Many netizens tentatively "rushed the tower" (probed the censorship line) using homophonic phrases such as "pingping dandan de rizi" (peaceful, plain days), and were harshly cracked down on by the authorities; the scope of the bans has expanded to Weibo and QQ, durations have generally escalated to permanent bans, and the trigger words keep expanding.
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李老师不是你老师
2026-10-25 04:16 · 习近平讳称后续：网友以谐音句温和冲塔遭严打，封禁扩至微博QQ并普遍永封，触发词不断扩展。
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Netizens Mass Permanently Banned by Authorities for Probing Xi Jinping's Taboo Names with Homophonic Phrases
2026.10.25 · Reported
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Sayings · 2026-10-25 04:02
Aftermath of Xi Jinping's taboo nickname — netizens cracked down for mildly tower-rushing with homophone phrases, bans extended to Weibo and QQ with widespread permanent bans, trigger words keep expanding.