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The front page of this issue focuses on the escalating U.S.-China tariff war, with our reporters synthesizing the latest news and data to deeply analyze the impact of tariffs on the lives of people in both countries. The second page features the compelling story of independent photographer Du Bin, who uses his lens and words to expose the atrocities of the Masanjia Labor Camp and the truth of Tiananmen, yet faces repeated suppression by the CCP as a result. His experience is a stark test of press freedom under authoritarian rule. The third page’s investigative report confronts the healthcare crisis within the CCP system, combining cases of doctor-patient disputes and incidents during COVID-19 lockdowns to provoke reflection on human rights and the need for systemic reform. The fourth page presents an exclusive interview with democracy activist Huang Mingfa, a democracy fighter from rural Hubei who, even after fleeing to the U.S., recites the Declaration of Independence, tears down CCP flags, and persists in fighting for China’s freedom despite threats to his monitored family. His story showcases an individual’s dedication and sacrifice for democracy. We hope this issue inspires collective reflection: In the face of oppression and injustice, how do we safeguard dignity and hope?

Today’s front page focuses on the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade war and the internal and external pressures facing the CCP. Under the dual strain of global economic rivalry and domestic political challenges, the fragility of the CCP regime is increasingly evident, warranting deep reflection from readers. The second page is dedicated to Peng Lifa, revisiting his courageous Four-Way Bridge protest and its profound impact, with his voice still awakening countless dormant souls. The third page highlights the China Democracy Party’s “Unify China, Return to the Mainland” democracy movement event in Los Angeles, documenting the overseas activists’ cries and efforts for a democratic China, showcasing the hope for freedom. The fourth page is a Qingming Festival special, where, while honoring the deceased, we also reflect on historical lessons and pray that future tragedies will not recur. This issue spans past and present, connecting individual and national destinies. May readers draw strength from it and together witness the dawn of a historic turning point.

This issue focuses on two devastating disasters: a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, shaking Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, where a high-rise built by China Construction Tenth Bureau collapsed, exposing “tofu-dreg” engineering and sparking outrage; and the silent collapse of free speech. Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, imprisoned four times for reporting the truth about Wuhan’s pandemic, was detained again in 2025, her fate a grim reckoning for truth-tellers under authoritarianism. Disasters are not fate but the cost of suppressed truth. Pages 1-2 probe the quake’s ruins, while pages 3-4 trace Zhang’s unyielding fight. News is memory for the future; each crack recorded here questions this era of silence.

This issue’s front page spotlights President Lai Ching-te’s speech, bluntly naming China a hostile foreign force, underscoring the complex, tense cross-strait relations. Lai firmly defends Taiwan’s stance and dignity, emphasizing its commitment to democratic values. Page 2 features photographer Lu Guang’s lens, capturing the lives of China’s marginalized. These ignored communities reveal untold suffering and resistance, their poverty a silent rebellion against an oppressive regime where the vulnerable suffer first. Their struggles, though often erased by history, persist with quiet resilience. Page 3 compiles news and reader voices, reflecting diverse perspectives on current events. Page 4 showcases a photo collection from San Francisco’s Tibetan community, commemorating 66 years of Tibetan resistance, each image a testament to their unyielding spirit for freedom.