Chinese Communist Party Allegedly Attempts to Smear Yu Meng long: Secret Chaoyang Police Files Leaked
The mysterious death of popular Chinese actor Yu Meng long continues to ignite public outrage, with calls for transparency growing louder. In addition to widespread censorship and account suspensions, sources report that Cai Qi, a member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee, has issued a verbal directive ordering all party and government units at every level to refrain from discussing the case. New reports also indicate that authorities are reportedly preparing false information to discredit Yu.
On Sept. 23, the independent media outlet Neican revealed that the case’s ongoing public attention prompted Cai Qi to issue oral instructions from the central government down to local party and government offices, demanding strict control over all discussion related to the incident. The directive reportedly listed a “three-no principle”: do not participate, do not discuss, and do not browse online for updates. Violations would be rigorously investigated, with disciplinary or legal measures applied if necessary.
Neican noted that such a top-down, oral gag order is extremely rare and criticized the approach as counterproductive. Observers argue that if Yu’s death were genuinely accidental, there would be no need for such extreme suppression, suggesting the measure only fuels speculation about high-level involvement.
An X-account named News Investigation reported that one key figure in the Yu Meng long case, Cai Yi jia, was among the 17 suspects present at the gathering on the day of the incident. Resembling Cai Qi and reportedly from a powerful and mysterious family background—coinciding with Cai Qi’s tenure in Fujian—Cai Yijia’s privileged resources have led some to speculate he could be Cai Qi’s son.
Additionally, Yu Meng long’s purported final letter revealed shocking claims of elite family money laundering, references to “princes” and Australian “little princesses,” and industry insiders’ accounts of the entertainment world’s hidden rules. These revelations may explain authorities’ urgency to suppress information.
Control of online narratives
To control online narratives, the CCP reportedly intensified platform censorship: over 100,000 posts deemed “maliciously stirring negative emotions” were deleted on Weibo; more than 1,000 accounts were suspended or banned; and another 15,000 accounts had commenting functions disabled. Some users also reported that videos related to Yu Meg long were remotely deleted from their phones.
Public figures and netizens who spoke up in defense of Yu reportedly received death threats, highlighting the chilling atmosphere surrounding the case.
Commentators note that the large-scale deletions on platforms including Weibo, Dou yin, and Xiao hongshu, combined with high-level directives, suggest the Yu Meng long incident has touched politically sensitive territory, hinting at deeper forces at play behind the scenes.
Li Muyang, an ovesreas Chinese influencer,
reported on his YouTube program News Highlights that the Chinese authorities are reportedly preparing to smear Yu Menglong. He shared that he had received a screenshot from a Xiao hong shu conversation:
“Just got a message from another group admin: tonight at 10 p.m., some dirt on ‘Xiao yu’ will be released outside the village—allegedly about molestation, private life, or sexual assault. Don’t believe it. Spread the word in other groups.”
Li also revealed that a netizen emailed him, stating: “Latest news is that the villains plan to release false information to discredit Yu, but it’s all fabricated, even absurd. They are colluding with the police to pin baseless charges on him.”
The netizen attached several screenshots. In one, someone in a group chat instructs all members: “Attention! In the coming days, post blackmail content about Yu Meng long: 8 yuan per post for normal posts; 200 yuan for AI-generated posts. DM me!” Many members replied, “Received.”
Yu Meng long’s ‘abnormal death’
Another screenshot shows a page from an online wiki, allegedly a leaked Beijing Chaoyang Public Security Sub-bureau emergency report on Yu Meng long’s “abnormal death.” The top left corner is marked “Internal Emergency, Strictly Confidential.” The first section reportedly states that authorities were investigating an alleged September 9 case of Yu Meng long molesting a child; he was placed on bail on the 10th; at 6:12 a.m. on the 11th, police received a public report, and Yu Meng long fell to his death.
Li Mu yang commented that these leaks suggest that CCP authorities may attempt to defame Yu Meng long, possibly assigning him a fabricated charge of child molestation. The narrative they aim to promote appears to be that Yu Meng long committed suicide out of fear of prosecution.
Outraged netizens have lashed out at the CCP’s alleged actions, posting comments such as: “They killed him and now they want to smear him — the CCP is utterly evil!” “It’s infuriating! They’re trying to rewrite the truth and smear kind-hearted Yu Meng long, but the public can see clearly!” “This is so dark. The judicial system in this great nation is a huge joke — 1.4 billion people continuing to be deceived!”
“This is one of the CCP’s sneaky dirty tricks: protect the powerful ‘second- and third-generation’ elites. Not only do they refuse to hold perpetrators accountable, they smear the innocent who were wronged. If such an evil regime is allowed to grow strong, the world will truly be ruined!” “Same old playbook — delete posts, arrest people. China (the CCP) always silences public opinion like this; there’s nothing civilized about it.”
A Taiwanese netizen wrote: “I really want to know how many Chinese people’s eyes will be opened by Yu Meng long’s sacrifice. We in Taiwan are trying hard to support him. To Chinese netizens: even if you cannot speak out now, please don’t forget Yu Meng long.”
By Cai Siyun, Janet Huang
