Xi May be Stripped of Power, “Hu–Wang Duo” Poised to Take Over, Wang Huning Jumps Ship.

She may be stripped of power. Hu Wang duo poised to take over. Wang Hooning jump ship. Zhang Yu. Crackdown. CCP. Hunts down. Protesters' aftermath. Eyewitness warns police still arresting. Breaking massive screen at Chongqing University. Flashes overthrow the communist tyranny, stuns onlookers. Kim Jong-un's surprise Beijing parade. Appearance exposes hidden agendas of top leadership. Shanghai chaos. Torrential rain, hail, and gales have submerged half the city, with temperatures plummeting 23 degrees Fahrenheit in just 30 minutes. Kixi Stunner, Xiantang River, displays divine dragon tail swing. Welcome aboard today's episode of Decoding China, your trusted source for essential insights and timely analysis. Xi may be stripped of power. Hu Wang duo poised to take over. Wang Hooning jump ship. A powerful insider source from Zhongnanhai has revealed that Xi Jinping has, in reality, already lost all authority and now merely serves as a figurehead to maintain the appearance of stability. The timing of an official announcement remains uncertain, but the change is said to be irreversible. According to the source, Xi's successors will almost certainly be Hu Chunhua and Wang Yang. Hu is expected to assume the post of general secretary, while Wang will likely become premier, forming what is being called the Hu-Wang duo. Once in power, they are reportedly planning to revive the rural revitalization strategy, a trillion yuan project previously overseen by Hu. This initiative is expected to provide a solid economic foundation while simultaneously opening the door to political reform. Analysts note that the strategy aims to reduce wealth disparity and improve rural living conditions, standing in stark contrast to Xi's model of centralizing power and channeling benefits towards state-owned enterprises and political elites. In a surprising development, Wang Hooning, one of the five standing committee members, has openly severed ties with Xi following an inspection tour in Tibet, shifting his allegiance to the Hu-Wang faction. At the same time, several of Xi's key allies, including He Weidong and even Defense Minister Dong Jun, have been arrested or placed under investigation. By late June 2025, Zhongnanhai had established the Central Decision-Making Coordination Agency, widely believed to be controlled by party elders, further highlighting Xi's weakened grip. Nevertheless, Xi reportedly remains stubbornly unwilling to relinquish his seat. Sources from the Beidaihe Conference revealed that the military has already prepared Commentator Tang Jingyuan observed that He emphasized, While the top leadership is in turmoil, public opposition has also erupted. In Beijing, the so-called Toilet Revolution has spread rapidly, with walls across the city plastered with anti-CCP slogans such as, the CCP should have perished long ago, down with dictatorship, and China needs democracy and rule of law. Authorities have even forced residents to use real-name registration just to access public restrooms, further inflaming public anger. From both within the party and across society, the CCP now faces an all-encompassing crisis. Xi Jinping has already lost power, and the regime's survival is only a matter of time. Jiang Yu, crackdown, CCP, hunts down. Protesters' aftermath, eyewitness warns, police still arresting. The Jiang Yu-Sichuan incident, which once sent shockwaves across both China and abroad due to Beijing's heavy-handed crackdown, has now been ongoing for nearly a month. Recently, information surfaced online that a witness who had fled China revealed insider details, also confirming that Chinese authorities are still conducting widespread arrests. On August 25th, overseas dissident Lin Shengliang, administrator of the List of Perpetrators human rights database on China, released updates on the Jiang Yu incident. Among them was a letter from a protest participant who disclosed inside information and the latest developments. According to Xiao Cheng, on August 4th, he and three friends joined a protest in front of the small square at the entrance of the Jiang Yu municipal government. They arrived around 4 p.m. to voice support for the family of a schoolgirl who had suffered brutal bullying. However, he soon noticed that mobile phones in the area had no signal, though he did not think much of it at the time. By around 10 p.m., police began dispersing the crowd. Protestors resisted, but the number of police continued to grow and their methods became increasingly violent. Xiao Cheng and two friends tried to retreat with the crowd, only to find the exit blocked by a checkpoint requiring QR code scans. In the ensuing panic, they fled into a restaurant with other citizens, but were quickly pursued and arrested by police. Those detained were taken to the Jiang Yu Public Security Bureau. Police handcuffed us together and threw them into the station courtyard before interrogating them one by one. Xiao Cheng and his three friends were detained for seven days. He recalled, I was fined 30,000 yuan before being released. Two of my friends also had to pay hefty fines to secure their release. Xiao Cheng returned to his hometown, but faced weekly police reporting requirements prompting him to flee abroad to an Eastern European country. One friend was stopped at customs, likely on an exit ban list, while another plans to leave. Xiao revealed that authorities in Jiang Yu and Mianyang are still pursuing those arrested during the protest, and a person with a camera was likely filming protesters to aid police in identifying and arresting them. On August 19th, former journalist Chen Jihong, pen name Xiao Shang, was arrested at his home in Guangdong by Jiang Yu police for sharing information about the incident on WeChat and Weibo, accused of fabrication, defamation, and creating disturbances. Chen denied the charges, insisting he was only exercising constitutional rights to monitor as a citizen, not fabricating anything, and that what authorities call rumors could in fact be fragments of truth. He was released the next day and later gave an interview to journalist Zhao Lanzhian. Chen disclosed that over the past decade, he has reported on numerous sensitive cases, such as the woman chained in iron shackles, and the case of Hu Xinyu, which made him a thorn in the side of authorities and led to his isolation. Many of his online accounts were deleted. He left behind an emergency phone number, openly acknowledging the risk of re-arrest or even disappearance, yet he remained steadfast in his choice. On July 22nd, 2025, a 14-year-old girl in Jiang Yu was assaulted and filmed by classmates, with the viral video sparking public outrage. Despite the victim's parents seeking justice, police on August 4th deemed the injuries minor and issued light punishments, fueling public anger. That day, mass protests erupted with anti-government slogans. Police responded with a violent crackdown, using tear gas and batons, arresting many, with clashes continuing into August 5th as authorities pursued protesters. Blind human rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng criticized the Chinese Communist Party, CCP, stating that its brutality increases at higher levels and evil flows from the top. He views the CCP as the people's enemy, advocating for the end of its dictatorship to establish a just system. Chen calls for organized resistance, targeting those responsible for crimes, and emphasizes the need for a long-term strategy, including potential force, to gain international support and achieve regime change. Breaking massive screen at Chongqing University, flashes overthrow the communist tyranny, stuns onlookers. On the eve of the September 3rd military parade of the Chinese communist regime, reports of resistance against the party's authoritarian rule have been emerging across China. On the evening of August 29th in Chongqing, a citizen projected massive anti-CCP slogans onto a prominent downtown building, calling to overthrow communist tyranny and rise up to reclaim your rights. The bold act quickly drew widespread attention. According to multiple sources on Platform X, at 10 p.m. on August 29th, a giant projection appeared on a high-rise building in the bustling Qi Street commercial district near Chongqing University. The display featuring anti-communist slogans lasted for more than 50 minutes. Against the backdrop of the night, the words were illuminated clearly and strikingly. Four sets of slogans were shown in rotation, leaving a powerful impression. The slogans included, without the Communist Party, there will be a new China. Freedom is not a gift, but something to be reclaimed. Rise up, those who refuse to be slaves. Reclaim your rights. Down with the red fascists. Overthrow communist tyranny. We don't need lies. We need truth. We don't need enslavement. We need freedom. Step down, communist tyranny. Public information shows that Qi Street lies at the heart of Chongqing University town, surrounded by major shopping centers, pedestrian streets, SOHO office buildings, 14 universities, and numerous residential areas. It borders three major universities, Youth Square, a city park, the Luo Zhongli Art Museum, Kether Affairs, and a subway station. The site is directly across from the north gate of Chongqing University, the south gate of Chongqing Normal University, and the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Images of the protest in Chongqing quickly spread on international social media. Netizens expressed admiration, calling it an act of bravery amid heavy political repression. Some compared the spirit to the hero of the film, Bridge of Four Blades, while others declared it a sign that the people are awakening. Sarcastic remarks also circulated, hinting that authorities might soon demand real name registration for projectors as a means of control. The incident recalled similar actions in February 2023, when anti-CCP and anti-Xi Jinping slogans were projected onto a high-rise at Wanda Plaza in Jinan, Shandong Province, just before the two sessions in Beijing. At that time, activist Kai Dong revealed he had remotely controlled the projector before fleeing across the border to the United States. In retaliation, the authorities swiftly detained his girlfriend and friends in an attempt to stifle public discussion. In 2024, once again at Wanda Plaza in Jinan, anti-communist slogans were projected publicly, signaling a growing spirit of civic resistance within Chinese society. Beyond Chongqing and Jinan, in August 2025, similar acts of defiance were reported in Hebei Province, near Beijing. Anti-communist slogans appeared on utility poles in Langfang and Shijiazhuang, bluntly stating, Online, many dubbed this phenomenon the utility pole revolution, a desperate yet creative way to voice political dissent in the absence of free speech. From the so-called toilet revolution in Beijing, to the daring projector screens in Chongqing, from slogans pasted across Hebei, to anticipated demonstrations in Jinan, a wave of resistance against the Chinese communist regime is spreading in the lead up to the September 3rd parade. The movement is drawing growing attention and fueling heated debate, both inside and outside of China. Kim Jong-un's surprise Beijing parade. Appearance exposes hidden agendas of top leadership. On the afternoon of August 28th, 2025, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 26 foreign heads of state will attend the military parade on September 3rd in Beijing. Among the most notable figures are Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This came as a surprise, as Beijing had initially expected Pyongyang to send only Choi Ryong-hai, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, as its representative. Kim Jong-un's attendance has upended China's diplomatic planning. According to disclosures from Beijing, the foreign ministry had intended to use the occasion to send a message of preparedness without provocation. However, with leaders from Russia, Iran, and North Korea all gathering, the international community is now viewing Beijing as spearheading a so-called axis of evil, krink, in stark contrast to its desired image of a peaceful power. Within China, the foreign ministry has voiced concerns over potential negative perceptions in the West. Yet, powerful figures such as Wang Huning and Cai Qi argue that Beijing must maintain an independent stance, free from Western influence. They have even suggested granting Kim Jong-un the same level of diplomatic protocol as President Putin, a move signaling a clear posture of confrontational alignment. By contrast, South Korea's response has been a disappointment to Beijing. Newly inaugurated President Lee Tae-myung, despite initially accepting the invitation, ultimately sent National Assembly Speaker Wu Wan-shik in his place. This half-hearted gesture has only strengthened China's resolve to elevate Kim Jong-un's status, turning him into a trump card in its strategic maneuvering against the United States and South Korea. According to analyses by Wang Huning and Cai Qi, Beijing's broader strategy is to align itself with Russia, Iran, and North Korea in order to maximize leverage in negotiations with Washington. At the same time, China hopes to exert pressure on the Lee administration, compelling Seoul to reconsider its balancing act among the US, China, and Japan. Yet, developments have not unfolded as Beijing anticipated. On August 25th, just days after taking office, President Lee traveled to the United States to meet former President Donald Trump. He also delivered a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, stressing that South Korea must increase its defense spending and can no longer rely on the formula of security from the US, economy from China. International scholars view this as a clear indication that Seoul is choosing sides. Professor Yeh-Yao Yuan of St. Thomas University in the US observed that although Lee belongs to the Democratic Party of Korea, which traditionally adopts a softer line toward China, this time he has decisively leaned toward Washington. The US remains not only South Korea's largest market, but also its irreplaceable security guarantor. Similarly, Professor Lin Hsien-Tam of National Taiwan. Normal University argued that Beijing no longer holds meaningful influence over Kim Jong-un, giving Seoul no reason to risk antagonizing the US and Japan merely to accommodate China. Amid these shifts, Japan has also lobbied European and Asian leaders to abstain from attending the parade in order to avoid implicitly endorsing Beijing's narrative of history. Experts conclude that the alignment of South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan more firmly with the United States could trigger a domino effect across Southeast Asia, forming a new line of defense aimed at constraining China's influence. Shanghai chaos. Torrential rain, hail, and gales have submerged half the city, with temperatures plummeting 23 degrees Fahrenheit in just 30 minutes. On August 25th, 2025, Shanghai was suddenly hit by a hailstorm. Fierce winds accompanied by heavy rain and pounding hail battered the city. Hailstones the size of soybeans fell in dense clusters. The weather in Shanghai proved truly unpredictable. Just moments earlier, the city had been sweltering in heat above 86 degree, only to be struck almost instantly by strong winds, torrential rain, and hail. Due to the influence of the subtropical high, Shanghai has been enduring an intense heat wave. At 8 a.m. on August 25th, the Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory issued an orange high-temperature alert, forecasting highs of up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. By 9.10 a.m., temperatures at the Zhujiuhui Station had already exceeded that threshold, marking the 20th consecutive day of extreme heat. By noon, the weather shifted dramatically. The city was battered by thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heavy downpours, and hail. Streets quickly turned into rivers, with half the city submerged in water and pedestrians scrambling for shelter. At the Pudong Meteorological Station, temperatures plummeted by a staggering 23 degrees in just 30 minutes. The downpour came so fiercely that visibility shrank to barely a dozen meters, with the world outside reduced to a curtain of blinding white rain. Residents remarked that even half an hour of such intense rainfall would be enough to paralyze the drainage system of almost any city. In parts of Pudong, hail was reported, with meteorologists recording stones about 0.4 to 0.8 inches in diameter around 1.20 p.m. Experts noted that while the hail was unlikely to cause serious damage to cars or buildings, it could affect crops. Some curious residents picked up the hailstones, clear, round, with faint white streaks, larger than a thumb, cold to the touch, and melting into water in their hands. By 3 p.m., Shanghai remained under a quadruple alert, strong winds, lightning, hail, yellow warning, and heavy rain, blue warning. The sudden turn in weather, hail, thunderstorms, fierce winds, and lightning striking even as the mercury reached 100 degree, shocked residents. Phones buzzed with continuous alerts, while hashtags such as Shanghai heavy rain and Shanghai hailstorm surged to the top of online searches, sparking heated discussions. In Xiantan, Pudong, videos captured hailstones falling under the blazing August sun. Thunder and lightning startled residents as hail-like frozen pearls crashed against rooftops and car windows, blanketing the scene in white. This rare spectacle left many in awe of nature's power, offering both a refreshing respite from the heat and an unforgettable memory. Nor was Shanghai alone. According to the Hangzhou Meteorological Bureau, areas such as Linyan, Tonglu, Northern Yuhang, and Xihu District also experienced thunderstorms, localized heavy showers, and gale-force winds reaching levels six to eight on the Beaufort scale. In Yushan Village, Longgang Town, Linyan, rainfall reached 22.1 millimeters. A sudden hailstorm, accompanied by violent winds and lightning, also struck Jincheng Wenhua and Jinshang in Gongshu, Hangzhou. Within moments, the wind shifted from gentle to ferocious. Hailstones, some 0.8, 1.2 inches across, pelted down, painful upon impact, shattering apartment windows and snapping tree branches. The hail lasted only a few minutes before easing into lighter rain, leaving behind fallen trees and broken glass, all under the oppressive heat of 104°C. Qixi Stunner, Qiantang River, displays divine dragon-tail swing on August 29th, 2025, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which coincided with the Qiqi Festival. A rare and magnificent sight appeared on the Qiantang River as it flowed through Hangzhou, a phenomenon known as the divine dragon waving its tail. The surging tidal waves crashed against the embankments, forming graceful, undulating ripples that, when viewed from above, resembled a shimmering silver ribbon. The scene was so breathtaking that many felt as if they were witnessing a celestial dragon dancing across the river. A video capturing this phenomenon quickly went viral online. In it, the tidal waves advanced rhythmically, rolling forward endlessly, vividly evoking the image of a dragon twisting and turning in the water. At times, viewers felt as though the waves were chasing them. At other moments, it seemed they themselves were running after the relentless tide. Countless netizens couldn't contain their amazement, exclaiming, So, this is what it means to stir the waters. Others responded with humor. The Qiantang River really knows how to put on a show, a brand new performance every day. No matter how many times I watch, I'm still left in awe. According to those who regularly observe the tides of the Qiantang, the river reaches its peak tidal season in the seventh and eighth lunar months each year. At its most powerful, the current can reach speeds of 15 meters per second, with waves soaring up to 10 meters high, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle almost beyond belief. Yet, alongside the marvel, many also issued a reminder. Always choose official viewing points, strictly heed safety warnings, and keep away from hazardous areas. In particular, families with young children should ensure that parents hold their children's hands firmly throughout the viewing to guarantee absolute safety. We value your perspective. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. If you found this video informative, we encourage you to share it with others. Your support helps us continue delivering compelling, fact-based reporting. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more in-depth coverage from Decoding China. Thank you for watching.