CCP Internal Document Exposes Massive Economic Losses in Flooded Chinese City Sacrificed for Political Priorities

In the wake of unprecedented rainfall that pounded Beijing, Tianjin, and parts of Hebei province last week, revelations have emerged from a leaked Chinese Communist Party (CCP) internal document that floodwaters were intentionally diverted to safeguard the capital city, Beijing, and the emerging political center, Xiong’an. However, this calculated decision has resulted in the submersion of cities, villages, and extensive farmlands, causing irreparable damage and economic devastation.

Zhuozhou City: Ground Zero for Loss and Destruction

Zhuozhou city and its vicinity bore the brunt of this orchestrated flooding, resulting in an overwhelming loss of life, property, and livelihoods. The diverted floods wreaked havoc on large-scale high-tech industrial parks, causing catastrophic damage to Chinese state-owned tech companies. A confidential CCP document obtained by The Epoch Times reveals staggering economic losses suffered by these enterprises.

High-Tech Development Zones Ravaged

Zhuozhou city’s provincial-level Economic Development Zone, encompassing the Jingnan Economic Development Zone, High-tech Industrial Development Zone, and Songlindian Economic Development Zone, has been severely impacted. Major central governmental organizations and large state-owned enterprises that had established branches and subsidiaries in Zhuozhou now find themselves grappling with extensive flood-related damages.

CCP’s Internal Document: Preliminary Estimates and Ongoing Challenges

The internal document, dated August 7, provides an incomplete assessment of the estimated economic losses incurred by various enterprises within the development zone. The extent of destruction, with some projects submerged in floodwaters up to 20 feet deep and others inaccessible due to ruined roads, has complicated accurate data collection. The document indicates that resumption of work is uncertain and reliant on the restoration of essential services such as water, electricity, and gas supply.

CCP State Enterprises in Peril

China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), a military enterprise renowned for its aircraft carrier manufacturing, has borne the brunt of the disaster. Six of its sub-companies and projects have suffered significant losses in the hundreds of millions of yuan, including:

China Power Research Center: Estimated loss of 10 million yuan ($1.38 million)
Zhuozhou CSIC 612 project: Initial estimated loss of 6.15 million yuan ($850,000)
Commercial complex of Zhuozhou Marine Equipment Science and Technology Industrial Park: Preliminary estimated loss of 25.2 million yuan ($3.48 million)
Residential area of Zhuozhou Marine Equipment Science and Technology Industrial Park: Preliminary estimated loss of 205.5 million yuan ($28.4 million)
Photoelectric technology industrial base in Zhuozhou Marine Science and Technology Industrial Park: Initial estimated loss of 60 million yuan ($8.3 million)
First phase construction project of Zhuozhou Industrial Base: Preliminary estimated loss of 50 million yuan ($6.9 million)
Other enterprises, including the Zhuozhou Base of China Iron and Steel Research Institute, Tianbao Smart Science and Technology Park, and Beijing Aerospace Sanfa High-Tech Co., Ltd. Xinrui Electromechanical Zhuozhou Branch, have also sustained significant preliminary losses.

A Debate Over Priorities and Consequences

This calculated flooding strategy has sparked a fierce debate, with experts questioning the CCP’s prioritization of political and economic centers over the well-being of affected citizens. Critics argue that the safety of residents has been compromised in favor of safeguarding key political and economic interests.

As the affected areas grapple with the aftermath of this catastrophic flooding, fundamental questions regarding the balance between political priorities and the welfare of the population remain unresolved.