The case of mainland Chinese actor Yu Menglong continues to draw attention, with strong support from overseas communities. Despite strict censorship inside China, citizens have found ways to voice their sentiments. Recently, during a drone show in Chongqing, a massive koi fish pattern appeared in the night sky, prompting spectators to chant Yu Menglong’s name in a moving display of remembrance.
The YouTube channel Finance & Economy Observer posted footage showing the Oct. 6 Mid-Autumn Festival event, where the colorful, giant koi design filled the sky. The crowd reacted immediately, chanting “Yu Menglong!” in unison, creating a powerful and emotional scene.
Netizens described the display as a message sent to Yu Menglong “in heaven,” with the imagery referencing the traditional Chinese saying of the carp leaping over the dragon gate. Fans often refer to Yu as the “Koi Boy.”
Online reactions praised the people of Chongqing:
- “Chongqing people are amazing!”
- “Still Chongqing, still awesome!”
- “Chongqing, city of justice, rise up!”
- “Thank you to the people of Chongqing for commemorating Yu Menglong with this drone show.”
- “The koi ascends, the fish leaps over the gate!”
Other comments reflected deep emotion and support:
- “So touching, Yu Menglong, we stand with you.”
- “Yu Menglong, the little angel of truth, goodness, and beauty, do you see all these people who love you? Don’t give up!”
- “Yu Menglong awakened the conscience of the Chinese people with his life.”
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Some critics of the CCP expressed outrage over the actor’s death:
- “Yu Menglong’s tragic death has awakened many Chinese to the regime’s cruelty! Evil laws only backfire. The CCP will collapse in 2025!”
- “We continue to petition for justice for Yu Menglong. He was so innocent and wronged, we must defend him.”
- “The case has even been reported in Vietnam. This was an abnormal death.”
The cause of Yu Menglong’s death remains unclear. Authorities have not opened an investigation, instead suppressing public discussion, penalizing platforms, and detaining or summoning those who speak out.
Mainland Chinese netizens, undeterred by the CCP’s heavy censorship, continue to voice their support for Yu online. His tragic death has awakened a sense of justice and conscience among the public. Many of those seeking justice for him are ordinary citizens who only became aware of his plight after his death.
Netizens have noticed that discussions about Yu Menglong on Douyin are particularly active during the early hours of the morning. Many choose to post at this time because fewer censors are on duty, whereas daytime posts are easily deleted with a single click.
In a recent live stream promoting tourism in Beijing, the comment section was filled with sardonic remarks:
- “Is 37 too old to go?”
- “I wouldn’t dare go; I’d be afraid of only living to 37.”
- “Is this a one-way ticket? No return?”
- “You go as a migrant to Beijing, come back as a ghost.”
- “There’s also free-fall, extreme clubbing—I can’t do it.”
- “The cleanest kid in the entertainment industry, gone in your Beijing.”
Meanwhile, netizens overwhelmed the CCP’s anti-crime hotline numbers 12337 and 12339. One young woman questioned the authorities’ handling of the case:
“As a citizen, I have two questions: First, did Chaoyang Police Station really follow a proper procedure, or is there negligence? Second, Yu Menglong’s dissolved studio and the entertainment paparazzo Jiang Xiaoyan have released case information on behalf of the police—do they have the authority to do so? According to the National Secrets Law and police regulations, case announcements should come from the authorities.”
The Beijing Chaoyang District Public Security Bureau became the target of widespread online criticism. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, netizens posted:
- “Daily question: has a case been filed today?”
- “It’s Mid-Autumn Festival again, but he’s gone. Shouldn’t he be reunited with his mother today?”
- “Delete, delete, delete—endless censorship. Do something meaningful. Deleting posts doesn’t erase what happened.”
- “Your actions are aiding evil!”
- “Soon, we won’t even be able to trust the police.”
Yu Menglong’s tragic fate not only exposed the darker side of the entertainment industry but also highlighted the judicial opacity under CCP rule. Many mainland citizens have become aware that if a celebrity with 27 million followers can die under suspicious circumstances, ordinary citizens face even greater risk. As a result, numerous people have sought justice for Yu Menglong through various channels.
