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CCP Launches Personnel Vetting Ahead of the 21st Party Congress

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expected to begin nationwide personnel assessments in the second half of 2026 as part of preparations for the 21st Party Congress, scheduled for the fall of 2027. According to publicly available information, the CCP Central Committee will dispatch 45 inspection teams to assess officials across China’s provinces and central Party and state organs, while the Central Military Commission will send eight teams to evaluate senior PLA officers.

According to sources familiar with the CCP personnel system, the assessments will evaluate political loyalty, job performance, personal conduct, family circumstances, and private lives through interviews with colleagues and subordinates. One source said the evaluations are now being conducted jointly by the CCP’s Organization Department and the State Council, rather than solely by the Organization Department.

Sources also said that “Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building,” first introduced at a national Party-building conference on June 15, has become a key criterion in evaluating officials. According to one source, loyalty to Xi Jinping will be the primary factor in promotion decisions.

Source: Epoch Times, June 26, 2026
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/6/26/n14796976.htm

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European Parliament Adopts Resolution Condemning Transnational Repression, Cites China as Primary Concern

On June 16, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution titled “Countering Transnational Repression: A European Strategy for Sovereignty and Democratic Values.” The resolution identifies transnational repression by authoritarian governments as a growing threat to democratic societies, arguing that it undermines freedom of expression, academic freedom, and the resilience of democratic institutions across Europe.

The resolution expresses particular concern over the Chinese government’s alleged use of overseas organizations to systematically monitor, intimidate, and pressure dissidents and Chinese diaspora communities in Europe. It also accuses Beijing of abusing INTERPOL mechanisms to target political opponents abroad and of attempting to suppress academic research on issues including forced labor, supply chains, Tibet, and Taiwan. The resolution further cites efforts to pressure cultural institutions and artists to cancel events involving Taiwan.

The resolution calls on the European Union and its member states to strengthen coordination in countering transnational repression through enhanced legislation, stronger protections for victims, improved accountability mechanisms, and targeted sanctions.

Source: China Aid, June 22, 2026
https://www.chinaaid.net/2026/06/blog-post_52.html

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Public Protest in Hefei Forces Government to Suspend Planned Waste Transfer Station

According to information circulating on social media, authorities in Hefei, Anhui Province, recently announced plans to construct a 63-mu (approximately 4.2-hectare) waste transfer station in the city’s Luyang District. The proposed site, located near a large residential neighborhood, prompted more than 100 residents to gather on the evening of July 4 to protest the project.

Videos posted online show demonstrators blocking traffic, chanting slogans, and confronting police officers deployed to maintain order. The protest reportedly disrupted traffic for at least two hours. Authorities subsequently deployed additional uniformed and plainclothes officers, established temporary roadblocks, and formed police lines as some protesters staged a sit-in on the roadway.

Following the standoff, Luyang District Mayor Yang Binghong appeared at the scene and announced that the waste transfer station project would be canceled. Hefei Public Security Bureau Deputy Director Chen Fali also informed protesters that the project had been withdrawn and urged the crowd to disperse. The announcement was met with applause from demonstrators. The apparent cancellation of the project in response to a spontaneous public protest is uncommon in China, where authorities rarely reverse policy decisions following street demonstrations.

Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), June 28, 2026
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606280044.aspx

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Australian Think Tank Report Highlights CCP’s Global Network of Over 200 “Peaceful Reunification” Organizations

A new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) says organizations affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) United Front system have established a global network of more than 200 chapters and related groups across over 90 countries and territories. Operating under the banner of the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification (CCPPNR), these organizations present themselves as independent local community associations while advancing political narratives and influence activities aligned with Beijing’s interests.

In a June 17 analysis, ASPI researcher Geoff Wade argues that the Beijing-based CCPPNR serves as the network’s central coordinating body. According to the report, once the organization issues a political statement or adopts a policy position, affiliated “peaceful reunification” groups around the world amplify the message, forming a coordinated global propaganda network. As an example, the report notes that 58 overseas organizations endorsed a Beijing statement criticizing Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in April.

The report adds that these locally branded statements are frequently republished by overseas Chinese-language media outlets with close ties to the CCP’s United Front system, significantly expanding their international reach.

The United Front has long been a core component of the CCP’s political strategy but has expanded significantly under Xi Jinping. Both Xi Jinping and his father, Xi Zhongxun, previously worked in the CCP’s United Front system. A 2020 ASPI report also noted that the United Front Work Department doubled its internal bureaus from six to twelve in 2015 and accelerated its overseas activities as Beijing increasingly employed “sharp power” to expand its political influence abroad.

Source: NTDTV, June 19, 2026
https://www.ntdtv.com/b5/2026/06/18/a104107234.html

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UK Police Interpreter Accused of Pro-CCP Bias During Call with Chinese Dissident

Chinese dissident Qi Hong, who drew international attention in August 2025 after remotely projecting anti-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) slogans onto buildings in Chongqing University Town, recently reported difficulties obtaining assistance in the United Kingdom after his bank account was allegedly frozen by Chinese authorities.

According to Qi, he contacted local police for help after losing access to funds needed to support his wife and two children in the UK. During the call, a Mandarin interpreter provided through a police contractor allegedly questioned why his family had left China, asked whether they were seeking political asylum, and criticized their decision to bring their children abroad. Qi further claimed that when he attempted to explain his situation and distress, the interpreter refused to relay parts of his statements to police.

Qi subsequently filed a complaint regarding the interpretation service. Police informed him that the interpreter was employed by an external language-services contractor rather than by the police force itself. The incident has raised concerns about potential CCP influence within overseas Chinese-language interpreter networks.

Those concerns were reinforced by a UK government report released in February 2026, which warned that the CCP’s United Front Work Department and organized crime groups have sought to influence segments of the Chinese-speaking community in Britain, including interpreter networks.

Source: Epoch Times, June 2, 2026
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/6/2/n14780130.htm

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CCP Alleged of Orchestrating Series of Attacks on Quitting the CCP Volunteers

On June 2, 2026, volunteers from the Global Service Center for Quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were conducting an information display outside the Shilla Duty Free Shop on South Korea’s Jeju Island to raise awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. According to organizers, several Chinese men allegedly rushed toward the display, tore down banners and posters, and physically assaulted elderly volunteers, including individuals in their 60s and 70s. Witnesses reported that the attackers mentioned contacting the Chinese embassy during the confrontation. South Korean police detained three suspects at the scene and launched an investigation into possible violations of laws governing public assemblies and demonstrations.

The Quitting the CCP Center said the Jeju incident was part of a broader pattern of attacks targeting its volunteers in democratic countries. The organization cited five incidents between February and June 2026 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, including assaults on volunteers in London, New York, and Los Angeles. Several of the victims were elderly individuals engaged in public outreach activities.

The organization also reported that its headquarters had previously received bomb threats and extortion messages. The incidents reflect efforts to intimidate critics of the CCP beyond China’s borders as examples of the CCP’s “long-arm repression.” More than 460 million people have submitted declarations renouncing membership in the CCP and its affiliated organizations through the “Tuidang” (Quit the CCP) movement, with approximately 50,000 new declarations submitted each day.

Source: Global Service Center for Quitting the Chinese Communist Party, June 7, 2026
https://www.tuidang.org/2026/06/07/704844/

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Taiwan Launches Intelligence Reporting Portal to Gather Information from Chinese Citizens

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) announced the launch of a new online contact portal that allows Chinese citizens to voluntarily provide information on political, military, economic, and social developments in China. The NSB said the initiative was established under Taiwan’s National Intelligence Work Act and was modeled in part on public outreach and reporting mechanisms used by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and intelligence agencies in countries such as the United Kingdom and Israel.

To reduce the risk of surveillance, the NSB recommends a series of security measures for prospective contacts, including the use of non-Chinese mobile devices, factory-reset devices, Wi-Fi networks that do not require real-name registration, VPN services, Western-developed web browsers, and private browsing modes. The agency said all submitted information will undergo technical screening, verification, and evaluation by specialized teams before any follow-up contact is initiated.

Alongside the portal, the NSB released a one-minute AI-generated promotional video titled “Change,” depicting an atmosphere of uncertainty among Chinese officials under China’s political system and encouraging people both inside and outside China to share information and “be the change.”

Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), June 14, 2026
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606140032.aspx

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Japan’s Pro-Taiwan Parliamentary Group Renames Itself to Emphasize “Taiwan”

On June 11, Japan’s bipartisan parliamentary group supporting ties with Taiwan formally voted to change its name from the Japan–ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council (Nikkan Kon) to the Japan–Taiwan Diet Members’ Consultative Council. (Note: the original name in Chinese is “日華(Japan-China)” where 華 means China and traditionally associated with the Republic of China (ROC); the new name is “日台(Japan-Taiwan).”

Group chairman and House of Representatives member Keiji Furuya said the organization had operated under its previous name for 53 years. He noted that both governments had already been using the term “Taiwan” for the past decade. In 2017, Japan renamed its official representative organization in Taiwan the “Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association,” while Taiwan renamed its counterpart the “Taiwan–Japan Relations Association.” Lawmakers had long discussed adopting a similar change. Following the inauguration of Taiwan President Ko Shi-cheng’s administration, the group concluded that the timing was appropriate to proceed with the renaming.

The organization currently has 321 members, making it one of the largest and most influential parliamentary groups promoting Japan–Taiwan relations within Japan’s National Diet (the national legislative body).

Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), June 11, 2026
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606110338.aspx

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