A Chinese Official Explains Why China Is Really Two Countries

Jun 23, 2026 - 09:56

A rare essay written by an anonymous Chinese official is offering an extraordinary glimpse into how some people inside the CCP system view modern China. According to this insider, China is no longer one political community, but two nations living side by side: the Party-state and everyone else. In this program, we examine his controversial argument that many policies that appear irrational to ordinary citizens make perfect sense when viewed through the CCP's internal logic of power preservation. We also explore his provocative explanation of "foreign forces," the lying-flat movement, and why the greatest divide in China today may not be between rich and poor, but between the Party and the people it governs. Is China really becoming one country, two nations? Let's take a closer look.