On July 1, Xi Jinping addressed the 105th anniversary ceremony of the Party, recalling past achievements and outlining future challenges. He repeatedly invoked the concept of “斗争” (struggle), framing it as a central theme for the Party’s ongoing work.
Xi urged party members to remain faithful to their original mission, to act with modesty, prudence, and hard work, and to be prepared to engage in struggle when necessary.
The day after the ceremony, a commemorative video produced by the Communist Youth League Central Committee was blocked on a major platform for suspected violation of national policies and regulations.
The censorship sparked a wave of online commentary, with users mocking the block and the Party’s rhetoric, using sarcasm around the word “struggle” and alluding to internal factional tensions.
Many comments suggested that the censorship reflected ongoing internal conflicts and the diminishing influence of certain factions within the Party.
The incident underscores the continued use of censorship to shape political narratives, even within the Party’s own propaganda channels.
