On the night of September 16, 2026, urban residents in Longxi County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, noticed what appeared to be night training by the Chinese Air Force overhead, which continuously released decoy flares. The related sounds and commotion affected the rest of nearby residents, with some residents expressing confusion as to why flares were being dropped above residential areas. Currently, the provided materials do not include any explanation from the military regarding the nature of the training, the reasons for the deployment, or the safety perimeter.
The CCP Central Military Commission held a ceremony to promote generals, with Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang officially promoted to the rank of general.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, and the Taiwanese military closely monitored it using joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance methods.
The Taiwan military has begun a five-day immediate combat readiness drill aimed at enhancing the armed forces' rapid response capabilities against potential threats from mainland China.
Former Air Force Commander Chang Dingqiu reportedly died of a sudden heart attack while undergoing detention and interrogation by the military discipline inspection commission, with no official announcement made.
Overseas rumors suggest that Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session, military control changed hands, and Zhang Youxia placed him under control while contacting Hu Jintao through Liu Yuan.