The Voice of Anti-CCP in The Hague's Chinatown: Exposing CCP Overseas Infiltration Amid Lunar New Year Celebrations
Author: Voice of Anti-CCP(The participants of the rally pose for a group photo in The Hague's Chinatown; photo provided by event volunteer Jiang Peikun)
The Hague, Netherlands, February 23, 2026 – Amid the festive atmosphere of the 2026 Lunar New Year, a small yet striking protest rally unfolded at the entrance to The Hague's Chinatown. Organized by the "Voice of Anti-CCP," nine democracy activists and human rights defenders gathered from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on February 21. Against the backdrop of dragon and lion dances and firecracker sounds welcoming the spring, they unfurled banners and distributed leaflets exposing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cultural and political infiltration in the Netherlands. Though only nine participants took part, the event drew significant attention from local Dutch residents and Dutch Chinese, sparking heated discussions on Sino-Dutch relations and overseas united front operations.The "Voice of Anti-CCP" is a non-profit organization formed by anti-CCP individuals and human rights defenders living in the Netherlands, dedicated to exposing the CCP's united front work and human rights abuses in Europe. The group has been highly active recently: On February 14, during a CCP-supported Lunar New Year event at The Hague City Hall, a violent clash occurred in which a Uyghur leader was assaulted by pro-CCP individuals, highlighting the risks of transnational repression. This February 21 rally continued that momentum, deliberately timed during the peak of New Year celebrations to contrast the facade of "peace and prosperity" with underlying "bloody repression."
(Volunteers distribute leaflets on site and explain the CCP's infiltration and threats to the Netherlands; photo provided by event volunteer Jiang Peikun)The protesters raised a 6-meter-long banner quoting from the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) 2024 Annual Report (released in July 2025): "Intelligence agencies use cover identities to suppress critical voices." The report identifies China as the greatest threat to Dutch economic and knowledge security, citing espionage, cyberattacks, and united front infiltration. Below the quote, the banner publicly named nine alleged CCP agents, categorized into three groups: "Violence and Surveillance," "Infiltration and Money," and "Propaganda and Brainwashing." Hundreds of bilingual Chinese-Dutch leaflets were distributed, exposing how the CCP exploits Lunar New Year festivities, chambers of commerce, and other cultural activities for political infiltration, stressing that "Lunar New Year belongs to the people, not to regime propaganda tools."
Onlookers responded enthusiastically. Local Dutch people read the leaflets and took photos; one middle-aged man remarked, "This makes me think—why would a holiday celebration involve political infiltration?" Some Dutch Chinese paused in support: "We came to the Netherlands for freedom; there shouldn't be domestic-style surveillance here." The event proceeded orderly: One volunteer recorded footage, while the eight other participants took turns speaking, then moved into Chinatown to continue distributing leaflets. Police patrolled nearby but did not intervene.
The speeches directly addressed the CCP's interference in Dutch domestic affairs and global human rights violations:
Jiang Peikun (from Foshan, Cantonia): "Defend Dutch sovereignty and reject CCP interference. Today, the CCP grossly interferes in Dutch internal affairs by refusing to lift sanctions on Mr. Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, simply because he exposed China's human rights truth. This political intimidation aims to silence Dutch politicians and ignore the Uyghur genocide in East Turkestan and the persecution of dissidents in Cantonia.
Just two weeks before this rally, Sjoerdsma was appointed Trade Minister by the new government, which has pledged to 'act relentlessly' against Chinese intellectual property theft and interference in critical infrastructure. China's Foreign Ministry has yet to confirm whether the sanctions remain in place, highlighting Beijing's awkward position. We call on the Dutch government to stay firm—CCP sanctions are not a disgrace but a badge of honor, proving the power of truth."
Liu Xiaobin (Christian dissident): "I was illegally imprisoned twice for criticizing the Xi regime's human rights abuses. I fled to the Netherlands to die in freedom, speaking out for prisoners of conscience and religious believers. What is hidden will be revealed; Xi's sins will be nailed to history's pillar of shame. I have fought for China's democracy and have no regrets even in death."
Liu Bowen (from Xiaogan, Hubei): "Lunar New Year does not belong to any political party. The New Year should belong to the people, not to a totalitarian regime that oppresses them. The CCP systematically violates human rights: persecuting faith groups, suppressing dissidents, smearing the White Paper Movement, organ harvesting investigations, and imprisoning Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai. CCP infiltration extends beyond borders—in the Netherlands, it monitors dissidents and conducts political united front work under the guise of cultural exchange. We oppose the CCP regime, not the Chinese people. True patriotism speaks for dignity. Silence equals complicity—choose to stand on the side of freedom."
Yu Yang (anti-CCP activist from Anhui): "We defend Dutch democracy and speak for those who uphold conscience under high pressure. Lawyer Gao Zhisheng defended the vulnerable yet vanished and endured torture; Zhang Zhan documented Wuhan truths and was heavily sentenced; Jimmy Lai is jailed for press freedom; the Hu Yang overseas student incident, Henan organ harvesting suspicions, and Uyghur concentration camps are all shocking. We demand their release, an end to forced organ harvesting, and the closure of camps. We oppose not any ethnicity, but fear-based politics."
(Local Chinese resident reads the poster on site; photo provided by event volunteer Jiang Peikun)Hao Wangyong (from Qingyang, Gansu): "Reject the shackles of 'hometown associations.' Dutch Chinese are diligent and low-profile, but CCP united front tactics turn chambers of commerce and hometown groups into political mouthpieces, demanding ideological uniformity and buying agents with benefits. This damages the Chinese community's image and equates 'patriotism' with 'love for the Party.' We love our culture and homeland but refuse to pledge loyalty to an oppressive regime. In the Netherlands, we learn independent thinking and build equal communities."
Jiang Hong (from Harbin, Heilongjiang): "The CCP uses robots to solve its population crisis, masking its disregard for human life. In Heilongjiang, dissidents and Falun Gong practitioners face torture and organ harvesting threats. Technology should serve human welfare, not repression tools. The CCP's blood debts cannot be whitewashed."
Du Binghui (from Luoyang, Henan): "Speak for the silenced. Tyranny relies on fear for stability and violence to mute voices; suppressing dissent destroys society's backbone. Darkness cannot cover light—the wall will eventually fall. We call on the international community to end silence and push for a tomorrow without political prisoners."
Wei Zhijian (Christian from Kwangsi): "Reject transnational repression and support Kwangsi's conscience. The CCP persecutes lawyers Tan Yongpei and Chen Jiahong in Kwangsi and exports fear through illegal police stations in the Netherlands. We demand their release and urge the Dutch government to stay vigilant against infiltration. Defending Kwangsi's freedom means defending our democracy."
At 4:00 p.m., the rally concluded. Jiang Peikun, dragging the sound equipment, led the group under the Chinatown archway, chanting slogans in Chinese and English: "Down with the Communist Party! Down with Xi Jinping! Freedom for Uyghurs! Freedom for all Chinese!" The chants echoed, drawing more onlookers.
(Event leader Jiang Peikun leads the group in chanting slogans under the Chinatown archway; photo provided by event volunteer Jiang Peikun)Though small, this rally created ripples. The AIVD report warns of active Chinese intelligence operations using cultural covers to suppress criticism; Sino-Dutch relations remain tense over human rights, with the new government (taking office February 23) strengthening vigilance toward China. The EU's 2025 regulations limit Chinese investment risks, and as the "International City of Peace and Justice," The Hague's action symbolizes a global call to focus on CCP human rights abuses.
Participants view this as a starting point, planning further events in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and other cities. Jiang Peikun concluded: "We are not destroyers but guardians. The Netherlands is our new home—free from red shadows." Controversy exists: Some in the Chinese community worry it deepens divisions, but protesters stress, "Distinguish the regime from the people; silence enables injustice." Behind the holiday cheer, the struggle for human rights continues.
The Voice of Anti-CCP's actions may mark a new chapter in European Chinese diaspora resistance, awakening more people.
The Hague, Netherlands, February 23, 2026 – Amid the festive atmosphere of the 2026 Lunar New Year, a small yet striking protest rally unfolded at the entrance to The Hague's Chinatown. Organized by the "Voice of Anti-CCP," nine democracy activists and human rights defenders gathered from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on February 21. Against the backdrop of dragon and lion dances and firecracker sounds welcoming the spring, they unfurled banners and distributed leaflets exposing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cultural and political infiltration in the Netherlands. Though only nine participants took part, the event drew significant attention from local Dutch residents and Dutch Chinese, sparking heated discussions on Sino-Dutch relations and overseas united front operations.The "Voice of Anti-CCP" is a non-profit organization formed by anti-CCP individuals and human rights defenders living in the Netherlands, dedicated to exposing the CCP's united front work and human rights abuses in Europe. The group has been highly active recently: On February 14, during a CCP-supported Lunar New Year event at The Hague City Hall, a violent clash occurred in which a Uyghur leader was assaulted by pro-CCP individuals, highlighting the risks of transnational repression. This February 21 rally continued that momentum, deliberately timed during the peak of New Year celebrations to contrast the facade of "peace and prosperity" with underlying "bloody repression."
Onlookers responded enthusiastically. Local Dutch people read the leaflets and took photos; one middle-aged man remarked, "This makes me think—why would a holiday celebration involve political infiltration?" Some Dutch Chinese paused in support: "We came to the Netherlands for freedom; there shouldn't be domestic-style surveillance here." The event proceeded orderly: One volunteer recorded footage, while the eight other participants took turns speaking, then moved into Chinatown to continue distributing leaflets. Police patrolled nearby but did not intervene.
The speeches directly addressed the CCP's interference in Dutch domestic affairs and global human rights violations:
Jiang Peikun (from Foshan, Cantonia): "Defend Dutch sovereignty and reject CCP interference. Today, the CCP grossly interferes in Dutch internal affairs by refusing to lift sanctions on Mr. Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, simply because he exposed China's human rights truth. This political intimidation aims to silence Dutch politicians and ignore the Uyghur genocide in East Turkestan and the persecution of dissidents in Cantonia.
Just two weeks before this rally, Sjoerdsma was appointed Trade Minister by the new government, which has pledged to 'act relentlessly' against Chinese intellectual property theft and interference in critical infrastructure. China's Foreign Ministry has yet to confirm whether the sanctions remain in place, highlighting Beijing's awkward position. We call on the Dutch government to stay firm—CCP sanctions are not a disgrace but a badge of honor, proving the power of truth."
Liu Xiaobin (Christian dissident): "I was illegally imprisoned twice for criticizing the Xi regime's human rights abuses. I fled to the Netherlands to die in freedom, speaking out for prisoners of conscience and religious believers. What is hidden will be revealed; Xi's sins will be nailed to history's pillar of shame. I have fought for China's democracy and have no regrets even in death."
Liu Bowen (from Xiaogan, Hubei): "Lunar New Year does not belong to any political party. The New Year should belong to the people, not to a totalitarian regime that oppresses them. The CCP systematically violates human rights: persecuting faith groups, suppressing dissidents, smearing the White Paper Movement, organ harvesting investigations, and imprisoning Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai. CCP infiltration extends beyond borders—in the Netherlands, it monitors dissidents and conducts political united front work under the guise of cultural exchange. We oppose the CCP regime, not the Chinese people. True patriotism speaks for dignity. Silence equals complicity—choose to stand on the side of freedom."
Yu Yang (anti-CCP activist from Anhui): "We defend Dutch democracy and speak for those who uphold conscience under high pressure. Lawyer Gao Zhisheng defended the vulnerable yet vanished and endured torture; Zhang Zhan documented Wuhan truths and was heavily sentenced; Jimmy Lai is jailed for press freedom; the Hu Yang overseas student incident, Henan organ harvesting suspicions, and Uyghur concentration camps are all shocking. We demand their release, an end to forced organ harvesting, and the closure of camps. We oppose not any ethnicity, but fear-based politics."
(Local Chinese resident reads the poster on site; photo provided by event volunteer Jiang Peikun)Hao Wangyong (from Qingyang, Gansu): "Reject the shackles of 'hometown associations.' Dutch Chinese are diligent and low-profile, but CCP united front tactics turn chambers of commerce and hometown groups into political mouthpieces, demanding ideological uniformity and buying agents with benefits. This damages the Chinese community's image and equates 'patriotism' with 'love for the Party.' We love our culture and homeland but refuse to pledge loyalty to an oppressive regime. In the Netherlands, we learn independent thinking and build equal communities."
Jiang Hong (from Harbin, Heilongjiang): "The CCP uses robots to solve its population crisis, masking its disregard for human life. In Heilongjiang, dissidents and Falun Gong practitioners face torture and organ harvesting threats. Technology should serve human welfare, not repression tools. The CCP's blood debts cannot be whitewashed."
Du Binghui (from Luoyang, Henan): "Speak for the silenced. Tyranny relies on fear for stability and violence to mute voices; suppressing dissent destroys society's backbone. Darkness cannot cover light—the wall will eventually fall. We call on the international community to end silence and push for a tomorrow without political prisoners."
Wei Zhijian (Christian from Kwangsi): "Reject transnational repression and support Kwangsi's conscience. The CCP persecutes lawyers Tan Yongpei and Chen Jiahong in Kwangsi and exports fear through illegal police stations in the Netherlands. We demand their release and urge the Dutch government to stay vigilant against infiltration. Defending Kwangsi's freedom means defending our democracy."
At 4:00 p.m., the rally concluded. Jiang Peikun, dragging the sound equipment, led the group under the Chinatown archway, chanting slogans in Chinese and English: "Down with the Communist Party! Down with Xi Jinping! Freedom for Uyghurs! Freedom for all Chinese!" The chants echoed, drawing more onlookers.
Participants view this as a starting point, planning further events in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and other cities. Jiang Peikun concluded: "We are not destroyers but guardians. The Netherlands is our new home—free from red shadows." Controversy exists: Some in the Chinese community worry it deepens divisions, but protesters stress, "Distinguish the regime from the people; silence enables injustice." Behind the holiday cheer, the struggle for human rights continues.
The Voice of Anti-CCP's actions may mark a new chapter in European Chinese diaspora resistance, awakening more people.
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