded as an inevitable future choice by more and more people.
In fact, Zhang Xuefeng is not the only voice. From official propaganda to online populism, from military statements to public opinion, a narrative is constantly being strengthened: the unification of Taiwan is not only a national justice, but also a historical mission that the Communist Party of China must complete. However, when we think deeply, we will find that the “Inevitability of Attacking Taiwan” is not based on national emotions or historical fate, but a dangerous path taken by the Communist Party of China regime under the multiple promotion of its own logic, legitimacy crisis, economic difficulties, international games and public opinion manipulation.
The reason why the Communist Party of China must attack Taiwan is not because the Taiwan issue itself cannot be reconciled, but because the institutional logic of the Communist Party of China has pushed itself into a dead end. Zhang Xuefeng’s bold statement of “donating 50 million” is just a microcosm of the hostage society under this logic.
Historically, since the end of the Kuomintang-Communist Civil War in 1949, the Communist Party of China has regarded Taiwan as “a territory that must be unified”. As China replaces Taiwan’s seat in the United Nations, the principle of “one China” has gradually become the core diplomatic red line of the Communist Party of China. The Beijing government constantly requires countries to recognize that “Taiwan is a part of China” when establishing diplomatic relations and even forces many small countries to break off diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
This long-term adherence to the “One-China Principle” has become a shackle for the Communist Party of China. Once Taiwan is in fact independent and widely recognized by the international community, the Communist Party of China’s decades of diplomatic narrative will be completely bankrupt, and the legitimacy of national sovereignty will be fatally hit. For an authoritarian regime, the failure of ideology is almost equivalent to the failure of regime legitimacy.
After Xi Jinping took to the pose the “Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation” and regarded the Taiwan issue as the key puzzle. The propaganda machine of the Communist Party of China constantly instills that if Taiwan cannot be unified, then the “national rejuvenation” will not be complete. This political setting firmly binds Taiwan and the ruling legitimacy of the Communist Party of China.
In other words, the Taiwan issue is no longer a simple cross-strait affair, but a part of the legitimacy of the Communist Party of China regime. For this reason, the Communist Party of China cannot tolerate Taiwan’s continued democratic system and factual independence, otherwise the “rejuvenation cause” will be completely empty words.
The Communist Party of China claims to be a Marxist political party. In fact, with the prevalence of economic reform and powerful capitalism, Marxism has long lost its attractiveness in China. The ideological vacuum requires a new source of legitimacy, and nationalism happens to be the best alternative.
In this case, “unification of Taiwan” is not only a political task, but also the highest symbol of nationalism. The more Taiwan adheres to the democratic system, the more the autocratic backward the Communist Party of China appears; to eliminate this contrast, the only thing the Communist Party of China can do is to “recover Taiwan”.
Combined with the domestic political trend in recent years, Xi Jinping has abolished the term of office through constitutional amendment and concentrated power through the anti-corruption movement. It seems to have consolidated the regime, but in fact it has concentrated all the responsibility on individuals. With the economic downturn, corruption not being eliminated, and social contradictions intensifying, people’s dissatisfaction with the Communist Party of China continues to accumulate.
Against this background, launching a war against Taiwan has become an extreme choice for Xi Jinping to maintain his system. Because once domestic conflicts break out, he has almost no way out and can only divert pressure through external wars.
In the past, the Communist Party of China relied on economic growth in exchange for the obedience of the people. However, today, China’s economy is in trouble: the real estate bubble is bursting, the unemployment rate is high, young people are “lying flat”, and social mobility is declining. Without the “development myth”, the Communist Party of China needs a new narrative of legitimacy. “Unification of Taiwan” has become a new governing slogan and a means of maintaining stability.
The Communist Party of China is facing endless social problems in China: population aging, pension gap, medical and education inequality, and the widening gap between urban and rural areas. Solving these problems requires institutional reform, but reform is bound to touch vested interests, and the Communist Party of China will not take risks. Therefore, it chose the simplest way: to create external conflicts and transfer contradictions to “national righteousness”.
When the economy is in a long-term stagnation, war is often regarded as a “restart button” by authoritarian regimes. Through military mobilization, the country can re-concentrate resources, and the government can strengthen its control over the economy in the name of “national security”. For the Communist Party of China, attacking Taiwan can enable it to achieve the redistribution of power in the short term and transfer the economic crisis.
Zhang Xuefeng’s statement that “if the People’s Liberation Army of the Communist Party of China attacks Taiwan, he will donate 50 million yuan to support the attack on Taiwan” is essentially a microcosm of the “war fantasy” of society. Many people believe that as long as Taiwan is hit, it can bring economic recovery, national uplifting, and even personal opportunities. But this illusion ignores the cost of war: death, destruction, sanctions and long-term unrest.
With the increasing international community’s awareness of the Communist Party of China and the increasing isolation of the Communist Party of China in the international community, if the Communist Party of China “successfully recovers Taiwan”, it can create an illusion of “unstoppable rise”, forcing other countries to recognize the reality and reverse the decline of China’s common understanding in the international community. And this mentality is also the reason why the Communist Party of China wants to bet on the National Games to attack Taiwan.
From the “attacking Taiwan” remarks of Internet celebrity teacher Zhang Xuefeng, we can once again clearly feel that nationalism is the most commonly used governing tool of the Communist Party of China. Compared with complex institutional reforms, inciting “patriotism” is both simple and efficient. Just by promoting “Taiwan belongs to China”, people can forget about unemployment, inflation and poverty.
Nowadays, in the highly censored Chinese Internet clock, the anti-war voices have been deleted and the voices in support of armed unification have been amplified. Over time, the illusion of “the unity of the whole society” has been formed. As a public figure, Zhang Xuefeng may be attacked as “unpatriotic” if he does not take a stand. Therefore, he later released a video again saying that he was ready to infiltrate mainland Chinese students into Taiwan by means of further education, so as to prepare for the united front of the Communist Party of China and prove his loyalty to the Party.
Under such propaganda and deception, ordinary people do not really understand the cost of war but are held hostage by public opinion and become vassals of the war narrative. Zhang Xuefeng’s remarks show that even educated intellectuals may be reduced to tools of nationalism.
The reason why the Communist Party of China must attack Taiwan is not because the Taiwan issue itself cannot be resolved peacefully, but because of the inevitability of the Communist Party of China’s institutional logic: Zhang Xuefeng’s “donation of 50 million” is just a microcosm of this atmosphere. It shows that even social celebrities are also followed by the torrent of nationalism and even actively participate in it under the propaganda and deception of the political party machine of the Communist Party of China.
However, the attack on Taiwan is not a smooth road, and it comes with huge military, economic and political risks. War may bring short-term legitimacy to the ruling of the Communist Party of China, but it cannot solve the long-term institutional dilemma. A regime that depends on war for maintenance will eventually be swallowed up by the war itself.
The government must be based on the people’s votes.
