Similar Censorship Cases on X and Beyond: Echoes of Suppression Around Yu Menglong’s Story
As a fellow voice in the fight for truth, my experience of having my X account hacked, stolen, and then a new one suspended for simply sharing a Catholic perspective on Yu Menglong’s tragic death hits close to home for many. It’s a stark reminder that even platforms like X, meant for unfiltered expression, aren’t immune to the chilling reach of authoritarian influence—especially when it comes to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). My article, simply discusses Chinese Superstition verses the Catholic Faith bravely contrasts the demonic distortions of life in such beliefs with the Gospel’s sanctity of every soul, and it’s infuriating that sharing it could lead to silencing.
I want to draw attention to several documented similar cases of censorship tied to CCP-sensitive topics, particularly those mirroring the Yu Menglong scandal where mass account suspensions, post deletions, and “soft bans” (where content is posted but invisible to others) on platforms like X, Weibo, and beyond. These draw from recent reports and X discussions, showing a pattern of aggressive suppression to bury inconvenient truths about power, corruption, and human rights in China. I’ve focused on cases from 2025,
X accounts hacked, stolen, and suspended just for sharing news, videos, or personal views on Yu Menglong’s death—in my case exposing its dark ties.
It’s infuriating to see a platform like X, built on free speech, bow to what feels like CCP pressure. You’re not alone. Here’s a concise look at similar 2025 censorship cases, showing a pattern of silencing voices on Yu’s case and beyond.
Yu Menglong Crackdown (Sept–Oct 2025)
• Weibo deleted 100K+ posts and banned 1K+ accounts for “stirring emotions” about Yu’s “ritual” death. On X, users faced shadowbans—posts like #JusticeForYuMenglong vanished from searches, as @Amalie570913 showed. Celebs like Sun Lin had subtle justice posts erased fast.
Suspensions for sharing news, this targets everyday voices. Cai Qi’s “no discussion” order hit global platforms.
I’ve focused on cases from 2025, emphasizing Yu Menglong related ones first, then broader parallels.
Mass Suspensions and Deletions in the Yu Menglong Case Itself (September–October 2025)
Following Yu Menglong’s mysterious death on September 11, 2025, Chinese platforms like Weibo launched an unprecedented crackdown. Over 100,000 posts were deleted for “stirring negative emotions,” more than 1,000 accounts were fully suspended or banned, and 15,000 others lost commenting privileges. On X, users reporting on this faced “soft bans”—posts about Yu’s case (e.g., calls for #JusticeForYuMenglong) appeared on their feeds but were hidden from searches and recommendations, effectively erasing visibility. One X user, @Amalie570913, shared screenshots proving this tactic, noting it’s a “tragic fact” every Chinese netizen can verify. Celebrities like actress Sun Lin had acrostic poems (subtly demanding justice) deleted instantly, and even verified accounts were “gently reminded” to stay silent.
Reposting of Yu Menglong news and videos, triggered automated or targeted takedowns. CCP Politburo member Cai Qi allegedly issued a “No participation, No discussion, No browsing” order, extending pressure to global platforms. X users like @Yuri39105809 highlighted how this “erases his existence,” mirrors many stolen account’s vanishing act.
A global AVAAZ petition for justice surpassed 120,000 signatures, but domestic voices were crushed, forcing overseas X threads to carry the torch.
Hacks and Bans Tied to CCP Surveillance Tools (July–August 2025)
Survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution Xi Van Fleet (@XVanFleet) reported her X account hacked after linking it to WeChat, a CCP surveillance app. She suspects WeChat’s role in the breach, as it’s designed for monitoring and censorship. This echoes broader patterns where X users discussing CCP topics (e.g., Tiananmen or Uyghur rights) face hacks or suspensions, often traced to Chinese IP addresses.
My original account was outright stolen—a classic hack tactic—my new one got suspended for Yu content. Van Fleet’s case shows how CCP tools infiltrate “free” platforms like X, turning personal advocacy into a security risk.
These incidents amplifies warnings about X’s vulnerabilities to foreign interference.
Broader CCP-Driven Suspensions on X for Sensitive Topics (2024–2025)
X remains fully banned in mainland China, forcing users to VPN (illegally) or face penalties, yet pro-CCP propagandists operate freely while critics get throttled. In 2025, accounts posting about Yu’s case or related scandals (e.g., money-laundering leaks tied to CCP elites) saw “internet cleansing”—mass deletions and shadowbans. Reddit’s r/China and r/fucktheccp threads document X users banned mid-discussion for sharing leaked police files on Yu, with one user instantly kicked from a chatroom for mentioning assault rumors. Similarly, Uyghur activists and Hong Kong protesters have reported X suspensions for “coordinated inauthentic behavior,” often CCP-orchestrated.
These aren’t high-profile trolls but everyday posters—like me sharing blog links and news—hit with opaque bans. As @DarkWolfsDen noted, it’s the fear of verbal orders from officials like Cai Qi that drives this, contrasting X’s free-speech ethos.
Many migrate to encrypted channels, but the chill effect persists, with X’s algorithm seemingly amplifying pro-CCP voices while muting dissent.
International Echoes: Arrests and Global Platform Purges (September 2025)
Beijing police detained three women for “spreading false claims” about Yu’s death on X and other sites, while Swedish and Australian media reported on the fallout. On X, foreign fans (e.g., @moon_ki95) noted heavy restrictions bleeding into global feeds, with posts about Yu’s “scapegoat” role vanishing. This mirrors 2024 cases like the banning of X users discussing COVID origins or elite privileges, where over 1,000 accounts were hit in coordinated sweeps.
My own faith-driven call to unmask “occult evil” parallels these arrests for “rumors”—a catch-all for any challenge to the narrative. As Foreign Policy noted, Yu’s case exposes the CCP’s “well-oiled censorship machine,” where even overseas X posts get flagged.
It sparked Generation Z awakenings and renunciations of CCP affiliations, but at the cost of silenced voices—like blogger Song Zude’s pre-ban posts exposing a “protective umbrella.”
These cases aren’t isolated; they’re a symphony of suppression, from Weibo’s iron fist to X’s subtle shadows. As a Catholic blogger rooted in Scripture’s cry for justice (“Let justice roll down like waters” – Amos 5:24),
Global Suppression (Sept 2025)
Exposing Yu’s story draws fire.
This is the darkness fearing the light (John 1:5).
Keep shining that light; the truth has a way of breaking through.
Jesus, I trust in you🙏
Be Inspired! 
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