CCP Runs Out of Money, Sells Large Quantity of Confiscated Electric Bicycles to Pakistan

#chinaobserver #chinacollapse #electricbike Since July 1st, according to Chinese media "Morning News", a growing number of young people with no other alternatives for commuting have started using electric wheelchairs, frequently appearing in universities, cafeterias, malls, and even racing each other on some roads. Videos such as "30-year-old me commuting daily on a wheelchair" and "commuting to work on an electric wheelchair" are being widely shared on social media. 

 

This is because from the 1st of July, many places have launched large-scale rectification campaigns for electric bicycles. China was once a kingdom of bicycles, but with the changing times, low-speed electric bicycles have replaced normal bicycles as the primary means of transportation for the Chinese. In recent years, the Chinese government has also launched successive campaigns to regulate electric bicycles, with special rectification work leading groups established in various regions. However, according to insider leaks, the reason why Chinese police are so motivated to intercept motorcycles and electric bicycles is actually to make money. The seized vehicles are sold to Africa, Pakistan, and other places.

 

 The city of Dongguan in Guangdong province has had a ban on motorcycles for many years. In March 2021, a large number of traffic police suddenly hit the streets, forcibly taking away people's motorcycles and electric bicycle. They even went door-to-door, and children's tricycles were also confiscated. China is now unequivocally the largest producer and consumer of electric bicycles. Data shows that in 2022, China had over 400 million electric bicycles, with an annual production exceeding 35 million units. 

 

By comparison, the number of privately-owned cars in China was around 230 million. In recent years, the Chinese traffic management department has been subject to widespread criticism, with the public sarcastically referring to it as a "licensed robber". With China's economy in decline and many local governments facing financial pressure due to reduced land sales and tax revenues, fines have become a significant source of "revenue generation". 

Source:  China Observer