Actually, both women worked for a Chengdu-based agency, the name of which translates to ‘Chengdu Grey Man Culture Communications’ (成都灰灰侠文化传播有限公司)—a company heavily involved in Xinjiang-related propaganda work.
Here they are in a 'Chengdu Grey Man' recruitment ad:
If you spent any time on China-watching Twitter in 2021, you probably came across these two women.
Party-state media, Chinese diplomats & foreign vloggers tried to make out they were just an ordinary account.
We took a closer look & found out that wasn't quite right. 🧵
So I guess the extremely sensitive period of the run-up to Xi Jinping's 20th Party Congress was not deemed sensitive enough in Pyongyang to prevent or at least delay this:
@thetinydncr The southeast. Today I’ve heard from people northeast and northwest of the old golf course, with neighborhoods in the same condition as above. Water receding, little severe damage.
@armengol_l I have a house in Zone B, but have evacuated. We’re in touch with other Zone B neighbors who stayed; they say damage has been light so far. No flooded houses. Downed trees, lost shingles, boat covers, and lanai screens. Power is out, and they’re communicating by cell. Best wishes