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Lee Sang-jung, known as the brother of "HoyTV", is loved by audiences for his "stern-faced comedian" style. In recent years, he has had the opportunity to dabble in movies. He starred in the Lunar New Year film "Jin Duobao" and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "The Dead 44". In fact, Mr. Cheng's sense of humor was recognized early on by two masters, Lin Haifeng and Stephen Chow, who solicited cooperation. They thought that he had been irreverent since he was a child. On the contrary, he grew up in a teacher's family, was excellent in reading, and was admitted to the Department of Architecture of the University of Hong Kong. In this episode of "Starting from Zero", Ah Zheng explains it himself.

Audiences love to see Li Shangzheng's "cold-faced comedian" style. In the New Year film "Jin Duobao", he is also a father and husband who is cold on the outside and warm on the inside. (Photo by Lin Zhilong)

The person beside Azheng is not just a girl anymore, but this time it is a shrimp. (Still from the movie "Jin Duobao")

Becoming a top student since childhood "Life is meaningless if you don't learn"

Ah Ching grew up in Tsuen Wan and has excellent academic performance. People may speculate that this is because both his parents are teachers, but in fact, it is just the opposite. His family has never put pressure on him. Ah Ching has been intellectually inclined since he was a child and has always been prolific in reading. The school requires him to study eight subjects. He applied for ten subjects and finally obtained a score of 4A5B1C. "We have to pay so much tuition, so why not do it? Because every student has to take ten subjects, and they have to study anyway. People and things are different, and if you don't study, a large part of the meaning of life will be lost. This is something I have known since I was a child."

Influenced by the movie "City of Glass" (1998), Ah Ching decided to enroll in the Department of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. (Still from "City of Glass")

In recent years, the HKU campus has also become a hotspot for many independent travelers. (File picture)

When it came time to choose subjects at university, Ah Zheng got good grades of 3A1B1C in the college entrance examination. He could choose the subjects he wanted. The movie "City of Glass" (1998) starring Lai Ming and Shu Qi showed the beautiful campus of the University of Hong Kong. This attracted Ah Zheng, who was preparing to take the university entrance examination, and decided to apply for the Department of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. He successfully entered the school and thought that everything was as expected. Unfortunately, the homework pressure was not as expected as expected, which made him almost have a mental breakdown. In the third year, he had to suspend his studies and go to South America to clear himself. "This is a subject that I am not familiar with, and it is notoriously hard. I also found that I am not particularly good at it, and more importantly, my family is not particularly wealthy. For example, to make an architectural model, you have to make it hand in hand. But if you have money, you can give 30,000 yuan to an outside model company to make it, and you can save four or five nights. But where will your money come from?" The day after day homework finally made Ah Zheng feel like he had a mental breakdown and needed to stop school.

After successfully enrolling in architecture at the University of Hong Kong, he thought everything was going as he wished. Unfortunately, the pressure from homework was not as expected, and Ah Ching almost suffered a mental breakdown. (Photo by Lin Zhilong)

After studying architecture for 3 years, I finally gave up and went to South America to wander around and empty myself.

After barely studying architecture for 3 years, Ah Zheng still felt that it was not suitable for him, so he chose to think about it further and went to a strange country, South America. He originally wanted to empty himself before returning to Hong Kong. However, in the end, he was robbed and his wallet was emptied, so he had no choice but to return to Hong Kong. "I didn't know anything about South America. I only knew that it was quite far away and it took more than 20 hours to fly, so I decided to go! In fact, it was risky." The happy trip ended because of a street robbery. "The other party had nothing, just two people, and they came to rob me with their bare hands. They had no worries about their lives. I didn't dare to fight. I handed over all my belongings and even took my passport. I had to return to Hong Kong."

Ah Cheng's first step into creation was the opportunity to work as an assistant on Lin Haifeng's program "There is an Entertainment Channel", and he also had the opportunity to appear on the show. (Screenshot from the video)

Just when he thought he had a bright future, fate had already arranged everything. First of all, Ah Zheng had the opportunity to work as an assistant on Lin Haifeng's show, and even had the opportunity to appear on the show. And the show had just been seen by Stephen Chow, and he was invited to work as a screenwriter at Xinghui. Everything seemed to be arranged by God. "It wasn't until Zhou Sheng called me to meet someone that I felt like I got some recognition. People said you were interesting and enjoyable. That's what they said. But Mr. Zhou said you were interesting, which is completely different."

Being recognized by Stephen Chow gave Ah Zheng a piece of recognition: "You are proud of what Chow Sing-chi said, but this is different. Are you talking about it first?" ("Mermaid" behind-the-scenes photo)

During his starry days, Ah Zheng performed in "Yangtze River No. 7", "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", "The Mermaid", etc. (Photo by Lin Zhilong)

Director Cao in "Yangtze River No. 7" performed an unforgettable act of "eating boogers". (Screenshot from the film "Yangtze River No. 7")

Xingye's words of encouragement turned into pressure, "I was occupied by boredom, in short, I just didn't want to do it."

As a result, Ah Ching immediately went to Xinghui to start work. The creative process for several years was enjoyable, but there was also a lot of pressure. One of them was Chow Sang's mantra: "Is there a bridge? Is there a bridge?" This also became one of the sources of pressure. "He didn't just ask me. He asked everyone at the table, including himself. Many times he would answer no because it's impossible to have new ideas every second."

Later, Ah Zheng once again made a major decision due to pressure issues. This time, instead of going to South America, he resigned naked. "I knew what I was feeling at the time. Can I take a break and not have meetings? There was also a task given to me by Chow Sang: 'Write a drama and stay awake!' 'I'll watch you this time!' I felt it was a kind of pressure. By then, boredom had taken over and I no longer worried about whether I would have food tomorrow. In short, I just didn't want to do it." Driven by his emotions, Ah Ching decided to leave Xinghui. At the same time, he was called back by his former cable colleagues to return to TV work.

Yu Wen, Asia Pacific Daily reporter in Kuala Lumpur

Asia Pacific Daily Dan Wei

Eight Chinese citizens were reportedly threatened and blackmailed by local police in Malaysia. According to their attorney, the eight citizens came to Malaysia at the invitation of a local company to explore business opportunities.

Lawyers told the New Straits Times that the eight Chinese citizens, five men and three women, aged between 25 and 45, entered Malaysia between January 27 and January 30. Most of them were visiting the country for the first time.

The lawyer said he was notified of the case by one of his clients from China shortly after midnight on February 6. "I got a call saying they needed urgent help. I rushed to the house and when I arrived all of them were visibly shaken."

Lawyers said police seized all electronic and mobile devices and examined them. "They looked at all the data and found nothing incriminating." Despite this, lawyers said, police insisted the group was running a fraud centre. “They told my clients they couldn’t find anything but were convinced the Chinese group had bad intentions.

“They then demanded that the group pay them, otherwise the police would have the immigration detain them for 21 days before deporting them.” The lawyer said the police initially demanded RM400,000 but later agreed to accept RM200,000 in cryptocurrency. "They provided a cryptocurrency account and instructions to transfer the money there. Once the transfer was completed, they left home at approximately 12.30am. The entire process lasted approximately one and a half hours."

The lawyers added that the eight Chinese nationals were unable to seek help during this period because their mobile phones were taken away. "They only allowed the eldest among them to contact his boss in China by phone to arrange a transfer. The boss runs a conglomerate engaged in jewelry and real estate development. "The eight people were invited by a local company to inspect business opportunities. "

The lawyer said he immediately drafted a police report and accompanied them to the Kajang police station to submit the report. He also questioned the classification of the case. "If this was extortion, why was it classified as samun berkawan (gang robbery)? That was one of the questions we asked."

He added that an identification process has since been conducted and several police officers have been identified, including the individual who allegedly received the cryptocurrency. However, lawyers expressed frustration with the progress of the investigation. "We have provided the necessary details of cryptocurrency transactions. There was supposed to be a special unit that could trace cryptocurrencies, but we were told that this would be very difficult."

He also found it "bizarre" that investigators repeatedly asked his client when he left Malaysia and when he returned. "They said this was to ensure they could serve as witnesses in the future. I reminded them that I was their attorney and they could contact me at any time."

The lawyer further said that the handling of the case by the police's commercial crime unit was not reassuring. "My clients are guests in this country. They are here at the invitation of a local company to do market research, not as scammers. And, the police found nothing incriminating on them or their devices, so why threaten and 'blackmail' them?"

We said a few days ago that Andrew was taken to the police station for investigation due to misconduct as a public official. There have been many other revelations in the past few days, one of which stretches the time back to the end of October 2025.

Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have lived in the Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion next to Windsor Castle for twenty years.

They didn't buy the mansion, they lived in it for free. They paid the so-called symbolic rent, a nominal fee with almost zero cost. British taxpayers support him, the royal land provides for him, and he may not even need to worry about water and electricity.

But on October 30, 2025, it all ended.

(Royal Lodge)

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III has officially stripped his brother Andrew of all royal titles and asked him to move out of the Royal Lodge. He was henceforth known as Andrew Mountbarton-Windsor.

An insider revealed to the British newspaper "The Sun" the scene when he was deported. Andrew was completely devastated.

According to a royal insider, Andrew refused to leave and refused to take any responsibility. In panic, he grabbed the last straw he could think of and shouted:

I am the Queen's son, you can't do this to me!

A man in his sixties stood in the house where he had lived for twenty years and tried to stop the wheel of fate with a child-like roar.

(Childhood Andrew)

He is the third child of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Many media and revelations will directly say that Andrew is the Queen's favorite child.

He served in the Falklands War as a naval helicopter pilot. At that time, he was full of heroic spirit and was the perfect spokesperson for the royal family.

Later he became Britain's foreign trade envoy, traveling around the world to discuss business and build connections.

Later, we all knew…

(Andrew and the Queen as a young people)

After being announced that he was being deported, Andrew did not leave immediately.

The dignity of the British royal family needs to be maintained, the handover procedure takes time, and Andrew himself has been delaying it.

Andrew finally left the Royal Lodge quietly one night in February this year. Twenty years of life ended like this in the night.

The comments from those familiar with the matter are very insightful:

"Anyone else would have known to keep a low profile. But that's not Andrew's character, so the king had to take action."

He was arranged to live temporarily at Wood Farm, a small farmhouse on the edge of the Sandringham estate that had been his father, Prince Philip's favorite place to stay in his later years.

(Wood Farm)

According to media reports, it was not until early February 2026 that Charles finally had enough. A message was sent to Andrew telling him that it was time to go to Norfolk immediately, and Andrew moved away.

Is Charles suddenly anxious? On February 22, 2026, the third day after Andrew was arrested, the British "Sunday Mail" published a report.

According to reports, as early as 2019, a whistleblower formally submitted charges to Buckingham Palace through the royal family's legal firm Farrer & Co.

The email was sent directly to Charles, then Prince of Wales, and his private secretary, Clive Alderton.

(Charles)

The whistleblower's words in the letter were sharp, pointing out that the wealthy businessman David Rowland was using the royal name to seek private business interests, and criticized Prince Andrew (Duke of York) by name, saying that he valued this relationship of interest far more than his own family reputation.

The email claims the evidence is irrefutable that the royal family's name has been misused. The whistleblower specifically alleged that Rowland paid Andreu in exchange for the prince's help in obtaining a banking license in Luxembourg for his private bank, Banque Havilland.

(Exposed email content)

Charles had received a written warning seven years ago about Andrew's dishonesty.

But there has been no public response from the royal family and no investigative action appears to have been taken.

Sources at Buckingham Palace said that as the police investigation is currently ongoing, they cannot comment on the report email, and said that any relevant information should be submitted to investigators.

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie, author of The Rise and Fall of the House of York, was less polite.

He publicly stated:

"I think Charles needs to come clean about what he knew, when he knew it, and what he did. If he's been covering this up, he's going to be in a very difficult position."

(2006, Andrew and wealthy businessman David Rowland)

The storm is slowly sweeping from Andrew to the entire royal family…

Just the day after Andrew was arrested, the British government held a meeting to discuss very specific topics:

Should we legislate to completely remove Andrew from the line of succession to the throne?

How could a man who had been stripped of his title, kicked out of his home, and under police investigation become king?

Yes…

Currently, Andrew is still eighth in the line of succession to the throne, behind Prince William's three children and Prince Harry.

Although the position had no practical significance, he still qualified as king in a legal sense.

And after Andrew was arrested, 82% of the British people believed that he should be removed from the line of succession to the throne.

But to actually remove him from the sequence, the process is quite complicated. This requires an act of parliament and the consent of the other 14 Commonwealth countries with the British monarch as head of state, including Canada and Australia.

The last time someone was removed from the line of succession was after King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936.

The legislative precedent of that year is the path that the current government may follow.

British Defense Minister Luke Pollard spoke very directly. He said that the government was already coordinating with Buckingham Palace to advance this matter.

Tolerating this was the right thing to do to stop him and still dream of becoming one step away from the throne.

It’s the New Year, are you running out of dramas?

Don't worry, on February 23, that is, tomorrow, the "big move" that Fog Theater has been waiting for – the 16-episode human crime drama "Evil" will finally be broadcast.

To be honest, after reading too many "suspense formula compositions", I have become somewhat immune to this type of subject matter. But "Destroy Evil" is different. Just looking at the trailer and lineup, the word "quality" is almost engraved on my forehead.

This drama is adapted from Remy's novel "Oldboy", directed by Teng Huatao, and starring Ren Suxi and Wang Xiao. Rather than saying that it is a traditional anti-drug drama, it is a sharp blade that pierces the depths of human nature.

Today, I will talk to you about why I dare to assert that "Extermination of Evil" will be a dark horse in crime dramas in 2026, and may even be scheduled to be the best of the year.

1. Cast: This is not acting at all, it is simply a "fighting between gods" acting field.

Our domestic entertainment audience has been poisoned by "paralyzed faces" and "staring eyes" acting skills for too long. When is the best time to watch a show? It's just to watch a group of people who are really good at acting get together and act "with all their fists and punches".

In this regard, "Abolition of Evil" is simply "outrageous" in its extravagance.

First of all, Ren Suxi + Wang Xiao, these two names put together are the "Wang Zha" with guaranteed ratings.

Let’s talk about Ren Suxi first.

The female detective Hu Wenjing she plays is by no means the cold-faced and ruthless crime-solving machine you think of.

There is a shot in the trailer that impressed me deeply: her eyes have the sharpness of a police officer, but also the fatigue and softness of a single mother.

The great thing about Ren Suxi is that she can always use the smallest expression to make you believe in the real existence of the character.

What she has to face this time is the dual torn relationship between family and workplace. How to stick to the bottom line under heavy rules. The tenacity of this character. Apart from Ren Suxi, I can't think of anyone else who can play it so penetratingly.

Let’s talk about Wang Xiao again.

This talented actor who plays the role of father Cheng Ken this time, the setting alone makes people feel nervous. An ordinary father who risked his life to save his daughter and slipped into the abyss of crime.

In the trailer, he has a line: "My surname is Cheng, Cheng who has traveled thousands of miles, is diligent and diligent." How sad is this sentence? The name carries the expectation of his father's "progress of thousands of miles", and he is a "diligent" person at heart, but in the end he was forced to go to a dead end by fate.

Wang Xiao's role is not a villain, but an "ordinary person" crushed by life and struggling between family affection and conscience. This gray area is the most testing of acting skills.

In addition to the two leading actors, the supporting cast can also be called a "sweeping monk" level existence.

Cai Wenjing plays the careerist Li Xiaoya who wants to escape from the small town, Li Zefeng (yes, the "Xu Huanshan") plays the secretive Cheng Xiaodong, and Ye Zuxin plays the vicious Ding Lai, as well as Dong Qing, Wang Youjun and so on.

When this lineup stops there, it's not acting at all, but "pushing the limits of acting skills."

There is no traffic meat, only a gathering of all the talented people. This is not only a respect for the audience, but also an oath to the confidence of the work.

2. Plot theme: When "acquaintance society" encounters drugs, it is the people's hearts that are torn apart

If the actors are the skeleton, then the plot is the soul of "Extermination of Evil". The ambition of this show is not just to make you guess "who is the murderer".

First, it is real enough and sharp enough.

The story takes place in a coastal town-Nuanhai Town. The human touch that was supposed to be a society of acquaintances was completely broken by a bag of drugs that disappeared inexplicably.

The series does not raise its perspective to high-level games in the clouds and fog, but digs deep into the soil, focusing on how ordinary people are swallowed up by desire.

There is a line in the trailer that made me think about it with horror: "Who said drugs must be sold to drug addicts?" Criminals disguise new hallucinogens as drinks, candies, and even use the guise of "smart drugs" and "quick weight loss pills" to infiltrate students taking postgraduate entrance examinations and speculators eager to succeed.

This setting puts the chill of crime right down our backs – sin is all around us, perhaps disguised in the most ordinary of forms.

Second, it explores the "grayscale" of human nature.

The dual-line narrative technique used in "Extermination of Evil" is extremely clever.

One line is about the policeman played by Ren Suxi searching for the truth; the other line is about ordinary people like Wang Xiao and Cai Wenjing who were pushed into the abyss by fate.

This is no longer a simple confrontation between good and evil, but a dilemma about "choice".

When the father played by Wang Xiao takes risks for his daughter, can you simply define him as "bad"? When a person stands on the edge of good and evil, one step forward is hell and one step back is despair, what will he choose?

This kind of soul-piercing torture runs through the entire play.

As conveyed on the poster, everyone has a heart crushed by life, but everyone also has complex motives.

This in-depth exploration of socialist suspense makes "Evil" transcend traditional criminal investigation dramas and have a sense of realism.

3. Trailer texture: movie-level visual impact, every frame is full of details

Finally, I must highly praise the quality of the trailer for "Extermination of Evil". To be honest, based on this preview, I already dare to predict that this drama will be a hit.

The first is the strong contrast in visual language.

There is a shot in the trailer that is a stroke of genius: the screen is divided on the left and right. On the left is Wang Xiao, who is hidden in the shadows with a gloomy look, and on the right is Ren Suxi, who is brightly lit and has firm eyes.

One light and one dark, one good and one evil, without any lines, the sense of confrontation between the characters' fate has already overflowed the screen.

At the same time, the editing rhythm of this drama is sharp and full of tension.

Starting from the shot of falling into the water, the superposition of broken glass, poured pills, and water pouring in sea water instantly pulls the audience into a damp, depressing and uneasy atmosphere.

The horror of burying a body in the middle of the night, the suspense of the secret on the ceiling, and the tension of the fight on the corridor. Although the violence is not overly exaggerated, the sense of urgency that is surrounded by dangers hits the heart directly through the screen.

Next is the line that tortures the soul: "Do you believe in fate?"

Ren Suxi's answer was: "I used to believe it, but now I don't." This question and answer is not only the character's confession, but also the theme of the entire play.

The people in the play may be struggling with whether to succumb to the "fate" of desire, but outside the play, we are also thinking: when evil breeds, should we just go with the flow, or stand up?

In addition, the officially released group portrait posters are also very creative. A drug bag is used as the background, surrounded by characters with different looks. The intricate positions hint at the complex network of relationships in the small town.

This microscopic composition is full of artistic sense, and it also indicates that in this Rashomon of human nature, no one can escape intact.

All in all, "Extermination of Evil", which will be released on February 23, not only has director Teng Huatao ("Snail House" and "City Within a City")'s precise control of social reality, but also has the strong logical narrative of "Genius Basics" screenwriter Nie Chengshuai, as well as a group of powerful actors who regard drama as their destiny.

What it wants to talk about is not only how to "eliminate evil", but also why "evil arises".

At the end of this Spring Festival season, if you want to watch a hard-core drama with muscles, flesh and blood, and thoughtfulness, you’re right to lock in Mist Theater’s “Extermination of Evil.”

Let us follow Ren Suxi and Wang Xiao into the undercurrent of Nuanhai Town and witness this ultimate game about human nature and redemption.

On the eve of the Spring Festival in 2026, a political earthquake suddenly erupted in Kyrgyzstan, China’s close neighbor in Central Asia.

On this day, Kamchibek Tashiev, the country’s “number two man” and the powerful chairman of the National Security Council, was undergoing a routine physical examination in a hospital in Germany. He may be lying on the hospital bed enjoying a rare moment of comfort, or he may be thinking about how to flex his muscles when he returns to China after recovery. However, thousands of miles away in the capital Bishkek, a presidential decree was quietly issued – he was dismissed from all positions, including deputy prime minister.

Kamchibek Tashiyev Source: Internet

When the news spread, the whole country was in uproar. Immediately afterwards, a series of chain reactions occurred in the Kyrgyz political arena: Speaker Turgunbek Ulu announced his resignation on the grounds of "certain political differences in the country"; several senior ministerial officials in transportation, environment, and emergencies who were considered allies of Tashiyev were kicked out one after another. A sudden "political earthquake" pushed this Central Asian country with a population of more than 6 million to the forefront.

The person who took action was none other than the current president of Kyrgyzstan, Sadr Zhaparov. This grassroots president, who had been in prison and was "robbed" from prison by his supporters, personally beheaded his once most staunch comrade-in-arms and his strongest right-hand man.

Kamchibek Tashiyev (left) and Sadr Zhaparov (right)

From Prisoner to President: The Fantastic Life of a Grassroots Politician

If Sadr Zhaparov's life was made into a movie, even the most daring screenwriters would complain that it was "too magical".

In 1968, Zhaparov was born in an ordinary farming family in the mountainous area of ​​northern Kyrgyzstan near the border between China and Kyrgyzstan. He came from a poor family since he was a child. He attended the National Institute of Physical Education in his early years and worked as a radio operator in the Soviet army. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he switched jobs and became a policeman. Later, he went into business and worked hard all the way. Later, he transitioned into politics and was elected as a member of Congress in 2005. However, at that time, he was just an inconspicuous member among many members and had no sense of existence.

Sadr Zhaparov Source: Internet

The turning point in his life occurred in 2012.

At that time, in response to the "fraud" of foreign investors in the Kumtor gold mine and the corruption of government officials, Zhaparov teamed up with another member of parliament, Kamchibek Tashiyev from the south, to organize rallies that lasted for several days and shouted the slogan "nationalization of gold mines." These actions angered the authorities and led to both men being arrested and jailed.

Sadr Zhaparov Source: Internet

After staying in prison for about a year, Zhaparov was released from prison and was forced to take his family into exile in Russia, Poland, Cyprus and other places. In 2017, he was homesick and eager to return to his hometown. However, as soon as he landed, he was thrown into prison again.

A twist of fate came in October 2020: large-scale protests broke out in Kyrgyzstan, and the political situation was out of control. Supporters actually rushed directly into the prison and rescued Zhaparov. Even Shuangwen dared not write about the following plot: In just a few months after being released from prison, he rose to become the prime minister and acting president of the country, until he was elected as the official president with a high vote in the general election in January 2021, completing a shocking reversal from "prisoner" to "head of state".

Sadr Zhaparov Source: Internet

From prisoner to head of state, the 52-year-old took only a few months. Without a prominent family or a top-level resume, he relied on the slogan of "anti-corruption and serving the people" to win nearly 80% of the votes and became the most legendary "grassroots strongman" in this Central Asian country.

The two heroes of the North and the South: a pair of prisoners, ruling the world together

Zhaparov's ability to secure the presidential throne was inseparable from the strong support of one person – his former comrade-in-arms and prisoner Tashiyev.

Tashiev was born in the southern Jalal-Abad region in 1968, a few months younger than Zhaparov. The two met during the protests in 2012 and were thrown into prison at the same time, thus forming a deep "inmate" friendship. After Zhaparov was rescued from prison by supporters in 2020, Tashiyev quickly stood by his side and became his strongest ally.

Kamchibek Tashiyev Source: Internet

More importantly: Zhaparov is from the north and Tashiyev is from the south.

Since Kyrgyzstan became independent, the biggest stubborn problem has been the division between north and south. The north, close to the capital Bishkek, has a good economy and a large concentration of elites; the south has strong clan power, strong folk customs, and complex ethnic relations, and has long been at odds with the north. All previous coups and turmoil have their roots in the North-South rivalry.

Source: Internet

Zhaparov is from the north, Tashiyev is from the south. This combination strikes a delicate balance to a certain extent: a northerner serves as the president, and a southerner controls the real power departments.

During the first few years of Zhaparov's administration, Tashiyev served as chairman of the National Security Council and was awarded the rank of lieutenant general. This position is similar to the combination of the director of the FBI and the director of the CIA in the United States, with great power. In the following years, a series of major anti-corruption cases led by Tahiyev were launched one after another. From the former deputy customs commissioner to the former prime minister, anyone who was suspected of corruption, no matter how high the level, could not escape investigation. For a time, Tahiyev was so powerful that he was recognized by the outside world as Kyrgyzstan's "number two man." There were even claims that he and Zhaparov were not essentially superiors and subordinates, but had a "co-governing" relationship.

Source: Internet

Zhaparov once quoted Deng Xiaoping's famous saying in an interview: "It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it is a good cat." In his context, the black cat refers to the northerners, and the white cat refers to the southerners. As long as the country can be governed well, all can occupy a place in the government regardless of north or south. And Tahiyev is the "white cat" who catches mice for him.

However, when the cat grew stronger than its owner, the owner began to have trouble sleeping.

Game of Thrones: An elaborate surgical operation

On February 10, 2026, while undergoing a medical examination at a hospital in Munich, Germany, Tashiyev received news from Bishkek that he had been dismissed.

According to Tashiev himself, the news came as a "surprise" to him. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that this was by no means a spur-of-the-moment idea, but a carefully planned "surgical" political action.

The presidential press secretary’s explanation was high-sounding: “This move is aimed at preventing divisions in society, including divisions between government agencies, and promoting unity.” Zhaparov himself put it more bluntly in an interview: “I will neither allow a coup nor tolerate divisions.”

Why did you attack your former comrades? Outside analysis is limited to three possibilities.

The first possibility: Expansion of power and great achievements will shock the master. Tashiyev holds security power, with tentacles covering the economy, parliament, and local governments. He is so powerful that he is said to be the "de facto leader." There are even people who have signed a petition for early elections. In this regard, Zhaparov must strike first.

The second possibility: the battle for power transfer in the 2027 general election. There have long been rumors in the political arena: The two had agreed to "take turns taking charge", and Zhaparov would hand over power to Tashiyev at the end of the term. But those who hold the most power are rarely willing to let go. Zhaparov may have used this move to directly deny the agreement and cut off the other party's thoughts.

The third possibility: divergence in external lines. Tashiyev has become strongly nationalistic in recent years and favors Western forces such as Turkey and the United Kingdom. Zhaparov is clearly aware that Russia and China are Kyrgyzstan’s core security and economic partners, and he must slam on the brakes to avoid offending the two big brothers, China and Russia.

Source: Internet

However, no matter what the reason is, it means that the former brothers of life and death have become threats that must be eliminated.

Conclusion: Aftershocks and the Future

On February 16, Zhaparov said something meaningful in an interview: "Tashiyev is my friend, but he will not return to public office. I told him: rest well and take care of yourself."

Tashiyev remained silent after being dismissed, expressing his compliance with the decision. But this does not mean that domestic political risks have completely disappeared. Tashiyev has been operating in the south for a long time and has deep roots. Kyrgyzstan has had three revolutions in more than 30 years and is one of the most politically unstable countries in Central Asia. If you are not careful, another crisis may break out.

Zhaparov obviously has concerns about this. In an interview, he revealed that he is leading the implementation of a series of long-term measures aimed at eliminating the "North-South divide": 100% rotation of district chiefs, judges, and heads of security departments – there is no southern district chief in the south, all are from the north; and vice versa. Starting from September 2026, students enjoying budget quotas will also undergo north-south rotation, with northern students studying in the south and southern students studying in the north.

"In twenty or thirty years, the 'North-South divide' will disappear." Zhaparov promised.

This is a grand social project and a huge gamble. It will take a generation to reshape the national identity. If he succeeds, he is very likely to become the greatest president in the history of Kyrgyzstan; if he fails, the rift between the north and the south may further deepen and even tear this already fragile country apart.

For China, Kyrgyzstan is not a distant and unfamiliar country, but a key node of the Belt and Road Initiative, an important member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and a core participant in the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway. In 2025, the trade volume between China and Kyrgyzstan will be US$27.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20%. The stability of this mountainous country is directly related to the security and stability of China's northwest frontier.

Image source: bilibili@panoramic historical geography

In the short term, after Zhaparov consolidates his power, the agreements and policies he signs may be more enforceable, which will help promote the implementation of major projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan is the rotating chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization this year, and the concentration of power is conducive to improving cooperation efficiency.

But in the long term, risks still exist.

Tashiyev's dismissal upset the political balance between North and South. If the southern region becomes unstable or even causes local unrest, it may affect the construction and operating environment of the southern section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway. What's even more terrible is that the Fergana region has always been a hotbed of extremist forces in history. If political instability causes society to lose control, the "three evil forces" may take the opportunity to rise and directly threaten the security of China's northwest border.

In this sense, the outcome of Zhaparov’s power game is not only related to Kyrgyzstan’s future, but also to China’s interests. We sincerely hope to see a stable neighbor, but we should also be prepared for possible instability.

Teacher Ye Tan:

I have been following Ye Tan Finance for a long time. I admire his talent and love his warmth.

Let me briefly talk about my situation. I was born in 1988 and come from a rural area in Qian County, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, which is really a poor place. When I was a child, I focused solely on studying, and there was little competition in the countryside. I had good grades, and I felt that I must be a person capable of doing great things. The feeling of cultivating myself and bringing peace to the world was deeply rooted in my heart.

The first setback came from high school. I crossed the school district with good grades and was admitted to a provincial key class that was relatively good. It turned out that many children in the city were not good at reading and could pay a little more to take classes with me. I felt conflicted, but I studied hard and my grades were still good.

The turning point was the failed first love with my deskmate. This was a psychological pressure that I could not shake off for many years.

There was a huge gap between our family backgrounds. After her father noticed it, he quickly transferred her to a better class. At this time, I realized that she should study hard and chose to quit. This was a huge blow. For the first time, I faced the cruel pressure of society.

At that time, the family's financial situation took a turn for the worse, and the psychological pressure was even greater. Finally, after repeating the studies, I was admitted to a university in Xi'an. It happened that my first love also got admitted to the postgraduate program of this school. It was purely a coincidence.

During the summer vacation after finishing the college entrance examination, I first went to work in other places, and then came back and became the main force in the family's farm work. At that time, I was more than 1.6 meters tall and weighed less than 100 pounds. Children from poor families did not think there was anything wrong.

The gears of life start turning the night before you register for college. I suddenly fell ill without any warning and the cause could not be found. After spending a week in the ICU of the Municipal Central Hospital, the doctor was at a loss. After consultation with provincial experts, it was suspected that it might be medullary cavernous hemangioma (brainstem hemorrhage), and he was transferred to the ICU of the Fourth Military Medical University. That was 2008.

This disease is so rare, and the pain of various complications is still scary to think about now, and people will not feel comfortable in the ICU. After he was diagnosed, he was hospitalized to prepare for surgery, and his head was shaved. Unfortunately, all the rabbits used for preoperative experiments were wiped out, and the surgery was cancelled. When I was discharged from the hospital, I probably only had about 40 pounds left. When I returned to the village, everyone thought they were afraid that they would not be saved before returning. The truth was quite different. I had difficulty swallowing, was paralyzed in bed, suffered from nystagmus, dizziness and headache, and numbness in my limbs.

But the pain did not defeat me, and I did not feel that I was hopeless.

My family’s savings were all spent, and my brother was almost fired for taking care of me. Fortunately, I was young. I recovered slowly and could walk, eat and drink normally, and my one-year suspension from school was over. I plan to continue my studies. At that time, my family didn’t understand and I had no experience. Young people were very brave, and it was not easy for rural children to get into college, so they went to school alone. In fact, a year later, I seemed to be doing fine, but my body was very fragile.

One year of college life has not been easy, and many minor problems have occurred. These are warning signs from my body, but I have no idea about them. After studying for a year, the old disease relapsed, which was more serious than last time.

I dropped out of school completely and returned to my small mountain village to begin a long journey of physical recovery and a long road to medical treatment. All the doctors expressed their regret and resigned themselves to fate without any cure. I know this is the only way to go. But I believe that there is no perfect way.

I still feel that I am not done yet, because the ancients told me that anyone who achieves great things must first work hard…

I taught myself Tai Chi, walked in the morning for exercise, read and studied at home, and danced square dances with the women in the village to keep fit. I want to recover and learn knowledge. How can I stay in this small mountain village for the rest of my life?

I stayed in the countryside for more than six years. The best years of my life, all my expectations and expected future were gone. My mother suggested that I open a canteen in the town. They found out that there was a woman in a certain village who was honest, reliable, and strong. I refused and decided to go to Xi'an to work alone.

No diploma, no money, poor health. The first job I could find was selling insurance. I went to insurance training and I needed to jump around and I couldn't do it. The husband of a girl in the same group is the post-production supervisor of a certain photo studio. I studied photo post-production seriously at home, and it was just right.

In the later stage of the photo studio, money is calculated based on quantity, and I can't bear to work overtime. I saved some money and registered a company by myself. I found photo studios across the country online to take over their post-production work. I recruited people online who could do post-production work and distributed them to them. I did some of it myself and barely made ends meet.

Soon, I noticed that major photo studios in Xi'an did not have photo walls, so I ordered photo walls online and went to various photo studios to sell them. During this period, I lived in a village house in the city worth RMB 300. The house leaked, and it was cold in winter and hot in summer. During this period, I had a urinary stone attack and went to the hospital alone.

This job doesn't last long and I can't make any money. When I was the poorest, I only had a few dollars, and I couldn't ask my family for it. My family thinks that although I can't make money, I can support myself.

In fact, I almost starved to death. I couldn't catch the next meal and was worried about my livelihood all day long. At this time, I was not afraid that I would relapse and die outside.

I started tutoring primary school students again. After all, with good grades, this job also provided me with food.

During this period, I confessed my love to a girl who was also a high school classmate (not my first love, she was discussing marriage with a graduate student at the same school at this time), and she agreed, and I had to do something more. At that time, I stayed at home for too long and was out of touch with society. I also had a straight temper and didn't care about girls. Soon, she deleted and blocked me. I kept telling her that I must keep my word, and hoped that she would not judge me by the characters or plots in TV series or novels (but I never told her where my pain was).

This was the closest I got to starting a family, around 27 or 8. Met her at the wrong time, I always say.

I worked in a primary school remedial class for a year or two, barely making ends meet, and I was preparing to enter a junior high school class, and at the same time I was planning to open my own class. I applied for jobs everywhere and traveled around. Not having a diploma was a big disadvantage.

In the end, I still looked at abilities rather than diplomas. Although I suffered a lot, I finally started teaching junior high school. About a year or two later, the institution closed down and I officially entered the planning stage of opening my own class.

I chose many locations, borrowed 30,000 yuan from my brother, and started renting a house, buying teaching equipment, recruiting teachers, and recruiting students. It was very hard on my own. I have encountered urban management collecting equipment and gangsters charging protection fees, but they were unable to recruit teachers or students.

In order to save money, I bought a folding bed and put it in the kitchen. I spread it out to sleep at night and put it away during the day. The house was used as a teaching venue. Hard work paid off, and things gradually improved. Enrollment started in September, and I paid back 30,000 yuan at the end of the year, and there was still money left after paying the rent for the next year. For the first time in my life, I don’t have to worry about eating anymore.

The next two years were prosperous, my money became more and more abundant, and my career gradually improved. During this period, I also began to enter high school. I also reviewed high school content and began to teach high school mathematics. At the same time, he planned to make the institution bigger and stronger, and even dreamed of opening a school.

At this time, I was still thinking about finding a partner, although I found it difficult to succeed. Seeing that I was quite capable, I introduced many people, but they didn't know the inside story, so I rejected them one by one.

At this time, the epidemic suddenly hit and the business began to decline. The main reason is the introduction of the double reduction policy, and Xi'an began to strictly investigate. The original plan of devoting all my money to build a formal organization has been put on hold. With the income reduced due to the epidemic, I don’t know what to do. I have lost my career goal. I still have an income of about 10,000 yuan a month, but I feel that my life is hopeless and confused.

The epidemic ended at the age of 33. I suddenly realized that life was flying fast and I didn’t know where to go. The decline in my career made me lose the courage to go on a blind date. The anxiety returned.

The New Year of 2024 is coming soon, and I made up my mind to try it again in a big city. Friends who often travel for business thought Shanghai was good, so I decided to go to Shanghai. In what way can we go? I had an idea and took the college entrance examination.

Yes, at the age of 37, I prepared for more than a hundred days (I have been teaching mathematics) to take the general higher education entrance examination, and entered the college entrance examination examination room with my own students. Then I was admitted to Shanghai, but the school was not good. In the remote Fengxian District, I chose my favorite major of mathematics and applied mathematics.

I am writing this article in the study room of the school. What can a person, with illness and sequelae, give up his original comfort zone and start over? What can he do? What will be the result? have no idea.

I’m 38 years old, I don’t have a house, car, family, poor health, no diploma, no one supports my approach, and sometimes I don’t know what I’m pursuing. But it seems the mentality has changed.

I hope I can find my own way. I hope that everyone will not give up hope, there is no sure path.

a person who never gives up

February 7, 2026

A person who never gives up:

After reading your letter, I am very grateful.

An admirable person can stand out in the gloomy background of life. You have a spirit and an ability to improve, which can help you escape mediocrity and shine in a world without companies.

Conventionally speaking, your current life is probably like this: open a small shop in your hometown, marry a strong, hard-working woman with little knowledge, have two or three children, and be taken care of by your parents, and the couple earn some pocket money every month.

But you took a path that most people would never dream of.

I imagined a young man who was constantly struck by fate, starting from a small mountain village in Shaanxi, passing the college entrance examination and coming to Shanghai at the age of 38, sitting in the study room and writing letters to me.

A person who has been pushed to the ground so many times by fate can still stand up and move towards his goal. This requires a kind of strong vitality that is almost arrogant, and possesses the spirit of being a human being. I have seen all of these in you.

When you re-enter the college entrance examination room and sit side by side with a large number of 18-year-old students of your own generation, this scene reminds me of a sentence, true courage is not not to be afraid, but to keep moving forward in the face of it.

You have more gray hair than they do, and you also have the vicissitudes of living in a cruel world. It is precisely because of these vicissitudes that your life has an eternal romance above the color of blood.

Are you afraid? certainly.

I think you must be as helpless and scared as a child in the difficult situation of suffering from illness, recovering slightly but then relapsing again;

When you are hungry and don’t know where your next meal will be, but you dare not tell your family, you must be as miserable as a puppy that has lost its home;

When you face the girl you like and face various marriage proposals, but you have to reject them all because of your low self-esteem, you must be heartbroken;

When your career finally improves and you finally find a harbor in your life, but it has to be closed due to external factors, you once again become a child who can't find a home in the cold wind.

We are all afraid when we encounter such a blow, but what we are more afraid of is being trapped in place, both physically and mentally. This kind of fear is more effective than any chicken soup.

Now, you are finally sitting in the study room of the university in Shanghai. In middle age, you are starting to welcome a new life. This is the starting point, not the end.

Congratulations, you are amazing and I am so happy that you live so close to me.

Below, I make a few suggestions.

First, about life.

You have a foundation in mathematics and teaching experience, which are hard currency in today’s big cities. There is no shortage of teachers in first-tier cities like Shanghai, but teachers who make children learn happily. Knowledge is not boring. It is hidden in the mountains and rivers, flowers and plants, and the stars in the night sky that we see.

Don’t just focus on traditional education and training—AI is reshaping everything. Use AI tools, integrate them with your future teaching, create personalized mathematics learning plans, and become a teacher who can use AI to achieve results.

You don’t need to be a programmer, you just need to be the person who knows best how to use AI to teach mathematics.

With AI, you can build a viable company alone, or with one or two friends. This will give you the foundation to gain a foothold in Shanghai.

Secondly, about loneliness and love.

The previous experience you had that was closest to starting a family was not entirely your fault. But you are right. At that time, you were out of touch with society and had a special mentality. It has been too long, and you may not know how to love others, let alone how to love yourself.

Remember, you are a normal person, even a better person, living a normal life just like everyone else. Create a complete social scene for yourself through study, networking and work.

Only by speaking out your love and releasing your love can you get a love response.

If you meet the right person, don't wait for me to make a career. There is no conflict between life and career. In life and in fun, career will be achieved naturally.

If you haven't met it yet, don't be anxious. Learn to love yourself, love others sincerely, let yourself be with the world around you, listen to the birds, smell the fragrance of plum blossoms in Fengxian with a hint of sea breeze, and look at the exercises in front of you. Believe, today is a good day.

The greatest career in a person's life is to live as a complete person first.

However, a complete person is not defined by other people. There are no certain rules. You don’t have to live a complete life in the eyes of others. You don’t have to get married, have children, buy a house or a car. When you, like Hegel, walk along your own path and get the highest enjoyment, you are a complete person.

Third, about your body.

Although medullary cavernous hemangioma is difficult to treat, you have been living with it for sixteen years. It's not just luck, it's also because you understand the body better than the doctor does. Shanghai is rich in medical resources. Check regularly. Don’t exhaust your energy while studying and working.

In this world, treat your body gently, coexist harmoniously with it, do not look down upon the body, do not despise it, just treat it naturally as we coexist with all things.

You said, you don’t know what you are pursuing.

I think pursuit itself is the answer. You go from a small mountain village to a provincial key point, from the ICU to the college entrance examination examination room, from the folding bed to the university study room, which is meaningful in itself.

Many people died at the age of thirty and were buried only at the age of eighty. You are still alive, still pursuing daily progress, and still getting rid of the upper limit set by society.

The Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse is coming soon. Here, I would like to say to all those who have anxiety and dreams, it is great to have you in this world.

I am here to bless you.

Your sister Tan

Saturday, February 14, 2026

(Sister Tan’s email address: yetanbusiness@163.com. The letter authorizes Yetan Finance to use the content of the email. If you reply, the reply will only be made public and will be commented by readers. At the same time, you are authorized to use it for book compilation. Please be careful when writing.)

According to IT House news on February 20, rumors about Nvidia’s new flagship graphics card have resurfaced. The whistleblower Moore's Law is Dead mentioned in his latest show today that the prototype of this mysterious new GPU has been testing since mid-2025.

He calls this GPU RTX 5090 Ti or Blackwell Titan. However, it is similar to the previously exposed Titan Ada, RTX 50 SUPER series and RX 9800 XT series graphics cards. Although there are laboratory prototypes, they will probably never be released.

In terms of core specifications, it will have about 5% more CUDA cores than the RTX 5090, which is expected to reach 22,848. This number means that this graphics card still does not use the full GB202 chip (24576 cores, the closest RTX PRO 6000 is 24064 cores).

In terms of power consumption, this prototype card can be called an "electric tiger". It is said that under normal operating conditions, its power consumption will reach 700 to 750 watts, and the power consumption of the unlocked prototype card even exceeds 1,000 watts.

Such high power consumption naturally places extremely high requirements on heat dissipation. Sources described this graphics card as "requiring both hands to hold it," implying that its size and weight will be considerable.

As we all know, there are obvious marginal effects on the performance of electronic products. Power consumption has increased significantly, but it cannot be exchanged for a performance leap of the same proportion. Its performance is expected to be only about 10% higher than the RTX 5090, and under ideal conditions this number may reach 20%.

For reference, the MSI RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z "Lightning" graphics card released with 1000W performance has about 13% higher frame rates in some games than the RTX 5090 public version graphics card.

In the older romance drama "Say I Love You at Sunset", Rabbit takes the initiative to ask Luo Fei about his emotional choices, and in exchange for a straightforward "I like Ma Qing more", this unbuffered frankness pierces Rabbit's expectations like a sharp blade, and loss, embarrassment, and sadness instantly surge into his heart. As a mature woman who has gone through ups and downs in relationships and is used to wrapping her fragility with extroversion and liveliness, it is self-evident that Rabbit is feeling uncomfortable at the moment, but judging from her character background, life experience and growth trajectory in the show, she is not vulnerable. She will break down and lose her temper in the short term, but she can digest it decently in the long term, and finally hold on to herself to complete her emotional self-healing. This is not forced strength, but the survival wisdom and emotional resilience given to her by half a life's experience.

Rabbit's discomfort is the true emotional collapse after failed expectations, which hides the emotional weakness of mature women. Her affection for Luo Fei was not just a whim. From being attentive to each other on the 100-yuan date, to taking the initiative to approach and giving silently, Rabbit gave Luo Fei all his tenderness and sincerity. She seemed carefree and well-spoken, but in fact she was sensitive and lacked love. Two failed marriages made her particularly long for a stable and sincere relationship. Luo Fei's gentle companionship once made her think she had found her home. The stronger this expectation, the more painful the gap when she was rejected. The result of the interrogation was that she mustered up the courage to face her heart, and wanted to give an explanation to this relationship, but Luo Fei's honesty did not have any euphemism, and directly excluded her from the choice. The embarrassment of being rejected in public, coupled with the grievance of a sincere mistake, made her instantly break her guard. Losing control of her emotions was the most instinctive reaction. This discomfort was real and heart-wrenching.

But Rabbit's character hides the underlying resilience to digest pain, which is the key to her being able to withstand the blow. Rabbit has worked in sales and as a talk show performer. She has been struggling in the secular world for many years and has already developed her "self-healing power". She is not a flower in the greenhouse that cannot withstand the wind and rain, but has learned to adjust herself after being beaten in life. She is used to pretending to be fragile with liveliness. She looks emotional, but in fact she knows right from wrong. She knows that feelings cannot be forced. Even if she is sad at the moment, she will not indulge in negative emotions all the time. Moreover, Rabbit has an unwillingness to admit defeat in her bones. She took the initiative to press for the results, which showed that she had the courage to accept the truth. Compared with the ambiguity, a straightforward rejection made her completely give up, and she no longer had to suffer from entanglement and internal friction. This kind of clarity of "long-term pain is worse than short-term pain" will help her digest the results.

Judging from the emotional logic of the show, Rabbit and Luo Fei had different views. This rejection was a timely stop loss and made it easier for her to let go. Luo Fei pursues spiritual harmony, a relaxed and comfortable state of getting along, and prefers Ma Qing's gentleness and introversion, knowing how to advance and retreat; while Rabbit is passionate, straightforward, full of fireworks, and too excited and noisy when getting along. The pace of life and emotional needs of the two are not on the same channel. Luo Fei's frankness may seem cruel, but in fact he is responsible for both of them. There is no delay, no hypocrisy, and perfunctory, allowing Rabbit to see clearly the inappropriate nature of each other. When Rabbit calms down, she will understand that the end of this relationship is not because she is not good enough, but because her three views are inconsistent and the fate has not come. This understanding will make her reduce her self-doubt, get over the loss faster, and accept the result rationally.

In addition, the social atmosphere and the companionship between the guests will also become support for Rabbit to digest his emotions. There are no bloody arguments or ridicules in the show. The tolerance and comfort of other guests can alleviate her embarrassment and loneliness. Rabbits are good at socializing and have their own way of expressing emotions. She can talk to friends and use busyness to distract her attention, and will not close herself in pain. Moreover, Rabbit has always been a sincere and kind image in the show. Even if she is rejected, she will not lose her sense of self-worth. She knows her own advantages and will not deny herself because of the failure of a relationship. This self-awareness allows her to quickly adjust her mentality and maintain her dignity.

Rabbit can persevere because she knows the true meaning of mature love: no forcing, no entanglement, and a decent exit is also a kind of fulfillment. Women over 50 have long passed the age of being impulsive and persistent for love. They understand that love is a two-way street, not a wishful thinking to please. Rabbit's discomfort is a temporary mood swing, but the clarity and transparency in her bones will allow her to quickly calm down her emotions, without entanglement, internal friction, belittling herself, or blaming Luo Fei. She will hide this regret in her heart, sort out her mood and move on, respecting Luo Fei's choice and protecting her own dignity. This is the unique emotional pattern of mature women and the core reason why she can digest the results.

This frank rejection is not a blow to Rabbit, but a growth opportunity. The short-term collapse and loss of attitude are the expression of true feelings; the long-term digestion of dignity is the strength given by experience. Rabbit will be sad, but she will never be knocked down. After she calms down, she will let go of her obsession, return to herself, and continue to find her own fate in the show. This is not only the emotional self-healing of Rabbit, but also the mature love concept conveyed by "Say I Love You at Sunset": the best ending in love is not to be together, but to be able to say goodbye decently even if you miss it, to keep yourself, and still believe in love. Rabbit tells us with her resilience that true maturity is the courage to face loss and start over again. This clarity and strength are enough for her to digest all regrets and usher in her own sunset starlight.

"There is a big bird trapped on the ice. Come and help." After receiving the call, Han Shudong from the Bird Love and Bird Protection Volunteer Association of Hengshui Binhu New District in Hebei Province immediately got up and drove to investigate.

The 75-square-kilometer Hengshui Lake has a vast water surface, swaying reeds, and flocks of migratory birds flying over from time to time. It is an important stop on the East Asia-Australasia migratory bird migration route.

As the Spring Festival approaches, the flow of people and vehicles increases, and migratory birds face human interference in their search for food and habitat. How to ensure that migratory birds survive the winter safely? The reporter drove half an hour from Hengshui Railway Station to the lake area and saw a group of guardians "standing guard" for migratory birds.

A special New Year gift

Crane shadows are picturesque, egrets fly low, and birds gather in the reeds between the ice water.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Han Shudong's dark face. He and the volunteers from the Bird Lovers Association were busy carrying corn kernels and frozen fish to the small wooden boat.

"This is the 'New Year's gift' we prepared for the birds." Han Shudong introduced cheerfully, opening the boat and sailing towards the ecological island in the lake.

Volunteers from the Bird Lovers and Bird Protection Volunteers Association of Binhu New Area in Hengshui, Hebei Province are sowing corn kernels for ecological attraction. Photo by People's Daily reporter Shen Yaxin

The lake surface reflects the sunset and glows with little waves. The perching birds seemed to have received the signal and flew from everywhere, circling and dancing.

"It borders Taocheng to the north and Jizhou to the south. Hengshui Lake is one of the few 'city lakes' in China. Its special geographical location poses a challenge to the ecological protection of migratory birds." Zhang Yuguang, deputy director of the Resource Protection Bureau of Hengshui Binhu New District, Hebei, told reporters.

After the lake freezes over in winter, tens of thousands of migratory birds that overwinter here face a lack of food, and some go looking for food in the surrounding areas, often straying into danger.

Therefore, volunteers spread food in the lake area for ecological attraction, creating suitable habitats and protecting migratory birds from overwintering safely. At the same time, under professional guidance, intervention is kept to a minimum and does not affect the migration habits of migratory birds.

"Why do you do these things spontaneously?" the reporter asked.

"I like it. I have made eye contact with the bird!" Han Shudong's plain words revealed his simple emotions.

Volunteers patrol along the reed marshes. Photo by People's Daily reporter Shen Yaxin

Driving a small boat to carve out the frozen lake in the morning, observing and patrolling along the reed swamps in the afternoon, and delivering winter rations to migratory birds in the evening… During the Spring Festival, the volunteer team lined up a duty list and took turns to "stand guard" for this group of distant visitors.

a warm name

"Ga! Ga!" The cormorant turned to look at the people who rescued it, as if saying goodbye. Then, it walked to the lake, swam a few meters away, spread its wings and flew away.

During the interview, the reporter came across this rescued cormorant. After careful care by volunteers, it was restored to health and released into the wild.

"When I found it, it was lying motionless on the lake, more than ten meters away from the shore." Zhang Xuefeng, president of the Hengshui Photographers Association, boarded a boat on the lakeside, used a pole to move the trapped cormorant little by little, brought it back to the shore, and called the rescue hotline of the Bird Lovers Association.

"I originally thought it was injured, but after inspection, it was found that it was unable to fish due to ice and was malnourished." Volunteer Niu Chunde was responsible for taking care of the cormorant. He took out his mobile phone to show reporters the cormorant's changes over the past few days, from being unable to stand to being full of energy and "gaining one or two pounds in a week."

The rescued cormorants were released by the Hengshui Lake. Photo by Liu Wenbang, People's Daily Online

As the seasons pass, help never stops. "At most, there are four or five calls for help a day." Han Shudong told reporters. "As time goes by, everyone knows that we have expertise in rescuing birds. Whether it is a call received by 110 or 12345, we will always forward it."

Since the bird rescue center in the urban area is far away, in order to obtain faster rescue time, at the end of 2024, with the support of the Binhu New District Management Committee, this volunteer team had a warm name – Hengshui Binhu New District Bird Love and Bird Protection Volunteer Association.

"There are elderly people in their 70s who call to rescue migratory birds, and there are 14-year-old children who use their phone watches to provide clues. One phone call sets up a life channel for migratory bird rescue, and everyone relays the power of protection." Volunteer Zhang Xiaoyuan said.

A variety of birds gather on Cherry Blossom Island in Hengshui Lake. Photo by Liu Wenbang, People's Daily Online

The choice of a pair of wings

"Previously, there were about a thousand blue-headed pochards, an endangered bird. In 2017, 308 were discovered in Hengshui Lake for the first time!"

Zhang Yuguang still couldn't hide his excitement when he recalled the scene when he discovered the blue-headed pochard, known as the "giant panda among birds."

"The best protection is the recovery of the population." Zhang Yuguang said that the reserve is cooperating with Beijing Forestry University, Beijing Zoo, etc. to conduct research on the artificial breeding and wild release of blue-headed pochards. "This spring we plan to conduct the first batch of wild releases to expand its wild population."

A gray goose rescued by volunteers from the Bird Lovers Association was equipped with a lightweight positioning system when it was released. Zhang Yuguang said that the gray goose will continue to be tracked to understand its suitable ecological environment.

Zhang Yuguang, who has been working for many years, is still used to recording observation diaries: "In January this year, bird photography enthusiasts discovered the Sandhill Crane, a national second-level protected animal, for the first time in Hengshui Lake. With a scarlet head and rust spots on its body, it came from distant North America."

In recent years, the bird monitoring records in Hengshui Lake have continued to be refreshed, from 323 species in 2017 to 337 species now.

"Birds vote with their wings and will inhabit wherever the environment is good. The rare appearance of the sandhill crane also confirms the continuous optimization of the local wetland ecological environment." Zhang Yuguang said.

Volunteers observing and patrolling Hengshui Lake. Photo by People's Daily reporter Shen Yaxin

Birds are a touchstone of the ecological environment. In order to protect this wetland in the North China Plain, which maintains an intact ecosystem of swamps, waters, tidal flats, meadows and woodlands, the local government continues to promote ecological water replenishment and pollution control. More and more birds such as spotted-headed mergansers, gray cranes, and coots live here.

The rays of light serve as guidance, and thousands of birds serve as trust. Every wing across the sky writes the vigorous rhythm of life.

Gu Ailing won the championship, and there were still many voices of criticism in the comment area. Some people questioned her "purity", as if she must be an authentic Chinese person to deserve the honor; some people questioned that she was born in the United States but was not "grateful" and instead devoted herself to the other side of the ocean. Many groups with different opinions and opposing camps seem to have found common ground in criticizing Gu Ailing.

I dare to say a few words for Gu Ailing.

First of all, let me state that I am not a fan of Gu Ailing. I think she is very beautiful and sassy, ​​but I am not enthusiastic about the sports she engages in, and I have no particular preference for her as a person.

As a passerby, I think the criticism Gu Ailing has received is somewhat unreasonable. There is no evidence to question her nationality. Since she meets the qualifications of the Olympic Committee, it is not suitable for conspiracy theories. I am opposed to giving ideological color to sports competitions and athletes' choices, and let the sports be pure. Some people think that Gu Ailing was born in the United States and "the United States trained her". Her switching to the Chinese team is ungrateful and self-interested. I think it is biased.

"America raised her" is a way of thinking that has fallen into a rut. Gu Ailing was born in the United States. Her mother is a worker and taxpayer. It is her mother who pays for her education and training. So it was her mother who raised her, not the United States. The place of birth is not inherently benevolent to the people, but the country should thank its citizens for their contributions because of taxes and provide corresponding public services. According to this logic, the public services Gu Ailing enjoyed in her childhood were what her mother deserved after paying taxes. The United States did not use taxpayers' money to give Gu Ailing special care, so it cannot be said to have "cultivated her."

Here I take the United States as an example. What I really want to get rid of is the way of thinking that "a certain country trained you", and emphasize again that the place of birth does not naturally have kindness to the people, regardless of the market system or the national system. The former is a free choice based on the market, while the latter is a system selection based on its own needs. In both cases, athletes are contributors to the country. They owe nothing and do not need to try to impose moral criticism. Whether an athlete chooses to naturalize or go overseas is a personal choice, which should be respected and not burdened with any moral shackles.

I think there are only two factors in the choice of nationality: emotion and opportunity. Emotional factors include feelings for a certain culture and system. As long as one does not embrace a recognized evil subject like the Nazis, individual choices are understandable. Opportunities include family, work opportunities, etc. This type of decision-making is even more personal. Some people are willing to enter a certain country through marriage, while others think that there is more room for development and material benefits in other countries. These influencing factors have nothing to do with morality. The reason why I summed it up like this is simply to get rid of the idea of ​​​​a country's kindness. We love a country, culture, and system not out of gratitude, but out of choice and love after independent thinking. Respecting people's legitimate rights and using less moral hijacking is a lesson I must always practice. Of course, we also have the right to question the program, so bravely question the programmer, not the girl who made the choice.