On February 21, 2025, every day, Epoch Times arranges essential articles for readers behind the Great Firewall to read:
李燕銘：習接班人爭奪激烈？陳敏爾舊部紛落馬
Since the beginning of the new year in 2025, over twenty senior officials in Chongqing have been intensively removed from their positions, many of whom were promoted and held important roles during the leadership of Chen Min’er in Chongqing’s political bureau.
中國經濟衰退加劇危機 中年失業有多慘？
The deepening economic recession in China, accompanied by a wave of corporate layoffs and challenges for middle-aged individuals seeking new employment after losing their jobs, has rendered the situation for many middle-aged workers bleak. Previously well-paid middle-class individuals now struggle to find suitable jobs, leading to financial pressure on their families. This plight has sparked discussion on the severity of middle-aged unemployment.
南京老人銀行辦事2小時未果癱倒 2天後去世
A woman from Nanjing, surnamed Li, has filed a lawsuit against the Bank of China’s Nanjing Taiping South Road branch after her parents spent over two hours attempting to make an overseas remittance but were unsuccessful. Her father collapsed during the process and passed away two days later. Li holds the belief that the prolonged and ineffective assistance by the bank staff led to her father’s tragic death. This incident has stirred controversy in society and trended on social media.
吉林截癱男子獄中感染艾滋 索賠約800萬
Zhao, a paraplegic man in Jilin, was found to be HIV positive while serving time in the Siping Prison. Zhao and his family blamed the prison authorities for mismanagement and initiated a lawsuit seeking compensation of approximately 8 million RMB.
神韻南特四場連續爆滿 現實故事牽動人心
On the afternoon of February 20, 2025, the fourth performance of the Shen Yun New Era Art Troupe in the City Hall of Nantes, France, was packed to capacity. The mesmerizing skills of the Shen Yun artists, their humorous yet genuine performances, vivid depictions of heavenly realms, classic legends, and particularly stories of kind-hearted individuals facing persecution deeply touched the audience. French spectators were moved by the courage of Shen Yun artists in exposing human rights abuses, encouraging them to continue their artistic endeavors.
肯尼迪中心神韻演出遭中共威脅 美聯邦調查
On Thursday, February 20, the Kennedy Center in the U.S. capital received bomb threats, resulting in building evacuation and road closures. By late afternoon, the bomb threat was resolved, and the performance was set to proceed as scheduled.
美航母與商船相撞 杜魯門號指揮官被解職
The U.S. Navy announced on Thursday, February 20, that the commander of the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was relieved of duty following a collision with a cargo ship near the Suez Canal on the 12th.
大馬一地展示毛澤東石碑 被舉報後撤除
A memorial site in Malaysia displaying a stone tablet engraved with the image and poem of Mao Zedong was accused by locals of promoting communism, prompting a police investigation. If found guilty, the responsible parties could face penalties including up to two years of imprisonment. Following the report, the exhibit was promptly removed. Local Chinese social media commentators criticized the site manager for knowingly violating Malaysia’s laws against promoting communism by featuring Mao Zedong’s image and poetry.
銀川金鳳區發生4.2級地震 震感強烈
Late Thursday, February 20, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Yinchuan with residents reporting prolonged tremors, rating it as more intense compared to the 4.6 and 4.8 magnitude earthquakes that occurred in early January.
瞿成松：中共扶持民營經濟是假，操控收割是真
Recent support for private enterprises by the Chinese Communist Party through the issuance of the “Opinions on Promoting the Development and Growth of Private Economy” has been regarded with skepticism by entrepreneurs like Qu Chengsong, who had previously faced persecution and exile by the Chinese government. Qu believes the CCP’s economic policies are aimed at consolidating power and profits rather than benefiting the people, ultimately leading to exploitation.
中國最大造纸企业突停牌一天 晨鸣纸业将被ST
As China’s economy continues to slow with decreased demand impacting various sectors, leading paper manufacturer Chenming Paper unexpectedly suspended trading on Thursday, leading to potential delisting. Additionally, the company is projected to incur losses ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 billion RMB in 2024, a four to five-fold increase from the previous year.
山東泰山緊急退賽 擔心韓國球迷舉六四照片？
On February 19, Shandong Taishan abruptly withdrew from the AFC Champions League citing severe player health concerns. However, reports suggest the unpublicized reason may be related to incidents where fans displayed a photo of the late South Korean dictator Chun Doo-hwan, leading to rumors of South Korean fans planning to display images of the Tiananmen Square protests. Upon learning of this potential retaliation, the Chinese embassy instructed the team to withdraw from the tournament.
《哪吒2》被爆120億票房是灌水 專家解析
The Chinese animated film “Nezha 2,” which recently premiered on the Chinese mainland and gained international recognition, has been heavily promoted by Chinese state media, claiming to top the global box office as the highest-grossing animated film.
胡歌被傳罹癌 工作室辟谣 粉絲却為一事不满
Following an interview with a fashion magazine where he discussed death, mainland Chinese actor Hu Ge was rumored to have been diagnosed with lung cancer and admitted to a Beijing hospital. Hu Ge’s studio issued a clarification on Weibo on the evening of the 20th, calling for an end to the rumors. However, some fans expressed dissatisfaction with the studio’s delayed response.
川普：美中有可能達成新貿易協議
U.S. President Trump stated on Wednesday, February 19, that a new trade agreement between the United States and China could potentially be reached soon. He also mentioned that Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping might visit the U.S., without specifying a concrete timeline.