"Lianyungang Customs' seizure of 4.6 billion yuan worth of rare earth smuggling case" is a rumor (2026-03-27)

（Source: Linzhi Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce）

Debunking the Myth: “Jiangsu Lianyungang Customs Seized a 46 Billion-Yuan Rare Earth Smuggling Case” Is Rumor

Details: Recently, online rumors circulated a message claiming that “Jiangsu Lianyungang Customs cracked a major smuggling case involving 220 tons of rare earth, with a value exceeding 46 billion yuan,” drawing widespread attention. In response, the Lianyungang police issued a statement saying that, after verification, no such case occurred in Lianyungang, and the information shared online is a rumor. At present, an investigation has been filed into the above act of spreading the rumor. (Source: Lianyungang Internet Reporting Center, @Lianyungang Releases, @Lianyungang Police)

Quick Learning: 6 Questions and 6 Answers to Help You Rapidly Understand “Cardiogenic Sudden Cardiac Death”

Details: Cardiogenic sudden cardiac death is a relatively common and extremely dangerous cardiovascular condition. Why would the heart suddenly “shut down”? Is the golden window for rescue really only 4 minutes? Before sudden cardiac death occurs, what warning signals will the body send out? Next, through 6 key questions, we will break down in depth this health risk known as “cardiogenic sudden cardiac death.”

Why does cardiogenic sudden cardiac death happen, and why is it so dangerous?

The causes mainly come from two aspects. One is the heart stopping beating; the other is ventricular fibrillation, meaning the heart beats too fast—when it reaches a certain threshold, the ventricles will enter a state of fibrillation. After fibrillation occurs, it leads to a complete interruption of blood supply throughout the body.

After sudden cardiac death occurs, how long is the golden window for rescue?

After cardiogenic sudden cardiac death occurs, the golden rescue time window is extremely short—just 4 minutes. During this period, if defibrillation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation treatment can be carried out promptly, there is still a possibility of saving lives.

Before sudden cardiac death happens, what warning signs will the body show?

Before sudden cardiac death occurs, the body often gives some warning signs. Recollections from patients who were rescued describe often experiencing a sense of impending death and fear, along with symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness and chest pain, and dizziness or feeling disoriented. In addition, there are some atypical triggers—for example, sudden heavy sweating for no apparent reason, and for some people, extreme fatigue, feeling that if they lie down and sleep, they might never wake up again. These are common early warning signals of sudden cardiac death.

How can it be prevented? Listen to what Traditional Chinese Medicine says about “three passages and two supplements”

In terms of prevention, early prevention is crucial. In the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a complete prevention system has already been established. Through daily self-regulation and adjustment of one’s body, the risk of sudden cardiac death can be effectively prevented or reduced. For cardiovascular diseases, a prevention-and-treatment system of “three passages and two supplements” has been formed. Among the “three passages,” the first is promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis; the second is aromatic and warming to help blood flow more smoothly; the third is opening the channels to facilitate yang circulation and unblock stagnation. The “two supplements” mainly target middle-aged and elderly people—supplementing kidney function and supplementing qi and blood. Supplementing kidney function can improve one’s metabolic status; supplementing qi and blood helps harmonize qi and blood and ensures adequate nutrition, thereby strengthening the body’s ability to resist disease.

What should you pay attention to during exercise to help prevent sudden cardiac death?

Here’s a reminder for friends who love exercising: if your heart rate suddenly spikes during exercise, stop immediately and rest. If after exercising your heart rate does not rise but instead decreases, it is recommended that you go to a specialist for an examination—this could be a dangerous warning sign of sudden cardiac death.

To prevent sudden cardiac death, what should you坚持 in your daily life?

It is recommended to have regular health checkups, engage in appropriate exercise, adjust your diet reasonably, avoid the impact of unhealthy emotions, and conduct an assessment of your own health. (Source: China Internet Rumor Refutation Platform)

The circular noted that multiple times, it fabricated and published earthquake rumors involving places such as Gansu, Guizhou, Yunnan, and others. A netizen in Guizhou was placed under administrative detention

Details: Recently, in the course of work, the public security authorities in Weining, Guizhou found that a local netizen surnamed Ma (Ma Moumou) had, in order to attract attention and draw traffic, between January 20, 2026 and March 20, 2026, repeatedly fabricated and posted false text-and-image and video information claiming that earthquakes occurred in places such as Gansu, Guizhou Weining, and Yunnan Qiaojia County, without verification. After verification, the relevant content was all untrue information. These fabricated “earthquake” rumors were spread through social platforms, misleading the public, causing panic and worry, resulting in adverse social impacts, and disrupting public order. At present, the违法 person Ma (Ma Moumou) has been placed under administrative detention in accordance with the law by the public security authorities. (Source: Guizhou Rumor Refutation, Weining Public Security)

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