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Content Guide

Standards for all content on the Global Anti-CCP Resistance Hub. Every fact, statistic, and claim on this site can directly impact the lives of activists, dissidents, and political prisoners. Accuracy is non-negotiable.

Terminology

Required: Use "CCP" (Chinese Communist Party)

  • ✅ CCP — always use this term
  • ❌ CPC (Communist Party of China) — never use; this is the CCP's preferred English name, designed to dilute search results and normalize the regime
  • This is enforced by an automated test across all source files

Other Terminology

Use This Not This Reason
CCP CPC See above
Concentration camps Vocational training centers CCP euphemism
Forced labor Labor transfer programs CCP euphemism
Surveillance state Social management CCP euphemism
Political prisoner Criminal offender CCP framing
East Turkestan (when used by Uyghurs) N/A Respect self-determination
National Security Law crackdown Safeguarding national security CCP framing

Statistics

Single Source of Truth

All frequently cited statistics are centralized in src/data/statistics.js. Import from there — do not hardcode numbers in component files.

import { STATISTICS } from '../data/statistics';

// Use in template:
`${STATISTICS.uyghurDetention.value} Uyghurs detained`
// → "1-3 million Uyghurs detained"

Current Key Statistics

Key Value Context
uyghurDetention 1-3 million Detained in internment camps since 2017
surveillanceCameras 600+ million In China's surveillance networks
overseasPoliceStations 100+ In 53 countries
confuciusInstitutes 500+ Worldwide (many now closed)
forcedLabor 1+ million In forced labor programs
organHarvesting Proven beyond reasonable doubt China Tribunal 2019

Updating Statistics

  1. Edit src/data/statistics.js — change it in ONE place
  2. Update the lastVerified date
  3. Run tests: npx vitest run src/test/statistics.test.js
  4. All components importing from this file update automatically

Rules for Statistics

  • Every number must cite at least 2 independent sources
  • Use ranges when sources disagree (e.g., "1-3 million" not "2 million")
  • Include lastVerified date in ISO format
  • Never round up for dramatic effect — accuracy over impact
  • When a statistic changes, update the central file, not individual components

Source Verification

Three-Tier System

Tier 1 — Primary Sources (Gold Standard) Required for all critical claims (deaths, detentions, sentences, sanctions).

  • Government records: US Treasury (OFAC), UK FCDO, EU Council, Canadian Parliament, Australian DFAT
  • International bodies: UN OHCHR, ICC, ICJ
  • Major wire services: Reuters, Associated Press, AFP
  • Established human rights organizations: Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, CPJ

Tier 2 — Specialist Sources (Reliable) Trusted for context, analysis, and regional expertise.

  • Radio Free Asia (RFA), Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP)
  • Safeguard Defenders, NCHRD, CHRD, UHRP
  • Academic institutions: ASPI, Jamestown Foundation, Hoover Institution
  • Quality journalism: BBC, Guardian, NYT, WaPo, The Economist

Tier 3 — Never Cite CCP state media and propaganda outlets. These are blocked site-wide.

  • Xinhua, CGTN, People's Daily, Global Times, China Daily
  • Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Po, tibet.cn, en.people.cn
  • Centralized blocklist: src/services/sourceLinks.js

Verification Requirements

  • Cross-reference all dates with 2+ independent sources
  • Political prisoner profiles require verification against CECC database
  • Sanctions entries need official government registry links
  • No fabricated statistics, quotes, or dates — ever

Content Types

Political Prisoner Profiles

Each profile must include 5 sections:

  1. Timeline — Key life events with verified dates
  2. Charges — Official charges and sentence details
  3. CCP Narrative Analysis — What the CCP claims vs. verified reality
  4. International Response — Sanctions, statements, advocacy
  5. Sources — Tier 1/2 sources with links

Incident Reports

  • Focus on facts, not speculation
  • Include location, date, type of incident
  • Cite the reporting source
  • Note if the information is unverified or developing

Advocacy Content (Letter Templates, Social Media)

  • Must be factually accurate
  • Statistics should import from src/data/statistics.js
  • Tone: Urgent but measured — avoid sensationalism
  • Always include actionable next steps

Tone & Style

Voice

  • Authoritative: Cite sources, use precise language
  • Respectful: Treat all victims with dignity
  • Urgent but measured: The facts speak for themselves
  • Accessible: Write for a global audience, avoid jargon

What to Avoid

  • Sensationalism or emotional manipulation
  • Speculation presented as fact
  • Dehumanizing language about any group
  • Content that could endanger specific individuals
  • Unverified claims without proper caveats

Translations

  • Navigation UI: May use machine translation (8 supported locales)
  • Sensitive content (victim names, legal terms, human rights terminology): Must be reviewed by native speakers
  • Translation files: src/locales/

Security Considerations for Content

  • Never publish real-time locations of activists at risk
  • Never publish information that could identify anonymous sources
  • Always recommend secure communication tools (Signal, ProtonMail, Tor)
  • Default to anonymity for any user-submitted content
  • See BACKEND_GUIDE.md for data handling security

Adding New Content

  1. Verify sources against the three-tier system above
  2. Import statistics from src/data/statistics.js (don't hardcode)
  3. Check terminology (CCP not CPC, proper euphemism alternatives)
  4. Run tests: npx vitest run — automated checks catch common issues
  5. Follow design system: See _agents/STYLE_GUIDE.md for visual standards

Quick Reference

CCP not CPC                          ← Automated test enforces
Statistics from src/data/statistics.js ← Single source of truth
2+ sources for every claim            ← Cross-reference required
Never cite CCP state media            ← Blocklist in sourceLinks.js
Accuracy over impact                  ← Facts speak for themselves