On September 11, Yu Menglong fell to his death in Beijing. Police quickly ruled out any criminal involvement, yet the public continued to demand the truth. Instead of launching an investigation, the Chinese authorities blocked discussions, punished social media platforms, and arrested those who spoke out.
This suppression enraged the public. More and more people began posting statements announcing their withdrawal from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on international websites, creating a powerful movement reminiscent of the “Chained Woman Incident” in Jiangsu. Those declaring their withdrawals came from mainland China, Taiwan, Canada, the United States, and elsewhere. They said Yu Menglong’s case made them see the CCP’s cruelty clearly, prompting them to sever ties with it completely.
According to foreign media outlets such as NTDTV, 13 residents from Linyi, Shandong Province, stated:
“From the Hu Xinyu case to the live organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners, from the fake self-immolation at Tiananmen Square to the tragic death of Yu Menglong—all stem from the CCP’s corruption and incompetence. It seems heaven truly intends to eliminate the CCP. We declare our withdrawal from the Party, Youth League, and Young Pioneers.”
Li Shui from Tianjin said with sorrow that he had believed in the CCP for 30 years before realizing its evil nature:
“Yu Menglong’s case has haunted me. I tried to speak up online, but my posts were deleted… They suppress and control people’s thoughts, deciding who lives and who dies. Is this still the country I love? I’m heartbroken! A gang of demons controls my homeland! I must withdraw from this evil organization!”
A woman named Bingbing from Hong Kong said:
“I’ve been following the case of Yu Menglong’s murder closely. It’s clearer than ever that the CCP elite can do whatever they want… I never joined the Party or Youth League, but I did wear the red scarf as a child in China. Thankfully, my friend helped me see the truth. I sincerely repent before God and solemnly declare: I withdraw from the CCP’s Young Pioneers!”
The family of Christian believer Li Zhishang in Canada declared together:
“We know God and have seen the CCP’s evil clearly. Yu Menglong’s death made us realize that the CCP is more wicked than any cult.”
Naixin Liang said:
“I used to hear about the ‘Three Withdrawals’ movement but never paid attention. But this time, after the Yu Menglong incident, I realized how unimaginably cruel they are—it completely shattered my worldview. I’m fully awakened now. I must withdraw from the Party.”
A netizen named “Tian Liang Shi Fen (天亮时分)” wrote:
“Yu Menglong’s sacrifice awakened those who needed to wake up. We want to withdraw from the Communist Youth League and the CCP—we refuse to remain sacrifices for the red elite.”
According to data from the Global Center for Quitting the CCP, tens of thousands of people declare their withdrawal each day, with peak days exceeding 100,000 declarations. Since the movement began in 2004, more than 450 million people across China have renounced their membership in the CCP and its affiliated organizations.
Chinese-American commentator Tang Jingyuan analyzed that previous incidents—like the chained woman in Jiangsu or the Tangshan beating case—involved lower-class victims, but Yu Menglong was a public figure.
Tang said that someone like Yu Menglong, who had significant social influence, died mysteriously without even an official case being opened, and the police explanation insulted the public’s intelligence. This shocked and deeply resonated with many people, who thought:
“If even someone like Yu Menglong can’t escape being silenced, what safety do ordinary people have?”
He believes that many have begun to realize that—even without concrete proof—the level of cover-up in Yu Menglong’s case would have been impossible without the involvement of CCP elites. They are recognizing that the CCP itself is the root cause of China’s social tragedies. This has led to a strong realization:
“No, I can’t be associated with this Party anymore—I must withdraw!”
A global petition campaign titled “Justice for Yu Menglong” launched on Avaaz has gained widespread support, growing by 10,000–20,000 signatures daily. One month after Yu Menglong’s death, over 270,000 people had signed, with the number rapidly approaching 300,000.
