"Hello, everyone. Welcome to China Undercover. Just when Chinese netizens were still shaken by the Yu Menglong incident, another heavy blow landed. There may be no real gunfire, but the scale of this online battle is overwhelming. From Weibo, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, to Douyin, everything related to Yu Menglong has been hit. His posts are restricted, and even the likes and comments on his Weibo have been turned off. Fans and netizens who simply wanted to leave a message for him have lost that right. Even the small online space where they hoped to express their feelings has been taken away. Over the past two and a half months, this incident has revealed the darkest side of the internet—but also the most courageous and resilient group of people. They knew exactly what risks they would face for speaking out, yet they still chose to stand firm. We extend our deepest respect to every netizen who has stepped forward in this difficult atmosphere, and we thank everyone who continues to support justice for Yu Menglong."
Hello everyone, welcome to China Undercover.
Just as Chinese netizens were still shaken by the Yu Menglong incident, another wave
of developments began unfolding online.
There may be no real gunfire, but the scale of the online discussions has become overwhelming.
Across platforms like Weibo, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, and Douyin, topics related to Yu Menglong
have faced widespread restrictions.
His posts became limited, and even likes and comments on Weibo were temporarily disabled.
Fans and netizens who simply wanted to leave supportive messages found themselves unable
to do so.
Even the small online space where they hoped to express their feelings seemed to disappear.
Over the past two and a half months, this incident has revealed some of the most intense
and complicated dynamics within the online environment, yet also showcased a group of
Many understood the risks of speaking up, but still chose to continue.
We extend our respect to everyone who has persistently voiced their concerns and supported
calls for clarity in the Yu Menglong case.
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Since November 21st, waves of mainland Weibo accounts have been restricted.
The official explanation involved harmful information linked to current issues, but
many users believe discussions related to Yu Menglong may have triggered stricter moderation.
This time, not only large accounts were affected, many ordinary users experienced limitations
as well.
Yu, every day, life never ends.
Based on recent observations, netizens have been analyzing the possible reasons behind
these large-scale restrictions.
Some believe that after numerous accounts were limited, online groups with coordinated
messaging might attempt to shift public narratives or dilute attention surrounding the incident.
Others think these tactics could be aimed at reducing discussions about public figures
such as Lin Beichuan.
However, if the grassroots groups known as Gezi and Ding Ding continue gaining momentum,
many netizens believe it would show that public attention on the issue remains strong.
These groups have tried to raise awareness through digital participation, often referred
to as messaging and calling efforts.
Within their communities, this is simply called the three-piece set, messages, calls, and
continued support.
Members of the Ding Ding group say that under the mounting pressure of public attention,
responses on the other side seem to have become less consistent.
According to some participants, they even received occasional callbacks requesting information,
although they themselves could not send messages out due to restrictions.
Netizens on other platforms have been helping repost their updates.
Despite many accounts being limited, they emphasize that the effort continues.
Over the past two days, many people have been confused by sudden shifts in online sentiment,
strange narratives appearing, accounts switching sides, and contradictory comments.
But what I want to tell you is this.
According to many netizens following the case closely, the work has never stopped.
Every day brings new fragments of progress, although much of it might not be visible due
to platform moderation.
Whether the case is formally processed or not is beyond public control, but the change
in attitude from certain parties has been interpreted by some as a sign that collective
attention still matters.
Some netizens predict that from November 23rd to December 1st, an important development
might appear.
They believe this is why restrictions intensified on November 21st.
Users also noticed that detailed event timelines shared by netizens have been removed from
many comment sections, suggesting the topic is considered sensitive.
There have also been retrospective discussions, implying the issue may trace back earlier
than expected.
Certain statistics circulated about related cases from earlier in the year, though none
of these claims are officially confirmed.
Entertainment commentator Song Xiu, who has been openly discussing the incident, saw his
account restricted after another commentator's account was sealed.
On November 23rd, after he posted a single update, his account was suspended.
In his post, he suggested that the restrictions might be connected to the upcoming release
of a major film, and speculated that the production team may be concerned about negative reception.
He also predicted that the film's performance might be affected by public sentiment.
These were his personal opinions.
The old demon reference that circulated online, often interpreted by netizens as pointing
to actress Tian Hairong, has sparked widespread attention.
Previously, her film Sparks received poor reception following the Yu Menglong incident,
and there were even unverified online claims that group viewings were encouraged among
students.
Her new self-directed film, My World Without Me, set for release on November 27th, has
also attracted public scrutiny.
Netizens responded sarcastically.
My world without me?
Then the box office will also be without me.
Tian Hairong later stated on Weibo that she hopes the film encourages conversations about
healing and inner reconciliation.
Many netizens replied that emotional wounds tied to real events cannot be resolved through
a movie, and clarity about past incidents remains important.
Online discussions also included unverified speculation about Tian Hairong's private life,
including past relationships and family matters.
None of these claims have been confirmed and should be viewed cautiously.
In recent days, various online rumors emerged, such as claims that someone resembled Tian
Netizens mocked this as predictable behavior.
Xu Ming, an influential business figure, passed away in 2015 due to cardiac arrest, according
to official reports.
However, questions and discussions have continued among some internet users for years.
These discussions remain speculative and lack official verification.
Meanwhile, another online user known as Beijing Key became a major focus.
His account was restricted after reportedly receiving more than 5,000 reports, allegedly
from the same IP location.
This raised questions among netizens about whether organized reporting might have occurred.
Again, these are interpretations shared online, not confirmed by platforms.
The Yu Menglong case has also triggered a wave of online rabbit hole discoveries.
For example, netizens circulated claims about wealthy individuals engaging with controversial
anti-aging treatments involving blood-derived products.
Others cited videos from bloggers claiming to have gone undercover in Southeast Asia,
describing illegal compounds, exploitation, and alleged involvement in stem cell markets.
None of these claims have been verified and involve content that should be approached
with caution.
Public records show that the Cambodia Life Sciences Academy is located within an office
complex linked to the Prince Group, which has faced international scrutiny for other
allegations unrelated to these rumors.
Some online users speculated about connections to biotechnology groups, though many of these
references later disappeared from public sites.
Again, none of these associations have been verified.
Another figure discussed online is Ji Guangguang, landlord of the apartment connected to the
Yu Menglong incident.
Netizens pointed out that he is involved in numerous companies and appears to have
medical-related business ties.
Certain accounts online appeared to defend him, which sparked further speculation, though
nothing has been confirmed.
At the same time, Lin Beichuan faced waves of criticism from organized online accounts.
After netizens pushed back, several accounts publicly apologized, claiming they were paid
to attack him and stating they misunderstood the situation.
Following this, a message from Lin briefly appeared on Daoyuan before being removed.
His accounts were later cleared.
According to online information, Lin Beichuan may be a pen name, and supporters believe
he may continue speaking out through different channels.
Throughout all of this, countless netizens have continued to speak quietly but bravely.
As some remind, do not mock those who stand up, because the light they fight for today
may illuminate your path in the future.
On November 24th, commentator Song Zou'd encouraged netizens once more,
if we believe we can stand against wrongdoing, then we must endure and use wisdom.
Step forward when needed, stay low when needed.
If we remain united, we will win in the end.
A drop of water wears through stone through persistence alone.
Even if persistence does not change the final outcome, it still shows that you have chosen
to stand with what is right.
One netizen wrote, maybe one day this incident will fade, and maybe we'll never get the
answer we want.
But does that mean we shouldn't act?
What if there is hope?
What if we are the variable in this era?
Another netizen asked an AI in desperation, if justice never arrives, what should we do?
The AI replied, justice already exists in your refusal to forget.
You cannot control the ending, but you can choose who you become.
The strongest form of resistance is not despair, it is choosing to live as the kind of goodness
that justice represents.
For everyone who stands tall in difficult times, the world may feel heavy, but you are
not alone.
Everyone who remembers, who becomes braver and kinder because of this incident, is like
a star in the night.
One star is small, but together they can guide us until the truth finally comes.