By Chen Jing, Vision Times
Though more than 20 days have passed since the shocking death of mainland Chinese actor Yu Menglong, public attention shows no sign of waning. On the contrary, controversy continues to heat up as netizens, human rights’ advocates, and industry peers demand accountability and a full transparent investigation into Yu’s death. As new details and alleged evidence surface, the darker forces behind the case are slowly coming into the limelight, leaving the public even more unsettled.
Leaked video shows Yu being dragged and forced to drink
On Oct. 2, a netizen dropped a bombshell on X. In a previously unseen, crystal-clear video clip, footage shows two unidentified men forcibly dragging a severely injured and visibly weak Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, out of what appears to be an apartment building.
The clip has been described as the clearest and most disturbing piece of evidence yet released, sparking a new wave of outrage across China’s tightly-controlled internet. Many noted that the footage appeared to have been filmed from a professional distance, possibly using specialized long-range optics and directional audio — not something a casual passerby or paparazzi could have captured.
Commentators also argue that the step-by-step release of material — from grainy stills and short clips to high-definition and now full-length footage — appears to be a carefully staged campaign, testing public reaction and guiding the pace of discussion.
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Public outcry growing
Others believe an entirely different power faction could be orchestrating these leaks. They point to the rapid and organized circulation of such a large volume of material as evidence of institutional involvement. According to this account, those holding key evidence may be releasing it in phases as they wait for the right moment to strike. Some even suspect fake or manipulated clips are being mixed with genuine ones, deliberately blurring the line between truth and fabrication as a pretext to later “debunk” the story and reclaim control of the narrative.
Still, another camp insists the footage is “authentic” and that the public is simply witnessing the gradual surfacing of long-suppressed evidence. Whatever the truth, the storm surrounding Yu Menglong shows no sign of abating.
To date, more than 200,000 people worldwide have signed a petition calling for justice for Yu Menglong. Meanwhile, international media coverage continues to grow, amplifying the case’s reach and driving public pressure to an all-time high.
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Residents fleeing the complex
And now, a startling development has surfaced at the residential complex where Yu Menglong died: More than 100 households have suddenly listed their apartments for sale. When reporters attempted on-site interviews, residents responded in near-unison — refusing to speak and denying access to any surveillance footage.
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This synchronized silence has only deepened public suspicion, fueling speculation that residents may have been pressured to keep quiet or ordered to conceal key evidence.
Meanwhile, users on Threads compiled a list titled “Those Involved in the Murder,” which now names 23 individuals, organized by alleged roles and timelines. Once the list began circulating online, it sparked yet another wave of outrage and speculation.
Heavenly signs stir public fear
Since Yu’s death, accounts of bizarre natural phenomena have surfaced across China. Witnesses reported that while mourners burned flower tributes outside the complex, a swirling “ring of fire” appeared above the flames. In Beijing, an unusual “ice river” briefly formed; in Xinjiang, lightning illuminated the night sky for a full thirty seconds; and on China’s National Day, a rare blizzard struck Yu’s hometown — with residents saying, “We’ve never seen snow this heavy in our lives.”
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Many interpreted these phenomena as omens of a restless spirit, drawing comparisons to the ancient tragedy “The Injustice to Dou E.” Others say unusual events reflect the turmoil and imbalance caused by Yu’s unjust death as a cosmic response to wrongdoing that has yet to be rectified. Some said the persistent rains were akin to heaven’s tears, or God’s weeping at the injustice faced by Yu.
“Such injustice,” one commenter wrote, “must be enough to shake Heaven and Earth.”
Actress under fire, supporters threatened
On Oct. 1, actress Song Yiren, named online as one of the suspects, reposted a video from the CCP’s “People’s Daily” account on China’s National Day, writing: “I love my country. May the land prosper and the people live in peace.”
The post immediately ignited backlash. Furious netizens flooded her page with comments such as: “You have no right to say that,” “He’s watching you every day,” and “How can there be peace when you’re part of this?” Within hours, Song became the center of a massive online firestorm.
Meanwhile, those who have spoken out for Yu Menglong are also facing threats. Sun Derong, Yu’s Taiwanese mentor and talent manager — who repeatedly demanded justice and even filed a spiritual appeal at a temple — said he received a “death-countdown threat” on Oct 1. Posts on Douyin listed his supposed “time of death” as October 2025.
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Fearing for his safety, Sun issued an urgent “I Will Not Commit Suicide” statement, declaring that his only goal was to seek justice for his late protégé and that any harm coming to him would not be by his own hand.
Superstar Hua Chenyu, among the first celebrities to speak out for Yu, has also had his family background doxxed online, with personal data leaked and his privacy compromised. Other artists who voiced support, including Li Tingzhe and Sun Lin, have likewise reported harassment and threats to their safety.
A trail of deaths
Several online reports claim that Yu Menglong was long under the control of a man known as the “Demon Agent,” Du Qiang. According to sources, Du began managing Yu’s career in 2013, exercising near-total control over both his professional and private life until Yu appeared to have lost all autonomy.
Netizens later discovered that Du Qiang had also managed the late actor Qiao Renliang, who likewise died under mysterious circumstances. Critics now allege that Du and his agency, Tianyu Media, wield power far beyond that of an ordinary management company, functioning instead as a system of coercion with total control over the artists it manages. Some describe the artists under Du’s watch as “invisible captives,” deprived of their freedom and forced to work for an agency that exploits them for profit.
Even more alarming are rumors that as many as nine artists connected to Tianyu Media have died in recent years under sketchy circumstances. The revelation has triggered widespread debate over whether these tragedies were truly accidents — or evidence of a deeper, hidden pattern within the entertainment industry.
As pressure mounts, both Du Qiang and Tianyu Media remain at the center of public scrutiny. The public is demanding either a credible official statement or a transparent, independent investigation capable of revealing the truth once and for all.
The hidden ‘Red heir’
After weeks of silence, a long-missing figure — Ji Guangguang (also known as Li Ming) — has been thrust back into the spotlight. On Oct. 3, a report from “Financial Cold Eye” revealed startling details about his background.
Ji’s mother is Ye Xiaoyan, granddaughter of General Ye Ting, one of China’s most revered revolutionary commanders. His father is Li Xiaoyong, the second son of former Chinese premier Li Peng, notorious for his role in the Tiananmen Square student massacre. This makes Ji both Li Peng’s grandson and Ye Ting’s great-grandson — a “red princeling” born into the very core of the CCP elite.
Online photos have further confirmed these family ties. Netizens comparing Ji’s image with that of his mother noted their near-identical features. Genealogical charts of the Li family, widely shared online, appear to substantiate his lineage.
The revelation unmasks not only the “invisible figure” in the Yu Menglong case but also how, under the CCP’s system, descendants of red power clans continue to wield influence and privilege far beyond the reach of ordinary citizens.
According to netizens, Yu Menglong was last seen inside Ji Guangguang’s apartment. “He (Ji Guangguang) had everything handed to him on a silver platter,” one commenter wrote. “No wonder he acts untouchable.”
Reports also indicate that the Chinese military’s surveillance role in the case has now been confirmed. What outwardly appears to be a political feud between factions is increasingly seen as something deeper — a moral conflict between light and darkness, playing out within the halls of power and beyond.
Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vision Times.
