Listeners, good evening and welcome to “Good News Hour.” I am Jia Yin. Today is February 6, 2025. What major events have taken place?
Today’s Focus: DeepSeek server faces banning from multiple countries due to safety hazards. How long can it hold up? Thai Prime Minister visits China, informant reveals telephone fraud behind the scenes – behind-the-scenes boss is the Chinese Communist Party. Vanke accelerates “state-owned enterprise-ization”! Shenzhen Metro takes over completely, major changes in the top management.
Recently, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek announced the suspension of API service recharge and issued a statement on its official website, citing tight server resources. To prevent affecting users’ businesses, the company decided to temporarily stop API recharge services, but existing stocks can still be used.
Related news quickly spread, with users complaining about frequent issues with DeepSeek servers, such as “server busy,” “severe lack of computing power,” and “too many bugs, completely frozen.”
Some netizens pointed out that tight server resources indicate a shortage of computing power, insufficient chips, and without Nvidia support, artificial intelligence cannot progress.
In addition to server issues, DeepSeek was also exposed for privately transmitting user data back to China.
Researchers from the Canadian Internet security company Feroot Security found that DeepSeek’s website code may automatically transmit certain users’ login information to China Mobile.
China Mobile is a state-owned telecommunications company controlled by the CCP, banned from operating in the US due to its close relationship with the military.
Feroot Security sent the investigation results to the Associated Press, inviting two Internet security experts to independently analyze the code, confirming the connection between DeepSeek’s login system and China Mobile.
Due to the CCP’s system and numerous past incidents, the international community seriously doubts DeepSeek’s security. As of now, the US, Italy, Australia, India, South Korea, Belgium, France, Ireland, and other countries have issued bans prohibiting government equipment from using DeepSeek.
According to Voice of America, the Korean government has taken strict measures against DeepSeek to protect sensitive information and national security. Several departments including the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Resources, Ministry of Finance, and police have confirmed that they have blocked DeepSeek’s access permissions.
The Korean government also issued a notice requiring all government agencies to be cautious when using AI tools, including DeepSeek and ChatGPT, emphasizing that military personnel and officials must adhere to security precautions. In addition, Korean state-owned water, electricity, and nuclear companies have banned employees from using the service.
The Data Protection Authority of Italy (GPDP) has launched an investigation into DeepSeek’s AI chatbots and has stated that they have prohibited the handling of data from Italian users.
Australia and Taiwan have prohibited employees from using DeepSeek on government devices. Earlier, institutions such as the Pentagon and NASA have also issued similar bans.
Currently, various agencies in countries such as the US, India, and Europe are evaluating DeepSeek’s security risks.
Professor Kim Jong-hwa of Jeju Hanada University’s Artificial Intelligence Department in South Korea mentioned that due to the CCP’s authoritarian system and numerous past incidents, Mainland companies do not consider security issues much when developing artificial intelligence. Since the security of DeepSeek cannot be evaluated, precautions should be taken proactively.
In addition to data security issues, DeepSeek’s content review mechanism has also raised concerns.
Multiple media tests revealed that DeepSeek’s AI model strictly adheres to Beijing’s requirements for “political correctness” and conducts real-time reviews of issues involving sensitive topics. Even if users run the model on a third-party platform, it will still adhere to Beijing’s official narrative framework and avoid mentioning historical events such as the Cultural Revolution.
This indicates that DeepSeek not only has built-in “real-time content filtering” but also incorporates “training-level censorship” during model training to ensure that all output content aligns with the CCP’s stance.
Professor Lin Zongnan of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University said that this technology could be used as a new tool for opinion control, more efficient and harder to bypass than traditional social media censorship. It might become a new weapon for the Beijing government in maintaining stability and cognitive warfare.
Lin Zongnan mentioned that some countries with weaker technological capabilities and insufficient defenses against the CCP’s influence, such as BRICS countries, may prefer using DeepSeek due to lower costs, thus increasing acceptance of the CCP’s narrative.
Taiwanese writer Shang Guan Luan mentioned that the disaster caused by DeepSeek is not only limited to this. For example, in the past, mainland netizens gave different nicknames to Jiang Zemin. The process from Weibo discovery, screening, to deletion is slower than netizens; however, DeepSeek has a deep and logical understanding of mainland public sentiment, making it easier to see through various “tricky questions” from askers, activating a sensitive word review mechanism, and providing an answer that is “compliant” immediately.
Now, let’s move on from DeepSeek, and talk about the news related to telephone fraud:
On February 6, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Xi Jinping in Beijing. They discussed internet fraud and security issues.
Paetongtarn emphasized that the Thai government prioritizes the safety of tourists and is willing to cooperate with Beijing to establish a warning system and crack down on transnational crimes. Xi Jinping expressed his agreement.
Informants say that although both China and Thailand have pledged to combat phone scam groups, they have not taken any concrete actions.
An informant named Mr. Li stated that, for example, Wang Xing was not rescued by the Thai police or the Chinese consulate but was rescued by Yin Guoju, the boss of the Dongmei Park, who called the person in charge of the Dongmei Park. Afterward, Wang Xing was sent over the river, went to the pier of the KK Park, and then handed over to the Thai side.
Yin Guoju is the boss of the Dongmei Group, also known as “Beng Ya Ju.” It is believed by the public that he is one of the masterminds behind the telecommunications fraud ring in northern Myanmar and is backed by the CCP.
In 2019, the CCP’s official media, Global Times, published an article titled “Listening to Chinese Entrepreneurs Tell the ‘Belt and Road’ Story: Co-Building Special Zones in the Barren Land of Myanmar.” This article specifically pointed out that one of the telecommunication fraud parks in Miao Wadi was created by Duan Zhengli. However, this article has been deleted by now.
Mr. Li said Duan Zhengli is the ultimate backstage of the telecommunication fraud park in Myanmar. He has a security company in Yangon with armed men and is also known as “Duan Wangye.” He not only has a KK park but many others. In Myanmar, if one wants to open a park and do something, they must find Duan Zhengli, whose superior is Geng Zhiyuan, the son of former Vice Premier Geng Biao.
Mr. Li also mentioned that in the CCP’s “Belt and Road” projects, those who are truly in charge are the second and third generations of reds within the national security department. Without directly competing for positions with the “emperor,” they go out to make money, and in return, they are given privileges by the top, receiving special protection from the Public Security Bureau. With this umbrella of protection, they undoubtedly want to make quick money, engage in fraud, drug trafficking, and operate adult entertainment venues. Currently, fraud tops the list as it brings money quickly and easily. The “Belt and Road” serves as a protective umbrella, and local governments, constrained by the CCP’s face, can only turn a blind eye, allowing these people to do as they please.
Mr. Li mentioned that these incidents are not limited to Myanmar but also occur in Cambodia, the Philippines, and Africa. Wherever the “Belt and Road” is involved, these incidents occur without exception. All good projects and grand opportunities are handed over to the red descendants, Xi Jinping’s royal guards, and the Ministry of State Security for them to handle. While the authorities allow them to conduct united fronts and gather intelligence abroad, they simultaneously allow them to reap other benefits. All this money stays outside the country and does not circulate within the country, making it hard to trace. Because the CCP grants these individuals privileges, they act without fear.
For example, the neighboring project of the KK park is the “Myanmar Asia-Pacific International Intellectual Property New City,” founded by She Zhijiang. He was once on the Interpol’s red notice list and was arrested in Bangkok in August 2022, currently detained in Thailand. In 2023, he recorded a video in prison, stating he was a former staff member of the CCP’s Ministry of State Security, framed and persecuted on orders from the CCP, and declaring he would not commit suicide.
Thai media reported that on January 27 of this year, Deputy Minister of Public Security Liu Zhongyi demanded She Zhijiang be extradited to the mainland for trial.
It is said that Ma Dongli, vice president of the Asia Pacific Group, is also a red second-generation and an official in the CCP’s national security system. Ma Dongli once went to the prison to persuade She Zhijiang to cooperate with the CCP’s “voluntary” repatriation to the mainland, but was refused by She Zhijiang.
The nationalization process of Vanke is accelerating. On February 5, Vanke announced that 10 personnel from the national assets system in Shenzhen have entered strategic investment, financial management, legal affairs, and other core departments as senior executives.
According to reports in mainland China, this personnel adjustment was not unexpected. As early as January 27, Vanke experienced a top management shake-up at the board of directors, with former Chairman Yu Liang resigning and only retaining the position of executive vice president. Former President Zhu Jiusheng has resigned from all positions. Xin Jie, chairman of Shenzhen Metro Group, took over as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vanke. Meanwhile, Vanke issued a profit warning, expecting a net loss attributable to shareholders of the listed company to reach 45 billion RMB in 2024.
According to Central News Agency, this personnel change indicates that Vanke has entered a new stage of deep state-owned management. Especially for the strategic investment operations management department, seen as the most core department by Vanke, they have appointed Zhao Zhengyang as the general manager, and Yan Botong and Duan Jun as two deputy general managers, predicting that Vanke will increase asset reorganization and equity cooperation efforts.
The Shenzhen State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission released a signal to “stabilize Vanke,” stating that Shenzhen City’s state-owned enterprises have assets exceeding 5 trillion RMB, annual revenue surpasses 1 trillion RMB, and have enough “bullets” to support the steady development of Vanke through the efforts of the Shenzhen Metro Group. Additionally, Guangdong Province and relevant central departments have also shown support for Vanke’s stable operation.
Vanke’s latest financial report shows a decrease of 26.57% in the contracted sales area and 34.59% in sales volume in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Vanke expects a loss of 45 billion RMB in 2024, with an additional 33 billion RMB in bonds maturing this year. Faced with such a significant financial pit, many are concerned: can national assets injection revive Vanke?
In response, industry insiders bluntly stated that national assets cannot save Vanke.
Renowned real estate blogger “Miss Wen” believes that Shenzhen Metro’s funding capabilities are limited and cannot continue to inject funds. Under the restrictions of state assets, some of Vanke’s more radical self-rescue measures cannot be implemented. In this model, Vanke cannot save itself nor be saved.
Commentator Wang Jian pointed out that Shenzhen Metro itself is facing losses and has limited financial capabilities. He believes that Vanke may ultimately follow in Evergrande’s footsteps, becoming a “zombie enterprise.”
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