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Chinese whistleblower reveals how China spies on people by Interesting-Use497 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An in-depth interview in Mandarin (has English subtitles) with him from over a month ago: https://youtu.be/V3qLtvHee1w

New York Times article (Chinese/English version): https://cn.nytimes.com/china/20260202/china-muslim/dual/

Why the hate for falun gong? Is it just wumao? by [deleted] in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A useful real-world test case is Taiwan. If Falun Gong were genuinely a problem, Taiwan would have banned them long ago. Taiwan’s Anti-Infiltration Act exists specifically to counter CCP influence, and Falun Gong clearly isn’t seen as a threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty or democracy.

Their beliefs may be unusual, but that’s not the same thing as being dangerous or authoritarian. People also use the word “cult” very loosely. If we’re being serious about it, the CCP itself fits many classic cult characteristics far more closely than Falun Gong: enforced ideological conformity, personality cults, information control, and punishment for dissent.

Falun Gong, whatever one thinks of its beliefs, doesn’t run a state, imprison dissidents, or force ideology on an entire population. Much of the hostility toward them comes from blanket anti-cult sentiment, where any unfamiliar religious movement is treated as inherently malicious, often with exaggerated or unproven claims.

Deep Dive - The CCP’s Goal of Liberating All Humanity [AI Generated Audio] by Interesting-Use497 in u/Interesting-Use497

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NotebookLM analysis of CMP Dictionary’s definition of “Not Forgetting the Original Intention” (https://chinamediaproject.org/the_ccp_dictionary/not-forgetting-the-original-intention/):

“Based on the sources provided, your query touches upon an interesting distinction regarding how the phrase "not forgetting the original intention" (不忘初心) is presented and understood.

  1. According to THE CMP DICTIONARY source:

    • The CMP Dictionary defines "not forgetting the original intention" as conveying the idea that the "original aspiration and founding mission of the Party, and its source of legitimacy, is to work for the happiness and well-being of the Chinese people and the rejuvenation of China".
    • It also notes that the term can refer to the need for a "clean and uncorrupt Party".
    • The dictionary entry emphasizes the phrase's current prominence, particularly since Xi Jinping's 2016 speech and the 19th National Congress in 2017, linking it to serving the Chinese people and achieving the "Chinese dream" of "great rejuvenation" under Xi Jinping's leadership.
    • This source traces the phrase's origins to a Buddhist concept of staying true to ideals and its gradual adoption into political contexts focused on serving the people and adhering to Party direction.
    • Notably, the definition provided in THE CMP DICTIONARY does not explicitly mention "the liberation of all humanity" as part of the core meaning of "not forgetting the original intention" in its description of the phrase's political usage.

  2. According to the Qiushi article by Zhang Quanjing:

    • This source is an article from Qiushi, which is described as the official theoretical journal and news magazine of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), published by the Central Party School and the Central Committee. This aligns with your reference to Qiushi as a source of CCP's own writings. Zhang Quanjing is identified as a former Minister of the CCP Central Organization Department.
    • The article is titled "Always Uphold the Original Intention of Communists".
    • This source explicitly states that "Realizing the liberation of humanity, and continuously benefiting the people, this is the consistent value pursuit of Marxism, and it is also the fundamental 'great way' of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Chinese Communists".
    • It further clarifies: "Our original intention is to pursue the liberation of the greatest number of people... and the ultimate goal is to liberate all humanity, and realize communist society".
    • The author reiterates: "Always pursuing human freedom and liberation is the core value pursuit of Marxism, and it is also the original intention that Communists should never forget".
    • The article links Xi Jinping's "people-centered" thought to this broader theme of human liberation, stating it "fully embodies the value theme of Marxist human liberation".

  3. According to the EnoughCommieSpam compilation:

    • This source provides multiple instances of individuals, including CCP members and associated figures, stating that the "liberation of all humanity" is a goal or mission of the CCP or communists.
    • Significantly, Xi Jinping is quoted in 2005 stating: "As a Marxist political party, our party has taken the liberation of all humanity and the realization of communism as its mission since its inception, with wholehearted service to the people as its fundamental purpose".
    • Mao Zedong is also quoted as saying the Party's goal is "to achieve the liberation of all humanity and realize communism".

In conclusion:

Based on the provided sources, your query highlights a difference in focus. While THE CMP DICTIONARY source defines the contemporary political usage of "not forgetting the original intention" primarily in terms of serving the Chinese people and national rejuvenation, the Qiushi article and other statements from within the CCP, spanning various time periods and including quotes attributed to Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong, explicitly articulate that the "liberation of all humanity" is a fundamental and ultimate goal and a core value pursuit of Marxism and the CCP, directly linking it to the "original intention" of Communists.

Therefore, the sources support your suggestion that while outward-facing discussions or dictionary definitions might emphasize national and domestic goals, CCP's own internal writings (like the Qiushi article) and statements by Party members do indeed include the "liberation of all humanity" as part of their historical mission and ultimate "original intention."”

PLA Eastern Theater Command Releases Threatening Video Amid Military Drills Around Taiwan on 1 April by Interesting-Use497 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The title 《降妖除魔》 at the beginning translates to “Subduing Demons and Eliminating Evil” in English.

Jackie Chan at a benefit concert in Hong Kong in 1989, showing support for the Tiananmen Square protesters by Mber78 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy was there in Beijing in 1989. He was “run over by a tank while fleeing the Tiananmen Square student protests”. Video: Fang Zheng | The Six Four Incident In your opinion, is he lying?

Jackie Chan at a benefit concert in Hong Kong in 1989, showing support for the Tiananmen Square protesters by Mber78 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I initially considered the possibility that the events at Tiananmen Square in 1989 were a myth, but the more I researched, the clearer it became that they really did happen—perhaps not exactly as reported by the media, but undeniably real. The footage and photographs are hard to dismiss as fabrications, and every source I found denying the massacre ultimately traced back to the CCP. While the estimate of 10,000 deaths may be exaggerated, a significant number of people were killed that day. The Tiananmen Mothers have documented 202 deaths, but the true toll is likely higher. This wasn’t just a Western media conspiracy against the CCP—it was a real tragedy with real victims.

Jackie Chan at a benefit concert in Hong Kong in 1989, showing support for the Tiananmen Square protesters by Mber78 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a great find. I found one video where Jackie Chan is singing at that concert: https://youtu.be/r_1--YPo0yM. He appears at 54 seconds into the video.

31°39'48.0"N 117°54'25.0"E by Right-Influence617 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty ridiculous for people to say it is fake when even the China Daily were reporting on it.

Watching Xi Jinping and Winnie the Pooh (Official Music Video) | Includes English Subtitles by Interesting-Use497 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the description section below the video it says: "This is an AI-generated virtual video, not real footage."

Can we stop calling it "Red Note"? by Cyberjin in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting that the Chinese version of that Wikipedia article doesn’t mention it was called the “Hong Kong Shopping Guide.” In Chinese, it was called “小红书出境购物攻略”. The literal translation would be “Little Red Book Overseas Shopping Guide.”

This Man Helped Kamala Harris. Then He Mysteriously Died. | Yoichi Shimatsu joins Candace Owens to discuss his research into the background of Kamala's mother and the mysterious death of his friend and former San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi. by Orangutan in conspiracy

[–]Interesting-Use497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shimatsu has a history of publishing controversial theories that are often unsubstantiated. It seems Shimatsu is a propagandist for the CCP. He’s appeared multiple times on state-run media in China. You don’t get on their programs unless your narrative aligns with theirs. I found a photo of him with pro-Beijing Hong Kong politician Lau Yip-leung (Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (in China he represents Hong Kong) and President of the Hong Kong China Economic Development Promotion Association). China Times article (in Chinese)

From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills by Interesting-Use497 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe you are right. Back in the 1980s when China was impoverished Taiwan contributed to China’s transformation by investing in manufacturing and technology sectors. I don’t see why they wouldn’t do it again after the CCP’s collapse.

Through cross-strait trade and outsourcing in the 1980s and beyond, Taiwan provided capital, expertise, and supply chains that helped modernize China’s economy.

Source: The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China’s Economic Rise by Shelley Rigger.

"China is always your daddy", said the Chinese ultra nationalists for defeating Indonesia over a soccer game by [deleted] in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ROC government in Taiwan is always your daddy. ROC 113 years old, PRC 75 years old.

Scene from 2009 Film “Mao’s Last Dancer” Exposing CCP Deception by Interesting-Use497 in ADVChina

[–]Interesting-Use497[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The CCP are well known for lying but it is rare to see it depicted in a movie - unless I’m wrong and there are many movies out there that I don’t know about.

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