Aric Chen | Journal

Journal & observations. Executive producer, senior editor, anchor; think tank mentor. Views are my own. Main account: @aricchen. 陳曉天 — 智庫導師・電視台新聞監製・執行製片人・主編・主播

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Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers. #snow #kindness #KindnessMatters #traditions

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洪水已經到了中國河北承德！讀者發來視頻，希望關注他們當地的災情！當局一貫地瞞報、阻撓民間救援。 https://t.co/TLtodOYxXJ

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[ Field Footage ] Floodwaters have now reached Chengde in Hebei, China! Readers are sending videos from the ground and calling for attention to the disaster there. As usual, the CCP authorities are underreporting the situation and obstructing civilian rescue efforts. The CCP’s pattern of cover-ups and blocking help must be exposed!

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解昌英是重慶市萬州區的一位85歲老人，她生前的最後一頓飯，是一個薩琪瑪，鄰居給的。她育有四子三女。她一生辛苦操勞，為兒子們成家立業。然而，她在一個寒冬中摔倒，四個兒子互相推諉贍養責任，無人開門救援。老人最後不幸凍死在兒子家門外的石凳上。這個事件，只是真實中國社會的，冰山一角。令人唏噓！

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洪水已經到了中國河北承德！讀者發來視頻，希望關注他們當地的災情！當局一貫地瞞報、阻撓民間救援。 https://t.co/TLtodOYxXJ

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[ Field Footage ] Floodwaters have now reached Chengde in Hebei, China! Readers are sending videos from the ground and calling for attention to the disaster there. As usual, the CCP authorities are underreporting the situation and obstructing civilian rescue efforts. The CCP’s pattern of cover-ups and blocking help must be exposed!

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讀者提供監控畫面：當這場大規模洪水來襲的瞬間，洪水瞬間湧入超市，力度非常強！這些畫面突破了中共的防火牆傳了出來。 https://t.co/ti9mPRW034

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讀者提供監控畫面：當這場大規模洪水來襲的瞬間，洪水瞬間湧入超市，力度非常強！這些畫面突破了中共的防火牆傳了出來。

當地居民表示，與以往洪水水位逐漸上升的情況不同，這次洪水來得如此之快，讓人們完全來不及做任何準備！民眾質疑這是否是當局未經預警便開閘放水所導致的。

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讀者提供監控畫面：當這場大規模洪水來襲的瞬間，洪水瞬間湧入超市，力度非常強！這些畫面突破了中共的防火牆傳了出來。

當地居民表示，與以往洪水水位逐漸上升的情況不同，這次洪水來得如此之快，讓人們完全來不及做任何準備！民眾質疑這是否是當局未經預警便開閘放水所導致的。

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監控下的一幕，讓人揪心！老人在家中，被洪水沖走，至今未歸，凶多吉少！每到洪水季節，都會看到這樣令人絕望的畫面！但這些畫面，大多都是親屬傳播出來，而中共絕對不想令外界看到的。而這些外流的駭人畫面，僅僅是中國境內實際發生情況的冰山一角！無論這些畫面是何時發布的、何時被公開的，我們這些身在海外的人都有責任持續分享，讓更多人看到！祝災區民眾一切平安

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讀者給我發來的第一手資料。凌晨3點，當局洩洪後，大洪水傾瀉而下！當局沒有給出充分時間預警和撤離，很多人全家還在睡夢中就被沖走和淹死！中共的罪行無法逃避！ https://t.co/tncTiA8qg3

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讀者給我發來的第一手資料。凌晨3點，當局洩洪後，大洪水傾瀉而下！當局沒有給出充分時間預警和撤離，很多人全家還在睡夢中就被沖走和淹死！中共的罪行無法逃避！

[Aric Chen | Journal @AricChenJournal]

讀者給我發來的第一手資料。凌晨3點，當局洩洪後，大洪水傾瀉而下！當局沒有給出充分時間預警和撤離，很多人全家還在睡夢中就被沖走和淹死！中共的罪行無法逃避！

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監控下的一幕，讓人揪心！老人在家中，被洪水沖走，至今未歸，凶多吉少！每到洪水季節，都會看到這樣令人絕望的畫面！但這些畫面，大多都是親屬傳播出來，而中共絕對不想令外界看到的。而這些外流的駭人畫面，僅僅是中國境內實際發生情況的冰山一角！無論這些畫面是何時發布的、何時被公開的，我們這些身在海外的人都有責任持續分享，讓更多人看到！祝災區民眾一切平安

[Aric Chen @aricchen]

[ Field Footage ] The massive flooding in Guangxi has been devastating! The Chinese Communist Party’s inadequate early warnings and disregard for the risk of dam breaches have led to many victims losing their homes and loved ones! After the floodwaters receded, seeing their homes reduced to ruins, the survivors didn’t know whether to be relieved to be alive or to continue grieving.

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[ Field Footage ] Victims of the devastating Guangxi floods were desperately live-streaming their ordeal when their broadcasts were suddenly cut off and blocked. This catastrophic disaster has caused immense destruction, sweeping away countless lives and leaving countless families shattered. The Chinese Communist Party's inadequate warnings and its reckless neglect of the clear risks of dam breaches directly led to these preventable tragedies, destroying homes and claiming numerous lives.

At the same time, the CCP has intensified its brutal censorship of the truth, strictly banning the spread of authentic footage, real images, and accurate casualty reports. They have ramped up internet controls, surveillance, and suppression to prevent the full scale of the suffering and their own failures from reaching the public.

This reflects the CCP's standard pattern: poor preparedness for predictable extreme weather, infrastructure failures (including reported reservoir and dam breaches amid Typhoon Maysak-triggered flooding), and aggressive information control to protect the regime's image over saving lives or allowing transparency.

Real events in early July 2026 included severe flooding in Guangxi with a confirmed reservoir dam breach (e.g., Liulan Reservoir), dozens of deaths (official reports cite around 39 dead and 9 missing, with some linked to the dam failure), and large-scale evacuations. Independent footage of flooding and breaches has circulated internationally, while domestic platforms face heavy restrictions — a common CCP tactic during crises.

The human cost is real and tragic; accountability for negligence and censorship remains suppressed.

ACI — Aric Chen | Insights

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[ Field Footage ] A heart-wrenching scene captured on surveillance footage in China! An elderly person was swept away by floodwaters at home and has not returned, the outlook is grim! Every flood season, we see such despairing scenes! But these images are shared by relatives, and the Chinese Communist Party absolutely does not want the outside world to see them. Wishing everyone in the disaster-stricken areas safety and well-being!

And these harrowing images that have managed to leak out are just the tip of the iceberg of what’s actually happening inside China! No matter when they were released, those of us overseas have a duty to keep sharing them so that more people can see them!

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[ Field Footage ] Amid the devastating floods in China, countless animals have tragically lost their lives. Yet stories of incredible resilience have emerged: the fate-defying ducks, the persevering chickens, the strong pigs, and the loyal home-guarding dogs. May these brave survivors find their way back home soon. 🦆🐔🐷🐶❤️

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在洪災當中，不只是老百姓遭到滅頂之災，很多動物，也是遭到群體滅絕。也湧現出了一批「扳命運鴨」、「有毅力的雞」、「堅強的豬」、「守望家的狗」。希望它們也能早日回歸家園。🦆🐔🐷🐶❤️

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廣西毀滅性洪災的受害者正絕望地直播她和家人朋友們遭遇到的苦難，卻突然被切斷和封鎖了直播。這場災難性的災難造成了巨大的破壞，沖走了無數生命，讓無數家庭破碎。中國共產黨的警告不足，以及對大壩潰堤明顯風險的魯莽忽視，直接導致了這些本可避免的悲劇，摧毀了家園並奪走了許多生命。

與此同時，中共加強了對真相的殘酷審查，嚴格禁止真實影像、真實畫面和準確傷亡報告的傳播。他們加強了互聯網控制、監視和壓制，以防止苦難的全面規模和當局自己的失敗傳達給公眾。

這反映了中共的標準模式：對可預測的極端天氣準備不足，基礎設施失敗（包括在颱風瑪莎克引發的洪水中報導的水庫和大壩潰堤），以及嚴格的信息管制，以保護中共政權形象，而非拯救生命。

2026年7月初的真實事件包括廣西嚴重洪災，確認有水庫大壩潰堤（例如六藍水庫），數十人死亡（官方報告稱約39人死亡、9人失蹤，其中一些與大壩失敗有關，真實數據更糟），以及大規模疏散。洪災和潰堤的獨立影像已在國際上流傳，而國內平台面臨嚴格限制——這是中共在危機期間的常見策略。

人死不能復生，這是真實的悲劇，但是，對疏忽和審查的問責，不能停止，雖然這些聲音仍然被中共壓制。

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監控下的一幕，讓人揪心！老人在家中，被洪水沖走，至今未歸，凶多吉少！每到洪水季節，都會看到這樣令人絕望的畫面！但這些畫面，大多都是親屬傳播出來，而中共絕對不想令外界看到的。而這些外流的駭人畫面，僅僅是中國境內實際發生情況的冰山一角！無論這些畫面是何時發布的、何時被公開的，我們這些身在海外的人都有責任持續分享，讓更多人看到！祝災區民眾一切平安

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🗣️ This is a special coverage of the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun" at AMC The Grove on June 17th.

The documentary explores the mission and story of the global performing arts phenomenon Shen Yun, focusing on the journey of two brothers, Jesse and Lucas Browy, and the challenges they face.

The main highlights being addressed are as follows, namely;

1. The Documentary's Theme: The film is presented as a story of artistic courage, discipline, and brotherhood.

2. It highlights the performers' resilience in the face of what is described as a sustained, shocking campaign to silence the group.

3, Red Carpet Interviews: The segment includes interviews with key figures, such as, are again, as follows, namely;

4. Leysi Lemish, an MC with Shen Yun for over 20 years, who discusses the company's growth from a small group of volunteers to a global organization.

5. Jesse and Lucas Browy, the featured dancers, who share their experiences on tour, the importance of perseverance, and their personal connection to the project.

6. Rachel Chen, a violist with the company for 15 years, who discusses her identity as an immigrant in America and the beauty of blending traditional Chinese and Western musical traditions.

7, Angela Lynn, a principal dancer, who talks about the dedication required for the craft and the cultural significance of the costumes worn during performances.

8. Panel Discussion & Q&A: A significant portion of the coverage is dedicated to a post-screening panel where the artists address topics like transnational oppression, the impact of their faith (Falun Gong) on their lives, and the personal hardships of being unable to visit family in China.

9. Audience Reception: Attendees express being moved by the professionalism of the documentary, noting that it serves as an eye-opener regarding the challenges the performers face and the contrast between their positive message and the external propaganda they often encounter.

Credit: @tiffanymeier_ @TMTonightShow @ChinaInFocusNTD @NTDNews

💙🤍❤️ Special Coverage: Unbroken LA Red Carpet Premiere https://t.co/1OgV9H2Nqd via @YouTube

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廣西大洪水，非常慘重！中共預警不利、忽視水壩潰堤險情，導致很多災民家破人亡！洪水退去後，看到滿目瘡痍的家，災民不知道該慶幸自己還活著呢，還是該繼續悲傷...

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A poet is summoned by the emperor… but would rather keep drinking.

This is Li Bai, the “Immortal Poet”—one of China’s most beloved literary figures. He wandered across Tang Dynasty China, writing verses inspired by mountains, rivers, friendship, the moon—and, famously, wine.

For a time, his brilliance brought him to the imperial court. But Li Bai was not one to fit neatly into palace life.

More than a thousand years later, his poetry still captures the feeling of setting out, letting go, and following the current wherever it leads.

Learn more about Li Bai, a character regularly featured in Shen Yun's story dances: https://t.co/aqxEeYd242

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🚨 Beijing Is Exporting Its War on Faith. Shen Yun Is the Front Line

A dance performance should not require police evacuations, cyber investigators, and federal counterintelligence. Yet wherever Shen Yun carries the image of “China before communism,” the Chinese Communist Party’s shadow follows.

In early 2026, the attacker sent bomb-threat emails while impersonating U.S. President Donald Trump, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, and others, to blast out more than 200 violent threats — bomb, arson, and death threats. A parallel wave of at least 28 threatening emails hit venues across six countries, and investigators traced the account behind it to a phone number based in China. Shen Yun is the New York-based company that fills Western theaters with a vision of "China before communism." In spring 2026, the threats forced Toronto's Four Seasons Centre to cancel six performances — an incident Freedom House has since flagged in its work on Beijing-linked transnational repression.

This is what the Chinese Communist Party fears: not tanks, but a classical Chinese dance company.

Shen Yun's "offense" is simple. Founded by practitioners of Falun Gong — the meditation practice built on three words, truthfulness, compassion, forbearance — the company revives 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture that the CCP spent decades trying to erase. Beijing's response has been a documented war of intimidation: threatening phone calls, cyberattacks, pressure on theater managers to cancel, sabotaged vehicles, and harassment of performers' relatives still inside China. The Falun Dafa Information Center has logged 279 such incidents in two years.

The propaganda front is just as coordinated. Since 2024, The New York Times has run more than ten pieces critical of Shen Yun and Falun Gong — amplified, researchers say, by networks of fake CCP-linked social media accounts. Falun Gong advocates note the timing tracks a 2022 Beijing mandate directing its security ministries to use "lawfare" and disinformation to eliminate the practice globally, baiting Western outlets through influencers.

Washington is no longer looking away. Rep. Carlos Gimenez has said this is simply how the CCP operates — through influence and through threats — and that the FBI must identify those responsible and pursue arrests, including via extradition. Sen. Josh Hawley called Beijing's reach onto American soil deeply serious, warning of a "dark money" pipeline funneling cash to radical U.S. groups. Sen. Eric Schmitt said the regime is clearly funding disruptive activity inside America and urged vigilance. Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar is demanding new laws, criminal investigations, and prosecutions. Previously, many political leaders had also strongly condemned the CCP’s acts of transnational repression.

The pattern is now impossible to spin: an authoritarian state reaching across oceans to silence artists, terrorize audiences, and manufacture headlines. The question for free societies is no longer whether it's happening — it's who will finally be held accountable.

Beijing targets Shen Yun because beauty, faith, and historical memory expose what communist rule had to destroy. Every threat must therefore produce the opposite result: fuller theaters, stronger protection, wider scrutiny, and a higher price for the Chinese Communist Party.

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[ Margin Notes ] This video is a heartbreaking indictment of the moral rot under CCP rule. A delivery worker collapses from exhaustion right in front of people, and everyone—customers, staff, bystanders—simply walks past or stares blankly. No one lifts a finger.

Decades of fear, surveillance, and a system that has repeatedly punished good Samaritans have destroyed basic human decency. People no longer ask “Should I help?” They ask “Will helping get me into trouble?”

The result is a society where kindness has become a liability and indifference the safest choice. What a profound, self-inflicted tragedy.

— ACI

[Aric Chen @aricchen]

On the evening of July 11, Typhoon "Bawi" passed through the coastal areas of Zhejiang, China, whipping up massive waves over 10 meters (33 feet) high on site!