Though nearly two months have passed since the tragic death of Chinese actor Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, the 37-year-old’s star’s passing has become a “growing fire — the more it burns, the more questions arise.” Online, speculation among netizens continues to swirl as new details, eerie coincidences, and supernatural claims deepen suspicion and point to a possible cover-up.
On Sept. 11, Yu died after mysteriously falling from a high-rise building in Beijing. Authorities closed the case within 24 hours, ruling it an “accidental fall” following a “night of heavy drinking.” But a growing number of industry peers, fans, and human rights’ advocates have called for an independent investigation, citing the suspicious circumstances surrounding Yu’s death and the government’s swift suppression of anyone who speaks about about it.
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‘Omens’ at a Dharma ceremony
During a recent Dharma ceremony held in Yu’s memory, attendees reported unusual “atmospheric phenomena,” including a rainbow that suddenly appeared under a clear sky, followed by a large fish-shaped cloud drifting overhead. Photos circulated across social media with captions that read:
- “Menglong must be watching.”
- “First time seeing a bright-sun rainbow — unbelievable!”
- “Under a clear sky, a rainbow appears; he will be vindicated.”
Meanwhile, Taiwanese entertainment manager Sun Derong, who has repeatedly spoken out on Yu’s behalf, said he received numerous death threats from mainland Douyin (the TikTok version of China) users who predicted he would die on Oct. 25. On that day, Sun posted to Facebook that he was alive and well: “Today is Taiwan’s Retrocession Day; some cursed me to die today,” said Sun. “Let’s see how they planned to do it — I’m curious.”
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He then assured followers that he would continue posting daily to confirm his safety. Meanwhile, British psychic Ty William, who has been following the case closely, later stated in a livestream that Sun would remain safe, despite the threats to his life.
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Unexplained phenomena
Soon after the ceremony, videos emerged showing Changbaishan’s Tianchi Lake in Jilin Province shrouded in a thick, swirling mist, in what locals dubbed as “Menglong boiling in rage.” A tour guide told “The Beijing News” that around 9 a.m., “the lake was covered in vapor moving across the surface like a giant cauldron.” Online users interpreted the phenomenon as a sign of the heavens’ displeasure:
- “The whole lake wrapped in white steam — it’s [akin] to heaven and earth boiling.”
- “Tianchi boils; Menglong echoes. Not a coincidence; the heavens are answering.”
Since Sept. 11, more than 600,000 people worldwide have now signed petitions demanding a full, independent investigation into Yu’s death. “Justice may be late,” one fan wrote, “but it won’t stay hazy forever.”
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Oct. 28 predictions
In an Oct. 28 livestream titled: “Any Update on Who Killed Yu Menglong?”, William alleged that Yu’s killers were “being protected” and that some are “burning evidence.” She also claimed Yu’s former agent — whom she called the “devil agent” — had fled to Taiwan and that the agency itself would soon face boycotts, financial collapse, and eventual closure.
William warned that those involved would suffer karmic retribution, adding that they had “used witchcraft or black magic” against her, but it had backfired, leaving them “prematurely aged.” Calling China’s judiciary “too corrupt” to deliver justice, she predicted “street justice” and a public reckoning by November.
Regarding Sun Derong, William reaffirmed that he is “safe under public protection in Taiwan” and reportedly battling bladder cancer. She also urged a global boycott of Yu’s former company, accusing it of corruption and abuse.
Alleged destruction of evidence
Around the same time, Chinese netizens reported fires breaking out at several companies in Jiaozhou, Shandong, allegedly registered under Yu Menglong’s name. The timing led many to suspect deliberate destruction of evidence.
Previous social media posts claimed that Yu and other entertainers had trademarks “tied to munitions and pyrotechnics” registered under their names. Following the Jiaozhou fires, many users said these records had vanished online. Others noted that the term “Jiaozhou fire” had become a banned keyword and hashtag on Chinese platforms.
“If it were just an accident,” one commenter noted, “Why rush to delete everything?”
Tai had previously claimed during an Oct. 23 stream that the culprits were planning to burn items stored inside Beijing’s 798 Art Museum. With the new fires reported, supporters now fear that critical evidence could have been lost forever. William went further, alleging that Yu’s remains had been stolen and were secretly stored in a museum.
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A museum of victims?
William also alleged that three witnesses who saw the incident on the night of Yu’s death were “eliminated” to prevent them from testifying. She further claimed Yu’s remains are being kept in a museum filled with victims’ bodies, shielded by a “powerful patron” whose identity has been scrubbed from the internet.
In a separate Facebook post, users alleged that gunshots were heard near one of the incident sites when a bystander reportedly tried to help an incapacitated Yu. Earlier videos appearing to capture the sounds were also circulating online, allegedly filmed near Beijing’s Sunshine Upper East complex — the same area where Yu’s body was found.
On Oct. 17, an X account named “News Investigation” shared footage that appeared to show multiple bystanders at the scene. A woman’s scream is heard in the background, with commenters speculating she was later killed. Analysts have compared the growing controversy to the 2012 Ling Gu car crash, which later implicated senior Party official Ling Jihua, with netizens calling the parallels “too striking to ignore.”
‘A turning point for China’
In her most recent livestream, Ty William made sweeping predictions about political turmoil inside China, declaring: “November will be a turning point for China.” She claims that a cascade of scandal videos involving major celebrities will erupt, followed by “unprecedented political chaos.” According to her, nine PLA generals have already been removed and eight key figures are secretly planning a coup to overthrow China’s top leader: Xi Jinping.
William predicted that “around Halloween or early November, events will flip dramatically,” with public anger surging and “a leader born for the people — upright and fearless — emerging to champion justice and reform.”
She concluded that when the tide turns, the Yu Menglong case will be reopened and true justice will be served. Still, she urged caution, acknowledging that not all predictions may come true, and that viewers should approach them “as references with skepticism.”
Editor’s Note: This article reports on ongoing public discussions and unverified claims circulating on social media. Statements attributed to psychic Ty William and others have not been independently verified and should be regarded as opinion, not fact. All verifiable information, including stock performance and public protests, comes from publicly available data.
