2026-11-13
Recently, a Douyin user shared their favorites page, which included a video featuring the eight calligraphy characters 'Deng Xiaoping massacred Tiananmen.' The account was subsequently permanently banned.
2026-11-12
Recently, netizens entered the names Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping into the Zuoyebang AI and received lengthy biographical introductions. However, when asking about Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping, the input was displayed as six asterisks, and the AI replied three times: "Let's change the subject～".
2026-11-12
On November 12, a student at Zhejiang University was summoned by the school's Party Committee for using a green frog avatar from a guessing game. The school claimed the avatar is a symbol of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters and concerns core national interests, demanding the student change it immediately.
2026-11-11
An incident involving an excavator demolishing a building to demand unpaid wages occurred at the Fengdong Administrative Service Center in Xi'an, sparking widespread attention online.
2026-11-11
Recently, the China News Service announced the winners of the 36th China News Awards. The 'Xi Sayings' column won a first-place prize. Netizens mocked it in the comment section, calling it 'full of lies,' after which the comment section was scrubbed, leaving only 4 comments.
2026-11-11
On November 11, a netizen reported that when using NetEase Youdao Dictionary to translate English foreign media reports involving Xi Jinping and the closure of the Unirule Institute of Economics, the subsequent translation was directly blocked and not displayed.
2026-11-11
On November 11, the large-scale Hong Kong adult exhibition MEGA FANS EXPO was suddenly cancelled two days before its opening. The ticketing platform KKday issued full refunds, citing issues with the performers' entry into the territory.
2026-11-11
Japanese actress Mari Tachibana and her companions were denied entry upon arriving in Hong Kong and returned to Japan; the relevant actors subsequently deleted the related posts.
2026-11-11
Xi'an internet police reported that three individuals were administratively detained, fined, and given disciplinary education for using AI to synthesize and spread fake videos, such as 'Terracotta Warriors operating excavators to destroy buildings,' to incite public sentiment.
2026-11-11
On November 11, a netizen in Guizhou posted a video reporting that their 90-year-old grandmother had her Douyin account permanently banned for allegedly engaging in gambling after she posted a selfie video on the platform.
2026-11-11
On November 11, a lawyer posted on Douyin disclosing a personality rights case involving a married man who concealed his marital status, and was subsequently ordered by the court to delete the post on the grounds that it was "likely to trigger public opinion."
2026-11-10
Procurement documents for AI classroom patrol systems at Anhui Vocational College of Commerce and Trade and Zhengzhou Normal University in 2025 have recently sparked concern: the systems monitor student attendance rates, head-up rates, and desk-leaning rates, analyze the political leanings and sensitive words in teachers' classroom speech, and automatically trigger screenshots for evidence collection and inclusion in priority monitoring lists when thresholds are met.
2026-11-10
A residential committee in a Shenzhen community suggested in a group chat that residents go out for trips from November 17 to 19, stating that those who remain at home will be visited by party and government personnel during specific periods. Empty apartments will have electronic seals with chips placed on their doors, which will trigger an alarm upon opening, and residents must be accompanied by staff to return home. The APEC meeting is being held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19.
2026-11-10
On November 10, netizens revealed that a BYD employee in Anyang, Henan, had been assigned 12 to 13-hour night shifts for several consecutive days. The employee collapsed and fell while riding a bike on the way home from work and is currently in the ICU. After the family applied for financial aid and requested an advance on medical expenses, the employee's corporate WeChat account was banned, making it impossible to log in and retrieve attendance and overtime records. The company has not processed the incident as a work-related injury.
2026-11-10
On November 10, Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher released a follow-up: the Cyberspace Administration has taken action, clearing all content from the driver's account who had previously spoken out and removing their avatar.
2026-11-10
On November 10, a netizen posted that on the eve of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen, workers at a construction site in Shekou were restricted from entering and leaving, and nearby street vendors were banned from operating until the 21st, affecting the workers' daily meals.
2026-11-10
A netizen posted on Toutiao discussing Jensen Huang's alleged affair, referring to Liu Qiangdong as "the graphics card-selling Dong Ge." On November 10, Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. issued a "Communication Letter" complaining, citing the Civil Code and the Cyberspace Administration of China's "Qinglang" campaign to demand deletion, and the post was subsequently removed by the platform.
2026-11-10
On November 10, netizens reported that a high school student at Guilin Guidian Middle School in Guangxi was disciplined by the school for privately bringing a camera to film classroom footage and uploading it to social media. The homeroom teacher notified the parents, labeling the student's behavior as a "cognitive problem," and sent a photo of the student being "educated" in the office.
2026-11-10
On the evening of November 10, at the 39th Golden Rooster Awards, Zheng Dasheng won Best Director for "The Secret File," which significantly lagged in both box office and critical acclaim, defeating the high-rated and high-grossing "Love Letter to Grandma." This sparked protests from netizens who left one-star ratings on Douban.
2026-11-10
On November 10, Hu Xijin reposted a clip on Weibo of Lo Ta-yu criticizing Lai Ching-te, calling it "a satisfying scolding." Several state media outlets subsequently reported on Lo's criticism of the DPP, but all omitted his remark about "Mao Zedong's Anti-Rightist Campaign," prompting netizens to ask for the missing part in the comments.
2026-11-09
To prevent internal risks, Beijing recently announced a no-fly zone with a 300-kilometer radius centered on Beijing, prohibiting all flights except for civil aviation.
2026-11-09
A netizen reported that entering Tiananmen Square now requires swiping an ID card three times. The screen displayed 'Please undergo security check' instead of 'Please proceed.' A police officer approached to ask about the netizen's occupation, major, and school, and warned them not to bring prohibited items and to 'follow the rules.'
2026-11-09
Around November 9, a netizen live-streamed the game 'Neverness to Everness' on Douyin, in which a camouflage tank drove onto city streets and fired at a building entrance. The live chat associated the scene with the 1989 June 4 tank crackdown. Afterward, the streamer's account could no longer be found by searching their nickname from the recording.
2026-11-09
On November 9, a Xiaomi SU7 owner in Meizhou, Guangdong, reported a sudden loss of power while driving in a highway tunnel. After the video was posted, it was quickly set to 'private' by the platform on the grounds that it was 'unsuitable for display,' leading netizens to suspect pressure from the car manufacturer.
2026-11-09
On November 9, Luzhou Southwest Trade City in Sichuan faced an inspection. Many merchants closed their shops and left in a hurry, some even leaving their meals unfinished on the tables, leaving the market looking deserted.
2026-11-09
On November 9, the Beijing-based stray animal rescue organization "Adoption Shop Tech" posted on Xiaohongshu, stating that the platform requires a 10,000 yuan advertising deposit to contact potential adopters, while also facing traffic restrictions, limited private messaging, and live-streaming tips not being converted into revenue. The organization was founded in 2011 by Yale graduate Chris Barden.
2026-11-09
On November 9, a Taiwanese vlogger posted a video claiming that their mobile phone card, registered in Chongqing, was suspended for no reason. When they contacted customer service in Xiamen to have it unblocked, they were told they must go to a Chongqing service hall to handle it, and questioned the customer service for reading from a script and passing the buck.
2026-11-08
Since the beginning of this semester, Henan University of Economics and Law has required students to sign in for every class using facial recognition and location tracking. The system also identifies the IP address, network environment, and device information at the time of sign-in, including proxy IPs and IPs from tools for circumventing the Great Firewall. It has been verified that those using tools to sign in on behalf of others will be directly marked as absent, and those with severe absenteeism may face expulsion.
2026-11-08
On November 8, a blogger posted a video on Douyin documenting the search for their dog, showing two bags containing dog meat. They later posted another video claiming that Douyin had throttled their reach, while comments and bullet-screen messages from netizens called for the promotion of animal protection legislation.
2026-11-08
On November 8, the "China Anti-Cult" Douyin account published an anti-cult propaganda video, which triggered netizens to flood the comment section with remarks implicitly targeting the Chinese Communist Party. Consequently, the comment section was restricted and warning messages appeared.
2026-11-08
On November 8, a netizen posted a video on Douyin showing several workers using wooden poles to carry an 1,800-jin elevator main unit for Tenglong Cave on their shoulders, with some of them having gray hair. After the video sparked heated discussion, it was removed by the platform. Netizens left comments questioning why the working people only get to be censored.
2026-11-07
After a delivery rider was stabbed to death, a large number of netizens flooded the social media comment section of HungryPanda, demanding a response and accountability from the platform. HungryPanda subsequently adjusted its comment permissions to allow only followers to comment.
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2026-11-07
Recently, Yongxin Middle School in Jiangxi Province forced students to participate in a track meet while running in the rain, refusing any requests for leave, while school leaders stood by under shelter. After a student posted a video of the scene on Douyin, they were warned and ordered to delete the post.
2026-11-06
The patriotic film 'White-Clad Retrograde,' originally scheduled for release on November 6, has had its information removed from major ticketing platforms, effectively being pulled from theaters and rescheduled for 2027.
2026-11-06
Douyin launched a chat bubble decoration in its personalized store featuring a figure holding a sign. Netizens associated it with the 2022 White Paper Movement and began posting messages while imitating the gesture. After the discussion fermented, the decoration was removed.
2026-11-06
On November 6, a netizen released a sensitive word extraction tool for the WeChat Input Method, extracting 13,362 sensitive words. These include a large number of satirical nicknames related to Xi Jinping, as well as terms like June Fourth and the anti-extradition movement. The poster stated that the word list is built into the installation package, and once triggered, it prevents word formation, predictive text, or memory storage.
2026-11-06
The topic of Xi Jinping voting trended on Weibo. After the People's Daily forwarded it, the comment section showed that the platform had enabled comment filtering. Netizens found that Weibo's AI smart search showed an interruption in thinking for this topic, responding that it was temporarily unable to answer.
2026-11-06
On the evening of November 6, Jiemian News reported that the Maextro V800 had announced a recall plan on October 13 due to brake pedal bracket issues, involving 3,217 vehicles. Subsequently, the report was taken down. Many media outlets questioned whether Maextro had spread rumors, and netizens are demanding the investigation results regarding the brake issues.
2026-11-06
China Film Digital Cinema Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd. issued a notice announcing that the anti-epidemic film "White-Clad Renegades," originally scheduled for release on November 6, 2026, has been withdrawn. The specific release date will be announced later. The Douban page has been updated to "TBD 2027," and promotional work appears to have stalled.
2026-11-06
Netizens reported that the collectible "White Porcelain Vase" (baici jingping) in Tencent's game "Delta Force" was renamed to "Famous Kiln Porcelain," suspected to be an attempt to evade censorship due to the homophonic similarity between "baici jingping" and "baichi jinping" (idiot Jinping).
2026-11-06
Recently, netizens in many places posted on social media platforms that they had received calls from 12340, the national social sentiment and public opinion survey hotline, where staff asked about their satisfaction with local public security and their daily living conditions.
2026-11-06
Recently, an online store selling LGBTQ+ themed brooches, bracelets, and other accessories had its products repeatedly removed by the platform for being 'politically sensitive.' In a clearance notice, the owner stated that the repeated removals were too exhausting and that they were preparing to close the shop.
2026-11-05
A behavioral analysis report of the Honor HiView four-piece APK suite submitted by a netizen shows that its log component can read the list of installed apps, track usage duration, receive cloud pushes, execute debug commands, and capture network traffic, with the upload module containing a device serial number field; another module can determine whether an operation is an automated script based on operational data.
2026-11-05
On November 5, The Paper reported that universities including Jiangnan University, Heilongjiang University, Wenzhou University, and Northeast Forestry University have introduced AI classroom patrol systems to monitor attendance rates and student engagement (head-up rates). Jiangnan University's system covers 462 classrooms, has analyzed over 120,000 class hours, and automatically sends alerts for abnormal classroom situations, while Southern Medical University uses AI to grade classes.
2026-11-05
Two individuals, the account owner and the video producer who previously exposed management issues at the old campus of Liaocheng No. 3 Middle School in Shandong on Douyin, were taken away by police for questioning on November 5 and ordered to stop posting any content related to the school. Previously, students had complained about excessive time spent at school and insufficient rest time.
2026-11-05
Some posts on the Wuhan University Baidu Tieba forum accusing Liu Yizhen of involvement in telecom fraud in Myanmar were subsequently blocked or deleted. Netizens accused the moderators of attempting to cover up the incident and questioned the deletion of the posts.
2026-11-05
Recently, netizens discovered that a Bilibili video titled "Trump wants to be president for a third term, can the Constitution stop him?" reached 79,000 views, but is suspected of being silenced—with comments and bullet comments showing zero—due to allegations that it alludes to Xi Jinping's constitutional amendment.
2026-11-05
Recently, a netizen first asked Doubao about football history, subtly inquiring whether a coaching style that maintains absolute authority over a team for a long time and causes massive turmoil is dictatorial, but received no clear answer. After asking directly, the netizen received a prompt stating, 'This content is suspected of violating Doubao's usage policy.'
2026-11-05
Multiple netizens tested and found that ByteDance's AI, Doubao, can repeat negative reviews of other brands but refuses to repeat 'Huawei is not good to use,' claiming that Huawei products are recognized by users. This has sparked mockery and questioning among netizens regarding the AI's stance and censorship system.
2026-11-05
According to a netizen's report, the Foshan Women and Children's Hospital has implemented a blanket exit-entry restriction on ordinary staff who are not involved in classified work or middle management. Employees were disciplined for applying for travel documents without approval, and a corresponding penalty system was established. This is alleged to be in violation of the Passport Law and the Exit and Entry Administration Law.
2026-11-05
According to netizen reports, the official website of Zhaobang Technology shows that it has developed a mass emotion detection system. By combining technologies from neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, mathematics, and sociology to analyze public sentiment, it is being criticized as a tool for monitoring the public.
2026-11-05
On November 5, a netizen posted that when using the China-version iPhone's Apple Intelligence to process lyrics, the system blocked it for "potentially not complying with relevant laws and regulations," and the restriction persisted even after modifications. Netizens in the comments pointed out that the reason was the phrase "in the crowd, dancing the flower dance" (在人群中共跳花之舞) contained the term "Zhonggong" (中共, CCP).
2026-11-05
On November 5, the domestic game "Neverness to Everness" updated its Chinese server, adding a driveable and fireable tank vehicle called "Tantu."
2026-11-05
On November 5, Yantai Qishan Hospital announced the procurement results for network monitoring equipment. Shandong Shengan Network Technology Co., Ltd. won the bid for one device at 245,000 yuan. The tender document lists "real-time monitoring of circumvention of the Great Firewall" as a technical scoring item, requiring the identification of circumvention tools from encrypted traffic and the display of device IPs, target domains, and activity times on a dashboard.
2026-11-04
On November 4, 2026, X user kiraequal performed ADB dynamic forensics and DEX reverse engineering on a locked-bootloader Xiaomi 13 Pro (HyperOS 3.0). They discovered that the system's Security Center contains a built-in anti-fraud database named 'fraud_detection_data.db', where the 'voip_record' table involves silent screen recording logs of QQ and WeChat voice and video calls.
[Follow-up · November 4, 2026] On November 4, X user KiraEqual posted after disassembling a Xiaomi 13 Pro running HyperOS 3.0, stating that the pre-installed anti-fraud component can record screens, record audio, and log network call details without triggering any authorization pop-ups. Another researcher verified that on some models, screen recording covers the entire screen, and even after turning off the protection switch, the screenshot time is still recorded.
2026-11-04
On November 4, iPhones in China enabled Apple Intelligence alongside the iOS 27.3 developer beta. The activation page indicates that to comply with Chinese regulations, the device will automatically download and update security mechanisms provided by local companies and collect anonymized security result summaries for sharing, without specifying the content or the recipients of the shared data.
2026-11-04
Recently, universities in Jilin and other regions have required students to attend and vote in local district and county People's Congress representative elections. It is stipulated that abstention is not allowed, and leave is not granted for off-campus internships. There are people guiding students to mark circles or crosses next to candidates, and taking photos is prohibited. Students have posted online to complain.
2026-11-04
Screenshots submitted by netizens show that when using the iPhone's cleanup tool to process photos of Xi Jinping or meme images of Mao Zedong, the system prompts: 'According to relevant laws and regulations, this image cannot be processed.' When asked what happened on June 4, 1989, Qwen replied: 'Let's change the subject.'
2026-11-04
On November 4, individual business owners and merchants in the hardware, building materials, and electromechanical industries in various parts of Suining, Sichuan, closed their shops en masse to avoid the quality supervision inspections and special 3C certification spot checks that began in November. Many shops along the streets remained closed.
2026-11-04
The Shenzhen police announced that the APEC security command system has entered wartime mode, and low-altitude control will be implemented starting November 7. Drones, kites, and sky lanterns are all within the ban.
2026-11-04
A netizen was permanently banned from WeChat, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin after posting a taboo nickname for Xi Jinping, "getting used to the recent plain and ordinary days" (a pun on Xi Jinping's name), on their Moments.
2026-11-04
The netizen's Xianyu and NetEase Cloud accounts linked to the same phone number were also permanently banned. The reason given for the Xianyu ban was "improper registration," and for NetEase Cloud, it was "involving politics."
2026-11-04
On November 4, the Douyin account of local state media "Tongling TV" posted a video criticizing influencer singer Na Yina for her high-profile promotion of her new song "Sour Oranges." Na Yina appeared in the comment section to ask the station whether they implement the eight-hour workday, two-day weekends, and triple pay for holidays. The comment was subsequently deleted.
2026-11-04
On November 4, Taiyuan University of Technology released a procurement intention to spend 390,000 yuan on a network security gateway. The requirements include the ability to identify VPN proxies, automatically block unauthorized overseas access, and retain logs for traceability. The announcement stated that existing equipment poses a risk of being flagged by higher-level regulatory authorities.
2026-11-04
Taiyuan University of Technology released a procurement intention in the same batch, planning to spend 340,000 yuan to purchase internet behavior management equipment. It requires coverage of all faculty, students, and various terminals, integration with unified identity authentication, and the capability for website access control and internet behavior auditing.
2026-11-04
On November 4, a Hupu netizen posted that the 2026 France team match highlights on the CCTV Video app had been removed, and the 2022 World Cup final highlights were also missing, though other 2022 France team match content remained.
2026-11-03
A netizen posted that their roommate needed to submit political vetting materials for their parents to apply for CCP membership, with one section requiring them to fill in their parents' performance during the 'June 4th turmoil'. The roommate, not understanding what this meant, asked Doubao (a product under ByteDance) and received the reply: 'I cannot answer this question.'
2026-11-03
The official website of Wenzhou University of Technology has made public similar correspondence materials, requiring the village committee, neighborhood committee, or sub-district office where parents reside to provide political vetting materials. The attached form lists columns for 'whether there are any issues or conclusions regarding the Cultural Revolution, the 1989 turmoil, or Falun Gong'.
2026-11-03
On November 3, staff at the Social Affairs Bureau of the Ganzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone in Jiangxi confirmed that the family subsistence allowance for the girl who triggered a warning after traveling to Hong Kong for a concert has been cancelled. The district publicity department stated that the matter will be handled in accordance with laws and regulations.
2026-11-03
On November 3, the management of Changsha Martyrs Park responded that the clothing and swords were anime props, adding that they do not recommend visitors wear Japanese-style clothing in the park and will advise them to leave as soon as they are discovered.
2026-11-03
On November 3, a US netizen posted a video stating that screenshots of a recently released movie sent to friends were repeatedly blocked by WeChat. Even after cropping and blurring, they could not be sent, but sending them via Douyin succeeded, sparking discussions among netizens about WeChat's censorship mechanism.
2026-11-03
On the afternoon of November 3, the netizen's accounts on platforms including Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou, and Xianyu were all permanently banned, and they are worried that their WeChat account will also be banned.
2026-11-03
On November 3, during an online patrol, the Rongchang Public Security Bureau in Chongqing discovered individuals insulting each other. Upon visiting their homes, they confirmed that both parties were minors and provided them with criticism and education.
Location: Rongchang District, Chongqing ·
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2026-11-02
On November 2, the Suzhou Government Procurement Network announced that the "Convenient and Benefit-to-the-People" medical project of the Suzhou Health Commission Information Center, which includes anti-firewall monitoring equipment, was won by Unisplendour Cloud Technology Co., Ltd. with a total bid price of 18.58036 million yuan.
2026-11-02
On the evening of November 2, news emerged that the travel influencer "Feng Ge Wangming Tianya," who has tens of millions of followers, is suspected of being banned again. His accounts on Weibo, Bilibili, and Douyin have all stopped updating. His last Weibo post was on October 27, and numerous fans have left comments asking about his status without receiving a response. His last public offline appearance was during the Halloween event in Hangzhou, after which he was taken away by the police.
2026-11-02
On November 2, the Henan Chest Hospital issued a price negotiation announcement, planning to spend 154,000 yuan to procure a network control platform capable of supporting the management and control of at least 1,000 terminals, in order to monitor access to overseas websites and retain access records for normal business operations.
2026-11-02
On November 2, netizens posted an exposé revealing that Nanjing University recently implemented a "smart classroom system." The system uses classroom cameras to monitor and record attendance rates, late arrivals, and student attentiveness (head-up rates) in real-time. Some teachers have notified students that these attendance data will affect their daily grades and could even lead to the cancellation of exam eligibility, sparking questioning and anger among the students.
2026-11-02
On November 2, Elephant News reported that sanitation workers in Huadu District, Guangzhou, were required to wear smart electronic badges capable of tracking their location. The local urban environmental sanitation management office responded that the badges do not record audio or video and do not infringe on personal privacy, but are used to monitor attendance, which has sparked skepticism among netizens.
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2026-11-02
At noon on November 2, the Nanchang University Student Union held a meeting to remind students not to circumvent the Great Firewall. At 3:57 PM, their official account posted a promotional article for a Lushan music festival ticket lottery, with the IP location showing the United States, suspected that the operator forgot to turn off their VPN. The original post was subsequently deleted, and when it was reposted at 4:52 PM, the IP location showed Jiangxi.
2026-11-02
On November 2, a Bilibili blogger posted a video explaining the idiom 'Xi yan bu cha'. Screenshots show it reached 135,000 views, but with zero comments or bullet comments, as the comment section was disabled.
2026-11-02
On November 2, the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University in Luzhou, Sichuan, issued a notice proposing the procurement of cross-border unauthorized access monitoring and reporting services. The requirements include a gateway for managing the circumvention of the Great Firewall, capable of identifying, blocking, and auditing internal network circumvention activities, and retaining circumvention logs to meet the regulatory inspection and evidence collection requirements of the Cyberspace Administration and the police.
2026-11-02
Recently, the family of an infant named Guoguo posted on Douyin seeking help, recounting the process of the child's death during surgery and claiming that their account has been continuously throttled, with multiple previous posts no longer viewable.
2026-11-01
A migrant worker from Shandong with over 3 million yuan in debt found himself in a desperate situation after all his bank cards were frozen and his wages were garnished, leaving him unable to even pay his child's 900 yuan tuition. Driven to the brink, he went to a police station asking to be sent to prison just to survive, but was eventually persuaded by officers to abandon the idea.
2026-11
Lo Ta-yu criticized DPP politicians in public remarks for not having children and lacking a sense of responsibility for the next generation, and accused Taiwan of being a place where only one voice is allowed, sparking strong rebuttals from blogger Qi Qi and public opinion.
2026-11
A desktop computer launched by Huawei, equipped with its proprietary chip and operating system, took over five minutes to boot during testing and frequently failed with endless loading icons. Its system compatibility and performance have sparked heated discussion and ridicule among netizens.
2026-11-01
From the night of October 31 to the early morning of November 1, CCTV Sports' "Top 10 Goals of the Week" aired Mbappe's goal in El Clasico in full, including his name. Subsequently, the replay for that time slot on CCTV.com became unavailable, with a notice stating that the playback is currently unsupported due to changes in the broadcast schedule.
2026-11
Recently, several railway photography enthusiasts were taken away by local personnel while filming train operations near the perimeter fence of Yuding Station in Jiangsu. They were accused of espionage, their mobile phones were confiscated for data extraction, and they were ordered to delete their photos. They were released after being detained for over 48 hours, during which no written documentation was provided, and their phones were not returned.
2026-11
In Qiufenggen Village, Guizi Town, Xinyi City, Maoming, Guangdong, a ground subsidence suspected to be caused by a sudden mud inrush in an underground tunnel has occurred, forcing multiple villagers to evacuate. Related videos circulating online were subsequently blocked on social media platforms.
2026-11-01
A netizen was monitored by WeChat and summoned for a 'tea' talk that same night after discussing cosplaying as 'Da Bai' (COVID-19 health worker) for Halloween in Shanghai.
2026-11-01
A screenshot of a private message circulating online shows someone asking why the AITO accident video disappeared. The other party replied that they received a call demanding the video be deleted, stating, 'The relevant departments asked me to delete it.'
2026-11-01
On November 1, a netizen posted an item on Xianyu titled "Does anyone want to know what Mbappe said?" The platform removed the item and deducted 100 'Xianqi' points, citing politically sensitive information. Three seconds later, the user's 'Xianqi' score dropped to 0, all their items were deleted, and their account was permanently restricted from posting, purchasing, commenting, and private messaging.
2026-11-01
On November 1, a netizen posted that the Longfor Paradise Walk in Chongqing requires cleaning staff to wear makeup at work, sparking controversy. The mall officially responded that it insists on a neat and appropriate image for cleaning positions, and related questioning posts and comments were subsequently continuously deleted.
2026-11-01
On November 1, a financial blogger posted that an article published the previous night had been deleted. They suspected it was due to photos of stock investors' Halloween costumes at the end of the post, which included satirical content about A-shares, such as dressing up as green K-line charts or holding signs begging for market support.
2026-11-01
On November 1, a netizen posted a video criticizing the strict management of a 'Hengshui-style' high school in Hebei, including the confiscation of books, bans on speaking during breaks, and hairstyle regulations, calling it a 'test of obedience.' The video resonated with many netizens, but the comment section was subsequently wiped.
2026-11
Jilin University has recently issued multiple notices requiring students not to "jump the wall" (circumvent the Great Firewall) and mandating that they sign a "Student Commitment for Civilized Internet Use," in which the third article explicitly prohibits "jumping the wall."
2026-11-01
On November 1, a woman wearing a costume of a character from "Demon Slayer" and holding a prop katana was posing for photos in Martyrs Park, Changsha, Hunan. A passing man scolded her, asking, "Don't you know Chinese characters?" After receiving complaints, staff persuaded both individuals to leave, and the police subsequently provided educational intervention to both parties.
2026-11
Netizens discovered a baseball cap on Taobao printed with the characters "Cuiping," named after the character Wang Cuiping from the TV series "Lurking." Because the character "Cuiping" (翠) can be disassembled into "Xi Xi Su" (習習卒 - meaning Xi dies twice), it was used to allude to Xi Jinping, and the product was removed shortly after being discovered.
2026-11
Recently, a vocational middle school in Suzhou, Anhui, required outsourced cafeteria and other on-campus service personnel to submit a certificate of no criminal record and fill out a background investigation form. The form asks whether they have participated in Falun Gong, have a history of mental illness, or have any "tendencies to retaliate against society" or "history of involvement in stability-related issues."
2026-11
Recently, students at Dongguan No. 5 High School spontaneously formed a 'Long-Haired Men's Club.' On the day of its founding, over 100 students attended the gathering, most out of curiosity. After the gathering, the initiating students were punished by the school, and comments on related content have become invisible.
2026-11
As the 2026 APEC meeting approaches, security measures in Shenzhen have become strict. Some residents report that their online orders are being returned to the sender, and daily items such as nail clippers cannot be shipped normally.
2026-10-31
On October 31, rapper Pharaoh released his new album 'A Young Person's Life'. Netizens interpreted the first characters of the lyrics in the song 'October' as a homophonic reference to 'Long Live the Cultural Revolution'. Pharaoh responded that he had no such intention and it was purely a coincidence. To avoid a negative listening experience, he muted the relevant lyrics; in the latest screenshot of the lyrics, '革职掉玉帝' (Dismiss the Jade Emperor) has been replaced with asterisks.
2026-10-31
On October 31, at Sanlitun SOHO in Beijing, someone cosplaying as a Taoist priest was surrounded by six police officers who demanded they take off their cosplay outfit. Police ordered the deletion of phone photos and forbade taking pictures as evidence, while multiple cosers were taken away by plainclothes officers.
2026-10-31
On October 31, a developer reported that their friend received a call from the police, demanding they uninstall X and Telegram.
2026-10-31
On October 31, a citizen dressed as Mario on Julu Road in Shanghai was stopped by police, had their ID registered and was photographed. They were asked which school they attended and were required to contact their parents. Plainclothes officers on the scene stated they had been sent as reinforcements for the day.
2026-10-31
On October 31, during a Halloween event in Defu Lane, Xi'an, someone cosplaying as a 'Dabai' (PCR worker) was stopped by the police. The police demanded they remove the costume on the spot and reportedly registered the individual's identity information.
2026-10-31
During Halloween on October 31, someone in Heping District, Tianjin, dressed up as US President Trump and was interrogated by police.
2026-10-31
On the evening of October 31, two women were taken away by police at Jing'an Temple in Shanghai for wearing "strange costumes."
2026-10-31
On October 30, the "Hundred Ghosts Night Reading" booth at a bookstore in Beijing still displayed orange pumpkin lanterns and an introduction sign for "Jack-o'-lantern". On October 31, Halloween day, the pumpkin lanterns, patterns, and introduction sign had all disappeared.
2026-10-31
On October 31, a netizen posted a video complaining about rising gasoline prices. The comment section was wiped, and viewers noted in the bullet comments that stock prices had also plummeted. The video sparked a trend of copycat videos, all of which also had their comment sections wiped. Currently, both the original video and the copycat videos are no longer visible.
2026-10-31
On October 31, officials at Henan Medical University stated that they will use a student comprehensive profiling analysis platform to conduct graded early warnings and closed-loop management for abnormal situations in academics, psychology, and attendance, shifting student management from passive response to proactive prediction.
2026-10-30
The owner of a restaurant in Longhua District, Shenzhen, revealed that local police came to the premises and used metal chains to lock up all the kitchen knives in the community restaurant.
2026-10-30
On October 30, near Changle Road and Julu Road in Shanghai, people dressed in Halloween costumes were taken away by police for questioning, required to remove their makeup, register their ID cards, and have their photos taken for records. Outdoor venues such as open-air bars were also strictly prohibited from allowing costumes.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the Henan Provincial Public Resource Trading Center released a public tender announcement for the Henan Provincial People's Hospital. The procurement list includes 1 Xinchuang anti-circumvention security gateway and 2 internet behavior management devices, with a total package budget of 2.2 million yuan, covering firewalls, vulnerability scanning equipment, and supporting services.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the owner of the 'Jiudao Geng Quan Niu Yan' restaurant in Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, stated that police officers came to the premises and used chains to lock and secure their kitchen knives, adding that they heard this control measure was being implemented throughout the local community.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the School of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data at Hefei University published the 2026 version of its student handbook on its official website. It lists unauthorized use of non-statutory channels for international internet access as a separate disciplinary offense, grouped with the dissemination of computer viruses. Depending on the severity, students may face a serious warning or higher, with a 6-month disciplinary period recorded in their files. Students receiving such disciplinary action will also lose their eligibility for scholarships.
2026-10-30
On October 30, a netizen posted that after sharing a photo on WeChat Moments of a "Bushuila" drink featuring a portrait of Kylian Mbappé, all social functions of their account were temporarily restricted four minutes later.
2026-10-30
A netizen reported that the "Mbappe Fan Group" on Xiaohongshu, which had 452,000 members, is now showing as disabled, with no activity visible, suspected to have been banned by the platform.
2026-10-30
On October 30, at Hubin Intime in77 in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a netizen cosplaying Ultraman Tiga was taken away by several patrol police officers.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the official TBS website continued to update promotional information for Season 2 of "VIVANT". The plot page still indicated that Episode 23 will air on November 1, failing to respond to CCTV's suspension request.
2026-10-30
On October 30, Beijing nightclub PILLBOX issued an entry notice stating that due to on-site safety and comprehensive technical reasons, themed costumes, cosplay, masks, and headgear are prohibited. Any form of Halloween activity is banned both inside and outside the venue, and those who do not comply will be denied entry. Another nightclub, DADA, also reminded customers not to wear Halloween outfits.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the government of Beilin District, Suihua City, Heilongjiang Province, reported that a man surnamed Jiang, born in 2004, requested to leave the military multiple times after enlisting in March this year because he could not adapt to military life. He was dismissed on April 24, fined 61,051 yuan, had his household registration permanently marked for refusing military service, was banned from further education or traveling abroad for two years, was barred from being hired as a public servant, and was placed on the list of serious defaulters of national defense obligations.
2026-10-30
Bandao Morning Post modified its report on the death of Wu En multiple times: first writing "his partner Cang Bai," then changing it to "she," then to "their," and finally deleting the word "partner" entirely. After being questioned by netizens, the newspaper deleted the Weibo post.
2026-10-29
Cai Kangyong appeared on Wang Weizhong's exclusive interview show, openly admitting that his commercial activities in mainland China were forced to halt and resulted in massive losses, while expressing that he is doing fine and doesn't care about his reputation.
2026-10-29
On October 29, 2026, Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher posted on X, summarizing his years of experience on Chinese social media. He stated that he had previously promised the Cyberspace Administration of China and the police to keep certain content from being spread domestically, and is now making it public on international platforms to defend his reputation.
2026-10-29
On October 29, the Beijing Queer Film Festival (iQueer Film Week), founded in 2001, issued a statement announcing the cancellation of the film week originally scheduled for the near future, apologizing to the audience without specifying the reason. The festival has long operated by circumventing censorship; after being shut down in 2014, it once organized screenings for audiences on a train to Huairou using USB drives, and it stopped using its WeChat official account in 2025.
2026-10-29
On October 29, the official website of Hongshan College of Nanjing University of Finance and Economics released a tender announcement, planning to purchase a cross-border VPN monitoring system with a budget of 245,000 yuan. The system is required to integrate with internet authentication, link to the real names of faculty and students, and track the number of 'sensitive site visits' per person. The system must be capable of decrypting Shadowsocks traffic and include a real-time dashboard for statistics on circumventing the Great Firewall.
2026-10-29
As of October 29, videos regarding Dancheng County Zhengxing Flour Industry Co., Ltd. owing funds to villagers and villagers gathering to demand payment have been reported and taken down.
2026-10-29
On October 29, netizens discovered that searching for "Mbappé" on Douyin and Bilibili only returned results from official media and media accounts, with videos from ordinary users nowhere to be found. Only by searching for "Mbap pé" or "Mbap" could videos from ordinary bloggers be found.
2026-10-29
Recently, a supermarket at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law covered the portraits of Kylian Mbappé on Dongpeng 'Bu Shuila' beverage bottles, placing black eye masks over the player's face on the packaging.
2026-10-29
Recently, the comments section for a post on the Dongqiudi app titled "Ballon d'Or 17th Place: Vinícius" was closed. Netizens explained that this was due to the two characters "Winnie" (Vinícius's nickname in Chinese), with some lamenting that even cartoons cannot be mentioned now.
2026-10-29
On October 29, the official website of the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music published an article introducing the theme class meetings held from September to October. The former Drama Department incorporated online speech and conduct into disciplinary education, covering all 16 classes, with complete records and photos of the class meetings archived.
2026-10-29
On October 29, a Shenzhen netizen posted that due to APEC security controls, the Evian facial spray they purchased could not be shipped. Multiple netizens reported that scissors, knives, mosquito coils, deodorant sprays, and other items sent to Shenzhen addresses were either refunded by merchants or flagged as being outside the sales area.
2026-10-29
On October 29, the People's Daily commentary account 'People's Sharp Review' posted on Weibo, criticizing claims such as 'young people can no longer afford to support the elderly' and 'the pension system is about to collapse' as inciting confrontation. It stated that there is no precedent for public pension bankruptcy, but the comment section was set to 'creator-selected,' leading netizens to mock the post under other reposts.
2026-10-29
On October 29, Neijiang Vocational and Technical College released an announcement on its official website stating that it plans to procure anti-circumvention security services with a budget of 60,000 yuan per year, totaling 180,000 yuan for three years. The project is commissioned by the school's library and archives information center, procured for three years at once, with contracts signed annually.
2026-10-29
On October 29, a Weibo user posted on behalf of another, stating that a student was reported during a scholarship evaluation because they had photoshopped a Christmas hat onto their social media profile picture last year.
2026-10-29
On the evening of October 29, a screenshot of a notice stated that it was relaying a teacher's requirement to prohibit the posting of text or images related to Western holidays such as Halloween and Christmas on social media platforms, and warned that being reported during the scholarship evaluation period would result in direct disqualification.
2026-10-29
On October 29, at a meeting of the Theoretical Learning Center Group of the Jinggangshan University Party Committee, Party Secretary Luo Xubiao demanded strengthening the governance of unauthorized use of software for circumventing the Great Firewall, regulating and guiding student self-media accounts and online communities, and ensuring "early detection, early assessment, and early disposal" of public opinion involving the school. He also emphasized that campus media must reflect the will of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The meeting studied Xi Jinping's discourses on ideology, building a strong cyber nation, and news and public opinion work.
2026-10-29
According to the official website of Hefei University, a cybersecurity training session held on October 29 analyzed typical risk cases of unauthorized circumvention of the Great Firewall within the university and set requirements for rectifying such violations. The meeting was attended by leaders in charge of various secondary units and website administrators.
2026-10-28
On October 28, as the controversy surrounding Mbappe's remarks continues to escalate, major Chinese e-commerce platforms have begun removing Mbappe-related products.
2026-10-28
On October 28, netizens discovered that Migu had scheduled broadcasts for 9 out of 10 La Liga matches this weekend. The only one not listed was the November 1 match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander, suspected to be related to the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's Mao Zedong meme.
2026-10-28
Reuters reported on October 28 that Kylian Mbappé is facing contract terminations from sponsors and condemnation from state media in China for calling Mao Zedong a dictator. His original remarks are largely inaccessible on the Chinese internet, with sports analysts describing the backlash as a manufactured outrage.
2026-10-28
After the controversy over Mbappé's remarks, a netizen posted on WeChat Moments a photo of a "Hydrate" drink printed with Mbappé's face along with a doctored image captioned "Party enemy Mbappé," with the caption "has become a swan song." After the post went up, friends could not see it; 22 minutes later the user reposted a screenshot, and it was blocked again more than two hours later.
2026-10-28
On October 28, netizens discovered that the comment sections for a large number of news items related to Mbappe on the Xiaohongshu platform showed that comments had been deleted or were at zero, raising questions about whether the platform is intentionally manipulating public opinion.
2026-10-28
The blogger's silent video calling for the implementation of two-day weekends was subsequently suspected of being taken down by the platform. When netizens left comments like "the video is gone" under other videos, the blogger replied, "It's too hard."
2026-10-28
On October 28, a Weibo auto influencer posted a discussion regarding an AITO M9 owner's claim of automatic emergency braking on a highway. The influencer questioned why the battery level displayed 0% and compared it with other models, subsequently receiving an infringement complaint notice, leading to the post being taken down.
2026-10-28
On October 28, the Weibo topic "Mbappe's apology not posted on his 135 million follower IG" reached the top 4 on the trending list. Netizens joked that Instagram is banned in China, so even if he had posted it, no one would see it.
2026-10-28
On November 2, the official website of the School of Surveying and Land Information Engineering at Henan Polytechnic University published an article introducing a training session for graduate student leaders held on October 28. The deputy secretary of the school's Party committee demanded a strict prohibition on disciplinary violations such as unauthorized circumvention of the Great Firewall and private access to overseas resources.
2026-10-28
After 36Kr reported on Li Auto's autumn strategic meeting and Wang Xing's suggestions on cost reduction and efficiency improvement on October 28, the article was deleted.
2026-10-27
The documentary on day laborers in Majuqiao, Beijing, previously released by Feng Ge, was taken down before and after its release, becoming inaccessible to the public.
2026-10-27
On the afternoon of October 27, Mbappé's Weibo and Xiaohongshu accounts were banned, and Xiaohongshu also prevented other users from following his account; the Xiaohongshu account showed "violating community rules" and could not post.
2026-10-27
On the evening of October 27, relevant personnel from China Media Group (CCTV) responded to Kylian Mbappe's apology, stating they have noted the information and that "we listen to his words but watch his actions." They hope La Liga, Real Madrid, and Mbappe himself will learn a lesson from this, offer a sincere apology, and truly repent. As of press time, there has been no news of CCTV resuming the broadcast of La Liga matches.
2026-10-27
On the evening of October 27, the eFootball project team announced that Mbappé had made inappropriate remarks concerning China and that all his promotion in and out of the game would be stopped; the Chinese servers of eFootball, eFootball Online, and eFootball: Kings' Rally stopped producing the related characters and cards.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Tencent's FC ONLINE and FC Football World announced the launch of the removal of Mbappé-related player materials from external channels, while in-game content will be adjusted through a version update.
2026-10-27
Recently a netizen posted that after a phone call with a friend they received a service suspension notice, and the anti-fraud center also called their friend to warn them to be careful with that number. Staff said they may have discussed sensitive words, and that the number had been flagged as impersonating a police officer; after applying to have it lifted, service was still not restored.
2026-10-27
After a netizen posted a video using "The CCP Is Good" as background music with captions sarcastically thanking the crowded security check, the video became unavailable and the poster's homepage was cleared.
2026-10-27
Recently netizens discovered that the "economist" and "financial blogger" verification information of economist Ren Zeping on multiple social media platforms has been revoked. His paid membership group charges an annual fee of 2980 yuan, and the annual revenue of the related business was reportedly once over 26 million yuan.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Xiaohongshu issued a statement on Weibo regarding the Mbappé controversy, saying that the content collaboration had expired and ended on December 31, 2024, and that the platform is continuously checking and taking down related materials, adding that it firmly opposes acts that hurt national feelings.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Weibo users reported that when they asked what "inappropriate remarks" Mbappé had made, multiple Chinese AI apps, including Doubao, DeepSeek, and Xiaowei AI, all refused to answer.
2026-10-27
In an advertisement at the Xujiahui metro station in Shanghai, Mbappé's face was covered. Netizens photographed and exposed it, suspecting it was related to censorship.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Hupu's "2026 Ballon d'Or Ranking" rating page removed Mbappé's entry, so that directly after first-place Kane came third-place Yamal. Mbappé finished second in the Ballon d'Or that evening.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Dongqiudi released the full 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking, in which second-place finisher Mbappé was labeled "no such person found," sparking heated discussion among netizens. Yahoo Sports said Dongqiudi erased Mbappé's name from its Ballon d'Or ranking.
2026-10-27
Migu removed footage of Mbappé's two goals from its El Clásico page, while footage of Raphinha's goal in the same match remained visible, and Mbappé's player information on Real Madrid's lineup page was also cleared. Migu is La Liga's new media exclusive partner in mainland China, with a contract running through the 2029-30 season.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Dahe Daily reported that the CCTV News Weibo account and CCTV.com had taken down coverage related to Mbappé, accusing him of enjoying the dividends of the Chinese market while “biting the hand that feeds him.”
2026-10-27
On October 27, netizens discovered that Youdao Translate could no longer properly translate "Mbappé," suggesting the term may have been added to a sensitive word filter.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical Vocational University published the contract announcement for the procurement project of smart campus data security control equipment. The procurement list included 2 cross-border VPN monitoring devices, priced at 95,000 yuan each, totaling 190,000 yuan.
2026-10-27
On October 27, netizens found that "Bushuila" drink advertisements featuring Mbappé's endorsement image were covered up or urgently taken down in many places across China. Posters at Shanghai metro stations had their headers covered with white paper tape, some merchants peeled off portrait labels from bottles, and officials gave no explanation.
2026-10-27
On the evening of October 27, Feng Ge's video on his experience working a daily wage job in Majuqiao was taken down. He posted on Weibo stating he would focus on exercising for a while and strive to break the 2-hour mark in the Hangzhou Half Marathon. The comment sections of his old videos on Bilibili have been restricted to only allow comments from users followed by the creator.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Qingdao University of Science and Technology held an "Anti-Fraud Lecture on Campus," listing circumventing the Great Firewall as one of its three core topics. Qu Yuanyuan, a police officer from the Jinjialing Police Station stationed at the university, stated that using an illegal VPN to access overseas websites is not a matter of personal freedom, but an illegal act that endangers network security. The university's official website disclosed this on October 29.
2026-10-27
A Beijing subway volunteer said that on the previous day dozens of passengers at the station where they serve called 12345 to complain about tightened security checks; some passengers, annoyed that even lunch bags had to be inspected, simply carried their glass lunch boxes by hand while riding the subway.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Dongqiudi released the full ranking for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, where the runner-up, Mbappé, was labeled as "person not found."
2026-10-26
From the evening of October 26, China Media Group halted broadcasts of La Liga matches, all games involving Mbappé, and advertisements featuring him. The trigger was Mbappé saying "Chinese dictator" during an interview when discussing face-swap memes of Mao Zedong.
2026-10-26
In accordance with the requirements of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Finance, Nantong University and Yangzhou University have notified staff on the payroll and personnel-agency personnel that their salaries will be disbursed through digital RMB wallets starting November 2026. Personnel must open or upgrade their wallets within the prescribed deadline, with Nantong University requiring completion before October 30.
2026-10-26
On October 26, the Student Affairs Department of Hubei University of Education issued a notice requiring all students to sign the "2026 Cybersecurity Commitment Letter" through the student affairs system, to self-check overseas app accounts such as Twitter and overseas game servers. Those confirmed to have circumvented the Great Firewall will face circulated criticism and disciplinary action, and serious cases will be handed over to the police and state security.
2026-10-26
The official website of Xinjiang Agricultural Vocational and Technical University stated that even privately circumventing the Great Firewall to access academic materials is illegal and in violation of regulations, and demanded that people use the school's academic resources or apply for external network access permissions, adding that there are proper channels for studying and that there has never been a justified reason to jump the wall.
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2026-10-26
On October 26, a netizen said that they had been permanently banned from the Moments feature after posting "getting used to the plain and uneventful days lately" in their WeChat Moments, and that their Xiaohongshu and Douyin accounts linked to the same phone number were also successively permanently banned.
2026-10-26
On October 26, the WeChat mini program "Cangdun Graduate Entrance Exam Politics Question Bank" was suspended from service. The page indicated a violation of the Provisions on the Administration of Information Services for Mobile Internet Applications, and netizens speculated that it was related to the large number of remarks mocking and satirizing Xi Jinping in its notes section.
2026-10-26
On October 26, the official website of Nanyang Vocational College in Nanyang, Henan published a post stating that the School of Sports held a cybersecurity lecture for all freshmen of the 2026 cohort. Yu Xiaofeng, secretary of the directly affiliated Party branch, said that circumventing the Great Firewall to go online touches the bottom line of the law and school rules, and will directly affect personnel file records, political vetting for further study and employment development. He also stressed that online speech is recorded throughout the entire process, and warned students not to speak carelessly online, not to comment carelessly on hot topics, and not to spread rumors carelessly.
2026-10-26
After the interview sparked controversy, the program The Bridge pulled the video of Mbappé's face-swap meme about Mao Zedong from its social media accounts without explanation. elDiario said the video can still be seen in reposts on Reddit and other media; ABC said the original clip can no longer be found on its YouTube channel.
2026-10-26
After the man posted photos from the Tiananmen Marathon on social media to show support for "Wangwang," his account was permanently banned the next day.
2026-10-26
From October 22 to 23, the Foreign Languages Department of Jinzhong University of Technology held a themed group day activity against circumventing the Great Firewall. Students of the English 2503 branch studied the legal risks of VPNs, accelerators, and proxy plugins, and pledged not to install, use, or spread circumvention software. The school classified accessing overseas websites as a risk of exposure to harmful information, and published an article about it on its official website on October 26.
2026-10-26
Recently, three “personal recreation” flight applications submitted by a drone hobbyist in Xiamen were all denied approval. He said that in the past, applications to fly at Guanyinshan Beach were basically approved, but now they are not approved at all, leaving five drones forced to sit idle.
2026-10-26
On October 26, the official Cangdun Kaoyan account responded to netizens in the comments section, saying that due to relevant platform rules, "ZZ Notes" cannot be displayed for the time being and will be restored in a few days.
2026-10-26
On October 26, some netizens reported that the Cangdun postgraduate exam mini program required real-name verification after its update that day.
2026-10-25
Chinese influencer "Feng Ge Wangming Tianya" released a 25-minute video documenting his experience as a day laborer in Majuqiao, Beijing. The video sparked widespread discussion online before being taken down.
2026-10-25
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.
2026-10-25
Recently, the official government account of the Inner Mongolia Department of Education, the Low-Altitude College of Chongqing Hailian Vocational and Technical College, and the Student Affairs Department of Changzhi Medical College successively published articles with the same title, claiming that circumventing the Great Firewall is illegal regardless of motivation or duration, and may bring consequences such as a criminal record and elimination during political vetting, while requiring students to obtain information through official media such as CCTV.
2026-10-25
On October 25, Bilibili uploader "Feng Ge Wangming Tianya" posted a video of more than 20 minutes documenting his day-labor experience in Majuqiao. During his livestream that afternoon, officers from the local police station came to his door, interrupting the broadcast. He had previously said he would be detained after posting the video, and was preparing to cut a "green version."
2026-10-24
During the Shanghai GEEKCON contest, DJI reported the event to police on the grounds of illegal hacking instruction, resulting in participants and judges being taken away, and the event was suspended for a time.
2026-10-24
On October 24, netizens reported that sending words containing specific Chinese characters, such as 'xuexi niux', in Douyin comment sections was intercepted by the system with a violation warning.
2026-10-24
It is circulating online that the National University of Defense Technology is carrying out an "information cleanup," strictly investigating the use of circumventing the Great Firewall and foreign tools, requiring computers and cabinets to be checked person by person and room by room, emphasizing that "there must be no doors that cannot be opened," and that any discovered problem will result in a one-vote veto.
2026-10-24
On October 24, economist Ren Zeping's WeChat public account "Zeping Macro" was banned from being followed for violations. The day before, the account had just pushed the article "The Market Has Bottomed Out, a Rebound Rally Unfolds"; the shop's customer service said the account was abnormal and that they were unclear about the specific violation.
2026-10-24
The poster said that Zhang Zhengyi's open letter accusing Chongqing No. 8 Middle School of violating enrollment rules and the principal of using police to retaliate against whistleblowers has been deleted on the domestic internet.
2026-10-24
The "2026 Shandong Province Public Security Organ Civil Service Examination Recruitment Brochure (People's Police)" stipulates that those who have studied, worked, or lived abroad (outside the country/region) for six consecutive months or more, and whose relevant experience and political performance are difficult to examine, may not apply for people's police positions in public security organs. Netizens say that having an entry-exit record of Taiwan basically means saying goodbye to 90% of civil service jobs.
2026-10-24
On October 24, netizens reported that while comments like 'awesome' or 'math is awesome' can be posted on Douyin, 'Xi is awesome' or 'learning is awesome' fail to post due to content violations. It is suspected that the consecutive characters 'Xi is awesome' trigger the sensitive word filter related to Xi Jinping. Netizens are mocking this by splitting the characters or using phrases like 'Shaoyu is awesome' instead.
2026-10-24
A user on X revealed that after refusing to cooperate and criticizing a certain creator for spreading propaganda content, Kimi AI again sent a private message asking them to delete their comment; the user refused and expressed anger.
2026-10-24
On October 24, some netizens found that in train schedule search software, neither G-prefix nor C-prefix trains carry the number 8964, while trains such as G8961, G8962, G8965 and C8963, C8965 can be found, apparently deliberately avoiding the sensitive number June Fourth (64).
2026-10-23
The developer of the "Two-Day Weekend Select" website posted on WeChat Moments that people from some department had come looking for him and the website might not survive for many days; the site only displays companies offering two-day weekends, and previously the "Two-Day Weekend Buy" and "Weekend Check" mini-programs had both been suspended.
2026-10-23
On October 23, Central South University issued a notice requiring all undergraduate and graduate classes across the school to carry out safety education from October 24 to November 2, listing anti-circumvention of the Great Firewall as part of class meeting content, stressing the consequences of disciplinary penalties for using circumvention tools without authorization, and requiring the installation of the National Anti-Fraud Center App and the timely reporting of improper online speech.
2026-10-23
On October 23, netizens photographed the traffic signal pole previously struck by a Huawei AITO M9, which is now surrounded by barriers; the related comment section appears to have been cleaned up, with only 5 sarcastic comments left.
2026-10-23
In an apology letter, the car blogger “Racing Star Ice Cream” said that his Weibo, Douyin and WeChat Channels accounts had all been banned from posting for one year due to complaints, and that he would make the apology once the bans are lifted.
2026-10-23
On October 23, an online store selling model protective spray paint notified customers that, because Shenzhen is hosting the 2026 APEC Meeting (November 18 to 19), the product falls within the control zone, and deliveries to Shenzhen addresses are temporarily suspended. Shipping will resume after November 19, and buyers in Shenzhen were advised not to place orders for now.
2026-10-23
On October 23, a netizen posted a "roster of people over 22 who have not enrolled in resident insurance," captioning it that those who haven't paid social insurance have already been found. Netizens in the comments said collection calls would be made to everyone in the family, and that even the unemployed with no money were being pressed to pay.
2026-10-22
Freedom House's annual report says global internet freedom has declined for the 16th consecutive year, with China and Myanmar continuing to rank among the worst countries for internet freedom in the world.
2026-10-22
On October 22, Sohu Auto was banned from posting by the platform for 15 days for publishing content related to an AITO vehicle explosion and fire, drawing public attention to automaker PR and speech control.
2026-10-22
On October 22, Sohu Auto's official account was banned from posting by the platform for 15 days for publishing content related to the AITO explosion and fire accident. Netizens questioned whether the authorities were silencing those who spoke out in order to suppress attention to the accident.
2026-10-22
A Bilibili user asked about social insurance and housing fund contributions, wages, and leave in a comment under a promotional video by "Tea Factory Eldest Princess" in June this year. The user then released a video raising doubts based on the company's publicly available insurance enrollment data, but it was taken down following an infringement complaint. Several follow-up posts were locked, and the other party filed a complaint demanding that the platform take strict action, restrict uploads, or ban the account.
2026-10-22
A netizen posted real photos of Shenzhen on Douyin; three hours later, sharing was restricted and the post was taken down, with a notice saying it was under review, and the account was immediately permanently banned, suspected to be triggered by the words "Xijiu" and "1988" in the photo.
2026-10-22
On October 22, a netizen in Guangdong posted that during Shenzhen's "green travel" voluntary no-drive declaration period, some grassroots departments and enterprises had turned the voluntary program into quota targets, with managers requiring employees to scan a QR code to declare and submit screenshots, and those failing to meet the targets would be held accountable, sparking dissatisfaction among netizens.
2026-10-22
On October 22, a locale in Henan organized a vehicle convoy to go down to the countryside to promote and urge payment of medical insurance; the convoy played payment reminder audio through loudspeakers at village entrances and in the alleys.
2026-10-22
On October 22, the Mechanical Retired Party Branch of Jiangnan University organized a party lecture on cybersecurity at the Jiangyin campus. Branch Secretary Huang Zhengming listed "unauthorized circumvention of the Great Firewall" alongside phishing emails, data leaks, and the spread of online rumors as warning cases. Xu Junping stated that cybersecurity education has been incorporated into the "Three Meetings and One Lesson" and themed party day activities.
2026-10-22
The screenshot shows that the comment section of Jiupai News's Weibo post about the Aito collision accident in Shenmu displays a notice that the blogger has enabled comment selection.
2026-10-21
On October 21, a large number of netizens reported having their Moments features restricted, or even permanently banned, for posting sentences containing specific homophonic characters, such as "accustomed to the plain and uneventful days lately," in their WeChat Moments.
2026-10-21
After several mainland netizens posted reflections containing specific homophones on WeChat Moments, their Moments feature was restricted until November 20 or their WeChat accounts were banned.
2026-10-21
On October 21, a large number of netizens posted screenshots claiming that their Moments feature was restricted for posting the sentence “Used to the quiet days lately” on WeChat Moments. After one netizen appealed, the Moments feature was permanently banned. The sentence is suspected of being treated as a sensitive term related to Xi Jinping.
2026-10-21
On October 21, a Global Times editorial titled "The World Is in Chaos While China Lives in Peace" climbed onto Weibo's trending list after being reposted by accounts such as Beijing Daily. Some netizens pointed out that only four of the 400 comments in the relevant Weibo comment section were displayed, while another netizen said "Domestic chaos is what you cannot see," and the search suggestions for their post showed "Are negative news stories being blocked."
2026-10-21
On October 21, a netizen photographed a poster put up in an office building in Shenzhen titled “In Order Not to Cause Trouble for the Shenzhen APEC Summit, Please Choose Your Way of Contributing,” which listed options such as working overtime until late at night and letting your beloved car sit idle. It sparked heated discussion among netizens and was subsequently taken down.
2026-10-21
On October 21, South Korean girl group Hearts2Hearts announced the cancellation of a fan-signing event originally scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, citing force majeure, without specifying the reason.
2026-10-21
On October 21, four schools of Xi'an Jiaotong University — Human Settlements, Chemistry, Frontier, and Chemical Engineering — jointly held a safety education lecture. Chang Shuai of the Security Department reminded students to be alert to the legal risks of circumventing the Great Firewall to access overseas websites, stressed fighting espionage, and called on them to consciously resist the infiltration of harmful information from abroad.
2026-10-21
A netizen posted the caption "Gotten used to the plain and simple days lately" on Weibo on October 20, and their Weibo account was permanently banned the following day.
2026-10-20
A netizen submission claimed that a school class notified students to bring books to form a reading corner, but explicitly prohibited bringing books by Shen Shixi, Yang Hongying, Yang Peng, Yu Hua, Mo Yan and Wang Xiaobo, on grounds involving historical trauma, reflections on human nature, and sexual content in the plots. Notices from recent years in which schools cleared out books by Yi Zhongtian and Lung Ying-tai are also circulating online.
2026-10-20
In the early hours of October 20, while Douyu streamer "Drop Xinba" was streaming Delta Force, a teammate said "So what if you're Xi Jinping," after which the stream page showed "Suspected violation, rectification in progress."
2026-10-20
On October 20, Minecraft third-party launcher PCL announced that it would no longer provide the game download function in order to comply with relevant laws and regulations. According to netizens, the adjustment came after parents reported it and the relevant authorities demanded rectification. The developer noted that it has nothing to do with NetEase and Microsoft, and said that Chinese-style parents are quite something.
2026-10-20
On October 20, the Minecraft launchers HMCL and PCL Community Edition successively merged download restriction code targeting mainland China, with no exemptions set for adults or genuine accounts.
2026-10-20
On October 20, the Graduate Student Union of the Institute of Psychology and Brain Science at Liaoning Normal University published an initiative on its official website stating that circumventing the Great Firewall without approval is a violation of the law, naming VPNs, proxy software, game accelerators, and overseas plug-ins, and demanding that students neither use nor spread circumvention tools, and that they promptly and in good faith advise any classmate found doing so.
2026-10-20
On October 20, the School of Economics and Management of Inner Mongolia University invited Officer Wang of the Hohhot Public Security Bureau to give an anti-circumvention lecture to faculty and student representatives, demanding that private circumventing of the Great Firewall and the dissemination of circumvention channels be eliminated. The lecture claimed that exposure to harmful foreign ideologies endangers national security, and warned that violators would face school disciplinary action, administrative penalties, and even criminal liability.
2026-10-20
According to a United Daily News report, the Beijing Subway will strengthen security checks starting October 20, with staff saying the measures will last until the end of the month "because there is a meeting going on now." The Chinese Communist Party's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenary Session will be held in Beijing from October 26 to 29.
2026-10-20
On October 20, while answering a question about social insurance payments, a Douyin blogger recounted how he bought an annual music membership card on a second-hand platform, actually received only one month, and the seller cancelled the account, concluding that "anything requiring payment before you enjoy it is most likely a scam"; shortly afterward, the video was deleted.
2026-10-19
On October 19, People's Daily published a commentary calling for the “cleanup and removal” of “jingri” speech and conduct and related identifying content, and for “blocking the channels of coordination” in regard to acts that use circles and groups to organize, incite and carry out harassment.
2026-10-19
Recently, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou University of Engineering, Xuhai College of China University of Mining and Technology, Yizheng Technician College, and the School of Arts of Wuxi Taihu University successively reposted the article "What You Click Is Not a Link, It's a Criminal Record," warning students not to participate in discussions in overseas online communities.
2026-10-19
A Xiaohongshu user in Huai'an, Jiangsu posted that after her father transferred 50,000 yuan to her, the anti-fraud center called the whole family in turn, repeatedly verifying the transfer and pressing her on what the money was for; she questioned why a transfer between father and daughter required the whole family to undergo verification.
2026-10-19
On October 19, a bank employee in Guangdong posted a notice from their workplace group chat requiring unmarried employees to share their parents' WeChat contacts and married employees to share their spouses' WeChat contacts with grid administrators, to be completed within the same day. Netizens said some banks also demand parents' ID numbers, job titles, and their children's school and class information, and even home visits.
2026-10-19
On October 19, the School of Electrical Engineering at Three Gorges University issued a notice on a themed class meeting, placing illegal use of VPNs alongside internet addiction and other issues, requiring guidance for students to obtain information through official channels and install the National Anti-Fraud Center App, and to submit class meeting records for archiving before October 28.
2026-10-19
On October 19, a Beijing netizen claimed on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) that their bank card was frozen after an automatic interception of a 96110 anti-fraud call. They went to the police station in the rain to sign a statement confirming they had not been defrauded. Although the anti-fraud center confirmed they were not a victim, the bank card still cannot be unfrozen until the end of the month.
2026-10-18
According to a tweet posted by X user @QuanLujun, content related to former CCP Central Committee General Secretary Hu Jintao can no longer be searched on the Chinese video platform Bilibili (B站). The user pointed out that Hu Jintao has been blocked on the internet behind the Great Firewall, and expressed concern over whether he will become a sensitive topic like June Fourth.
2026-10-18
According to a post by X user QuanLujun and a shared link, on October 18, 2026, an unusual livestream appeared on the Douyin platform, with more than 2,000 users watching the moderators' working status online, drawing netizens' attention and discussion.
2026-10-18
According to a tweet posted by X user @GFWfrog, Shenzhen state-owned enterprise Guosen Securities issued an announcement stating that its employees were publicly criticized by the Luohu District Cyberspace Administration for circumventing the Great Firewall to access the overseas internet. This incident reflects the relevant authorities' regulatory scrutiny of corporate employees' online behavior and has drawn attention online.
2026-10-18
After the video went viral, the comment section was largely wiped out, leaving fewer than 30 comments; shortly afterward, the video showed as deleted and could no longer be viewed.
2026-10-18
On October 18, the apology video posted by the youth was deemed by the platform to violate its rules and was restricted to being visible only to himself.
2026-10-17
A netizen revealed that taking photos at Potala Palace Square in Tibet will get you taken by police into a police booth for registration and investigation — one registration per photo taken.
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2026-10-17
On October 17, a Douyin account sharing civil service exam prep materials posted a “daily practice question.” Netizens collectively flooded the comments with wrong answers such as “all power of the country belongs to the government” and “the highest organ of state power is the state president.” The video received 19,000 shares in total, while the comment section showed 0 comments.
2026-10-17
On October 17, the China Government Procurement Network announced that the campus network monitoring and blocking service for Zhejiang Chinese Medical University was purchased for 219,000 yuan. The procurement documents require the system to identify mainstream proxy software and VPN (airport) applications, link traffic that triggers alerts to campus network accounts, devices, and access times, support blocking of non-compliant requests based on a list, and list the discovery and disposal of on-campus users accessing sensitive or non-compliant information as a core project objective.
2026-10-17
A submission from a netizen shows that a university in Yunnan has issued regulations on managing work-group chats, laying down uniform rules for the management of staff work groups and for their speech and conduct.
2026-10-16
On June 19, 2025, the Social Security Bureau of Jingmen City, Hubei Province published a promotional article titled “Paying Social Security Contributions with Loans: A Win-Win for All Three Parties,” urging the public to pay their social security contributions by taking out loans. Recently, as new rules mandating social security contributions have drawn public attention, the article was dug up again by netizens and met with skepticism. It has since been deleted and now returns a 404 status.
2026-10-16
A blogger who exposed Qingdao's "recruitment-turned-training" trap revealed that after posting the video, he received calls from relevant departments demanding post deletion, saying it would have a bad impact on Qingdao. The blogger refused and said he was almost punished.
2026-10-16
Recently, a man stood by the water's edge, first eating coptis root, then locking his own mouth, and looking into the camera performed the saying 'a mute eating coptis root — unable to voice the bitterness.' Shortly afterward, the avatar of the account he posted from was cleared.
2026-10-16
On October 16, an impoverished elderly man in the mountains of Sichuan posted a video showing four bowls and four pairs of chopsticks sent by the government, repeatedly thanking the government, the Party, and the village Party secretary and village head, calling it "special care"; he later said in the comments section that he had been asked to thank them, sparking heated discussion among netizens.
2026-10-16
On October 16, a member of the class of 2026 posted on Xiaohongshu that they had not yet found a job and had recently received a series of calls asking about their employment situation; after one missed call, their family was also contacted, and chat records showed that the town mayor wanted to meet them in person. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is carrying out a youth employment service campaign from July to December, requiring a sweep to identify unemployed graduates.
2026-10-16
On October 16, a netizen posted that their account was banned from commenting for one month because of a previous comment related to two-day weekends — “China is the only country I’ve seen where people argue over whether to have a two-day weekend” — sparking heated discussion; some netizens shared similar gagging penalty notices.
2026-10-16
On October 16, a Xiaohongshu user posted that when applying for a passport in Yuzhong, Chongqing, they were asked about their purpose of going abroad, whether they owned property, and their savings. Because they rented without a contract, approval was finally granted only after they showed Alipay records of utility bill payments over the past year.
2026-10-16
On October 16, the School of Architecture and Energy Engineering of Wenzhou Institute of Technology held a mobilization meeting for the final push of the undergraduate teaching qualification evaluation. At the meeting, Party Secretary Chen Zhongnong called on all faculty and students of the school to strictly prohibit any form of online circumventing of the Great Firewall and to build a solid line of defense for cybersecurity.
2026-10-15
According to China Digital Times (CDT), twenty students in Harbin were disciplined by their school for using a VPN to circumvent the Great Firewall. It is reported that these students were investigated and punished by the school after being reported by their classmates. This incident reflects the prevailing culture of snitching on Chinese campuses, where internet surveillance and reporting mechanisms are further weaponized, and students face increasing risks of disciplinary action for accessing overseas information.
2026-10-15
On October 15, a netizen posted chat screenshots claiming that police in a certain place in Guangdong were requiring landlords to evict tenants who had not paid social insurance, saying that those without jobs cannot rent homes, and that temporary workers and food delivery riders were also among those being evicted. The day before, another netizen had already posted asking whether one could rent a home without paying social insurance, sparking discussion.
2026-10-15
On October 13, Yunnan College of Economics and Management held a routine meeting of class leaders across the school, listing improper statements on sensitive dates, inappropriate online remarks, illegal circumvention of the Great Firewall, the spread of violent and terrorist information, and infiltration and subversion by foreign forces as five prominent cyber risks in higher education, and explained the boundaries between disciplinary actions under school rules, public security penalties, and criminal liability, requiring students to strictly observe the bottom lines of cyber rule of law and ideology; on October 15, the school issued an official notice.
2026-10-15
A netizen reported that the Political and Legal Affairs and State Security departments of Shangrao, Jiangxi, issued a document claiming that foreign forces are increasing their ideological infiltration of primary and middle school students in the city.
2026-10-15
In October 2026, a piece of "worker literature" claiming that going to work is essentially "storing away" ordinary people circulated on Douyin and Xiaohongshu and struck a chord; afterwards, the original post and the reposts became inaccessible one after another, netizens relayed it in a "nested" fashion, and quoting posts were also deleted again.
2026-10-15
On October 15, a student in Zhejiang posted that they had not installed any circumvention software and had only used the campus network to visit the PTE test official website and the immigration bureau websites of New Zealand and Australia to apply for a visa, but was questioned by the school, which accused them of “accessing sensitive foreign-related websites.”
2026-10-15
On October 15, a woman in Weihai, Shandong posted a video saying she had lost her job and could not afford social insurance. She then received a "caring call" from her community, followed by another video in which she urgently clarified that no one would starve to death in this time of peace and prosperity. The comment section of the original video was emptied, and netizens joked in the bullet comments that she had been threatened.
2026-10-15
Netizens questioned why a post reproducing a Xinhua interview, with the watermark cropped out, was taken down on the grounds of "distorting and misinterpreting national policies and regulations." Xinhua subsequently edited the video caption to add Guancha.cn as the source, but still made no mention of VOGUE.
2026-10-15
After the netizen posted a video mocking social insurance back-payments, their account avatar and ID were reportedly cleared. Netizens in the comments section sarcastically remarked, among other things, "In the midst of laughter and talk, the avatar vanished into thin air."
2026-10-15
On October 15, a blogger on Bilibili posted a video saying that his video “Social insurance can be ‘mandatory,’ so why isn’t the two-day weekend mandatory?”, published on August 27 last year, had surpassed one million views, but was suddenly taken down two days ago, and he showed a screenshot of the takedown notice.
2026-10-15
On October 15, a Weibo blogger posted that they were stopped by a sanitation worker on a pedestrian bridge who asked for help taking a photo for check-in. The worker explained that leaders require a photo every half hour to prove they are on duty, and selfies are not allowed. The worker's phone screen was cracked and the touch response was slow. The blogger questioned the pointlessness of such management.
2026-10-15
On October 15, the person involved in the Victoria's Secret leave incident revealed on Xiaohongshu that their original account had been banned for one month, and was banned again one day after being unbanned; the comments section said the main account had been permanently banned.
2026-10-15
On October 15, a winning bid announcement reposted by Caizhao Network showed that Sichuan Dazhou Vocational College of Traditional Chinese Medicine's "Illegal Great Firewall Circumvention Management Equipment and Services Project" was awarded to China Unicom (Sichuan) Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. for 136,500 yuan.
2026-10-14
Multiple areas of Shenzhen have implemented large-scale temporary traffic controls and road closures ahead of APEC-related meetings or drills, causing traffic congestion and disrupting residents' travel.
2026-10-14
A group of young people had their livestream abruptly cut off when police raided an online gathering where they were discussing history and the Russia-Ukraine war, after failing to register the event.
2026-10-14
A netizen inside the Great Firewall shared records of fines imposed on their family by the Chinese Communist Party. The fines covered a wide range of items, and the specific items were not detailed in the tweet.
2026-10-14
On October 14, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Kevin Tsai's attendance at Puma Shen's campaign event, saying that it respects and safeguards Taiwan compatriots' "legitimate" freedom of speech, but warned that no one can cash in on mainland dividends while colluding with "Taiwan independence" and being "two-faced."
2026-10-14
On October 14, China Literature and Art Net, part of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles system, published a commentary rejecting Kevin Tsai's explanation that he had just come "to see for myself" when attending Puma Shen's campaign event, saying there is no middle ground in the face of major issues of principle, demanding that literary and art workers first take a firm Chinese stance, and listing Nicky Wu as a positive contrast.
2026-10-14
On October 14, the Silk Road College of Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical University held a student management work meeting, demanding a strict ban on students circumventing the Great Firewall to go online and on unorganized gatherings, strictly observing the bottom line of online speech and conduct, and incorporating this into the building of civilized norms.
2026-10-14
On October 14, the Suzhou Government Procurement website published a correction notice; the Suzhou Health Information Center's Health and Medical Big Data Center project listed a cross-border VPN monitoring device, required to identify protocols such as Shadowsocks, V2Ray, Trojan, and WireGuard and automatically match cross-border communication behavior, while also building large-model content safety guardrails, providing a safe substitute answer function for sensitive questions.
2026-10-14
On October 14, a popular Xiaohongshu post titled "Investigation Into Sichuan Teachers Forced Into Shame Photo Still Yields No Results" was deleted after garnering over 11,000 likes and sparking heated public discussion.
2026-10-14
On October 14, the WeChat public account of Guangxi Medical University reposted an article from "Chongqing Education" stating that college students using VPNs and other means to jump the wall constitutes illegal network access, and cited cases of students placed on probation at school and two individuals criminally detained for selling VPN accounts and profiting over 1 million yuan.
2026-10-14
On October 14, a Xiaohongshu user posted that they traveled to Thailand during the National Day holiday and activated an overseas communication service. After returning home, their China Unicom number was "suspended by the carrier." Two online applications to restore the service were rejected, and the service hall told them the number would have to be cancelled if it was not restored within 24 hours. Calling 10015 to file a complaint still had no effect.
2026-10-14
On October 14, the Wikipedia account “Harmony Intelligent Mobility Official” made 27 edits across multiple unrelated articles, including Windows 10, Brezhnev, and Rommel, inserting warnings directed at Wikipedia that demanded correction of content allegedly “maliciously smearing” Harmony Intelligent Mobility products and threatened to pursue accountability. The edits were reverted by other editors, and the account was indefinitely banned for “pure vandalism.” The ban was noticed by netizens on October 20.
2026-10-13
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have suspended the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s FM broadcast service across the country on the grounds of "multiple violations," without disclosing the specific details of the violations. The BBC said that millions of Afghans rely on its news service and that it is currently in talks with the Taliban authorities over the matter. The ban remains in effect.
2026-10-13
On October 13, Northwest University released the "Notice on Campus Network Security Management," placing circumventing the Great Firewall alongside phishing, high-risk viruses, and Trojans, stating that it will adopt technical means to detect and restrict such activity, demanding that faculty and students eliminate high-risk operations such as circumventing the Great Firewall, and claiming that normal internet access will not be affected.
2026-10-13
On October 13, Yiwu Industrial and Commercial Vocational and Technical College announced the winning bid result for the "circumvention traffic audit system construction" project, with a bid price of 170,000 yuan. The bid documents require the system to query cross-border internet access records by account and generate personnel profiles, specifically naming BBC, the Chinese edition of The New York Times, China Digital Times, as well as X, Telegram, YouTube, etc., to identify no fewer than 200 circumvention "airports" (VPN providers) and block them in coordination with the firewall.
2026-10-13
On October 13, the X account Wall Country Waha (@GFWfrog) posted that the South Park Chinese wiki is no longer accessible in mainland China, that it could still be opened normally three or four months ago, and that this is related to the show's mockery of the Chinese Communist Party; the post included a screenshot of a South Park episode page featuring an image of Xi Jinping.
2026-10-13
On October 13, the X account GFWfrog (@GFWfrog) posted that the Chinese Wikipedia of The Simpsons (simpsons.fandom.com/zh) has been blocked in mainland China; the attached ITDOG speed-test screenshot showed timeouts at nodes in every province across the country.
2026-10-13
On October 13, the X account Wall Country Waha (@GFWfrog) posted that the Family Guy wiki (familyguy.fandom.com) has been blocked in mainland China; the attached ITDOG speed-test screenshot showed that nodes in every province across the country timed out.
2026-10-13
According to a China News Service report on October 13, a coffee shop in Shanghai was visited by chengguan (urban management) officers who came to explain the law because its sign was written entirely in English.
2026-10-12
Xiaohongshu users compared the old and new versions of the lesson "The Independence of the United States" in the ninth-grade first-semester world history textbook. The new excerpt no longer contains passages stating that the legitimate powers of government derive from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to change or abolish a government that damages their rights. After retaining expressions such as "all men are created equal," it uses an ellipsis to connect directly to the paragraph declaring independence, and commenters joked that they were afraid students might awaken.
2026-10-12
On October 12, a Taiwanese nurse posted that while traveling in Tibet she was questioned by state security personnel for about an hour, being asked about her work, family, military service experience and political stance; among the 8 Taiwanese in the same tour group, 3 were questioned separately, including two nurses and an aircraft maintenance technician.
2026-10-12
On October 10, a blogger posted a video showing a Huawei AITO SUV losing a wheel and mocking the incident. On October 12, the blogger's homepage showed no visible works.
2026-10-12
In June 2023, the first batch of owners who had ordered the AITO M9 posted under their real names, saying that when the battery level dropped from 20% to 19%, the vehicle automatically switched from four-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, causing it to drift and smash up the front of the car; customer service replied "if there are no casualties, we cannot connect you with management." He also listed problems such as rusting of the main beam and detached radar, and pointed out that the legal department deleted posts and banned accounts.
2026-10-12
On October 12, car owner Xia Hao posted again, stating that during the civil lawsuit against Huawei, he discovered that key surveillance video had been swapped and is preparing to file further administrative litigation.
2026-10-12
On October 12, a netizen posted a video saying that when using a domestic AI tool to remove passers-by from the background of a photo, the software indicated that the image contained sensitive information because the background included the Five-Starred Red Flag and could not be processed, sparking heated discussion among netizens.
2026-10-12
On October 12, a blogger in Sichuan posted a video on Douyin documenting the daily life of local children. In the footage, a young child mixes white rice with soy sauce diluted with water from a nearly empty bottle. The video's comment section was subsequently cleared, and netizens left sarcastic comments saying, "Where in America is this?" and "They must be North Korean children."
2026-10-12
On October 12, the author of the WeChat public account CroWall posted again, saying that their Claude account was banned in the early hours of the 11th, that they suspected they had been subjected to entrapment, and explaining that removing sensitive words was done to avoid the app being taken down and the account being banned.
2026-10-11
A netizen uploaded a video of the campus recruitment fair at Taiyuan University of Technology. After confirming that a job seeker came from a school abroad, a staff member at the recruitment booth said that “overseas schools are no good,” and mentioned concerns about the social background of international students’ families and foreign funding, saying that the unit undertakes special national tasks and would rather not hire anyone than make a mistake. The video was subsequently taken down.
2026-10-11
On October 11, a football blogger with more than 1.4 million followers posted a video saying that he is in Argentina and that a normal transfer made on September 30 was deemed risky by the anti-fraud center, which imposed a protective payment stop. On October 8, all of his domestic bank cards and credit cards were frozen. To unfreeze them, he must go to the police station in person with his ID card to explain, but as he is overseas and unable to go, he has sought help online.
2026-10-11
On October 11, a netizen posted a photo of a political exam paper. In option D of question 10, the characters "Jinping" in "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" were replaced by asterisks, written as "Xi**".
2026-10-10
CCP official Li Zhong publicly stated on October 10 that those who still have not participated in social insurance and labor insurance will all be found through methods such as big data monitoring and forced to make contributions.
2026-10-10
On October 10, a traveler flying from Shanghai Pudong to Fukuoka with a child was told by border inspection staff that Japan was a “red alert area” and was advised to give up the trip; after the traveler said they were determined to go, the staff stamped the passport and let them through. Another traveler said that even using the self-service channel for Japan requires manual verification and a reading of the risk warning, while no such dissuasion applies when traveling to the United States. In fact, China’s Consular Service website lists most of Japan as a low-risk area.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the School of Intelligence at the Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) issued a statement warning that using foreign SIM cards for roaming or accessing restricted websites via VPN constitutes illegal internet connectivity that bypasses regulation.
2026-10-10
On October 10, a Bilibili blogger said that a recording of a Snapdragon 8ee6 crash that he uploaded was taken down and locked after a complaint by Qualcomm Wireless Communication Technology (China) Co., Ltd., which determined that the video did not constitute an objective and authentic sharing of product experience; sarcastic comments appeared in the comment section.
2026-10-10
On October 10, a blogger posted a video saying that the county system found he had not paid social insurance and handed the list to the community, which then called to persuade him to join the urban-rural resident pension insurance; at first he thought it was a scam.
2026-10-10
On October 10, BLG Valorant player Nephh (nickname "Naifu"), a Singaporean national, was streaming when another player's ID "XiJinGuiDePingTou" appeared on the game screen, and the stream was immediately banned.
2026-10-10
On October 10, a user posted a screen recording of the game Minecraft on Douyin, questioning why NetEase's chat system flags the number “64” as a violation when other players can send it normally.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the WeChat public account "Zhejiang Xuanchuan," run by the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee's Publicity Department, published an article criticizing Kevin Tsai for staying silent and avoiding taking a stand when the public needs one, saying that a person's works cannot be separated from their character, and stated in the comments section that it wanted to warn a whole crowd of fence-sitters that no ambiguity is tolerated on the question of where one stands.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the official website of Linzhou Architecture Vocational and Technical College published an article that divides circumventing the Great Firewall into intentional and unintentional categories, brings the use of foreign-server online game accelerators and automatic cross-border network connections made by software in the background under its warnings, and requires students to consistently obtain information through CCTV, state media, and campus platforms.
2026-10-09
On October 9, Xinhua News Agency deleted the response statement from Stelato regarding the brake fracture incident that it had previously reposted, and related topics in Weibo's top 50 trending searches were also entirely cleared.
2026-10-09
Dongchedi released a video testing three new Zunjie V800 vehicles developed through Huawei-JAC cooperation; after repeated hard braking the brake pedal bracket snapped, and the video was subsequently taken down.
2026-10-09
On October 8, Xinhua News Agency's Weibo and WeChat official accounts published a whitewashing press release involving Maextro, and large numbers of questioning voices appeared in the comment section; the relevant comment section was switched to featured comments, and over a thousand comments were deleted across the entire internet at 1 a.m. on October 9.
2026-10-09
On October 9, the official website of the School of Insurance at Central University of Finance and Economics published a legal education article stating that college students who circumvent the Great Firewall are “violating the law simply by using it,” warning that relevant records could affect scholarship evaluations, postgraduate recommendation, civil service exam political vetting, and military enlistment reviews, and demanding that students not promote, not forward, not purchase on behalf of others, and not build proxy tools.
2026-10-09
On October 9, Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics issued a tender with a budget of 300,000 yuan to procure a cross-border VPN monitoring system, requiring that synchronized online accounts link violations to individuals, generate user profiles and behavioral heat maps, and add VPN service IPs to a blacklist linked with the firewall for interception.
2026-10-09
On October 9, some netizens said that when they filled in “Chapman To” as the delivery contact name on Meituan, the page prompted that the “name contains non-compliant content,” while the same name worked normally on Meituan Shangou, and the comment section questioned whether the platform was carrying out political censorship.
2026-10-09
On October 9, a video of two girls playfully acting out lines from the poem "Some People" sparked discussion on Douyin; netizens left comments mocking themselves for not daring to speak out, and the video has now been taken down.
2026-10-09
On October 9, netizens reported that a BYD employee got into a physical and verbal altercation with their supervisor and manager after requesting leave and expressing a desire to resign from their supervisory role, slapping the supervisor and splashing water on them. The employee's corporate WeChat profile quickly received over 10,000 likes, with netizens calling it a 'refusal of workplace bullying.' The related account was subsequently suspected of being throttled.
2026-10-09
On October 9, a netizen posted a video claiming he was stopped by a security guard while lying down to rest at Jing'an Park in Shanghai, asking in return, "Did my lying here affect the city's appearance?" and complaining about formalism. Shanghai's 2018 version of the "Park Civilized Visiting Rules" lists "do not lie down at will" among the park order provisions.
2026-10-08
Chinese citizens in Argentina found that all bank cards under their names were frozen due to protective payment suspension by the anti-fraud center, leaving them unable to make overseas payments and cover living expenses.
2026-10-08
An account under the PLA Daily and Beijing state media successively published articles criticizing Kevin Tsai, urging mainland brands to proactively conduct self-inspections and distance themselves from him.
2026-10-08
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly addressed mainland China, asking it to respect the realities of Taiwanese society, not to treat Kevin Tsai differently, and saying he supports and respects Kevin Tsai in voicing any position.此前 Kevin Tsai appeared in support of Puma Shen, triggering a backlash in mainland public opinion, and brands such as Leapmotor have already cut ties with him.
2026-10-08
On October 8, a group chat notice circulated online stated that, having received a notice from the Public Security Bureau and the local police station, all content by Times Fengjun and TFBOYS cannot be published, and some of Zhang Hanrui's large-scale light shows and light projections also cannot be published normally.
2026-10-08
After Kevin Tsai was publicly called out by state media, his social media account with over 36 million followers was emptied and all of his posts were deleted. The account's IP location showed Japan, and he himself issued no statement. Commentators in Taiwan criticized him for playing both sides of the strait to reap profits.
2026-10-08
On October 8, a Douyin user posted a video of stepping on a metal flush valve in a restroom with the caption "The toilet flush valves are all metal parts #brake pedal". Afterwards, the user's avatar and username were suspected of being wiped by the platform, and netizens joked in the comments, "Flushed the toilet and the avatar got flushed away."
2026-10-08
On October 8, before Dongchedi took down the video showing the fracture of the MAEXTRO V800's brake carbon plate, some netizens found that on the Douyin platform, Huawei's Pura X View wide straight-screen phone was unable to play the video, while phones from other brands played it normally.
2026-10-08
On October 8, lawyer Cai Yaqi posted that he will no longer accept submissions involving prisons, the judiciary, or administrative reconsideration.
2026-10-08
On October 8, a fan-support account announced that the originally planned 20-city birthday coffee events had been cancelled for special reasons, reminding fans not to organize any form of offline activities on their own.
2026-10-07
On October 7, netizens found that the episode of Who's the Murderer featuring Kevin Tsai — Season 1, Case 07, "Please Answer 1998" — is no longer among Mango TV's full-episode selections; the old direct link redirects back to the homepage, while the official YouTube channel still keeps that episode. Mango TV has issued no public explanation.
2026-10-07
On October 7, a legal blogger posted a video on Douyin claiming that inmates enjoy fully state-funded medical care, consultations with specialists, and nutritious meals, while grassroots prison officers are overworked and can hardly get time off — it feels more like they are serving the criminals. The video was taken down about an hour after it was posted.
2026-10-07
On October 7, Chapman To recalled on Facebook his experience of being blacklisted in 2014 for supporting the Sunflower Movement, saying that over the past 12 years he has never gone without a meal — now he wears a Patek Philippe, drives a Porsche 911 to buy groceries, and calls out “Long live freedom.”
2026-10-06
Within two days after the incident escalated, all posts on Kevin Tsai's Weibo account, which has more than 36 million followers, were cleared; Leapmotor announced it was taking down related content, Harper's Bazaar deleted promotional materials, and several programs were pulled.
2026-10-06
On the third day after the incident, the school organized homeroom teachers to play the surveillance video in each class and announce the outcome of its handling, calling the response "highly appropriate" and warning that any subsequent posts would be treated as rumor-mongering and illegal.
2026-10-06
On October 6, a netizen posted that the graffiti wall downstairs at Chongqing Yangtze River International was being covered with paint by workers using rollers, with dense colorful text and patterns painted over in gray and black, while security downstairs was tightened, prohibiting unrelated personnel from approaching.
2026-10-06
On October 6, a netizen posted a video on TikTok involving rumors of plague in Russia, with a caption urging extra caution against the Big Whites; the person later said on Threads that the video was removed less than a minute after it was posted, with the platform citing a violation of the Community Self-Discipline Convention, and no specific category of violation shown.
2026-10-06
After the controversy erupted, several of Tsai Kang-yong's podcasts and interview works were successively taken down, his personal homepage retained only a small amount of promotional content, his Weibo followers dropped by nearly 10,000 in a short time, and a large number of netizens flooded the comment section to express dissatisfaction, while he himself remained silent.
2026-10-06
After the incident fermented, all content on Kevin Tsai's Weibo account, which he had operated for over a decade, was wiped overnight, his following count reset to zero, and his profile picture changed to the default.
2026-10-06
On October 6, a netizen posted a video on Douyin showing a wiring harness inside a car and saying they were a bit scared to have bought something they had helped make. Many people in the comments described quality problems such as cutting corners during production, snapping clips, and outsourced wiring. The video was subsequently taken down.
2026-10-06
On October 6, the dispatched worker said in the comments section that related content about their experience on Zhihu and Weibo had already been taken down.
2026-10-05
The official "Beijing Time" account of Beijing Radio and Television Station published an article accusing Taiwanese star Kevin Tsai of backing Puma Shen, calling on partner businesses to proactively conduct self-checks and listing pro-independence artists.
2026-10-05
On October 5, a TikTok blogger uploaded a number meme video; after comments that appeared to allude to 64 showed up in the comment section, it was blocked, and neither the video nor the account could be searched.
2026-10-05
Recently, multiple netizens discovered that when using a photo of Tiananmen with Douyin's "one-click video" feature, the system blocked it, prompting "The selected image does not meet the requirements, try another one."
2026-10-05
After a boycott broke out over Kevin Tsai's endorsement appearance, Leapmotor and Harper's Bazaar promptly removed collaboration content related to him.
2026-10-05
On October 5, a Douyin blogger uploaded a number meme video titled "68 and Its Two Goblin Neighbors." Comments suspected of alluding to June Fourth appeared in the comment section, after which the comment section was blocked, and neither the video nor the posting account could be found.
2026-10-05
On October 5, the blogger who posted the lecture video pinned a comment saying that they had already graduated and left Zhejiang, yet someone was still calling their family to threaten them into deleting the video; the related comment was swallowed by the platform, after which the blogger stated that cross-platform reposting was permitted.
2026-10-05
On October 5, a netizen in Shaanxi posted a video saying their child was flying a micro-drone in their own yard at a height of less than ten meters; about ten minutes into the flight, they received a police call demanding that the drone stop flying and its location be checked. Another netizen said they also received a no-fly warning for a toy drone costing a few dozen yuan.
2026-10-05
On October 5, some netizens reported that videos on Bilibili about French student protests were censored and taken down, while pro-China narrative content posted by patriotic influencers was also deleted; searches returned only content published by Russian state media, the overseas edition of People's Daily, and Huanqiu.
2026-10-05
At noon on October 5, Value Retail China and the Bicester Collection China outlet villages issued a bilingual statement saying that Kevin Tsai had only been a participant in past collaborative content, and that all of his collaborative content had been taken down.
2026-10-05
On October 5, a netizen in Guizhou filmed tourists using an extra-long drone selfie stick to shoot video at a scenic spot. Since drone flight approvals are strict everywhere, netizens in the comments section said such selfie sticks have become a substitute, and complained that the UOM platform's approvals are not passed and yield no results.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai attended a campaign event, Leapmotor stated that it firmly adheres to the One China principle and announced that it would take offline all content related to Kevin Tsai.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai's participation in a Taipei mayoral candidate's event sparked controversy, Harper's Bazaar removed related interview promotions.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese host Kevin Tsai made a low-profile appearance at the opening ceremony of the campaign headquarters for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. Over 120,000 people attended the event, which featured key figures from the Green camp, including Lai Ching-te and Tsai Ing-wen. Kevin Tsai stated he was only there to observe and did not express support.
2026-10-04
After a student had an accident, the school failed to send them to the hospital in time. Once the incident drew online attention, the school obtained hospital surveillance footage to identify the student who had posted about it. School leaders barged into the student's home, threatening them with expulsion and suspension, forcibly searched the premises and confiscated their phone, and recorded a list of classmates who had reposted the content. Several students were suspended and reprimanded.
2026-10-04
On the evening of October 4, Leapmotor issued a statement clarifying that Kevin Tsai is not a brand ambassador, removed all related collaboration content, and reserved the right to pursue legal action. VOGUE China, Harper's Bazaar, and others simultaneously deleted collaboration materials, and Kevin Tsai's Weibo account was wiped.
2026-10-04
Graffiti near Chongqing Changjiang International that had previously voiced support for the Shidai Fengjun incident and bore inscriptions such as "Please Allow Girls to Be Themselves" was painted over with white paint, though the lettering is still faintly visible.
2026-10-04
After footage of Kevin Tsai attending Shen Poyang's campaign event spread in China and sparked calls for him to be banned, Leapmotor issued a statement that night saying he was only an artist who had appeared in past collaborative content rather than a brand ambassador, that all related content had been taken down, and that it would strengthen reviews of partners' backgrounds and stances.
2026-10-04
On October 4, a fashion influencer on Douyin reported on Weibo that comments on their Winnie the Pooh-styled photo-and-text posts were abnormal — 45,000 likes but only 6 comments — and customer service said it would pass on the feedback. As of October 5, the related works and Weibo posts could no longer be viewed.
2026-10-04
The help-seeking video soon became unavailable. On October 4, the user posted another video bowing to the camera to express gratitude to the leaders for their help. Videos previously posted on their homepage also became unavailable, prompting netizens to question whether they had been pressured.
2026-10-04
On October 4, while the Yangshipin app was live-streaming the WTT China Smash, netizens found that comments containing “Fan Zhendong” could not be sent in the danmaku, while comments such as “Go Wang Chuqin” displayed normally, and the comment section questioned the platform’s censorship.
2026-10-04
On October 4, a drone user in Guoyang, Anhui flew to 149 meters without approval from the air traffic management authority. About half an hour after the flight, personnel from the Public Security Bureau came to the door, and the user was fined 200 yuan. The user said they had already completed real-name registration on UOM.
2026-10-04
After the incident escalated, in the early hours of October 4 Leapmotor was the first to issue a statement setting out its position, followed by Weikang China and Bist Series China, which also released bilingual statements condemning Kevin Tsai and stating a One-China position; Harper's Bazaar removed the cover, and Mango TV took down related content.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai's appearance at Puma Shen's campaign event sparked controversy over calls from Chinese netizens to boycott him, the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar simultaneously took down content related to him.
2026-10-03
Around October 3, multiple state media outlets said some related videos were filmed by merchants for traffic; the videos were ordered taken down and the people involved received criticism and education.
2026-10-03
Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang held a commercial concert at the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Center Stadium, and told the audience during an interaction that both going on stage and going down into the audience seats require prior approval.
2026-10-03
At Beijing time October 3, 2026, the account China Digital Times (@CDT) published its "404 Deleted Content Archive" roundup for August 2026. The report reviewed and archived representative topics and articles that were censored and deleted on the Chinese internet that month, covering cross-talk comedian Guo Degang, sexual assault at a dinner party, Huawei and "Bamboo Cicada," security checks around Tiananmen, the box-office dark-horse phenomenon of the film "Niu Lai," and the Jilong floods, along with related public opinion and reports.
2026-10-03
On October 3, a netizen posted that after receiving a transfer from family during the National Day holiday, their China Construction Bank card was blocked less than one minute after the money was credited. Calling customer service and the anti-fraud center did not resolve the issue; customer service only said they would have to wait 3 working days. Many people in the comments shared similar experiences of having their accounts flagged by risk controls.
2026-10-03
In the comments section of a netizen's post complaining about their bank card being flagged for risk control, someone suspected to be a bank employee revealed that internal scripts require that words such as gambling and fraud, anti-fraud center, bank-police coordination, and reporting to the police must not be used when communicating with customers.
2026-10-03
On October 3, Xiaoxiang Morning Herald published an interview video with the painter of the national emblem at Tiananmen. The painter said the spray-painting pressure is high and not a single flaw is allowed, and he hopes the national emblem will hang on more government buildings. Netizens in the comments section mocked it heavily, and the video subsequently became unavailable.
2026-10-03
On October 3, a netizen posted that QQ Music was offering premium numbers for 68 yuan. Screenshots showed numbers from 19890601 to 19890603 and 19890605 on sale, with only 19890604 — corresponding to June 4, 1989 — missing, suspected to have been blocked due to censorship.
2026-10-03
On October 3, singer Cyndi Wang held a commercial concert at the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Center Stadium. During interaction with fans, she said she could not come down, and fans were not allowed onstage without prior approval.
2026-10-03
On October 3, Cyndi Wang said “cannot take the stage without approval” at the Qunxing Concert in Harbin, Heilongjiang, and the remarks sparked discussion and mockery among netizens.
2026-10-02
After Wu Qilong's waving of the five-star flag sparked heated discussion and protests among fans, the Fubon team announced the cancellation of the first pitch ceremony originally scheduled for October 4 at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium.
2026-10-02
A minor netizen in Hubei said that police came to their home and over the following days took away their collection of chemical experiment materials and equipment, also took their fingerprints and interrogated them.
2026-10-02
According to a BBC report, China will impose broader regulation on AI chatbots open to the public starting July 15, placing restrictions on emotional interaction apps such as AI friends, AI boyfriends, and AI girlfriends: parental consent is required for those under 14, and access to virtual companions is prohibited for those under 18.
2026-10-02
On October 2, Taiwanese singer Hebe Tien said "you have to be very careful what you say now" during a livestream promoting her new album Where to Go, lamenting that it is "so painful."
2026-10-02
On October 2, a netizen in Hubei posted a video saying that nearly 20 police officers came to their home one after another, and the next day more than a dozen vehicles arrived to confiscate all of their chemistry experiment materials and equipment; after fingerprint collection and questioning, they were able to go home because they are a minor.
2026-10-02
On October 2, local media coverage of the incident at Leiyang No. 1 Middle School, in which students were forced to have their heads shaved and charged fees, was hidden.
2026-10-02
On October 2, when searching for "social security" on Weibo, the page displayed a notice that the topic's content was not shown.
2026-10-02
On October 2, in a short Douyin video of a conversation between a father and son, the boy said that Japanese, Korean, Indian and British food are what “Chinese food” looks like at different stages. Viewers criticized this as disrespectful in the bullet comments, and the video's comment section has now been emptied.
2026-10
After Kevin Tsai attended the inauguration of Puma Shen's campaign headquarters, mainland media criticized him for "standing up for Taiwan independence" figures, related variety shows were taken down in the mainland, and Leapmotor and the Biste series issued statements distancing themselves or removing collaborative content.
2026-10
On the eve of National Day, TF Family trainee Yang Bowen posted a video of cycling to Tiananmen to see the red flag, and the video was subsequently deleted.
2026-10
A 35-year-old job seeker stated that last month, while working a part-time job sorting fresh food, they worked for 6.5 hours, picked 150 orders totaling 250 items, earned about 100 yuan, and were treated with impatience by colleagues multiple times.
2026-10
After the controversy over Kevin Tsai appearing at a Taiwan independence activist's campaign rally escalated, brands such as Leapmotor severed ties overnight and deleted all of their materials. His Weibo account with more than 30 million followers was emptied overnight, the platform imposed a full traffic throttle, and his commercial partnerships on the mainland were wiped out overnight.
2026-10-01
October 1, the first day of the National Day holiday: large numbers of netizens who had not been given time off filed real-name reports against companies or bosses for not granting National Day leave — wearing black plastic bags over their heads and holding up the backs of their ID cards — hoping the relevant authorities would investigate.
2026-10-01
Recently a netizen posted a video on Douyin with the five-star red flag and the national emblem as the background, captioned "If you also love this country, please shout 'dao'". After it was posted, the bullet comments were flooded with "ma ni dao", and the comment section was subsequently put under control by the platform.
2026-10-01
On October 1, the Seventh Detachment of the Hunan Highway Police reported a four-vehicle collision on the Huaihua section of the Shanghai–Kunming Expressway, while also calling on the public not to spread photos, videos, and related false information from the scene, on the grounds of avoiding secondary harm to the families of the deceased.
2026-10-01
On October 1, "Big Macaque," a party involved in the Tiffany mooncake incident, renamed their Xiaohongshu account and deleted all posts, suspected to be due to pressure.
2026-10-01
On October 1, a Shanghai netizen posted that in late August they received a 96110 AI voice call asking whether they had encountered fraud; in early September they were called in by police for “tea,” had their phone browsing history checked, and were asked to install anti-fraud software, after which they still frequently received dissuasion calls. Several netizens in the comments said they had similar experiences.
2026-10-01
During the National Day holiday on October 1, TF Family trainee Yang Bowen posted a video of night-riding to Tiananmen in Beijing. It was deleted shortly after a fan member account reposted it; netizens speculated that the scene of cycling to Tiananmen evoked the famous footage of young people cycling to Tiananmen during the 1989 June Fourth student movement.
2026-10-01
On October 1, the Minecraft add-on team Honeyfrost posted a promotional image for the RLCraft mod on a domestic platform. The image showed a Japanese samurai wielding a weapon and cutting down a bloodied character. Falling on the National Day holiday, it drew dissatisfaction from some players who demanded refunds. The official account subsequently deleted the post and apologized, saying the image was produced by an outsourced party due to a review oversight, and that a multi-layer review mechanism would be established, with special reviews of promotional materials for major holidays.
2026-10-01
On October 1, Yang Shuangzi's lecture was held in Munich, and the on-site interpreter rendered the huge threat from China that she mentioned as "a very big neighbor," with the host adding that it referred to China. Chunshan Publishing said that subsequent events will instead have Lin Yu-li serve as interpreter.
2026-10
A large number of netizens went to China Daily's Douyin account to leave comments mocking its out-of-context editing, and that evening China Daily took down the video.
2026-10
A netizen posted a video sharing a car mini-game that satirizes Huawei's AITO (Wenjie), featuring satirical plots such as the intelligent driving system being forcibly exited and the user being held fully liable for collisions and explosions. The video was taken down shortly after it was posted.
2026-09-30
On September 30, the Tianjin Municipal Government issued a notice declaring all administrative regions of the city as control airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles, effective from the date of publication, while repealing the June 4 notice on flyable airspace; the original flyable zone of about 2,205 square kilometers has been entirely cancelled.
2026-09-30
On September 30, China's Cyberspace Administration of China issued a notice launching a two-month special campaign focused on rectifying five types of short video misconduct: posing as vulnerable groups, fabricating professional qualifications, AI impersonation of people, attracting traffic through displays of wealth and superstition, and making up domestic violence and kidnapping storylines, while strictly prohibiting fake persona content from being pushed through rankings and recommendation slots.
2026-09-30
On September 30, the British human rights organization "Tibet Watch" published a 75-page report analyzing documents such as Chinese government procurement notices from 2017 to 2026, claiming that the authorities have deployed police drones, automated drone nests, and anti-drone equipment in Tibet, building an aerial control system and strengthening control over civilian drones.
2026-09-30
On September 30, the Communist Youth League of Shangsi County, Guangxi, published a cybersecurity awareness article on its WeChat official account, listing YouTube, Chrome, Facebook, Twitter and Google services on a strictly prohibited download list, banning game accelerators and international versions of online games, claiming that using circumvention software to browse any content is a violation of law and discipline, and demanding that people check their VPN settings, browser playback history, and whether they have registered accounts on overseas social media platforms.
2026-09-30
Human Rights in China (HRIC) released its digital rights report for August 2026 on September 30, 2026. The report documents and analyzes in detail the state of digital rights in China's online environment during that month, including speech censorship, online surveillance, and cases of related human rights violations. Through this systematic review, the report aims to reveal to the international community the Chinese authorities' restrictions and crackdowns on citizens' rights in digital space, providing first-hand material for researchers and the public concerned about the state of digital human rights in China.
2026-09-29
On September 29, the Beijing Institute of Technology announced that faculty member Pei Yi had seriously violated professional conduct standards for teachers, revoking his qualification as a graduate supervisor and terminating his employment. Pei Yi had previously sparked controversy over remarks made in class discussing feminism and noting that all members of the Politburo Standing Committee are male.
2026-09-29
On September 27, the WeChat public account “Wang Jiu’s Notebook” published news that Yantai Sino-English School in Shandong issued 94 exam papers for a 10-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday; on September 29, it received a letter demanding post deletion from the school bearing an official seal.
2026-09-29
The "Two-Day Weekend Shopping" mini-program, which called on consumers to support companies with two-day weekends, has suspended service, and searching related keywords on Weibo also returns no results.
2026-09-29
On September 29, the Weibo account “Xin Zhi Song Gu” was banned, showing the message “for being reported for violating laws and regulations and the relevant provisions of the Weibo Community Convention.” The ban prompted netizens to question the basis and legitimacy of the suspension.
2026-09-29
On September 29, the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism issued a notice regarding Na Ying paying tribute to Liu Huan at her concert and adding the song "The Curved Moon" on the fly, stating that it was a fragmented performance during an audience interaction segment, that the song was not performed in full, and that it did not constitute a case of changing the program and re-submitting it for approval.
2026-09-29
On September 29, Zhejiang University of Technology announced its government procurement intentions, planning to spend 240,000 yuan to procure abnormal network traffic monitoring, analysis, and handling services, requiring the use of trusted DNS for precise monitoring and continuous reduction of abnormal traffic, as well as auditing and handling of violations of cross-border internet access rules.
2026-09-28
Beijing has further extended exit controls on artificial intelligence experts and core chip R&D personnel to cover their spouses, minor children, and other immediate family members.
2026-09-28
A private video of Pan Shiyi discussing Ren Zhiqiang spread inside the Great Firewall, after which it was banned across the entire internet; the names involved were also said to have become sensitive words.
2026-09-28
The Peace China Construction Work Conference was held in Beijing on September 28 to convey Xi Jinping's instructions, stating that the construction of a Peace China has achieved significant results since the 18th National Congress, and calling for the implementation of the overall national security concept with both punishment and prevention; Chen Wenqing required joint efforts in management, and Wang Xiaohong emphasized implementation.
2026-09-28
On September 28, 2026, the account @CDT published a translated article of a censored commentary about Beijing's ban on drone storage. The article points out that the logic behind the new rule is to shift the boundary of security prevention directly from the sky down to the level of device possession, sparking discussion about the relevant policies and the control of personal devices.
2026-09-28
In September 2026, a vlogger posted a video questioning the narrative that "hardship leads to success," calling it the "carrot myth" and pointing out that it conceals disparities in starting points and structural inequality. The video received 94,000 likes, 28,000 saves, and 34,000 shares but had zero comments, after which it was deleted and the vlogger's account could no longer be searched.
2026-09-27
On September 26, the WeChat official account of the U.S. Embassy in China published an article titled "Situation Statement: President Trump Advances Fair and Reciprocal Relations with China During Historic State Visits." On the 27th, netizens discovered that the article had been restricted from being forwarded to friends, shared to Moments, or having its link copied.
2026-09-27
On September 27, commenting on the Harbin Engineering University student who was disciplined for circumventing the Great Firewall, a netizen compared China's information control to the historical "Single Channel for Profit" technique of ruling the people, stating that today it is "Information from a Single Channel," forcing hundreds of millions of citizens to view the world only through the eye of a needle.
2026-09-26
Na Ying changed into black clothes and added Liu Huan's song "The Curved Moon" at her Chengdu concert, was reported by audience members and drew the attention of the local culture and tourism bureau; after investigation it was found that no rules had been violated and no penalty was imposed.
2026-09-26
A netizen said that after they posted about a bad experience seeking medical care, police contacted their mother and demanded that the post be deleted.
2026-09-26
On the evening of September 26, the mini program 'Xiuxiucha' was suspended for violating the 'Provisions on the Administration of Mobile Internet Application Information Services', though the page did not specify the exact violation.
2026-09-26
On September 26, Na Ying added a performance of "The Curved Moon" to her Chengdu concert to mourn Liu Huan. Netizens are hotly debating whether this move was pre-approved and if she will face fines, lamenting the tightening cultural environment.
2026-09-26
A whistleblower letter targeting Pei Yi, republished by self-media on September 26, shows that the complainant, in addition to complaining about gender-related speech, also listed support for the MeToo movement and feminism as improper political speech, and demanded an investigation into whether she had endangered national ideological security.
2026-09-26
On September 26, this tribute article showed 0 comments in its comment section despite having over 3000 reposts, and was accused of having its comments controlled by the platform.
2026-09-25
Some netizens reported that after going to Hong Kong to buy an Apple phone, their bank account was frozen by the bank on anti-fraud grounds, with temporary protective measures taken in accordance with relevant laws.
2026-09-25
The Douyin, Weibo, and Bilibili accounts of anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi have published no new content since their last update on September 25. As of October 7, they have been inactive for nearly two weeks, and many netizens have asked in the comments about his safety.
2026-09-25
Recently, a lawyer blogger on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) who has long focused on women's safety and specialized in anti-domestic violence cases announced that she would no longer post content related to domestic violence. She stated that her account had encountered issues and significant resistance, and that if she continued to speak out, her account might be banned. The video received 100,000 likes, with many netizens leaving comments to thank her for speaking out.
2026-09-25
On September 25, a netizen from Fujian posted that after traveling to Hong Kong to purchase an iPhone on the official Apple website, they received an SMS from China Merchants Bank (CMB). The message stated that, following instructions from the police and in accordance with the Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law, temporary protective measures had been taken on all bank cards under their name, suspending both counter and non-counter services. The netizen claimed they only used credit cards and Alipay while in Hong Kong, with the rest being cash transactions.
2026-09-25
After netizens flooded the screen with comments, the Greater Bay Area TV live stream pop-up window displayed "host has disabled comments" and shut down the comment function.
2026-09-25
A user stated that after posting about suicidal thoughts on Weibo, the police came to their home, asked to see medical records, took them in for questioning, and demanded that they delete their account.
2026-09-25
On September 25, the Huangpu Branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau reported that a hospital had filed a report regarding rumors circulating online about an academician at the institution. Liu fabricated information claiming the academician had stolen others' research results and spread it across more than 50 groups, while Zhang used AI software to generate and publish a fake video. Both individuals have been criminally detained.
2026-09-25
On September 25, a Douyin blogger posted a video suggesting that the Two Sessions open an online suggestion channel, collect the 20 topics the public cares about most, openly discuss and vote on them to make law, and let the people be the masters of the country. The video received about 27,000 likes, while the page showed only 4 comments.
2026-09-24
Dong Qing was scheduled to perform a recitation at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gala held at the National Library of China Arts Center in Beijing, but her poster was removed and her name crossed out before the show began, with a robot replacing her on stage.
7月20日
Villagers in Baoshang Village, Anping Town, Langfang, Hebei, discovered that the authorities replaced the original temporary isolation panels with permanent isolation walls topped with razor wire, equipped with surveillance cameras and concrete barriers, intending to permanently cut off the daily passage between the village and neighboring Beijing. Villagers gathered to protest, stating that entering Beijing is now harder than going abroad.
2026-09-24
On September 24, the General Office of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region released a procurement intention announcement, with a budget of 80,000 yuan to procure cross-border VPN monitoring services, requiring around-the-clock real-time monitoring, evidence collection, and interception of unauthorized VPNs within the unit and violations of Great Firewall circumvention. The service provider is to submit monthly monitoring and analysis reports and assist with tracing and rectification.
2026-09-24
On September 24, the official website of Shanxi Media College announced a procurement intent to purchase an Internet attack surface management platform (anti-circumvention) for 200,000 yuan. The requirements include the precise identification of encrypted VPNs and covert circumvention tools, as well as the identification, monitoring, auditing, and tracing of illegal cross-border access, with procurement expected in October.
2026-09-23
The comments section of the CCTV Finance Musk interview video shows “author has enabled filtering, some comments are not displayed”, and some comments are restricted.
2026-09-23
On September 23, the Douyin creator who posted the GTA-style AI workplace short videos said their account had been throttled.
2026-09-23
The Chongqing Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission announced disciplinary action against Xiao Ling, former Level-1 Specialist of the Chongqing Xinhua Bookstore Group, stating that he privately read and listened to online texts and audio with serious political issues.
2026-09-21
Recently, the Xianyu platform blocked keywords related to AI service top-ups such as ChatGPT and WorkBuddy. Subsequently, sellers began using underworld jargon like 'genius programmer Tibo' and 'Ultraman monthly pass' to evade censorship. Practical testing on September 21 showed that these slang keywords can no longer be searched for on Xianyu.
2026-09-22
A BBC Verify investigation found that Apple Maps massively blurs satellite imagery within China, covering military, government, and Xinjiang detention facilities. Apple responded that it must comply with local laws.
2026-09-22
On September 22, an influencer with 3.21 million followers on Douyin, who had publicly criticized mobile pop-up ads multiple times, posted an apology video. They stated that their accounts on other platforms had all been banned, apologized to the affected brands and companies, and declared that they would no longer mention matters unrelated to themselves in the future.
2026-09-22
On September 22, Weibo restricted the topic pages for “Jack Latiao” and “rumors of Jack Latiao being stabbed into the ICU,” displaying that the content is not shown due to laws and regulations.
2026-09-22
On September 22, a netizen studying in the US posted that his mother's cross-border remittance of living expenses was intercepted by the bank according to the "Anti‑Telecom Network Fraud Law" and the anti‑fraud center's requirements, with transaction failure code 10036784. He had returned to China to deal with the bank, but after more than a month it remains unresolved; because the living expenses have not arrived, he cannot pay the rent and faces moving out of the apartment.
2026-09-22
On September 22, a popular landmark wall in Linfen, Shanxi, featuring a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, was painted white and replaced with the red characters 'Love Reading,' sparking heated discussion and mockery among netizens.
2026-09-22
On September 22, a netizen in Shanghai posted that when purchasing two small household scissors, they were required to first scan 'Suishenban' for police registration, and then perform a secondary registration by hand on-site.
2026-09-20
A netizen posted that after commenting the word "steamed bun" under a Winnie the Pooh video on Douyin, their account was banned for 365 days on September 20. Their alternative account was also banned, and both appeals and communication with human customer service proved fruitless.
2026-09-08
On September 8, a blogger posted a video refuting the argument that a two-day weekend would paralyze the service industry, sparking widespread discussion. The account has since been banned from publishing new content.
2026-09-21
Recently, after a netizen commented "I heard it's a mild stroke" under a popular science video about geriatric diseases, their account was restricted from commenting and sending danmaku, and all comments in the related video's comment section were wiped out.
2026-09-19
On September 19, population expert Huang Wenzheng published an article refuting National Health Commission Director Lei Haichao's statement that the labor force is sufficient. He pointed out that 8-million annual births cannot sustain long-term scale and warned of a demographic collapse in 20 years without substantial improvements in fertility support. The article was subsequently deleted.
2026-09-21
Xinyi People's Hospital in Maoming, Guangdong Province, was exposed for tying interns' blood donation to a two-day holiday. After relevant complaints were posted online, the head of the hospital's education department demanded in a work group that school team leaders investigate the student who posted it, threatening that if they did not come forward voluntarily, the school would be contacted directly.
2026-09-19
In January 2024, Shanghai entrepreneur Zheng Shuai was taken away by Shaoyang County police because his company developed VPN software. Citing financial difficulties, the police demanded 100 million yuan to "buy freedom." Although Zheng paid the money, he was still arrested. Currently, at least 64.8 million yuan has been credited to the Shaoyang County treasury. The case involves prolonged detention beyond statutory limits without a verdict, and the implicated Public Security Bureau Director Yin Xiangfeng and others were removed from office in July 2025.
2026-09-21
On September 19, 2026, the WeChat public account “Law and Emotion” published a report by Wu Yingjiao and Liu Hu about Zheng Shuai being demanded 100 million yuan to “buy his freedom.” After verification, the article has now been deleted.
2026-09-21
Netizens left sarcastic comments under People’s Daily's Bilibili account regarding Zhao Lijian's past remarks on drones. Currently, the comment section for the video has been restricted.
2026-09-21
On September 21, in a certain place of Zhejiang, an elderly person with double-arm disability survived by scavenging, only able to open and rummage through trash cans with his feet; the related comment section was subsequently restricted from commenting.
2026-09-21
On September 21, multiple netizens in Guangdong reported that, without contacting any strangers, their mobile phones continuously received dozens of early warning text messages from the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau anti-fraud center in a short period. Officials subsequently responded that it was caused by a system malfunction.
2026-09-21
On September 21, after multiple netizens posted comments such as "call for legislation" and "respect life" in the live stream of the "Greater Bay Area Mid-Autumn Concert" gala, they were collectively restricted from commenting by WeChat Channels, with one person banned from commenting until October 21.
2026-09-21
On September 21, a tenant in Shenzhen failed to register a visiting friend, resulting in the landlord being taken to a police station, detained for 12 hours, and facing a fine of 1,000 yuan. The landlord demanded the tenant share the fine.
2026-09-18
On Sep 18, Liu Anjun, a family member of Sun Meihua, disclosed that the Xicheng police in Beijing demanded that the family disband online chat groups and prohibited any public mention of the matter, while also banning audio and video recording during meetings. Previously, Sun Meihua was brought back to Beijing on Sep 8, but family visits were obstructed, leading to demands for confirmation of her health status and a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her disappearance.
2026-09-20
On September 20, the Weibo topic "Holiday Adjustment and Consumer Boycott" ranked fourth on the social trends list. Shortly after, the topic was censored by the platform, showing that it could not be displayed due to relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
2026-09-18
On September 18, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a notice requiring platforms to clean up negative information inconsistent with official corporate statements, and categorized behaviors such as parodying corporate logos, products, and entrepreneurs' portraits as false and misleading handling scopes, demanding platforms to implement whole-process audits and strict handling of enterprise-related information.
2026-09-17
On September 17, a ride-hailing driver from Hubei who claimed to be a veteran of Unit 38263 of the PLA Naval Aviation posted a video lamenting that despite working hard, he still could not pay off his credit card debt and was struggling to make ends meet. After the video was posted, the comments section was quickly censored, and netizens questioned the disappearance of comments and expressed concern over the treatment of veterans on other channels.
2026-09-20
On September 20, anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi stated that a video he previously exposed—showing disabled individuals in Huguan County, Changzhi, Shanxi, being forced to do hard labor and suffering from unpaid wages—was restricted by the platform to "private viewing only" on the grounds of "incontaining inappropriate display content." Shangguan Zhengyi questioned the lack of local regulation, stated that similar situations still exist within Changzhi's jurisdiction, and called for an investigation.
2026-09-18
On September 18, a 28-year-old netizen posted that when applying for a Hong Kong and Macau travel pass in another city, the police station of their household registration called their parents and relatives to inquire about their travel intentions and verify if they knew about it. Police explained this was for safety reasons, but the individual believed their privacy and itinerary as an adult were improperly disclosed.
2026-09-19
On September 19, students at Wancheng Primary School in Wanning City, Hainan Province, demonstrated standardized 'five classroom routine standards' to leaders. The video sparked widespread mockery among netizens online regarding compliance education and mass-produced robots, and the video was subsequently taken down.
2026-09-20
During a live stream, Biao Jie stated that his video about the Trump-Xi summit received a yellow icon on YouTube, and multiple videos failed to upload successfully. Even a short clip filming roadside scenery was marked as risky. He questioned YouTube's review standards, believing it has compromised with the CCP and may be forced to reduce video production.
2026-09-18
On September 18, the first two characters of the propaganda slogan "Serve the People Wholeheartedly" fell off at a cultural and creative street in Jiangxi, leaving the phrase "Serve the People Turtle-Bastard-Heartedly" instead. After relevant videos spread online and sparked ridicule from netizens, they were quickly removed from short-form video platforms.
2026-09-17
On September 17, a blogger published a video self-narrating their training experience of wearing high heels during military service, stating they had to run in stiletto heels and stand for long periods, with the hard texture of the footwear causing foot injuries. Currently, the video and the user can no longer be searched.
2026-09-20
The Beijing airspace control department issued Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) A4484/26, announcing the activation of a 24/7 long-term no-fly zone centered on Beijing with a 300-kilometer radius starting from September 20, covering Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei as well as parts of Shanxi, Shandong, Inner Mongolia, and Liaoning.
2026-09-20
Online reports claim that after the Spring Thunder Operation ends, entertainment venues across the country will face a 100-day intensive inspection campaign lasting from now until the end of the year, with continuous checks throughout the period.
2026-09-20
On September 20, the School of Mathematical Sciences of Harbin Engineering University reported that, after verification by higher authorities, 20 undergraduates and graduate students used campus network accounts to access overseas networks via VPN on September 18–19, which was recorded by the network security monitoring system. Because it was their first violation and there were no serious consequences, they were given a warning sanction.
2026-09-20
On September 20, 2026, Beijing time, China Digital Times (@CDT) published a report revealing the list of sensitive words used by ByteDance content moderators. The lexicon contains 5,241 sensitive words, covering political figures and their family members, historical and political events, firearms and other prohibited weapons, as well as various scandals and controversial incidents, exposing the platform's strict internal content control mechanism.
2026-09-20
On September 20, Xiamen Software Vocational and Technical College issued a notice requiring all faculty and students to self-inspect devices such as computers and phones connected to the campus network and uninstall circumvention software; the creation and forwarding of tutorials and nodes is also included in the inspection, with serious cases handed over to law enforcement agencies, and the college also required prioritizing the use of on-campus and domestic academic resources.
2026-09-17
On September 17, employees of public institutions reported encountering pop-up alerts when applying for entry and exit documents, being required to provide a consent letter from their unit's human resources department. Even when opting for off-site processing, the system still indicated that record-filing was required, triggering concerns and panic among labor dispatch and grassroots employees regarding restricted freedom of travel.
2026-09-17
On September 17, a netizen in Hangzhou posted that after purchasing Hema shopping cards, police took protective payment-stopping measures, resulting in all of their bank cards being restricted. Even after the party involved cooperated with the police for verification, the account remained unfrozen, causing difficulties in daily life. Bank staff suggested switching to WeChat or Alipay balances, stating that using cards directly makes them prone to being frozen.
2026-09-19
"The extended holiday adjustment is not meant for people to rest, but to boost consumption" surged to the number one spot on Weibo's trending searches. The next day, "holiday adjustment and boycotting consumption" made it to the trending searches before being immediately censored.
2026-09-17
On September 17, citizens in Shenzhen, Guangdong reported that purchasing knives (including scissors) locally requires scanning a QR code for real-name registration and taking photos for retention, sparking concerns over escalating social control.
2026-09-19
On September 19, an intern at Luoping County People's Hospital exposed that they were not given a holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival and was threatened in a group chat by a leader surnamed Luo, who said he would make them "die."
2026-09-19
The teacher involved complained to the platform, stating that the circulating chat group screenshots were forged and that online bullying has disrupted their life.
2026-09-19
From September 18 to 19, several netizens in the comments section described similar experiences, involving late-night service suspensions, customer service claiming they had no authority to handle the issue, and delays of two months without resolution, affecting China Mobile and China Unicom users.
2026-09-18
On September 18, Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao published a post on social media mentioning the September 18 Incident and the attack on a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen, triggering domestic public controversy and trending on Weibo. Subsequently, the media outlet deleted the relevant posts from its official website and social media platforms.
2026-09-18
On September 14, Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po published an article criticizing the Netflix documentary "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower" for glorifying crimes. On September 18, the film rose to the number one spot on Netflix's movie charts in Hong Kong.
2026-09-16
On September 16, a Bilibili creator posted a video stating that their series investigating whether companies comply with labor laws and implement two-day weekends had been banned by the platform. The platform's customer service refused to provide specific details on the violation, citing content security management, and only requested that the creator adjust the content.
2026-09-03
On September 3, a netizen reported that having worked abroad for many years, the village secretary in their hometown demanded through family members to submit information such as departure time, phone number, and working city. After submission, the village secretary further demanded the name of the specific employer, claiming it was for record-keeping according to a document issued by the provincial government.
2026-09-18
The School of Mathematical Sciences at Harbin Engineering University announced that 20 undergraduate and graduate students were given warnings for using VPNs over the campus network to access overseas internet.
2026-09-16
On September 16, CCTV News reported that a shopping mall in Hebi, Henan hung posters of figures like Yuan Longping, Tu Youyou, and Zhang Guimei, praising them as the top-tier stars of the Chinese nation. Data from September 17 showed the video received 170,000 likes, but the comment section had only 74 comments, sparking public skepticism over comment control.
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2026-09-18
On September 18, a user posted a screenshot claiming that a post titled "Zcode silently uploads code, domestic products can't be trusted either" was deleted following an infringement complaint. The complainant was listed as Meizhou Direction Public Relations Consulting Co., Ltd., sparking questions about suppression of public opinion.
2026-09-18
On September 18, a netizen posted a screenshot of a text message on Xiaohongshu, saying that at 23:30 they received a notice from China Mobile requiring them to go to a service hall within 10 minutes to redo real-name verification, otherwise their phone number would be subject to temporary protective restrictions; the phone was subsequently suspended.
2026-09-18
Brother Yu Longxing Tianxia, a netizen who was threatened by Annabel Yao, responded that neither underworld nor lawful channels will change his original intention of seeking the truth, and said he will report his safety every day. On September 18 he posted that he is still alive, while his related posts from June are being deleted one after another.
2026-09-17
On September 17, it was circulated online that the Justice Bureau of Puan County, Guizhou Province, issued a notice requiring local lawyers, when handling cases related to cracking down on organized crime, to report to the county justice bureau for study and obtain approval before they can present defense arguments that involve changing the characterization of a crime, and demanding that all law firms strictly enforce this.
2026-09-17
On September 17, a female student at Tongji University in Shanghai went to the school infirmary to request a sick note for menstrual pain, but was asked by the school doctor to take off her pants to prove her physical condition. Multiple students from the same school confirmed that this regulation exists. Currently, the relevant posts exposing the incident have been deleted.
2026-09-16
On September 16, the Weibo LGBTQ+ science popularization account 'Lao Shuang Jia Chuan Sheng Tong,' which had approximately 141,000 followers, was permanently banned by the platform. The account had long been dedicated to popularizing knowledge about bisexual and LGBTQ+ communities. Its homepage currently indicates that it has been banned for violating community guidelines, and all historical content is inaccessible.
2026-09-17
During a People's Congress election at a public school in Guangzhou, the administration strictly prohibited teachers from abstaining and privately designated candidates, interfering with the electoral process.
2026-09-15
On September 15, a Beijing netizen posted on Weibo stating that two years ago they had purchased a small toy airplane on Taobao and returned it, but recently received a sudden call from the police asking to verify the whereabouts of the toy.
2026-09-15
On September 15, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced that two AI API relay stations operated by a technology company in Jiangsu were ordered to rectify and given a warning penalty for failing to conduct safety assessments in accordance with regulations and for posing content safety risks.
2026-09-16
During the National Cybersecurity Publicity Week from September 14 to 20, 2026, several universities carried out publicity and education; the course materials listed circumvention of the Great Firewall alongside sensitive photography and overseas part‑time work as high‑risk actions, and marked circumvention of the Great Firewall as illegal access to foreign networks.
2026-09-17
According to a summary by blogger Qiqi Baba, passport application policies in Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hunan and many other regions have been tightened, and the procedures for going abroad have become more cumbersome than before.
2026-09-17
On September 17, a netizen in Xiamen stated that after receiving an anti-fraud phone call, they were asked to undergo in-person publicity, and their bank card was subsequently restricted to deposits only and could not be transferred out.
2026-09-17
According to blogger Qiqi Baba, many people were contacted by relevant departments in their hometowns after returning to China with their passports and were asked to cancel them.
2026-09-17
On September 17, 2026, multiple drone users in Beijing sold off their equipment en masse on the Xianyu and Xiaohongshu platforms. Sellers generally reported that Beijing has banned drone ownership, and they shared the equipment recovery process and their experiences.
2026-09-17
Blogger Qiqi Baba said that after new rules took effect on September 15, one of his followers was stopped and questioned at the airport, asked to provide a hotel booking, itinerary and return ticket, and warned that those holding tourist visas should delete content on their phones related to overseas work and Macau to avoid being checked.
2026-09-15
On September 15, Xiaohongshu released the "Community Financial Ecological Charter", prohibiting malicious bearish calls, illegal stock recommendations and other behaviors. The platform disclosed that since the beginning of the year, it has dealt with over 1.01 million violating notes, 157,000 violating accounts, and more than 4.77 million violating comments, and pledged to strengthen algorithmic self-discipline to curb extreme market sentiment.
2026-09-16
On September 16, netizens reported that Xiaohongshu updated its Dandelion platform rules, classifying doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other medical workers as a sector-wide prohibited collaboration group, banning them from undertaking commercial posts for any industry, which sparked public skepticism.
2026-09-15
On September 15, a netizen discovered a sign on the street supporting the Wangwang incident and calling for anti-animal abuse legislation. The sign included messages such as "Please stop animal abuse" and "Being a minor is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for animal cruelty." After the netizen posted photos of the sign to Xiaohongshu (RedNote), the post was throttled by the platform.
2026-09-15
On September 15, netizens revealed that tenants in Beijing must report new residents, and the police station is jointly conducting night checks of the floating population. Beijing police require landlords to implement “register upon arrival, deregister upon departure,” and punish landlords who fail to update information in time, while encouraging the public to report.
2026-09-13
On September 13, netizens reported that small transfers triggered AI anti-fraud warnings from Anxun Technology, leading Guangdong police to summon them to local stations for 'propaganda' sessions. Anxun Technology's official website states that its system can convert warnings into precise operational instructions and establish a dynamic control system for high-risk individuals. Multiple netizens reported being visited by police to have their phones checked, being forced to record propaganda videos, or being forcibly summoned simply for small transfers or receiving private messages.
2026-09-15
On September 15, the day the new entry and exit regulations came into effect, some netizens reported that a certain unit required all its employees, both permanent and contract, to hand over their passports and Hong Kong/Macau travel permits to the HR department for registration. Netizens in the comment section reported similar confiscation of documents by units in many places, and that entry and exit records would be checked irregularly.
2026-09-16
The Sun Meihua incident continues to ferment, and a netizen received a call from the police station ordering the dissolution of the relevant WeChat group to suppress discussion.
2026-09-15
On September 15, Caixin reported on September 12 that the article titled “Anthropic says Chinese large model leaked Chinese user data to its model for distillation training” was inaccessible, and the original link returned a 404.
2026-09-15
On September 15, the State Council's Regulations on Outbound and Inbound Management officially came into effect, stipulating that Chinese citizens who violate export controls or endanger national security may be prohibited from leaving the country. Foreign media and scholars worry that this move will tighten control over technical talent, turning international travel into a privilege requiring administrative approval.
2026-09-05
On September 5, a netizen reported that while traveling in Shenzhen, they clarified to the anti-fraud police who came to their door for investigation that they had not been scammed, but their father still received a warning text message notifying the family. This triggered comments from multiple netizens who shared similar experiences of being harassed and having their privacy leaked.
2026-09-13
On September 13, the WeChat mini‑program “Double‑day weekend purchase” that sparked discussion about companies’ two‑day weekends was blocked from search on Xiaohongshu and Weibo, and entering this term in Xiaohongshu’s comment section results in a violation prompt and failed to send.
2026-09-15
The "Regulations of the State Council on Exit and Entry" promulgated by the Chinese Communist Party's State Council officially took effect on September 15, 2026, requiring that reasons for exit be truthful and lawful, and possibly requiring the presentation of documents and electronic data, otherwise exit will be denied.
2026-09-15
The new regulations, dubbed the '19 Articles of Xi Jinping's New Era of Isolationism,' have officially taken effect, with border checkpoints implementing strict interception and vetting of public officials, employees of state-owned enterprises, and even their extended family members.
2026-09-15
New Chinese entry and exit regulations took effect on September 15, implementing stricter restrictions and penalties regarding reasons for application, travel to high-risk countries and regions, special technical personnel, and the responsibilities of intermediary agencies, sparking widespread concern over obstacles to traveling abroad.
2026-09-15
On September 15, the first day of the implementation of the State Council's new exit-entry regulations, widespread public discussion and concern were sparked regarding who is being intercepted and the border inspection interrogations.
2026-09-15
The new exit and entry administration regulations officially took effect on September 15. The regulations contain 19 articles, meaning that passports will be kept by Party organizations.
2026-09-15
Beijing police have launched night inspections targeting rental housing and the floating population, requiring tenants and all visiting friends and relatives to self-report through a platform, which netizens have sarcastically dubbed the "Beijing Visa."
2026-09-14
On September 14, a university in Henan posted an anti-circumvention propaganda poster, stating that using VPN may involve violating national security and listing risks, which sparked netizen doubts.
2026-09-13
On September 13, a video of post‑00s sobbing while visiting Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall spread online, and the comment section saw many highly upvoted sarcastic remarks from netizens, joking that they were “crying to the point of suffocation” and “almost ended up in the ICU.” The comment section is now under official control.
2026-09-15
China began enforcing the 19-article Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration promulgated on July 31 starting September 15, expanding the scope of those barred from leaving the country from specific groups to all departing passengers at every port of exit, particularly affecting AI researchers and entrepreneurs, drawing widespread attention and concern at home and abroad. On September 10, officials issued a clarification saying the new rules mainly target cross-border gambling, telecom fraud, and the illicit transfer of technology. On the same day, the human rights organization Safeguard Defenders released a report noting an explosive growth in China's exit bans, with nearly 200,000 mentions of exit restrictions in Supreme People's Court rulings in 2025.
2026-09-15
On September 15, Xiaohongshu disclosed that since launching the special rectification campaign at the beginning of the year, over the past nearly six months it has handled more than 1.01 million violating notes, 157,000 violating accounts, and more than 4.77 million violating comments.
2026-09-15
In September 2026, online reports reflected that the number of homeless people on the streets of Shenzhen was increasing year by year — they could not be accommodated under overpasses, in underground passages, or in unfinished buildings; to avoid the social impact, the government closed a well-known homeless encampment and drove homeless people out of densely populated areas.
2026-09-15
On September 15, 2026, the day new exit-entry regulations took effect, a netizen said their workplace required all employees—both on the official payroll and off it—who hold a passport or a Hong Kong/Macau Travel Permit to submit them to the HR department for filing and registration. Commenters said their own employers also regularly check exit-entry records.
2026-09-12
On September 12, a concertgoer at a cultural and sports center in Chengdu was stopped by security personnel while attending a Shan Yichun concert. The security staff claimed her makeup and outfit constituted 'strange attire' and forced her to remove her makeup and change clothes before allowing her entry, causing her to miss about 20 minutes of the performance. Other audience members in the comments section also reported facing similar harassment.
2026-09-12
On September 12, a netizen from Guangxi posted a video showing the local water turning an unusually bright emerald green, sparking widespread attention. Afterwards the netizen's account avatar was forcibly reset by the platform, apparently subject to public opinion control.
2026-09-12
On September 12, 2026, netizens filmed a "Socialist Core Values" propaganda board on Shuoyuan Road in Linhe District, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, with two homeless people sleeping on the ground behind the board. After the video was posted, the platform cleared the comment section of the video and prohibited further comments, resulting in censorship.
2026-09-11
On September 11, 2026, a Douyin user uploaded a mash‑up video tagged with “cannibalism”, “capital”, and “the poor”, showing the harsh lives of impoverished groups in China through multiple scenes. The video received about 101,000 likes and 16,000 shares on the platform. Afterwards, the platform reviewed the comment section, deleting many comments; by the deadline only five comments remained visible. The incident reflects the platform’s strict censorship of sensitive content.
2026-09-11
On September 11, 2026, the Douyin platform cleaned the comment section of the Tianjin University of Technology military training performance “Tank Formation” video. After the video was posted, the comment section saw multiple netizens use “June Fourth” to allude to the 1989 Tiananmen incident, sparking heated discussion. Douyin subsequently deleted all related comments, resulting in the comment section being emptied, without providing an official explanation. This action was seen as online censorship of sensitive political topics.
2026-09-10
On September 10, 2026, the official media People’s Daily posted an entry announcement on the social platform Xiaohongshu. Subsequently, a netizen posted “We want two-day weekend” in the platform’s comment section as a test, and the system returned a prompt “This comment is under review, sharing not supported at this time”. The incident shows that People’s Daily’s comment function on the new media platform is limited by the platform’s censorship mechanism, sparking netizens’ attention to platform speech censorship.
2026-09-13
On September 13, 2026, the Beijing municipal government announced at a press conference that personal possession of drones will be completely prohibited within the urban area, with the ban slated to take effect in mid‑November 2026. Previously, the city had implemented a ban on drone sales in May 2026; this further tightening of regulation is said by officials to aim at safeguarding public safety and preventing illegal filming. The Associated Press reported the news.
2026-09-11
On September 11, 2026, a netizen posted on a social platform stating that when using the university learning software “Zhidao”, even after closing the app and clearing the background, after turning on VPN a prompt “VPN environment detected, please adjust network” still appears. The netizen worries this prompt could be monitored by the school and affect credits or graduation. Zhidao belongs to Zhihui Tree Net, and its privacy policy effective from July 1, 2025 states that the platform will collect device identifiers and IP in the background, and may provide abnormal learning behavior data to the school after school authorization.
2026-09-11
On September 11, netizens posted a group chat screenshot on a social platform. In the screenshot, an account self‑identified as “counselor” said the school’s backend could query the circumvention tools students use, the websites they visit, the posts they browse, and the videos they watch, and claimed all records could be retained for traceability. The account demanded that all students immediately uninstall circumvention tools, warned that verified violations would result in disciplinary action, and that serious cases would be transferred to the police (Public Security) for handling, also stating that circumvention would lead to personal information leakage and device infection.
2026-09-12
On September 12, a blogger was live-streaming a test of Li Auto's latest smart driving system when the vehicle, despite a large vehicle passing quickly, accelerated out of a side road onto the main road at 37 km/h. The blogger narrowly avoided a collision by slamming on the brakes. The blogger later revealed that this dangerous situation had occurred multiple times, and the live stream was subsequently banned.
2026-09-13
The 26th meeting of the 16th Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress voted to pass the Beijing Unmanned Aircraft Management Regulations, which stipulate that from November 15 flying is strictly prohibited throughout all urban districts of Beijing, and the possession and transport of drones and their core components is also banned.
2026-09-11
On September 11, a video circulated online showing a girl searching for and eating leftover food from a trash can, which garnered widespread attention and shares. The comment section for the related video was strictly limited, displaying only 3 comments, while a large number of netizens used bullet comments to express sarcasm and commentary.
2026-09-11
On September 11, a netizen revealed that a Uniqlo employee who requested to use the restroom due to diarrhea was denied by the store manager, who cited insufficient staff. The netizen claimed that leaving the post without approval faces a warning or dismissal, and using the restroom for more than 5 minutes is criticized. Related comments were deleted and controlled.
2026-09-13
On September 13, State Security Minister Chen Yixin published a signed article in a magazine, listing political security as the primary risk of artificial intelligence and demanding adherence to the Party's comprehensive leadership, warning of overseas AI leakage risks and proposing the establishment of a regulatory platform. On the same day, Anthropic released a report stating that local public security and state security in China had used Claude to monitor residents, rights defenders, and overseas dissenters.
2026-09-13
On September 13, Anthropic released its September threat intelligence report, stating that operators linked to local Chinese police and state security agencies had used Claude to assist in monitoring petitioners, rights defenders, and overseas dissidents, with the "Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher" account being one of the monitoring targets.
2026-09-13
After Beijing announced new drone management regulations on September 13, 2026, some netizens who had previously filed registrations and real-name registered their drones as required were pressured by police to hand them over. The police station did not contact the owners directly, but instead asked their parents to have the drones shipped out of Beijing or handed over to a recycling station, with buyback prices on second-hand platforms falling to 30% of the original price.
2026-09-09
On September 9, Fujian Longyan Zijinshan Experimental School installed security gates and X-ray baggage scanners at the school entrance. Students returning to school must undergo manual pat-downs and baggage screening, which has sparked public ridicule and criticism.
2026-09-11
On September 11, a Kuaishou streamer read out a statement twice during a live broadcast, publicly criticizing the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping, and calling for an end to the one-party dictatorship through a non-violent, non-cooperative velvet revolution. About two and a half minutes later, the live stream was forcibly shut down.
2026-09-11
On September 11, a blogger released a video exposing Douyin's traffic monetization and censorship mechanisms, claiming that attacking the US can earn 15 yuan per 10,000 views. Conversely, videos debunking false foreign information are restricted and offer no revenue. The blogger questioned why related content from a certain "Global Times" video was forcibly removed.
2026-09-10
On September 10, the day Apple released its foldable screen product, NetEase UU remotely posted that it would specially adapt to it, triggering netizens to compare it with the delayed adaptation of HarmonyOS. Subsequently, the post was deleted and the account entered protection mode.
2026-09-12
Jun Zhengping Studio released recruitment information, defining itself as the military's brand dedicated to online commentary, with tasks including actively posting comments.
2026-09-10
On September 10, a netizen from Jiangsu posted a protest poster showing four bloggers with their mouths taped shut, protesting their permanent account bans for discussing sensitive political topics. Netizens in the comments section expressed their dissatisfaction, directly stating "We are hostages."
2026-09-10
On September 10, a user posted an article accusing domestic film and television and social platforms of double standards in reviewing homosexual content, with positive emotional content being restricted or removed, while content linking the homosexual group with negative labels can be spread normally, attracting attention.
2026-09-12
Around September 12, 2026, a livestream sales influencer with a large following publicly shouted “Xi Jinping step down” during a broadcast, and spoke about nonviolent civil disobedience and the Czech revolution that overthrew the Communist Party. When sensitive words were mentioned, the comment section of the livestream was immediately closed.
2026-09-12
On September 12, the Weibo account of Mr. Zhang, the party involved in Honor's "Magic Pictorial" incident, showed as deleted, and all content on Xiaohongshu was cleared, leaving only a report by Jiemian News.
2026-09-10
On September 10, news spread on social media platforms that BYD had suspended profit-sharing bonuses for the 2025 fiscal year. After an internal employee posted to confirm this, they were called in for a talk and forced to delete the post. Meanwhile, multiple employees leaked that they had not received pay raises for a long time, housing subsidies had decreased, and performance bonuses had dropped, leaving concentrated satirical satirical own comments under the company's official account.
2026-09-10
On September 10, netizens revealed that Time Fengjun was listed as a key regulatory target, with offline performances and cultural tourism approvals blocked, related documentaries, daily materials, and merchandise facing cold treatment, and the October 6 session of the Luzhou Music Festival also canceled.
2026-09-10
On September 10, 2026, a scene of an elderly scavenger in Henan carrying a national flag while rummaging through a trash can attracted attention. The video's comment section was subsequently cleared, but a large number of sarcastic bullet comments remained.
2026-09-11
Anhui University plans to build a campus network system for analyzing and controlling politically sensitive network behavior, with China Mobile winning the bid for construction at a cost of 868,000 yuan. The system aims to detect, alert, asynchronously audit, and trace politically sensitive information and activities like "wall-climbing." It is scheduled for acceptance and use by the end of 2026.
2026-09-11
On September 11, 2026, a popular Weibo influencer posted that discussions related to the Sun Meihua abduction case were being massively deleted and suppressed. Videos posted by bloggers who participated in the rescue have also disappeared. Sun Meihua originally lived in Beijing's Second Ring Road, spoke English, and was involved in foreign trade. She was abducted to a rural area at the age of 32 and suffered for 26 years. The methods of abduction and the progress of the case investigation, which have garnered public attention, have not yet been disclosed, and the official response has raised questions.
2026-09-10
On September 10, 2026, Tibet Cyber Police announced multiple cases of penalties for online comments regarding the Gyirong mudslide disaster. The netizens involved were given administrative penalties by police in Tibet, Heilongjiang, Anhui, and Guangdong, for fabricating that the mudslide was man-made or induced by an earthquake, maliciously comparing it to rescue efforts in other countries to distort the effectiveness of China's disaster relief, fabricating that all public officials had died in the line of duty, and spreading false rumors.
2026-09-10
On September 10, a netizen posted that they had not subscribed to the campus network but were included in the school's list of people circumventing the Great Firewall. The counselor announced and reprimanded this in the class group, warning that having a record of circumventing the Great Firewall would affect one's entire life, and required the named person to explain the situation and fill out a form.
2026-09-10
The Security Department of Nanjing Engineering Institute, during a freshman safety education course, categorized circumventing the Great Firewall as a matter of political security and stated that it is illegal in itself, requiring students not to use circumvention tools and to use official library channels for researching information.
2026-09-11
In early September 2026, a netizen in Shandong reported that their mother suffered a sudden, critical acute myocardial infarction. While panicking, the father, who suffers from cerebral infarction, used an Honor phone to call the 120 emergency hotline. Due to accidentally triggering the system's default full-screen commercial ad 'Magic Pictorial' by swiping up on the lock screen, and because the close button was hidden and he could not quickly return to the dial pad, the golden window for medical rescue was delayed, and the mother unfortunately passed away. After the incident was exposed, it sparked strong condemnation across the internet regarding mobile phone advertisements blocking life-saving channels and flaws in age-friendly designs.
[Follow-up · September 11, 2026] On the evening of September 11, the party involved in the Honor 'Magic Pictorial' incident posted a clarification and apology, stating that the father's failure to connect the emergency call during his cerebral infarction episode was a misunderstanding and had nothing to do with the Honor phone. Honor expressed condolences for the death of the party's mother, but accused the false post of causing brand damage, stating that "out of humanitarian care, no further action will be pursued," which triggered netizens' doubts about the embedding of 'Magic Pictorial' and the official attitude.
[Follow-up · September 12, 2026] On September 12, the Weibo account of the involved party, Mr. Zhang, showed that it had been deactivated, all content on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) was cleared, and only the report by Jiemian News was retained.
2026-09-10
On September 10, the WeChat official account 'Shuangxiugou' released an announcement confirming that its mini-program was removed from the platform due to 'relevant laws, regulations, and policies,' sparking concern over the protection of rights and interests regarding two-day weekends.
2026-09-10
On September 10, it was revealed that the Cybersecurity and Informatization Office of a university in Gansu monitored students' VPN use via the campus network, not only listing the names of students who bypassed the firewall, but also precisely recording the duration of their access to foreign social media.
2026-09-11
After a netizen posted content supporting two-day weekends on Xiaohongshu, it received a large number of likes before being taken down by the platform for violating rules.
2026-09-11
On September 11, the Weibo and Xiaohongshu platforms carried out large-scale post deletions and search blocking of discussions related to Sun Meihua, who has been missing for 26 years while searching for her family and is suspected of having been abducted and sold to Cao County, Shandong. The relevant original posts were set to private, and related messages can no longer be found in search results.
2026-09-11
Beijing time, September 11, 2026 — According to China Digital Times (CDT), Wuhan authorities punished the relevant theater and the event organizer because crosstalk comedian Guo Degang sang “red songs” during a performance without prior approval. It remains undecided whether Guo Degang will be allowed to continue performing crosstalk or Peking opera. Outside observers believe that the authorities’ prolonged silence over whether to permit his performances is itself a statement.
2026-09-11
On September 11, a netizen posted screenshots of a group chat in which a counselor said the school's backend can check students' circumvention software, visited websites and browsing content, demanded that all students immediately uninstall circumvention tools, and warned that verified cases would result in disciplinary action, with serious cases referred to the police.
2026-09-11
On September 10, 2026, Shanghai Observer published a commentary titled "Don't Treat Goodwill as an ATM," and Dazhong News also published a commentary discussing private student financial aid; on September 11, the original pages of the two articles respectively displayed "This article does not exist or has been taken offline" and "The manuscript has been deleted."
2026-09-09
On September 9, when the word 'nikah' was entered into the iTerjiman translation software, a warning page popped up and an alarm played, stating that translation was prohibited and noting legal liabilities.
2026-09-09
On September 9, a meat stall owner in Songjiang, Shanghai, stated that a notice required business knives to be secured with iron chains and locks, prompting netizens to draw parallels to controls in Xinjiang.
2026-09-10
Apple's press conference on September 10 announced that Intelligence supports multiple languages, but noted it is unavailable in mainland China, stating its release depends on regulatory approval.
2026-09-10
The Shanghai Sports Bureau announced that Liu Xiang chose to seek employment independently, after which the official Weibo account enabled the comment selection feature, triggering mockery from netizens over the official's inconsistent words and actions.
2026-09-10
On September 10, Tibet's internet police released cases of penalties imposed over disaster-related remarks, saying that some people "selectively applied cases from other countries to make malicious comparisons" and claimed that the government used vulgar trending topics to divert attention; the relevant content was deemed a distortion of facts and was subject to administrative penalties.
2026-09-10
According to a program on the Luther Society, the King of Tibet issued a public announcement claiming that netizens were distorting China’s rescue work in Nepal and one-sidedly applying other countries’ cases to make “malicious comparisons,” and that such netizens would be punished. Several netizens have been detained.
2026-09-10
Anthropic reported that the relevant operators used V2Ray and commercial VPN access services to automatically scrape public opinion, query government surveillance databases, and submit daily reports to their superiors with the help of Claude Code.
2026-09-10
The "Huai'an City Public Opinion Dual Rankings" test panel shown in the illustration accompanying the Anthropic report lists land rights defense, property disputes, tap water complaints, and others under the "Sensitive Cases and Incidents Ranking."
2026-09-10
On September 10, netizens discovered that the "Double Weekend Shopping" mini program had suspended its service, and at the same time, discussion notes and posts regarding this topic were either unable to be sent or were being throttled.
2026-09-10
On September 10, the WeChat mini program “Shuangxiu Gou,” which advocated consumption choices similar to two-day weekends, was suspended.
2026-09-07
The Economist published an article analyzing the current state of speech censorship in China, pointing out that articles discussing the boundaries of expression are being deleted, society has fallen into a state of high self-censorship, and the CCP is using this to consolidate control.
2026-09-07
On September 7, a netizen tried to share on Weibo that six small dogs ran out of a pet bathhouse, triggering a violation of the rules.
2026-09-08
According to a September 2026 video by Toronto Fang Lian, in the early stage of the Internet firewall system's construction, the only hardware contractors were Sugon under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Huawei, and Huawei has long been involved in building the CCP's internet censorship and surveillance system.
2026-09-08
A senior female student at Jingdezhen University published a rights-defense post regarding a forced dormitory relocation; after it appeared on the campus community and social platforms, it was swiftly banned and deleted.
2026-09-08
In 2026, Huawei's Legal Department launched a mass reporting campaign against Douyin videos featuring bamboo cicada toys mocking Yu Chengdong. The related content was deleted, and the poster's avatar was replaced with a "Xuanwu avatar."
2026-09-07
The Wuhan Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau determined that Guo Degang altered the performance content without authorization and distorted anti-Japanese War songs; the organizer's illegal gains were confiscated and a fine of ten times the amount, totaling more than 480,000 yuan, was imposed, and Wuhan Zhongnan Theater and the related performances were penalized.
2026-09-07
In September 2026, social media platforms circulated claims that a girl from a subsistence-allowance (dibao) household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi traveled to Hong Kong to attend a concert and that her entire family's dibao benefits were revoked because of her cross-border spending. On September 7, the Social Affairs Administration Bureau of the Ganzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone issued a statement saying that the trip to Hong Kong for a concert did indeed trigger the dynamic monitoring alert for dibao recipients, and that the community had given her a policy reminder, but that her family's dibao benefits had not been revoked at the time. The incident sparked discussion among netizens over whether an individual's non-essential spending after receiving public assistance should affect eligibility for that assistance.
2026-09-07
After The Economist published an article on September 7, 2026 pointing out that China's speech environment has fallen into a deep freeze, this article exploring cultural censorship and the boundaries of expression was deleted across the entire Chinese internet.
2026-09-07
On September 7, 2026, a video blogger recorded aerial footage of the flooding in Zuo'an Town, Suichuan County, Jiangxi and posted it online, only to receive calls from local government departments pressuring him to immediately delete the flood videos, sparking criticism of stability maintenance over disaster reporting.
2026-09-07
On September 7, 2026, after remarks about removing English's core-subject status sparked heated online debate, the Weibo platform marked related discussion topics such as removing English's core-subject status and education fairness disputes as sensitive words and fully blocked search results.
2026-09-07
On September 7, 2026, a user disclosed that regional visibility adjustment restrictions had been imposed on their Xiaohongshu account, with users in specific regions unable to view their notes, and the platform's censorship mechanism was mocked by netizens as "one book, two systems."
2026-09-06
On September 6, the NetEase News app published an article discussing class solidification and the survival pressure on young people, which was subsequently deleted across the entire internet, sparking widespread discussion about economic downturn and deflation.
2026-09-05
Chenzhou, Hunan carried out household surveys from September 5 to 25, focusing on learning about and registering the ordinary people’s daily life activities over 24 hours a day, such as working, doing housework and taking care of children.
2026-09-05
On September 5, 2026, the Xilinhot City Public Security Bureau in Inner Mongolia announced that it would centrally collect blood samples from male residents in its jurisdiction and enter them into a DNA database, claiming that blood sample collection is directly linked to the processing of ID cards, passports and other documents.
Location: Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia ·
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Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-09-05
On September 5, 2026, a young job seeker posted on Xiaohongshu imitating the sentence structure of the Xinhua News Agency: "Don't let low wages crush the happiness of the vast number of young people." After it resonated with a massive number of netizens who followed up with joking replies, the post was fully blocked and taken down by the platform.
2026-09-04
On September 4, 2026, a netizen's submission reported that multiple universities required students in every class to follow the state security (MSS) WeChat official account, with class monitors verifying and tallying the number of followers one by one and reporting it upward.
2026-09-04
On September 4, 2026, Xinhua News Agency published an article calling for action against crushing bride prices that weigh on rural young people. The article was shared tens of thousands of times, but only two supportive comments were selectively shown in the comment section, prompting netizen discussion about the one-way messaging and comment control of state media.
2026-09-04
On September 4, 2026, a college student revealed that the school required students to report and document their travel history during the summer break to designated provinces and overseas, using a publicly editable online form to collect the information, sparking controversy over infringement of personal privacy.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, a large number of food delivery riders in Guangzhou had their order-taking accounts banned by platforms; traffic authorities and platforms jointly demanded that riders must pay off all accumulated fines for violations such as running through bridges and tunnels caught on camera before their accounts can be unblocked.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, a Shanghai resident posted a complaint about being visited and investigated at home by community police officers. Because the resident had once bought scissors online, called 12315 to defend their rights, and reported cases to the police, they were labeled a high-risk member of society and warned to make fewer police reports.
2026-09-03
A mini program developed by a netizen to check which companies offer two-day weekends once had more than 150,000 users before its service was suspended; on September 3, 2026, searches for the mini program on Xiaohongshu and Weibo returned no results.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, a prospective AITO car owner disclosed that after he posted a video on Douyin complaining about delayed delivery of his new car, the brand managed to obtain his employer's information and contacted his supervisor to pressure him into deleting the post.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, Zhejiang police issued a report stating that a 16-year-old had applied alone in another locality for a passport with the intention of going abroad; border entry-exit officers contacted the parents to intervene on the grounds of fraud-related controls and dissuaded the issuance of the passport.
Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, a Chinese university issued a notice requiring students to treat September as a month of concentrated crackdown on circumvention of the Great Firewall, prohibiting access to overseas websites, using overseas game accelerators, or installing circumvention software, with serious penalties for violators. The notice was forwarded by netizens online, sparking attention to university network control.
2026-09-02
Qiqi said her mother received a call from a relative, who relayed that the relevant authorities had made contact multiple times and demanded that Qiqi not mention Xi Jinping on the program.
2026-09-02
On September 2, 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China reported on the second phase of the Qinglang special campaign, naming domestic AI platforms such as Doubao, Yuanbao and Qwen for strictly censoring raw training data and restricting the output of non-compliant content.
2026-09-02
On September 2, 2026, a netizen in Bijie, Guizhou posted that after publishing a video reflecting the state of rural primary schools, they faced continuous threats and warnings and were demanded to delete the video immediately.
2026-09-02
On September 2, 2026, a notice soliciting campus performances at Pingdingshan University in Pingdingshan, Henan, drew attention online. The document requires that selected songs be uplifting and full of positive energy, and specifically stipulates that foreign-language lyrics and lines are strictly forbidden throughout the entire performance.
2026-09-01
The Global Times named Real Madrid, demanding that it delete the relevant post, apologize to the Chinese public, and change the wording to "China's Tibet".
2026-09
Multiple Weibo accounts claim that Jing Tian's Weibo Index is no longer displayed, her Weibo hot search statistics have disappeared, and Sun Yuchen has been banned at the same time; other accounts say Meituan has removed Jing Tian as its spokesperson.
2026-09
Silicon Valley attorney Zhu says his WeChat account, which he had used for more than 10 years, was permanently banned, with the platform citing reports against it and multiple violations as the reason.
2026-09
British human rights organization Tibet Watch released a report claiming that Chinese authorities are building an air control system in Tibet, ranging from police drones to anti-drone equipment, drawing the attention of British lawmakers.
2026-09
A university in Henan stipulated that foreign-language lyrics and foreign-language dialogue are prohibited throughout the entire program when soliciting campus performances.
2026-09
Footage of a school inspection shows police checking whether students are carrying prohibited items, while staff on site ask whether the items can be brought in.
2026-09
After the video of a school checking students' belongings drew criticism from netizens, officials removed it.
2026-09
Harbin Engineering University issued a notice giving warning punishments to 20 students who used a VPN over the campus network to access foreign websites, sparking public attention over online information control.
2026-09
Beijing has issued new regulations banning the possession of drones across the entire city starting November 15, requiring residents to sell, scrap, recycle, or ship out their drones; those who dispose of them before the end of October can receive a subsidy of up to 3,000 yuan, while the subsidy drops to a maximum of 1,500 yuan from November 1 to 14.
2026-09
Content related to the game "Love and Deepspace" under Papergames was accused of "alluding to the historical atrocity of the Japanese army's Unit 731 during the invasion of China," touching a political red line and being named and criticized by multiple state media outlets.
2026-09
Recently, netizens in various parts of Guangdong reported that local authorities are stepping up inspections of resident information in rental housing, sparking public skepticism about the purpose of the control.
2026-09
Beijing has released newly revised regulations on drone management. Effective November 15, 2026, except under special safeguard circumstances, the possession and storage of drones and their core components within Beijing's administrative area is prohibited.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, new management regulations targeting self-media and MCN agencies officially took effect, mandating that accounts display their affiliated agencies and prohibiting the rehashing of negative information and the incitement of netizens' emotions.
2026-09
According to Order No. 23 recently issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, MCN agencies have been included as responsible parties on a par with platforms. If a streamer under them has problems, the entire MCN may face a joint ban.
2026-09
Sources have revealed that immigration consultancy companies are being required to report client information to relevant authorities, and civil servants or employees of public institutions who apply for immigration without declaring it to their work unit may face disciplinary action; some clients have already been frightened, and calls to have their personal data returned or deleted have appeared online.
2026-09
Bilibili user Chen Xiaohong posted a video arguing that government legitimacy should derive from the authorization of the people and free elections, opposing the one-party dictatorship under Xi Jinping's leadership, and calling for an end to one-party rule and the establishment of a constitutional democratic system; about one minute after the speech, the account was banned.
2026-09-01
Qiushi published a reader's letter stating that many regions and units treat "zero public opinion" as a work target, prioritizing post deletion and cover-up rather than solving problems when public opinion arises.
2026-09
Harbin Engineering University issued an official notice punishing students for circumventing the Great Firewall to use a VPN, drawing attention and commentary from netizens.
2026-09
The course "Protection of Women's Rights in the Digital Age," offered by Pei Yi, an assistant professor at Beijing Institute of Technology, sparked controversy over remarks made in the course selection group and online posts allegedly disparaging men, and was subsequently halted by the university.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, Hongguan News in Nanchang, Jiangxi, published a flag-raising interview video featuring someone claiming to be a Taiwanese student. After netizens widely questioned the complete lack of a Taiwanese accent, the comment section was quickly closed.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, it was reported online that a Chinese university issued a notice designating September as a concentrated month for cracking down on circumventing the Great Firewall, publishing a list of 124 software programs including game accelerators and warning that students who violate the rules would be seriously dealt with.
2026-09-01
On the evening of September 1, 2026, the Xiaohongshu platform carried out a concentrated purge of transgender content, ruling tags such as mtf to be in violation, and a large number of personal posts by transgender users were taken down.
2026-09
In September 2026, a digital repair blogger transplanted and tested the memory chip of a Huawei Pura 70 Pro, finding it was actually manufactured by Samsung, raising questions about the labeling. The original test video subsequently disappeared and the account was switched to private.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, China News Network released a war mobilization promotional video. The comment section was flooded with sarcastic posts from a large number of young netizens using factory-work jargon such as a 12-hour assembly line, after which the video turned off its comment stream and turned on comment selection.
2026-09-01
On September 1, a rental property in Changping, Beijing was penalized because its residents changed frequently and the landlord failed to update the information in time, and the informer received a cash reward.
2026-09
After QQ account "Forge Ahead Little Dog" reposted a Party media propaganda poster titled "A Grand Chapter of Prosperity" and posted loyalty messages such as "This prosperous age is as you wished," it immediately received a notice that the QQ account had been permanently frozen for allegedly spreading sensitive information.
2026-08-31
On August 31, 2026, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Civil Affairs published a list of illegal social organizations being banned, revoking the registrations of 12 unregistered social organizations in one batch, including seven civilian emergency rescue centers and rescue teams.
2026-08-31
On August 31, Tibet police dealt with real-name internet users on the grounds of spreading false information, continuing to advance the Clean Net 2026 special campaign. Within a week of the disaster, they listed multiple related cases and restricted netizens from discussing the number of dead and missing in the Gyirong mudslide.
2026-08-30
Tibet police announced that 10 netizens, including Jiang and Liu, were punished for posting information about the mudslide disaster at the Gyirong port on the China-Nepal border.
2026-08-30
CCTV+ live broadcast recorded Xi Jinping coughing multiple times while watching the performance, but that evening's edited version of CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo did not retain the relevant footage.
2026-08-30
During rescue operations for the Gyirong mudslide, relevant authorities imposed administrative penalties on 10 netizens on the grounds of spreading false information about the mudslide.
Location: Gyirong County, Tibet ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-08-30
According to netizen reports, multiple Chinese-funded construction sites in Kyrgyzstan halted work due to the visit, and some Chinese workers were asked to stay in dormitories or designated areas.
2026-08-30
On August 30, 2026, Tibet's Public Security internet police announced the investigation and handling of 10 cases of "online rumors" related to a disaster, and imposed administrative penalties on netizens who posted estimated casualty and missing-person figures for the Gyirong mudslide on social media platforms.
2026-08-30
On August 30, 2026, a Chinese netizen who has lived in the United States for a long time posted a report saying that the police station at his household registration location claimed, based on big data screening of people who have stayed abroad for a long time, that he was required to provide WeChat records, photos of his daily life, and real-time location for verification.
2026-08-27
On August 27, a netizen in Leiyang, Hunan, posted on social media that after traveling to Southeast Asia, they were flagged by the local anti-fraud center as a person at risk of involvement in fraud and were restricted from leaving the country, despite having no criminal record and receiving no written notification.
2026-08-29
On August 29, 2026, after the video released at a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office press conference explaining Taiwan's prospects after peaceful reunification was published, the comment section was mocked by netizens on both sides of the strait over 996 and benefits, and the original 3,000-plus comments were subsequently deleted down to 25.
2026-08-28
On August 28, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress revised and promulgated the National Defense Mobilization Law, stipulating that men aged 18 to 60 and women aged 18 to 55 shall lawfully undertake national defense duties, effective October 1.
2026-08-28
On August 27, 2026, the People's Daily, an official media outlet of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), opened an account on the overseas social platform Threads. It was immediately flooded with reports and mockery from a large number of netizens, and the People's Daily closed its comment section the following day.
2026-08-28
On August 27, 2026, netizens discovered on the social platform Threads that the Central Committee’s official newspaper People’s Daily had opened an official account. After the news spread, many netizens reported, blocked, and restricted the account, and flooded the short posts it published with Xi Jinping memes. The next day, on August 28, 2026, the comment section of the People’s Daily’s account on Threads was closed, preventing further public discussion.
2026-08-27
On August 27, a netizen posted a video claiming that a Haier factory required workers to work for 8.5 consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or using the restroom. A worker was questioned by management for going to the toilet, leading to a heated argument; the video was subsequently taken down.
2026-08-27
On August 27, 2026, a citizen registered in Leiyang, Hunan, reported that after merely taking a normal trip to Southeast Asia, they were labeled as fraud-risk by the local anti-fraud center and barred from leaving the country without any case being filed; appealing requires submitting a large amount of overseas documents.
2026-08-26
After a netizen reposted footage and information about the mudslide at Gyirong port released by CCTV and the Xinhua News Agency, Weibo deemed it to contain "violating information of a political current-affairs nature," and the post was restricted to "visible only to oneself."
2026-08-26
After netizens mocked Huawei using a public toilet sign, Huawei removed the sign; on August 26, a large number of videos related to "Huawei public toilet" circulated online.
2026-08-26
On August 26, 2026, netizens reported that the official website of Zhejiang Library published a notice prohibiting the unauthorized use of VPNs, and that the library's public network has been upgraded with restrictions; tests showed that circumvention software can no longer connect to overseas networks.
2026-08-26
On August 26, 2026, a public toilet sign on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai, which had drawn mockery and check-in visits from netizens for appearing in the same frame as the Huawei flagship store, was removed by the relevant authorities; previously, security personnel had been on site to stop citizens from taking photos.
2026-08-26
On August 26, 2026, a 24-hour guard and control post was set up outside the Changjiang International building in Nan'an District, Chongqing. Staff used a loudspeaker to broadcast on a loop a ban on check-in photo-taking, and inspected passing vehicles in the area.
2026-08-25
A photo of Huawei's Shanghai flagship store next to a public toilet street sign went viral online, drawing tourists eager to visit the spot. Huawei then stationed police to ban photography, and the sign was taken down.
2026-08-25
After Mr. Liu, a netizen from Liaoning, bought a flight ticket from Beijing to Los Angeles, he received a call from his local police station, which asked him about his purpose of traveling to the U.S., his flight, and information about his relatives' housing.
2026-08-25
On August 25, 2026, it was reported online that a local government department posted a public opinion risk alert in an internal group chat, urging vigilance against the escalation of the Shidai Fengjun incident and to prevent overseas forces from linking it to sensitive political topics such as the Cultural Revolution or June Fourth.
2026-08-25
On August 25, 2026, multiple netizens reported that Chongqing police had successively called to summon several netizens who recently went to the riverside in Nan'an District to clean the graffiti wall railings of Times Fengjun.
2026-08-24
A Chinese national working in Singapore was asked by the local police station to submit 7 additional documents, including his passport, overseas employment certificate, and proof of medical insurance, while on a business trip back home.
2026-08-24
On August 24, 2026, netizens reported that the Beijing area has further tightened restrictions on low-altitude aircraft, and that model aircraft purchased on e-commerce platforms can no longer be delivered into Beijing normally.
2026-08-24
In August 2026, a netizen in Shanghai posted a test video showing the daily necessities purchased with the 100 yuan earned from 5 hours of part-time work, satirizing purchasing power; on August 24, the platform set the video's account to prohibit publishing works.
2026-08-24
On August 24, 2026, a netizen reported that their Chinese colleague working in Singapore was asked by the local police station to submit seven supporting documents, including an overseas employment contract, medical insurance, a photo of their workstation, and a photo of the storefront, for their records while on a business trip back to China.
2026-08-23
On August 23, 2026, a netizen posted a video exposing the dormitory of No. 2 Middle School of Hengdong County, Hengyang, Hunan as a 14-person room, with rusted metal bunk beds, broken wooden boards, and appalling sanitary conditions. After the relevant content was reported by the media, the original video was deleted.
2026-08-22
On the evening of August 22, 2026, during the livestream of the Guangdong Super League football match between Jieyang and Foshan, a large number of netizens flooded the screen in support of Wangwang, the puppy that was tortured and killed, causing Jieyang and the Guangdong Football Association to successively close the livestream comment sections.
2026-08-22
On August 22, 2026, a diesel supplier in Hunan posted a video calling out a state-owned enterprise leader by name, saying that 2.5 million yuan in unpaid diesel payments had caused his cash flow to break down, but the video was subsequently reported and taken down by the other party on the grounds of infringement of reputation rights.
2026-08-22
Recently, a Douyin user posted a photo of themselves as a child wearing a Winnie the Pooh costume with a caption. The post received about 12,000 likes and 25,000 shares, but no comments were displayed in the comment section, suggesting possible censorship.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, netizens photographed sections of the Lianhuo Expressway in Xinjiang between Turpan and Hami, where the original Uyghur markings on some road signs had been covered up or removed, and the newly replaced signs retained only Chinese characters and pinyin.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, netizens reported that when selling Chai Jing's book Seeing on the Xianyu platform, they were blocked by the system; sending the book title directly was intercepted with a prompt about improper information, and both buyer and seller had to rely on coded language to complete the transaction.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, netizens in Shiwan, Foshan, Guangzhou Province reported that after dengue fever cases appeared locally, the economic cooperative notified businesses and workers in its jurisdiction to bring their ID cards and go collectively to the senior activity center for blood testing.
2026-08-21
On August 21, 2026, a netizen posted that after setting a still from Friends showing the three characters covering their eyes, ears and mouths as their WeChat Moments background, their account was immediately restricted from joining groups and from using a number of other features, including WeCom.
2026-08-19
A netizen located overseas entered a Douyin live stream and questioned whether Xi Jinping is a dictator and a fucking idiot, afterwards saying the account was banned and recovery is not supported.
2026-08-19
On August 19, 2026, the Wuzhou Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau in Guangxi announced a typical case: a local private Cultural Revolution museum was forcibly shut down by the civil affairs authorities for carrying out activities without registering in accordance with the law.
2026-08-19
On August 19, 2026, a blogger who keeps camels posted a video reporting that the camel he raises was judged by a short-video platform's review to involve vulgar content and had its reach restricted due to its facial physiological features; his appeal was unsuccessful.
2026-08-18
The name of Zhao Xiaozhe, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Navy vice admiral and former director of the Science and Technology Commission of the Central Military Commission, has been erased from the list of academicians, and related biographical records have been scrubbed across the internet.
2026-08-18
A Chinese netizen at Pudong Airport was asked to fill out an exit-entry registration form containing personal information, outbound itinerary, family members, overseas contacts, online activities, assets and finances, and several people had their phones confiscated for inspection.
2026-08-18
On August 18, 2026, affected by the gathering conflict at Chongqing Times Fengjun, the Sina Weibo platform imposed search blocking and traffic throttling on discussion topics related to "Chongqing men gathering to openly insult women."
2026-08-17
A mainland Douyin user left a comment asking whether Xi Jinping was an emperor, a dictator, and a traitor to the Han people. Subsequently, that user's account as well as the blogger's account with 161,000 followers were banned by the platform.
2026-08-17
A netizen in Guangdong, afraid of having blood drawn, did not undergo the required chikungunya blood screening. Their residential compound access permission was subsequently revoked, leaving them unable to return home.
2026-08-17
On August 17, 2026, tech media exposed macOS system code showing that Apple has established an independent content security filtering mechanism for the Chinese mainland market, with user editing restricted and security updates required.
2026-08-17
On August 17, MacRumors reported that content safety prompts related to the mainland China version of Apple Intelligence writing tools were discovered in the macOS 26.7 system code, indicating it may have an independent content censorship mechanism.
2026-08-16
On August 16, the anime film “Niu Lai,” which had drawn attention and suspicion from the authorities due to its soaring box office, was notified of removal in Dalian and other cities, and its screenings were halted.
2026-08-16
On August 16, 2026, the theatrical animated film Niu Lai, whose extremely rough production unexpectedly triggered a nationwide curiosity-driven viewing frenzy, was suddenly removed from Douban's database and pulled from theaters in multiple regions after its box office surged.
2026-08-16
On August 16, 2026, multiple citizens planning to travel to Malaysia and other countries reported that, before leaving the country, they received anti-fraud warning calls from police in their household registration locality, and were questioned in detail about their travel purposes and round-trip tickets.
2026-08-16
On August 16, 2026, a Zhejiang netizen went to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to close an account, bringing a death certificate, a cremation certificate, and a household register. Because the bank did not accept the household register and government service app documents, they were asked to go to the police station to obtain a new certificate bearing an official seal.
2026-08-15
A Chinese woman was taken into a room by customs officers at Nanning Airport in Guangxi for checks on her phone, luggage, and financial records; her passport was subsequently revoked, and she was told that students at her school were banned from leaving the country because some students had overstayed in Spain.
2026-08-15
The Qilin Opera Troupe's 10th anniversary tour show in Xi'an, originally scheduled for the evening of August 15, was reported the day before the performance because Guo Degang had previously changed "Weishan Lake Is Quiet" to "The Forbidden City Is Quiet" during a show in Wuhan. It was placed under formal investigation by the Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau and officially cancelled.
2026-08-15
A reporter went to Zhu Rongji's ancestral home in Hunan and found dozens of plainclothes police officers and local officials watching over the site, though members of the public still came to lay flowers in tribute.
2026-08-15
On August 15, 2026, netizens discovered that the Sina Weibo platform had suddenly shut down its feminist super topic community, resulting in a ban on the long-standing community space where gender issues were discussed.
2026-08-15
On August 15, 2026, a mainland traveler posted on a social platform revealing that they were stopped and inspected by customs upon entering from Hong Kong simply for carrying seven books, drawing attention to book inspections at border crossings.
2026-08-15
On August 15, 2026, it was reported online that Shanghai Radio and Television host Chen Xuan, after facing public attacks for half-kneeling to hand over a microphone at a film premiere, was suspended from on-air hosting and had related materials removed.
2026-08-14
CCP party media People's Daily published a message soliciting opinions from the public, but the comment section showed "no comments yet," with only the author allowed to comment, sparking netizen criticism of it as "fishing" and "solving the person who raises the problem."
2026-08-14
Kuaishou user Han Yunxiao publicly expressed defiance against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Xi Jinping during a livestream. The stream was subsequently shut down, and the account was permanently banned three minutes later.
2026-08-14
On August 14, 2026, the official account of Guangdong Jieyang Broadcasting was forced to close its video comment section after a large number of netizens continuously left messages in the comments asking about the progress of the dog abuse case and voicing support for the victimized dog.
2026-08-13
On August 13, photos of bouquets and candles posted by netizens on social platforms to mourn Zhu Rongji were subjected to platform censorship and throttling, and the comment section of posts about laying flowers at his ancestral home was also cleared.
2026-08-13
On August 13, 2026, multiple Chinese social networking platforms imposed keyword blocking and traffic throttling controls on images and texts mourning Zhu Rongji, and some users had to avoid his full name in order to publish their expressions.
2026-08-13
On August 13, 2026, members of the public went to Zhu Rongji's ancestral home in Tangpo, Ansha Town, Changsha, Hunan, to lay flowers and pay their respects; online platforms subsequently cleared the comment sections under videos of the on-site memorial.
2026-08-13
On August 13, 2026, security personnel at Guiyang North Station strictly confiscated a plastic toy gun carried by a child at the station entrance and registered their identity information, sparking public discussion about excessive security measures.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, Radio Free Asia reported that the scope of China's requirement to hand in private passports has expanded from public officials to universities, hospitals, key private enterprises, and even ordinary residents in some communities, as exit restrictions are being tightened at every level.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, netizens in multiple places reported on social media platforms that recently applying for ordinary passports has encountered unusually strict scrutiny, being questioned in detail by the entry-exit departments about deposits, bank statements, and travel itineraries; some netizens' online applications directly showed as not approved.
2026-08-12
In the early hours of August 12, 2026, torrential rain suddenly hit Taizhou City in Zhejiang, causing severe flooding on multiple roads in the city center. Personnel from local government units revealed that officials have begun controlling WeChat Moments, strictly forbidding public servants from posting videos of the flooding.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, anti-child-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi posted a report revealing that those involved in the Pingdingshan surrogacy case had been sentenced, but his video questioning the regulatory responsibility of the joint investigation team of the provincial health commission was promptly throttled.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, when a documentary on Jiang Zemin's life broadcast by CCTV reviewed the 1989 events, the footage unexpectedly showed in full the World Economic Herald front page slogan about speaking the truth, sparking discussion among netizens.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, an environmental blogger reported that an investigative video he had previously posted — about topsoil from high-standard farmland in Mingshui County, Heilongjiang being hauled away and causing severe crop losses — was forcibly taken down by the platform and set to "only visible to myself" without any notice, and his appeal was rejected.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, a netizen submission revealed that a Grade II public hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan issued a notice launching a survey of religious belief information among all medical staff on duty, listing religious belief among the key areas for control and screening.
2026-08-11
The Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau officially announced that it has opened an investigation into Guo Degang of Deyun Society, after he changed the lyrics of the song from "Railway Guerrillas" to "All is quiet in the Forbidden City" during a commercial performance in Wuhan on July 24.
2026-08-11
A young man who plays the violin posted videos on Douyin recording his life after switching careers to food delivery. After the videos went viral, the account was banned from publishing content.
2026-08-11
When Guo Degang of Deyun Society performed a Peking opera in Wuhan with adapted lyrics from red songs, he was reported by netizens. The Wuhan Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau has formally opened an investigation in accordance with the law on the grounds that the performance content had not been filed in advance.
2026-08-11
The Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau issued a response regarding the incident of Guo Degang's performance lyrics not being reported, avoiding the controversy over disrespect and adapted content, and initiating filing procedures on the grounds of failure to report as required.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, during the Beidaihe Meeting, local netizens in Qinhuangdao, Hebei tested and found that cellular mobile networks imposed a strict blockade on overseas VPN services, making connection completely impossible; the local authorities escalate stability maintenance controls at the same time every year.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, the largest lighting specialty market in Jiangbei, Linyi, Shandong, was hit by a "3C certification" enforcement inspection. Fearing fines from the inspection, a large number of merchants along the entire commercial street closed their shops one after another to avoid it, leaving the market deserted and desolate.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, authorities responded to a netizen's report, stating that crosstalk comedian Guo Degang adapted the red song "Railway Guerrillas" in a recent performance, allegedly violating the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Performances, and that the culture and tourism authorities have launched a case investigation.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, Yunque, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tencent responsible for content moderation of products such as QQ, Tencent Video, and Tencent News, published a large number of job postings for moderation positions, drawing outside attention to an intensification of platform content regulation.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, well-known game streamer Chen Zihao casually asked viewers during a live stream interaction whether they "had a job." Touching on the sensitive topic of employment, his live room was immediately cut off by the platform, interrupting the broadcast.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, a player in an online game saw the other party using a Winnie the Pooh avatar and mentioning the national leader's name in the public chat, and the account was immediately flagged by the game's sensitive-word detection system and punished with a mute.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, internet users exposed that the command center of an off-site enforcement monitoring site in Dabu County, Meizhou, Guangdong, was suspected of deliberately unplugging the service phone line. The related exposé video was subsequently removed by the platform.
2026-08-10
Yu Chengdong filed a complaint against Zhu Zhiliao. Related claims link the complaint to a doggerel poem that compares a cicada to a steamed bun (baozi).
2026-08-10
On August 10, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security released 15 typical cases of fabricating and spreading rumors related to floods and disasters during the "Clean Net 2026" special operation, involving Guangdong, Anhui, Gansu, Guangxi and other places, and multiple netizens involved were given administrative penalties.
2026-08-10
On August 10, 2026, at the Yuejiangtai beach bathing area in Danjiangkou, Shiyan, Hubei, a 15-year-old boy drowned after going into the water to save someone. His family questioned whether lifeguards delayed for 20 minutes and whether the search and rescue took 3 hours, and the subsequent exposure of the incident was subjected to traffic throttling and comment control.
2026-08-10
Recently, the Douyin account "Positive Energy" posted a video singing songs praising the Chinese Communist Party. Because the bullet comment "hao ni ma" was blocked by the platform, netizens flipped it into "ma ni hao" and collectively flooded the screen to bypass censorship.
2026-08-10
On August 10, 2026, Zhejiang Daily reported that the female village party secretary of Huaqiang Village in Xiangshan County, Ningbo, claimed that she, weighing 99 jin, could carry an 85-kilogram elderly person during typhoon disaster relief. The exaggerated publicity has drawn widespread skepticism from netizens, and multiple comment sections have been cleared out.
2026-08-10
On August 10, 2026, a user posted on Xiaohongshu to expose the large amounts of household waste left behind by tourists camping around Sayram Lake in Xinjiang and along National Highway G218, calling for environmental protection. The post was subsequently forcibly taken down by the platform on the grounds that it violated rules by being “horrifying and terrifying.”
2026-08-09
On a footbridge near Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, chengguan officers clashed with street vendors and brutally beat male and female vendors, sparking online outrage and widespread post deletions. Police later announced that three chengguan assistant officers involved in the case had been criminally detained.
2026-08-09
In some comment sections of Chinese financial bloggers' short videos, a phenomenon of zero comments has emerged. Even when the content is just sharing personal investment profits or losses, it is possible that no similar experiences from other users can be seen.
2026-08-09
Shanghai residents received calls from community police officers asking if they have plans to travel to Japan, and were informed that there is a recent list regarding travel to Japan that requires caution.
2026-08-09
On August 9, 2026, netizens captured footage of a rock-culture-themed street graffiti wall in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, being cleaned, painted over, and erased by relevant authorities, drawing attention and regret from local street-culture enthusiasts.
2026-08-09
On August 9, 2026, a video circulating online of a beach in Shantou, Guangdong showed several men dumping several whole barrels of garbage and waste directly into the sea at night, causing large amounts of waste plastic to pile up on the beach; the related exposure video was subsequently deleted.
2026-08-08
After mainland media collectively cited it and drew attention, the Sichuan People's Congress website hurriedly removed the third bulletin from its official site directory.
2026-08-08
The famous rock wall in Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang, was entirely painted over in gray by the construction crew and fitted with surveillance cameras, sparking protests from netizens and doubts about the local area's inability to tolerate rock culture.
2026-08-07
The Ministry of Public Security issued Order No. 176, promulgating the Measures for Cyberspace Security Supervision and Inspection, expanding the scope of network inspections and taking effect on October 1.
2026-08-07
It is alleged that the CCP Central Committee General Office conveyed requirements to Wang Xiaohong through Chen Wenqing, mandating the state security system to conduct political vetting of individuals entering and exiting China.
2026-08-07
On August 7, 2026, Yangshipin published a report on rising vegetable prices in South Korea. Over 10,000 comments quickly appeared in the comment section, mocking the low-income situation at home, with the number of comments far exceeding the number of likes; afterwards, the comment section of the video was entirely wiped clean by the platform.
2026-08-07
On August 7, 2026, a large number of depositors from Henan village and town banks left comments under journalist Li Weiao's Weibo post, accusing their accounts of being frozen and having no recourse after five years of rights defense. The platform subsequently classified the depositors' comments as harmful content and uniformly set them to be visible only to the poster, ultimately deleting the original Weibo post entirely.
2026-08-07
On August 17, 2026, the legal community and foreign media disclosed that the Ministry of Public Security announced the latest supervision measures, expanding the authority of cybersecurity inspections and, for the first time, directly bringing ordinary individuals and personal data processing activities within the scope of routine police inspections and document reviews.
2026-08-07
On August 7, 2026, after a Douyin creator posted a short video satirizing, in a humorous way, schools' hypocritical procedures for handling campus bullying, the account was immediately hit by the platform with a ban on publishing content.
2026-08-06
A grassroots medical worker posted online that after booking flights and a hotel, they received a notice from their workplace stating that the hospital prohibits all active staff from traveling abroad, affecting both personnel with and without formal staffing status.
2026-08-06
On August 6, police in Hengzhou, Guangxi, announced that as of that day they had investigated 25 online rumor cases related to the floods and administratively detained 24 people; a man who commented in a comment section that he had heard the flood killed tens of thousands was detained for 3 days.
2026-08-06
On August 6, 2026, creators reported that content posted on Bilibili involving the Jieyang dog abuse case and foreign media coverage was largely rejected or throttled, with a survival rate of only about 30 percent; they had to use parent-child travel tags to evade censorship and called for private sharing.
2026-08-05
A netizen posted that when leaving the country and undergoing customs inspection, they were questioned about their travel purpose and traveling alone, and staff also doubted the authenticity of their UK visa.
2026-08-05
A netizen from Guilin claimed that when preparing to travel to Japan via Hong Kong, they were unable to process their visa and were told their information was under internal control, requiring them to bring their documents to the anti-fraud center the next day for processing.
2026-08-05
A netizen in Tianjin claimed that when their family member applied for a passport, they were required to provide their WeChat ID, confirm whether their family was aware of the application, and list phone numbers for multiple relatives. Staff stated that the result would be known in about two weeks, with a 50% approval rate.
2026-08-05
On August 5, 2026, staff at Coolapk, a well-known Chinese tech community, publicly disclosed in a post that the platform has long and frequently received tens of thousands of letters demanding post deletion and takedown from major domestic smartphone and digital device makers, which ruthlessly suppress users' genuine negative reviews and complaints.
2026-08-05
On August 5, a Guilin resident went to the exit-entry administration office to apply for an endorsement for Japan but was intercepted by the system; staff informed them that they had been placed on the police's information control list and could not obtain exit documents.
2026-08-05
On August 5, 2026, a WeChat official account user reported that after publishing public-interest images and texts supporting anti-animal-abuse legislation and voicing support for Wangwang in Jieyang, they were subjected to forced post deletion by the platform and restrictions on the use of their image-posting account functions.
2026-08-05
On August 5, 2026, a Douyin user posted a photo of a red packet featuring a Winnie the Pooh cartoon design. Although the video was not taken down directly, the platform completely disabled the comment section, prohibiting any comments.
2026-08-05
On August 5, a netizen in Tianjin reported that when family members applied for passports, they were required to register their WeChat names and phone numbers of multiple relatives, and were told by staff that the approval rate for applications was only 50%.
2026-08-04
The Cyberspace Administration of China has announced a batch of enforcement actions against malicious hype of company-related information, involving accounts that published false information about Li Auto, hyped negative information about companies, and maliciously attacked corporate executives.
2026-08-04
On the evening of August 4, 2026, Huawei's HarmonyOS Smart Mobility issued an official announcement denying the complete removal of the Bamboo Cicada toy from e-commerce platforms, and disclosed that it had monitored more than 56,000 pieces of related online information across the internet and filed complaints over 171 pieces of infringing content.
2026-08-03
Chinese customs officials have been instructed to tighten entry and exit management and intercept suspicious individuals, seen as a sign of the country shutting itself off from the world.
2026-08-03
Victims in the dam-break disaster area in Guangxi said in interviews and videos that relief supplies were severely insufficient, that local private donations were blocked, and that videos they posted showing their monotonous three meals a day were taken down online.
2026-08-03
On August 3, 2026, a netizen reported receiving a call from the police station in their household registration locality asking whether they had any history of traveling abroad and about their work situation, and being required to hold their ID card and that day's lottery ticket and take a photo in front of a government agency for verification.
2026-08-03
On August 3, 2026, a popular-science video on a Chinese social platform explaining the U.S. presidential term system triggered widespread associations among netizens after mentioning breaking term limits and lifelong rule, flooding the screen with danmaku, which were subsequently comprehensively cleaned up by the platform.
2026-08-03
Because overseas large models such as OpenAI and Anthropic face access, registration and payment barriers in mainland China, developers have long called models such as GPT and Claude through domestic API relay stations. Recently these relay services have been raided by the police, their operators summoned, and the services shut down one after another.
2026-08-02
A member of the public livestreamed the scene of a warehouse explosion and fire in Qingdao on Douyin, but the livestream was banned less than a minute after it started.
2026-08-02
On August 2, 2026, "Is taking down the Yu Chengdong parody video making a fuss over nothing?" trended on Weibo's hot search. State media published an article defending Huawei's takedown complaint, drawing public backlash and prompting questions about the platform's hegemonic control over speech.
2026-08
According to online reports cited by Radio Free Asia, personnel in at least 13 categories of jobs in China — including research institutions, civil servants, state-owned enterprises, finance, universities and hospitals — have been required to hand over their passports.
2026-08
Related disaster videos on platforms inside the Great Firewall were taken down, and someone who posted a video into a group was blocked and had their account banned.
2026-08
Chinese banking systems are tightening resident foreign exchange and overseas transfers, requiring in-person counter transactions, explanations of fund usage, and submission of relevant supporting documents; the amount of foreign exchange individuals can exchange and remit is subject to quota limits.
2026-08
It is alleged that China Customs has begun intercepting and repatriating some individuals preparing to go abroad, without informing the relevant personnel of the specific reasons.
2026-08
Crosstalk performer Guo Degang used metaphors such as the sun setting in the west during a performance, touching a nerve in Zhongnanhai and triggering an investigation. Commentators have pointed to this as a sign of the launch of a new Cultural Revolution movement.
2026-08
Videos made by Zhuzhiliao about the “wa wa” sounds at Yu Chengdong’s launch event were hit with complaints from Huawei; some videos were taken down, and some accounts were muted or banned.
2026-08
A netizen in Gansu reported that some subdistrict residents' committees require ordinary residents to hand over their passports to grid workers for safekeeping; another netizen said that even the passports of temporary hospital staff were confiscated.
2026-08
Some communities in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, notified residents that the community residents’ committees, together with the rental management center, are conducting door-to-door visits and information collection; rental housing inspections are also underway in Haizhu, Baiyun, Panyu, Zengcheng and other areas.
2026-08
According to reports, Chinese citizens applying for passports are being asked more questions, and may face additional screening or be denied exit when leaving the country.
2026-08
Private jets in China have been banned from flying, with related restrictions reportedly aimed at preventing wealthy individuals from leaving the country by air.
2026-08
The flight of Chinese commercial aircraft is strictly controlled; business owners must undergo state security (MSS) review to use commercial aircraft to go abroad.
2026-08
It is alleged that Chinese citizens holding green cards are required to report to the local police upon returning to China, and their accommodation and movement information may be incorporated into surveillance systems.
2026-08-01
A blogger posted a video saying that multiple followers reported that when they applied for ordinary passports online, the system showed their applications as not approved.
2026-08
Mainland travel agency sources stated that applying for or renewing a passport requires proof of ties such as bank statements, vehicles, housing, and funds.
2026-08
A mainland netizen stated that when applying for a passport renewal through a mobile app upon expiration, they received a prompt requiring them to bring a consent letter issued by their work unit.
2026-08
A Chinese national who had previously worked abroad and was preparing to travel overseas again said that police asked them to go to a police station for verification, where officers checked the contents of their phone and collected their information for about two hours.
2026-08
Foreign media and cybersecurity researchers discovered and disclosed a system called the "Dynamic Control Platform for Foreign Personnel," revealing extensive surveillance data on foreigners and foreign journalists in China collected by local Chinese police.
2026-08
Recently, cross-talk comedian Guo Degang improvised changes to the lyrics of a red song during a performance without prior filing, and has been placed under investigation by Wuhan's culture and tourism authorities.
2026-08
In August 2026, a citizen who had been living abroad for a long time posted to disclose that after returning home he was repeatedly summoned by the police and was forcibly required to unlock his phone so that the police could carry out a deep data collection lasting up to two hours.
2026-08-01
During Army Day on August 1, 2026, official media reported that Air Force pilots said they did not care about compensation and only wanted to fight, which immediately triggered a wave of sarcasm and mockery on social platforms, with large numbers of netizens responding with "add another ten bricks." The comment sections of the related news were subsequently urgently emptied.
2026-08-01
On August 1, 2026, after a popular science video on Douyin about animals in harsh environments — where the strong migrate and the weak stop reproducing — went viral, its comment section was completely wiped by the platform after it was accused of using animals as an allegory for low birth rates and emigration.
2026-08-01
On August 1, 2026, a video in which the EU reported serious safety risks such as excessive formaldehyde levels and banned chemicals in a number of Chinese-made export products sparked heated debate among domestic netizens over double standards for products at home and abroad; the video's comment section was subsequently cleared entirely.
2026-08-01
On August 1, a blogger posted a video saying that recently several followers reported that when applying for an ordinary passport online, the result directly showed “Application Not Approved,” and they speculated that approval, guarantee, or sponsorship procedures might be added in the future.
2026-08
In August 2026, employees of public institutions in Foshan, Guangdong reported receiving internal notices ordering them to follow the Ministry of State Security's official account, with subscriber numbers to be counted and reported up the chain of command level by level.
2026-08
In August 2026, a Chinese traveler posted a disclosure that during a trip to Japan, their domestic and Hong Kong bank accounts were continuously frozen by the anti-fraud center due to a misjudgment of a domestic public account transfer, leaving them in a desperate situation.
2026-08
In August 2026, the AI model invocation volume leaderboard at the Tiangang Intelligent Computing exhibition area of the Shanghai World Artificial Intelligence Convention drew attention: domestic models such as DeepSeek were displayed with their names directly, while some mainstream overseas models were replaced with generic labels such as "general reasoning model."
2026-08
In August 2026, in videos related to Lianshui Secondary Vocational School in Jiangsu and videos praising official propaganda, a large number of netizens were blocked by keyword filtering over the phrase "hao ni ma" and instead flooded the screen with the reversed text "ma ni hao" to express irony.
2026-08
In August 2026, it was reported online that a netizen, after searching on Douyin for phrases containing the word "poison," received a call from local police officers asking whether they were involved with drugs and was asked to go to the police station to cooperate in making a statement.
2026-07-31
Chen Wenqing, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, presided over a national video conference on the campaign to combat organized crime and root out local mafia, announcing the relaunch of the relevant special campaign for a period of approximately one year.
2026-07-31
China has officially released exit-entry administration regulations known as Order No. 841.
2026-07-31
The CCP announced new regulations on exit and entry management. The relevant content is alleged to incorporate the public security, procuratorate, court, and state security systems into the review process for personnel going abroad.
2026-07-31
An X account, Luo Xiang, received a submission from a netizen stating that roads at the boundary between Beijing's Haidian District and Chaoyang District can be sealed off at any time, sparking discussion about Beijing's grid-style management and "the lower classes preying on each other."
2026-07-31
After Chen Yongmei, a female resident of Beijing's Chaoyang District, described her difficult situation in a social media group chat, she received a call from the local police officer of the Chaoyang Police Station, showing that the police can monitor the contents of group chats and demanding that she shut up.
2026-07-31
Some netizens typed "pig" into 360 Search, and the search results showed a photo of Xi Jinping along with his relevant titles, but that result quickly disappeared; the incident was described as "Special pig Xi Jinping lightning offline."
2026-07-31
On July 31, the Chinese Communist Party introduced new regulations and tightened policies regarding going abroad, leading to higher thresholds and more restrictions on leaving the country in the future.
2026-07-31
A blogger stated that followers reported being denied passport applications; she also mentioned that personnel in certain regions or departments require approval, guarantees, and sureties for travel.
2026-07-31
China has announced the State Council Order No. 841, an exit ban order, which stipulates that individuals may not be notified in cases involving national security or criminal investigations.
2026-07-31
On July 31, Chinese authorities announced a one-year special campaign to deepen the crackdown on organized crime, vowing to remove the malignant tumors eroding the social fabric. Building on the fight against traditional criminal gangs, the campaign will focus on organized crimes committed through online platforms and soft violence.
2026-07-31
On July 31, 2026, China's State Council promulgated the State Council Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration, signed by Li Qiang, which incorporate harm to industrial security and technological security into the circumstances for restricting citizens' exit, granting administrative departments greater discretion in exit border controls.
2026-07-30
On July 30, Xi Jinping unveiled a tightening policy restricting all citizens from traveling abroad, officially set to take effect on September 15, with customs set to intercept large numbers of outbound travelers.
2026-07-30
After the original video was taken down, a girl's father continued to post new videos, having the girl wear a green big-mouthed fish headgear to film, and changed the account's avatar to the Chinese flag.
2026-07-29
On July 28 and 29, Banyuantan, a magazine supervised by the Publicity Department of the CCP Central Committee, published two videos on Douyin criticizing public opinion handling tactics such as "blocking and deleting posts" and "confusing the public." After the videos were released, the comment section was heavily scrubbed, leaving only a few comments.
2026-07-29
Chinese scholars Wang Hong and Deng Yu won the Fields Medal. When Peking University reposted the relevant report, it quietly deleted Deng Yu's answer regarding his overseas experience, sparking attention from netizens.
2026-07-29
Multiple netizens reported that a large number of videos related to Zhuzhiliao on Douyin have been subject to abnormal handling, with some works throttled or unable to be displayed, and the avatars of some Zhuzhiliao accounts turned gray.
2026-07-29
In late July 2026, residents in many parts of Beijing reported receiving notices from their local police stations requiring them to remove drones that had not been registered under real names from Beijing's administrative area before August 1; those who failed to do so by the deadline would have their drones collected and destroyed by the police in an organized operation.
2026-07-29
In late July 2026, a Douyin video jokingly calling a child's handmade toy the best toy under 10 million was taken down after Huawei filed a complaint claiming that the metaphorical mockery infringed the company's right to reputation, sparking criticism of opinion bullying by giant enterprises.
2026-07-29
On July 29, 2026, the historical nonfiction work Eight Thousand Hunan Women Go to the Tianshan Mountains, which records the history of supporting the frontier, was subjected to content control on reading platforms such as Douban and WeChat Reading. All of its readers' reviews were wiped out, and the rating and tagging functions were shut down and disabled.
2026-07-29
On July 29, a Shanghai resident returned home after a 28-day business trip and received a call from the neighborhood committee for verification, being told that big data had detected they had been away from Shanghai for a long time, prompting questions about grassroots digital surveillance of the population.
2026-07-28
At the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the China Film International Cinema in Hefei, a movie fan held up a movie poster, which netizens said looked like holding up a blank sheet of paper from behind; the comments section of the related video was subsequently cleared and the video taken down.
2026-07-28
On July 28, 2026, Ban Yue Tan, a journal of the CCP Central Propaganda Department, released a video calling for vigilance against a suppressive view of public opinion. The comment section was instantly flooded with tens of thousands of netizens who spammed protests over the Jieyang dog abuse incident and called for the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to be dispatched; the account immediately turned on comment selection.
2026-07-28
On July 28, 2026, satirical cartoonist Zhu Senlin posted a satirical cartoon titled "After Winning the Award" on the Douyin platform, attacking academic utilitarianism and the phenomenon of grabbing research achievements. After resonating with netizens and sparking heated discussion, the work was quickly deleted by the platform.
2026-07-27
The official WeChat account of Peking University quietly deleted the response regarding encouraging students to have overseas experience from an interview with Deng Yu.
2026-07-27
On July 27, 2026, netizens found that the Xiaohongshu platform had imposed a complete search block on keywords such as the Jieyang dog abuse and the Wangwang dog, leaving the public unable to search for content on this animal cruelty case that has drawn widespread social attention and rights defense efforts.
2026-07-27
On July 27, 2026, a netizen in Ningbo, Zhejiang posted that their real name was rejected by the Taobao system as a recipient because it matched the platform's politically sensitive word database, leaving them unable to normally claim government consumption subsidies.
2026-07-27
On July 27, 2026, well-known online blogger Lu Kewen pointed out that China's finances can hardly sustain current pension expenditures and predicted that they would inevitably be cut across the board in the future; shortly after the remarks were published, they were taken down and deleted by the platform.
2026-07-25
Anti-climbing blades have been installed on some trees in Beijing, while a large number of non-locals are sleeping on the streets near Beijing Railway Station.
2026-07-24
When the Qilin Opera Troupe, under the Deyun Society, staged the Peking opera "Ji Gong, the Living Buddha" at a special show in Wuhan, Guo Degang casually and jokingly adapted the red song "Strum My Beloved Earthen Pipa," sparking controversy and drawing reports.
2026-07-24
During a performance of the Peking Opera 'Ji Gong Huo Fo' in Wuhan, Guo Degang improvised a line change from 'It's quiet on Weishan Lake' to 'It's quiet in the Forbidden City.' He was subsequently reported by name for performing without proper filing, and the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism has officially opened an investigation.
2026-07-23
On July 23, 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Emergency Management jointly issued a notice, deploying a special campaign to rectify illegal and harmful information related to disaster incidents during the flood season, severely cracking down on online speech concerning disasters. On the same day, the Ministry of Public Security publicized 20 typical cases of disaster-related rumors.
2026-07-23
On July 23, 2026, Sanlian Life Weekly's WeChat official account published an in-depth report on the fall at the Saige mall in Xi'an — merchants fined tens of millions of yuan jumping off the building — and the article was ordered deleted by internet regulators just 3 hours after publication.
2026-07-22
On July 22, 2026, Zhang Enhui, Secretary of the Changchun Municipal Party Committee, presided over an enlarged meeting of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee. The official communiqué stated that the city's economic development is currently facing "unprecedented difficulties and challenges."
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2026-07-21
Screenshots circulating on Weibo show that the CCP is requiring personnel in the system to surrender their passports, with some units even demanding the "voluntary cancellation" of passports and conducting audits of overseas travel records from the past five years.
2026-07-21
When the CCTV-affiliated account “Yuyuantian” posted photos of the South China Sea standoff, it re‑edited the image to erase the “Chinese People's Armed Police” label on the loudspeaker; after netizens raised doubts, it opened a comment highlight.
2026-07-21
On the second day after the new Shenzhen Metro security check regulations took effect, someone at Bihaiwan Station rushed the card reader and knocked a security officer down, causing severe queues at the security checkpoint.
2026-07-21
The Hunan Library issued an announcement on its official WeChat account stating that due to recent incidents where readers used public Wi-Fi to circumvent the Great Firewall and access prohibited overseas websites, posing serious cybersecurity risks, it has temporarily shut down its wireless network for rectification and exposed the mobile phone numbers of some readers.
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, the CCP Central Committee's Cyberspace Administration of China and other departments issued a plan to advance IPv6 single-stack technology innovation and application. Foreign media analysis argues that underlying architectural reforms such as NAT removal and enhanced source address verification could further deepen online censorship and real-name tracking.
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, shortly after a public service advertisement against animal abuse, placed on a shopping mall's big screen by a Shenzhen pet hospital, went live, the mall and the hospital received pressure calls from the local public security authorities and were forced to take the content down immediately.
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, netizens noticed that Yuanyuantantian, a new media account under CCTV, deliberately erased the Chinese Armed Police markings on a loudspeaker when it published official propaganda images of a maritime standoff in the South China Sea. After facing questions from netizens, it turned on comment selection.
2026-07-20
Starting July 20, Shenzhen Metro will upgrade random inspections to a “check every bag, check every person” policy, requiring all passengers to undergo luggage X‑ray and personal security screening, with queues exceeding 20 minutes during the morning and evening peaks.
2026-07-20
On July 20, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing authorities have extended their suppression of Taiwan's international status to non-political civilian spheres, forcing a Taiwanese Hakka children's choir to withdraw from a performance after being demeaned, while a barista champion was also forced to change their affiliation.
2026-07-20
On August 10, 2026, foreign media reported that Shenzhen significantly tightened metro security checks in preparation for an international summit, scanning and searching passengers' belongings one by one, causing morning rush-hour queues lasting up to half an hour. It was criticized as an expensive, formalistic "security performance."
2026-07-19
On July 19, 2026, The Battle of Penghu, a film about the Qing dynasty's armed attack on Taiwan originally scheduled for release on July 25, was reported to have been halted and pulled from schedules by the authorities once again on the eve of its public screening; outside observers analyzed that its aggressive propaganda about military operations against Taiwan had sparked controversy in the current situation.
2026-07-18
In July 2026, an online public opinion risk alert issued by the Chinese Communist Party's Shenyang Dadong District Cyberspace Administration was exposed. Officials listed a public service advertisement on shopping mall big screens supporting a stray dog tortured and killed in Jieyang as a political risk being hyped overseas, and ordered a comprehensive investigation and removal.
2026-07-17
On July 17, 2026, after Hong Kong police raided an independent bookstore and seized books, the monograph accused of seditious intent, “Only Red Flowers Bloom,” quickly topped bestseller lists in Taiwan, including Books.com.tw and Kingstone, and an emergency reprint was launched.
2026-07-17
On July 17, Hong Kong Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung responded to the arrest of independent bookstore staff, stating that booksellers have a responsibility to ensure that the books they sell do not endanger national security. However, he refused to publish a "list of banned books," claiming that doing so would be "detrimental to effective law enforcement," and compared selling books to selling food.
2026-07-15
After the Jinjiang shoe factory fire, local relevant departments intervened to interview merchants, demanding that they not deliver flowers to the shoe factory area. Meituan's system blocked the flower delivery function in that area, and some merchants said the delivered flowers were taken away by traffic police.
2026-07-15
In July 2026, rumors circulated online that Xi Jinping visited Shanghai for an inspection and stayed at the Shangri-La Hotel. Shanghai authorities implemented extremely tight security controls, issuing traffic control and road closure notices in multiple districts and imposing a comprehensive ban on drone flights.
2026-07-15
On July 15, 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Municipal Public Security Bureau issued a notice and sent mass text messages to residents, announcing that from 0:00 on July 15 to 24:00 on July 20, temporary control airspace for drones would be designated across the city, prohibiting low-altitude, slow and small aircraft from taking off in violation of the rules.
2026-07-15
On July 15, Northwest University issued a notice on guarding against Trojan viruses, requiring faculty and students to reduce high-risk operations such as circumventing the Great Firewall, with wording milder than the word "eliminate" used in the October announcement.
2026-07-14
Southern Weekend reported on July 14 about the dispatch, equipment failures, and command failures before the collapse of the Liulan Reservoir in Guangxi, revealing long-standing hidden dangers. The report was quickly deleted by censors after its publication.
2026-07-14
Volunteers in the Guangxi flood disaster area stated that the cafeteria was not allowed to deliver meals because it lacked a required certificate; netizens reported that multiple charity kitchens in Hengzhou were shut down by the supervision team for the same reason.
2026-07-14
During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, the city suspended the sending of knives, scissors, pliers, hammers and other items in several districts such as Fengxian, Songjiang, and Qingpu.
2026-07-14
On July 14, 2026, Southern Weekly published an investigative report revealing inside details including the gate motor failure before the breach of Liulan Reservoir and the station chief calling the mayor 11 times without getting through; after causing a huge sensation, the report was deleted and banned across the entire internet within 24 hours.
2026-07-14
On July 14, 2026, a netizen in Fujian posted a video on a short-video platform exposing that a fire hose at a fire safety facility he inspected had severely aged and dried out to the point of being unusable. After a fire in Jinjiang drew attention, the video's comment section was urgently blocked.
2026-07-14
On July 14, 2026, the Macao Public Security Police Force officially released national security promotional content, listing everyday behaviors such as the misuse of paper cups among the preventive measures against threats to national security, sparking discussion and mockery among the public and netizens.
2026-07-13
Local netizens in Guangxi reported that non-local vehicles entering certain disaster-affected areas require a pass to enter.
2026-07-13
On July 13, 2026, the Cybersecurity Bureau of China's Ministry of Public Security reported 25 cases of online speech violations and crimes related to floods and disasters, in which 4 people were criminally detained and 23 people were given administrative penalties, strengthening control over disaster-related public opinion.
2026-07-11
On July 11, 2026, a cybersecurity account disclosed screenshots of documents showing that Chinese listed cybersecurity company RenZixing established a VPN intelligence database, conducting deep traffic screening and feature tagging on more than thirty circumvention tools including Mist, Lantern, and others.
2026-07-11
On July 11, 2026, a warm-hearted person from Ningxia drove 2,000 kilometers to deliver several thousand jin of supplies to disaster-stricken Hengzhou in Guangxi, but was refused by officials and forced to distribute them to victims on the spot; the related livestream was promptly banned by the platform.
2026-07-11
On July 11, 2026, a domestic projector seller posted an equipment test video, only to face a large number of netizens using the projected slogans for politically metaphorical interaction; after the seller urgently stated its refusal, the comment section was quickly cleared.
2026-07-10
A small plane crashed into China Zun, Beijing's tallest building. Multiple air defense systems and military helicopters failed to intercept it in time, exposing gaps in air defense. Subsequently, police officers obstructed photography at and around the scene, and men in black searched vehicles.
2026-07-10
On July 10, 2026, a philosophy blogger posted a video explaining theories from Lenin's State and Revolution, such as using violent revolution to smash the state apparatus. After it quickly went viral and spread widely, the comment section was swiftly emptied and banned.
2026-07-09
In July 2026, the gender-irony viral term “Sanshuai,” a satirical coinage by male netizens, and related deconstruction topics were jointly censored, blocked, and banned from search on mainstream domestic social platforms including Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Weibo.
2026-07-08
On July 8, a man was administratively punished by Qinzhou police for spreading disaster information about the "Liulan Reservoir collapse." The reason was that he misreported the reservoir's location as Qinzhou instead of Hengzhou.
2026-07-08
On July 8, 2026, an institution under China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a security alert claiming that the AI tool Claude Code poses hidden dangers such as sending information back; Anthropic responded that the mechanism is an anti-abuse feature and that its service has not been made available in mainland China.
2026-07-08
On July 8, 2026, it was reported online that multiple performance venues in Shanghai received notices from the Changning District culture and tourism authorities requiring them to adjust their set lists and prohibiting the playing of Japanese-language songs, sparking discussion among performing arts professionals.
2026-07-04
In July 2026, a Decision on Release on Bail Pending Trial from the Haizhu Branch of the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau circulated online, showing that a party involved was criminally detained by police for as long as 37 days on suspicion of assisting information network criminal activities for purchasing a Hong Kong data card to log into Facebook.
2026-07-03
the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Cyberspace Administration of China releases a new draft of the Internet Information Service Management Measures, increasing the articles from the current 27 to 94, and incorporating content such as artificial intelligence, self-media, recommendation algorithms, and jurisdiction over overseas information.
2026-07-02
Funeral flowers placed by netizens near Saige Mall were taken away by security guards, the people who delivered the flowers were surrounded by plainclothes men, and a delivery driver's phone orders were even checked.
2026-07-02
Police stated that the Yanpeng case is being processed, and Xi'an Saige Mall is still in operation; relevant media reports were pointed out to have low readership or could not be viewed.
2026-07-02
In July 2026, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the Measures for the Administration of Branches and Representative Offices of Social Organizations, stipulating that branches of social organizations must accept the comprehensive leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and establish grassroots Party organizations, while completely prohibiting the establishment of clan-based and regional branches.
2026-07
According to sources with military connections, the Central Military Commission has teamed up with multiple departments to investigate firearms that have flowed into civilian hands; some of the firearms in question are said to have originated from decommissioned and retired military equipment.
2026-07-01
At midnight on July 1, Zheng Yuhuang received notifications from various short video platforms that all of his thousands of short video accounts created over the past few years were banned and cleared to zero.
2026-07-01
The Executive Yuan issued a statement saying it will take seriously the local collaborators and threats of the National Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and protect the freedom of speech and personal safety of Taiwan's citizens.
2026-07-01
A video celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, posted by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League on QQ Zone, was blocked by Tencent on the grounds of "violating national policies and regulations."
2026-07
Netizens in the Guangxi disaster area say local signal is abnormal, disaster-related videos are being censored.
2026-07
A total of 135 kilometers of razor wire fencing has been discovered built around the Mount Tai scenic area, with non-tourist areas being cordoned off layer by layer.
2026-07
After Lu Kewen publicly discussed the pension gap in China and the issue of pensions for those inside the system, his Weibo account was 404'd.
2026-07
As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding, the Communist Youth League Central Committee posted a related video on QQ Zone, but it was banned by Tencent CEO Ma Huateng.
2026-07
A father posted a video of his daughter playing with the traditional bamboo cicada toy, captioned "the best toy under 10 million," and Huawei filed a complaint on the grounds that the video disparaged and mocked the company and infringed on its right to reputation; the video was taken down.
2026-07
OpenAI released a report stating that the CCP uses AI-generated content to attack specific online influencers and mislead them into making anti-American statements, while also posing as fake accounts to intervene in online public opinion.
2026-07
Staff at a market in Fangshan, Beijing, inspect meat vendors' knives to ensure they comply with regulations, are chained, and that their size and sharpness do not exceed standards.
2026-07
In July 2026, Tencent QQ Browser added the "Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher" social accounts, Telegram bots, and the rights-defense project website exposing cross-border repression and excessive working hours to its blocklist, prohibiting access.
2026-07
In July 2026, it was reported online that a state-owned enterprise in Shandong issued an internal notice claiming that the foreign AI tool Claude Code has a covert marking mechanism targeting Chinese users, requiring all departments to comprehensively screen and stop using it and to switch to a domestic coding agent within a set deadline.
2026-07
In July 2026, a compliance notice on product promotion and ad traffic placement issued by a third party on the Douyin platform showed that sensitive words such as "black slaves," "civilians," "paupers," "refugees," and "business wars" are prohibited in commercial promotional materials.
2026-06-30
The fan community at Shanghai's sports-themed bar CAGES suddenly disbanded on the afternoon of June 30, following Fudan University professor Shen Yi publicly calling them out and criticizing them for supporting the Japanese team.
2026-06-30
A football fan stated that at a Shanghai bar, after revealing a Japan national team jersey, staff asked them to put their jacket back on, threatening that if they did not cooperate, they would be taken away for a talk with the police (Public Security).
2026-06-29
People's Daily published an article stating that an MCN agency organized internet trolls to create negative public opinion about film and television dramas, causing box office damage to the movie "Four Crossings." Police have arrested 12 people.
2026-06-29
On June 29, 2026, rights-defense users who had reported that the Juxiaohua and Yikoudai platforms withheld loan funds and triggered a blow-up revealed that Henan's Daxiang News had been instructed by its superiors to stop following up on the story; previously, report videos published by Henan's Metropolitan Report and Shandong's Life Help had also been deleted and taken down across the entire web.
2026-06-29
In June 2026, Zhizhi Middle School in Hengshui, Hebei was exposed for enforcing strict hairstyle inspections, forbidding students from entering the school with any hairstyle other than a buzz cut; after a student filmed a video disclosing this, the school's teachers sent private messages intimidating the student in the name of the Cyberspace Administration of China, demanding that the post be deleted within a time limit.
2026-06-28
On June 28, 2026, multiple overseas students and outbound travelers reported on social media that they themselves or their parents back home received calls from public security authorities, who questioned them in detail about their overseas travel plans and personal circumstances, and even asked the students to persuade them to drop out and return to China.
2026-06-28
On June 28, 2026, a college student posted that after casually saying in a WeChat group chat with friends that they wanted to jump off a building, they were soon precisely located by several police officers, taken away from their dormitory for investigation, and their parents were also warned not to speak out of turn.
2026-06-27
On June 27, while lecturing at a paid seminar at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport Hotel, Zheng Yuhuang was forcibly taken away for interrogation by two police officers and labeled as a "walking 500,000" (spy).
2026-06-27
On June 27, 2026, China's Ministry of State Security once again issued a warning article claiming that graduates taking group photos, enabling location tagging on WeChat Moments, or revealing where they are headed at classified-affiliated work units could all become channels for foreign spy agencies to collect sensitive information and "hunt" them.
2026-06-24
On June 24, 2026, China Digital Times publicly released 718 internal censorship directives from LeTV, detailing the complete process by which internet regulators issued deletion and filtering orders regarding leaders and sensitive incidents from 2017 to 2020.
2026-06-23
On June 23, 2026, Radio Free Asia reported that large numbers of street-front businesses in Nenjiang, Heihe, Hailun, Suihua and other places in Heilongjiang province closed down en masse out of concern over hefty fines from surprise fire safety and environmental inspections; officials subsequently came forward to refute the reports.
2026-06-22
The day after the Hailun Fire Department issued a notice refuting rumors, roller shutters on local streets remained largely closed, and businesses did not resume operations in response to the notice.
2026-06-21
A delivery driver posted a selfie video expressing his desire to represent the nation's more than 14 million delivery riders in running for the National People's Congress. Following widespread attention, online rumors emerged that he has been silenced and banned.
2026-06-21
On June 21, the Ministry of State Security of the Chinese Communist Party issued a warning stating that overseas spy agencies are using online pop-up advertisements to conduct intelligence collection and ideological infiltration.
2026-06-20
On June 20, 2026, netizens revealed that after the open-world game Uncharted Waters: Origins launched servers in mainland China, its international server’s world chat system had set “Teacher Li” as a blocked word, filtering it with asterisks for censorship.
2026-06-19
On June 19, 2026, a school in Suzhou, Jiangsu issued a self-inspection questionnaire to teachers, requiring them to conduct a comprehensive self-examination and sign a pledge letter on whether their teaching and everyday speech undermined the authority of the Party Central Committee and whether they had accessed overseas networks in violation of regulations.
2026-06-19
On June 19, 2026, a Chinese independent bookstore in Paris, France promoted the screening of the FIRST Best Documentary "Youzi Crossing Log" on social media; afterwards its Xiaohongshu account was permanently banned and its WeChat promotional article was taken down.
2026-06-17
The Yuanmingyuan campus of Beijing 101 Middle School has installed three cameras directly above the principal's complaint box to conduct comprehensive surveillance on those who submit complaints.
2026-06-17
On June 17, 2026, a host of Henan Radio and Television's Elephant News posted a so-called video about respecting every frog and its well, drawing a flood of sarcastic comments from netizens mocking it as brainwashing and dumbing-down rhetoric; shortly afterward, the video's comment section was urgently cleared.
2026-06-16
On June 16, 2026, several Douyin video creators reported that the image-and-text videos they had made advocating a two-day weekend and an eight-hour workday were subjected to platform throttling, set to be visible only to themselves, or taken down outright after being published.
2026-06-16
On June 16, 2026, Guoji Beisheng released the "Cross-Border VPN Identification System for Universities – Product White Paper," claiming that by using bidirectional traffic monitoring and deep learning models, it achieves real-time detection, evidence collection, and violation profiling of circumventing the Great Firewall behavior.
2026-06-12
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on June 12th. For the first time in its 20-year history, the festival has canceled its "Japan Film Week."
2026-06-15
On June 13, 2026, the first day of the HNC Health and Nutrition Expo in Shanghai, a display board at an exhibitor's booth showed the Republic of China flag — the blue sky, white sun, and a wholly red field. The next day, the board had been removed by the organizer.
2026-06-15
On June 15, 2026, it was reported online that some shopping malls had received notices from local police stations requiring that outdoor commercial advertising screens and the like strictly refrain from broadcasting content related to entertainment figures on specific sensitive dates.
2026-06-15
On June 15, 2026, a finance blogger on the Douyin platform was muted and banned for 30 days by the platform for posting a debate video discussing Hayek's The Road to Serfdom and reflecting on the drawbacks of centralized planned economy.
2026-06-14
On June 14, 2026, a tech uploader on Bilibili posted a video analyzing the Cyberspace Administration of China's "Regulations on Online Review Activities," questioning that the new rules could easily be abused by manufacturers in practice as a tool to pressure the removal of negative reviews.
2026-06-14
On June 14, 2026, reports online claimed that the reincarnation stone at Mount Kailash in Tibet, where visitors make wishes and post photos of the deceased for memorial prayers, had been completely sealed off by a huge iron cage installed by the relevant authorities.
2026-06-13
On June 13, 2026, it was reported that netizens found that when searching for the satirical code word "Ready Player One" referring to the national leader on the second-hand trading platform Xianyu, the search results had been cleared and could no longer be displayed.
2026-06-12
The historical film about Taiwan, The Battle of Penghu, has faced a total speech restriction on Douban: the public short-review and long-review discussion sections under the entry have been completely closed, and users’ “Want to See” and “Have Seen” marking buttons have also been hidden.
2026-06-12
On June 12, 2026, a tech content creator on Bilibili revealed that a video in which the brand was not mentioned and the footage was blurred was hit with a lawyer's letter from Red Magic and taken down, questioning whether relevant smartphone makers are using the Cyberspace Administration of China's online review guidelines as a pretext to suppress independent oversight.
2026-06-12
On June 12, 2026, it was reported online that a student at Shaanxi Electromechanical Vocational and Technical College was publicly criticized by the school administration and given a disciplinary penalty for voluntarily giving up joining the Communist Youth League.
2026-06-11
OpenAI reported that it banned two sets of China-linked accounts that used ChatGPT to generate posts and images, attempting to influence debates on US artificial intelligence and tariff policies.
2026-06-11
The international human rights organization "Safeguard Defenders" has released its latest investigation report, revealing that multiple Chinese companies are openly posting commercial advertisements on the short-video platform Douyin, promoting anti-suicide soft-padded living and interrogation facilities custom-built for "retention" facilities under the state supervision system.
2026-06-11
On June 11, 2026, platforms including QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Kugou Music and Bilibili simultaneously took down the song "Ni Ruo San Dong" and related videos, which had been widely used to mock North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
2026-06-10
During the escalation of the Chongqing dog abuse protest incident, netizens revealed that a local pet hospital treating abused pet dogs for free had been questioned by police, and the hospital's related social media accounts were immediately restricted from posting publicly, sparking public doubts about an official cover-up and stability maintenance.
2026-06-10
According to online reports, a person inside the system revealed that, in response to the public opinion fermentation triggered by Chongqing citizens' protests against dog abuse and police on-site violent law enforcement, the relevant propaganda competent departments held a meeting to intervene and instructed the three major mainstream online platforms to block and delete related content in order to lower the heat of the incident.
2026-06-10
Multiple Chinese netizens reported that after publicly posting on social platforms such as Xiaohongshu to voice support for the protests against dog abuse in Chongqing and to follow the police's law enforcement, they had their accounts banned by the platforms and even their mobile devices locked, sparking protests over excessive platform bans.
2026-06-10
On June 27, 2026, CCTV issued a statement protecting its exclusive broadcast rights for the US-Canada-Mexico World Cup, banning the distribution of clips. Subsequently, the social media accounts of well-known football fan influencer "Tuiqian Ge" ("Refund Bro") and others were punished with platform bans for posting match footage.
2026-06-09
Short video platform Douyin, cooperating with Chinese regulators' campaign against illegal cross-border stock trading, took down and dealt with more than 1,500 short videos involving guidance and tutorials on applying for Hong Kong bank cards, opening Hong Kong securities accounts, and other cross-border investment instruction.
2026-06-09
On June 11, 2026, the Sina Weibo platform banned and removed an interview video of gaokao students and related search topics concerning raising the statutory age of sexual consent to 18.
2026-06-08
According to an RFI report on June 8, the French Cultural Center in Beijing suddenly canceled all film screenings for June, which outsiders suspect is related to the removal of Pride Month films.
2026-06-04
On June 4, the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth incident, a netizen posted that three people spent a total of 192 yuan on a meal, but a WeChat group payment of 64 yuan could not be transferred, leaving them to eat the loss themselves, and complained that the Commies were making a big fuss.
2026-06
The Cyberspace Administration of China issued new regulations prohibiting the dissemination and discussion of topics related to U.S. stocks and other overseas investments, targeting internet platforms and domestic self-media for rectification.
2026-06
When sharing overseas about shaking hands with Xi Jinping, KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun described his hands as "soft as clouds." The related remarks and the word "clouds" were subsequently thoroughly scrubbed (404ed) across the mainland Chinese internet.
2026-06
In June 2026, a claim circulated on Weibo that staff on the payroll must not only hand in their passports but also voluntarily cancel them and have their exit records over the past five years retroactively checked.
2026-06
A female tourist at Jingshan Park was stopped by security guards while bowing to the crooked tree where Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself. After calling the 12345 hotline to complain, she was told that bowing was suspected of involving religious activities, sparking heated public discussion.
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2026-06
A female tourist was prohibited by security and fined for bowing to the leaning tree in Jingshan Park where Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself. When she called the 12345 hotline to complain, she was told the act was suspected of being a religious activity, sparking widespread skepticism.
2026-06
On June 14, 2026, multiple Counter-Strike 2 players reported receiving notices from local tax authorities requiring them to pay additional taxes on hundreds of thousands of yuan in transactions and earnings from third-party skin trading platforms.
2026-06
In June 2026, online information revealed that the Cyberspace Administration of China had issued an order demanding a comprehensive interception and ban — covering clips, text, and audio/video — on the special video program about Wang Hongwen produced by Chai Jing.
2026-06
According to CBC, citing internal embassy emails obtained through access-to-information requests, Beijing local authorities planted two large trees overnight on municipal land outside the Canadian Embassy in China just before June 4th this year. The trees were placed about half a meter to a meter from the embassy's outer wall in an attempt to block the June 4th candlelight displayed on the embassy's street-facing electronic screen.
2026-05-29
On May 29, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a notice deciding to launch a two-month nationwide special action titled "Qinglang: Optimizing the Business Network Environment and Cracking Down on Malicious Hype of Enterprise-Related Information," aimed at combating malicious hype targeting enterprises online.
2026-05-28
On May 28, 2026, Deyunshe issued an official statement regarding crosstalk actor Yang Hetong's remarks during a livestream that crosstalk should criticize current affairs and reflect the people's livelihood, announcing that it was removing him from his position as teaching director and suspending his role as performance team captain.
2026-05-27
On May 27, 2026, a student in Nantong, Jiangsu posted on an online platform to defend their rights, reporting that they had suffered school bullying over a long period and that their homeroom teacher had covered for the bully. After raising the matter with the school to no avail, they were instead bombarded with dense phone calls from the school pressuring them to delete the post and keep quiet.
2026-05-26
On May 26, 2026, the Sina Weibo account "Xianzi and Her Friends" of Xianzi, the feminist activist who had publicly accused CCTV host Zhu Jun of sexual harassment, was formally banned by the platform on the grounds of violating laws, regulations, and the community convention.
2026-05-21
On May 21, 2026, the organizer of a Pokémon and Animal Crossing offline player gathering originally scheduled to be held on the 24th in Beijing posted a statement saying that the planned entertainment event was forced to be announced as canceled after being reported over allegations that the IP contained ideological problems.
2026-05-17
On May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the British Embassy in China published an article titled "Will the Rainbow Return?", reviewing the past 30 years of the Chinese LGBT community and pointing out that the group is facing a comprehensively tightening survival environment, including the arrest of Danmei writers, the removal of dating apps, and the banning of organizations.
2026-05-01
the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that the entire city of Beijing has been designated as a no-drone zone, deploying massive administrative resources for control to prevent consumer drones.
2026-05
In May 2026, primary and secondary school teachers, nurses, grassroots civil servants and others were widely required to hand over their passports to be kept by their work units.
2026-05
On the eve of Taiwanese comedian Huang Yi-hao's performance of a xiangsheng (cross-talk) satire of Xi Jinping at a Taipei comedy club, he was splashed with paint and threatened with feces, forcing him to cancel the show. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office concluded that the incident was cross-border repression directed by unidentified Chinese Communist Party figures.
2026-05
In May 2026, a tourist complained to a local culture and tourism official account about the hygiene of concert seats but received no response and was subsequently blocked. After leaving a comment in the comment section, the tourist was reported for infringing on reputation rights, resulting in restricted account functions.
2026-04-28
Well-known VPN service provider for circumventing the Great Firewall, Kuailian Let's VPN, announced it is terminating all of its business operations in mainland China, mainly due to the continuously escalating internet blockade and disruptions to upstream resources.
2026-04-28
China's Ministry of State Security released a virtual police video, characterizing the "lying flat" phenomenon that is trending on platforms as a group supported by overseas organizations and calling on young people to return to a spirit of striving.
2026-04-16
On April 16, 2026, Pan Shiyi published a long essay titled “My Reflection,” in which he said that China’s real estate sector over the past 30 years bore the characteristics of a Ponzi scheme. The article was subsequently taken down.
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2026-04
Recently, major media outlets have intensively reported on ordinary citizens receiving rewards for catching foreign spies, triggering a nationwide spy-hunting craze. Backpackers, surveyors, and scavengers are all being suspected of being spies or poisoners.
2026-04
In an interview on the French web show The Bridge (hosted by his Real Madrid teammate Tchouaméni), Mbappé was asked about the funniest meme of himself. He said it was the one where someone put his face onto a photo of “a Chinese dictator,” adding that he often sends it to friends while playing video games. The show later edited in a composite image of him and Mao Zedong. Multiple media outlets report that the interview was recorded in April this year, and clips spread on platforms such as Reddit and X starting October 26.
2026-03-19
The Douyin influencer "Chigua Mengzhu," who gained popularity by interpreting "Dream of the Red Chamber" from the perspective of "mourning the Ming and opposing the Qing," saw their follower count briefly soar to 5 million before being banned across all platforms on March 19.
2026-03-12
China has passed the Law on Promoting Democratic Unity and Progress, pushing the Chinese nation's community from a propaganda slogan into a legal obligation, requiring citizens to promote a specific identity community, making political neutrality even more difficult.
2026-03
The blogger "Chigua Mengzhu," who gained popularity for controversial topics such as Ming and Qing history, the theory of Western pseudo-history, and the "mourning the Ming" interpretation of "Dream of the Red Chamber," and had over 5.5 million followers on Douyin, saw their accounts banned across multiple platforms in March 2026 after stopping updates at the end of 2025. They stated that this caused them to lose their source of income.
2026-02-22
Recently, the Hubei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism designated the influencer with millions of followers, "Russian Nana" Na Yina (real name Zhai Geying), as a disgraced performer and revoked her performance license.
2026-02
In February 2026, the Administrative Examination and Approval Bureau of Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, acting on relevant opinions from the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, revoked the administrative permit for a commercial performance featuring Na Yina, citing her designation as a 'disgraced artist'.
2026-01-24
On January 24, the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's official newspaper Legal Daily reposted a video from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebutting UN experts' "forced labor" remarks. Hundreds of netizens sarcastically mapped it onto their own experiences of working overtime, and the comments section was subsequently cleared out, leaving only emojis.
2026-01-24
On January 24, a netizen had their account banned for publishing a post containing Xi Jinping's latest taboo nickname "diormywhoo".
2026-01-11
On January 11, an 8-meter-tall Marilyn Monroe statue inside the Central Avenue tourism and culture shopping center in Dalian, Liaoning, was quietly removed. Netizens posted comparison photos of the scene on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) and Douyin, and mall staff claimed they only noticed it when they arrived for work that day.
2026-01
Social media reports that Zhang Liqi's teaching qualification in China has been cancelled by the school, and he has not yet obtained Chinese nationality.
2026
Shanghai residents say that community screening has clearly intensified in the second half of this year, registering the ID card numbers and phone numbers of migrants and overnight guests, conducting facial recognition, and asking about family circumstances.
2026
The video says that the Hebei Cyberspace Administration of China recently issued notices to all counties and cities, demanding that they manage their jurisdictions and further strengthen control over people who speak online.
2026
China has begun implementing real-name registration for the purchase of kitchen knives, demonstrating the government's precise control over individual behavior.
2026-01
A netizen from Guilin reported that after returning from a trip to South Korea at the end of January, the local police station required them to give a statement, undergo interrogation, have their photo album checked, sign documents, and provide fingerprints.
2026
China has recently required stricter reviews of the overseas historical investment records of companies and residents, extending the look-back period from five years to 20 years.
2025-12-31
Zhao Wei appeared in the Hongyin livestream room of the Menglong Winery and interacted with the host; about 10 minutes later, the livestream feed was cut off and banned.
2025-12-09
On December 9, a school in Zhejiang issued a notice prohibiting students from celebrating Christmas, requiring that no Christmas elements be used on social media platforms and that no related activities be held, while threatening that violators would face serious criticism and education.
2025-12-08
On December 5, well-known Little Pink blogger Lu Kewen published an article titled "China Is Preparing for War Against Japan" on his WeChat public account, claiming that China has already begun systematic preparations at the levels of public opinion, legality and military force, and that China and Russia are capable of handling a two-front war; the article was subsequently taken down, and on December 8 his WeChat public account was banned.
2025-12-05
On December 5, netizens discovered that after “Diao Maihu” and “She Japan,” Weibo was also circulating euphemisms for Xi Jinping such as “i in ing,” “she dripping,” “shejumping,” and “skipping,” and that these had already been automatically indexed by the algorithm into search suggestions.
2025-12-03
In December 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced that Hu Chenfeng had long posted so-called "Android people" and "Apple people" remarks on multiple platforms that "incited group confrontation," and that the relevant accounts on each platform had been closed.
2025-12
In response to the frequent occurrence of illegal drone flights, the Ministry of Public Security has been conducting a six-month national special rectification campaign for airspace security since last December.
2025-11-29
After the short film was released, it drew mockery from netizens and was subsequently taken down by CCTV.
2025-11-26
When Guo Degang performed “Great Skill, Timid Heart” at the Beijing Exhibition Center, he satirized state-run art troupes, after which members of the public filed complaints through the 12345 hotline; the Xicheng District Culture and Tourism Bureau summoned the organizer and demanded that the script be rearranged.
2025-11-16
Recently, a blogger on Douyin used official reports as source material to expose insiders and connected personnel at China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and China Broadcasting Network who illegally issued SIM cards and became the hidden hands behind telecom fraud. The video was reported and taken down by the carriers on the grounds of reputation infringement.
2025-11
In November 2025, a 20-year-old college student in Shanghai attempted to withdraw medical subsidies and funds deposited by their mother at a bank, only to be unreasonably reported to the police and restricted by the bank, resulting in the funds being indirectly withheld.
2025-10-13
On October 13, Hu Xijin posted that many people today are increasingly careful about speaking out on social media, or simply do not post at all. This is a loss for the sphere of public information in the internet age, it makes the face of public opinion no longer complete, and it is not the kind of collective "silencing" that an open society should have.
2025-10
The People's Bank of China has officially unveiled its master console, centralizing eight major authorities—including currency issuance, wallet management, risk control, and smart contracts—under the central bank. It has also connected thirty commercial banks directly to the system, building a super-console capable of reaching into individual wallets.
2025-10
In October 2025, a post circulated online from someone claiming to be a Bilibili content reviewer, disclosing operational details of how the platform frequently receives internal orders to take down content, control comments, and direct traffic to specific official accounts when handling hot topics such as foreign visas.
2025-09-30
On September 30, after Zhejiang Propaganda published an article criticizing Hu Chenfeng, Hu Chenfeng's accounts on all platforms were banned, officially wiping him off the internet.
2025-09-30
On September 30, Zhejiang Propaganda published an article criticizing Hu Chenfeng, pointing out that he uses worship of the foreign to dissolve consensus, exploits young people's anxiety to harvest consumers, and uses extreme emotions to distort values. Previously, Zhang Xuefeng had already been criticized for shaking the foundations of the state.
2025-09-16
In late September 2025, influencer Hu Chenfeng's accounts on multiple platforms including Weibo, Douyin and Bilibili were banned or shut down.
2025-09
In September 2025, a document purportedly consisting of the key points of a Chinese Communist Party internal stability maintenance training course circulated online, listing control methods for preventing mass resistance, such as diverting social contradictions, splitting rights defense groups, steering debates, and entrapment-style law enforcement.
2025-08-04
On August 4, China's Cyberspace Administration announced the investigation and handling of a batch of so-called accounts that maliciously bad-mouthed companies, and HarmonyOS Smart Life (Hongmeng Zhixing) subsequently issued a statement in response to the relevant complaints.
2025
The Chinese Communist Party has launched the "Qinglang" campaign to crack down on self-media, stipulating that individuals without qualifications in the financial, medical, and legal fields are barred from speaking out.
2025
During the 2025 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei floods, the Cyberspace Administration issued a press release and, together with the police, said it would crack down on military-related rumors.
2025-01
In early 2025, after Chinese AI DeepSeek became popular overseas, tests by multiple research institutions found that it systematically filters sensitive topics such as Tiananmen and Xinjiang Uyghur human rights, and that strict ideological alignment remains even when running offline.
2025
In the second half of 2025, the Chinese Communist Party began large-scale measures to lock people in, including requiring personnel inside the system and grassroots public institution employees to hand over their passports; even students at universities, primary and middle schools need school approval to leave the country.
2025
In 2025, a Bilibili video blogger claimed that historians and political figures fabricated the history of the Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907 AD by forging astronomical and calendar records. The topic spread on platforms such as Weibo, and the blogger's account has been banned.
2024-12-03
In a speech at the end of 2024, Gao Shanwen expressed sensitive views on the cyclical bubbles, consumption structure, actual growth rate, and future low growth of the Chinese economy. The speech was subsequently banned, marking his final public address.
2024-12
Data shows that by the end of 2024, the total number of social organizations in China dropped to 871,800, declining for three consecutive years since 2022; from 2021 to 2025, authorities cracked down on a cumulative total of 75,000 zombie-like organizations and targeted over 8,000 illegal social organizations.
2024-11-05
Following the cancellation of performances in Guangzhou, Foshan and Suzhou, on November 5 the Shanghai YOUNG Theatre announced that The Cherry Orchard, starring Jin Xing and originally scheduled to be staged in December, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
2024-11
Sima Nan's accounts on multiple platforms have stopped updating. According to foreign media reports, he was banned from posting for one year, with the specific reason not disclosed.
2024-10-31
People in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and other places dressed up and took to the streets during Halloween; police patrols or on-site dispersal occurred in many locations.
2024-10-31
A Chinese woman wearing Hanfu was arrested in Shanghai during Halloween.
2024-10-31
Guangzhou Metro has set up makeup removal areas for passengers to remove their Halloween costumes.
2024-10-31
Zhuhai Fuhuali issued a notice stating that, due to requirements from relevant departments, the performance scheduled for Halloween night has been cancelled.
2024-10-31
Someone dressed up and performed on the streets of Wuhan, and police (Public Security) and SWAT police asked the participants to leave; the police on site did not immediately force a dispersal.
2024-10-22
On October 22, 2024, Jin Xing posted an open letter on Weibo naming Song Shuqin, director of the approval division of the Guangzhou Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, demanding the red-headed official document rejecting the dance troupe's performance approval.
2024-10
In October 2024, a cosplay event at Nanjing Happy Valley was terminated.
2024-10
A school group notice requires all student clubs to refrain from holding team-building or recreational activities on campus between October 31 and November 3, and instructs groups to contact their faculty advisors separately.
2024-09
Online reports claim that China has begun implanting chips into student school uniforms for location tracking and surveillance.
2024-08-05
In August 2024, the Institute for Cross-Strait Urban Planning at Xiamen University published an article suggesting that Beijing should establish a Central Taiwan Work Committee as a shadow government as soon as possible to comprehensively prepare for the takeover of Taiwan. The article was subsequently deleted from the entire Chinese internet.
2024-07-30
In late July 2024, Lao Dongyan, a professor at Tsinghua University's Law School, published an article openly questioning the network number and network certificate system that the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China plan to introduce, arguing that it is essentially the normalization of Health Kit surveillance. The article was swiftly wiped out across the entire internet.
2024-07
Two years ago, a scandal broke in China over industrial tanker trucks being used to carry edible oil. The account of Han Futao, the reporter involved in the coverage, was deactivated, and the related movement-tracking lookup feature was taken offline.
2024-06-27
On June 27, a man in Guangdong posted a video saying that his family had transferred 10,000 yuan to another account with the same name, after which police came to his door to check on the pretext of anti-fraud.
2024-06-23
On June 23, economist Ren Zeping posted on Weibo that when the economy is under pressure, taxes and fees should be cut, people should be allowed to rest and recover; taxes are generated through development, so water should be released to raise fish and full effort should be made to boost the economy. The Weibo post was subsequently deleted.
2024-04
In April 2024, Apple said that China's Cyberspace Administration requested, on the grounds of "national security," that it remove Threads from the Chinese App Store. The platform where Fan Yun's team published the relevant video was Threads.
2024
The Qinglang Campaign proposes ten task objectives, requiring platforms such as Douyin and Bilibili to adjust their algorithms and recommendation mechanisms to ensure content distribution aligns with so-called mainstream values.
2024
The Chinese Communist Party has released the Ethnic Unity Promotion Law, expanding enforcement to the global level with the intention of policing all speech involving Chinese issues.
2024-01
According to a 2024 report by the Financial Times, a research institution under the Cyberspace Administration of China has developed a chatbot that allows large language models to learn Xi Jinping Thought and official documents.
2024
In 2024, Weibo big V Li Ji publicly reported Jiang Ge's mother Jiang Qiulian for suspected donation fraud. Subsequently, an official notice concluded that the relevant accusations were inconsistent with the facts, and his Weibo account was banned by the platform for 180 days.
2023-10-27
The sudden death from a heart attack of former Premier Li Keqiang triggered spontaneous national mourning. Universities and authorities across various regions implemented strict security and censorship measures, restricting flowers and gatherings, turning the mourning into an expression of dissatisfaction with the current status quo.
2023-10-24
The Chinese Communist Party issued 500 billion in special treasury bonds nominally for Hebei flood relief, but some of the funds were used to purchase surveillance equipment and stability-maintenance infrastructure.
2023-08
In the early stage of the Zhuozhou floods, several civilian rescue teams from other provinces said they were required to present a local invitation letter and complete registration before being allowed to enter; volunteers said the Zhuozhou Emergency Management Bureau had been flooded and lost power, with its official seal in another building surrounded by water, and that they were arranging for people to wade through the water to fetch it.
2023-07-31
The Ministry of State Security officially launched a WeChat official account, frequently publishing counter-espionage warnings and propaganda content, and beginning to actively build a public presence.
2023-07-10
The Cyberspace Administration of China is targeting foreign-related speech, requiring that information regarding domestic and international current affairs, public policy, and social events be labeled with its source, and linking account monetization privileges to compliance status.
2023-05-15
Beijing's cultural law enforcement authorities determined that the actor House seriously insulted the people's armed forces during a performance, confiscating Xiaoguo Culture's illegal gains and imposing a total fine of more than 14.67 million yuan; Xiaoguo Culture subsequently announced an indefinite suspension of all offline performances nationwide.
2022-11-16
The Cyberspace Administration of China has introduced regulations for managing internet comment interactions, bringing comments, replies, messages, bullet chats, and likes under supervision, and allowing platforms to take measures such as account bans and silencing.
2022-09
Washington Post reporter Kader reported from a field visit that a village in Henan had images of facial expressions and occlusion states collected, and the villagers were paid with a bottle of cooking oil.
2022-04
In April 2022, Douyin banned the account of influencer "Russian Nana" (Na Yina) on the grounds of "abusing platform props" and "impersonating a fake persona." CCTV.com previously published a commentary on this.
2022-03-28
Shanghai imposed a lockdown starting on March 28, 2022. It was originally planned to last 9 days but actually continued for about two months, until normal production and daily life resumed on June 1. Residents experienced shortages of supplies, hardship in daily life, and psychological pressure.
2022-03-01
On March 1, 2022, Jin Xing posted on Weibo about the Chained Woman of Xuzhou and the Russia-Ukraine war, calling for opposition to the war. The post was subsequently blocked, and her account was banned.
2021-12-30
On December 30, 2021, after being edited in a variety show, Jin Xing released a list of multiple programs including The Jin Xing Show, accusing someone of abusing public power to carry out blacklisting.
2021-12-29
Beijing Haidian police announced that three individuals who fabricated and spread false information involving Tong Liya have been placed under administrative detention.
2021-08-30
On August 30, 2021, the Chinese Academy of History published a lengthy article publicly naming Gao Xiaosom, systematically cataloging his remarks on Chiang Kai-shek, the Xi'an Incident, the Yasukuni Shrine, and other topics, and classifying them as "historical nihilism"; around the same time, programs such as Xiaosom's Talk could not be searched normally on some platforms.
2021-08-27
The Cyberspace Administration of China has launched a special rectification targeting financial information, identifying activities such as distorting interpretations of financial policies and macro data, or maliciously betting against financial markets, as targets for governance, covering financial self-media accounts and information platforms.
2021-08-26
On August 26, 2021, Zhao Wei's works were suddenly taken down by major video platforms in mainland China, her Weibo super topic was banned, her name was removed from cast lists, and related entries on Baidu Baike were deleted or altered.
2021-07
After a French court rejected the extradition of Huang Youlong, Zhao Wei was completely banned across the entire mainland internet, with her social media accounts suspended and multiple film and television works removed.
2021-06-24
After its management was arrested and its assets frozen, Apple Daily was forced to cease publication, with its final issue printing 1 million copies.
2021-04-09
On April 9, 2021, the Reporting Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China launched a special reporting zone for harmful information related to historical nihilism, accepting reports of distortions of the history of the Party and the history of New China, attacks on the Party's leadership, and so on.
2021-03-29
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that the previously launched special campaign to crack down on organized crime and root out local mafia has come to a successful conclusion.
2021-03-14
Former national football team captain Fan Zhiyi mocked the Chinese men's basketball team's defeat on the show, triggering a strong backlash from the sports world; the second half of the program, originally scheduled to air, was ultimately cut and never broadcast.
2021-02
Li Zheng and Liu Zhuo reviewed the channel's growth over the past year and the demonetization suppression it suffered during the Chinese New Year special live stream, thanked the tea friends for their silent support and donations, and showed the comics and calligraphy works gifted by tea friends.
2021
Bazhou in Hebei Province was exposed for assigning revenue-generation tasks down to townships. Dongyangzhuang Township collected only 40,000 yuan in fines over the first 9 months, yet was saddled with a quota of 13.95 million yuan for the last 3 months.
2020-07
A bamboo toy went viral for mimicking the "wow" sounds from the audience as Yu Chengdong unveiled the AITO M9; related videos were hit by concentrated complaints from Huawei's consumer business and some works were taken down, after which sales of the bamboo cicada toy rose.
2020-01-03
The video says that after Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang warned about the spread of the virus and conditions in the hospital, he was ordered to receive an admonition, write and sign a confession statement; the incident subsequently drew international attention.
2020-01-01
On January 1, 2020, the Wuhan Public Security Bureau issued a notice stating that 8 people who had spread rumors were being investigated and punished according to law. The notice was broadcast on CCTV, and Li Wenliang's epidemic warning was among them.
2019-12-30
Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital, posted news in a WeChat group about confirmed SARS and coronavirus cases at the Huanan Seafood Market, for which he was subsequently investigated by the Public Security Bureau and issued a reprimand letter.
2019
A vocational school in Chongqing purchased a facial recognition system worth $124,000 to monitor students' sleep, recording information such as identity, contact details, dormitory bed numbers, and daily routines.
2018-04-11
In the early hours of April 11, 2018, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming published an open letter regarding the permanent shutdown of his Neihan Duanzi app, saying the product had gone down the wrong path, contained content inconsistent with the core socialist values, and had not properly implemented guidance of public opinion.
2018-04-10
The high-traffic app Neihan Duanzi was ordered to shut down permanently due to improper content management, and founder Zhang Yiming subsequently issued a public apology letter.
2018-01-24
China launched a nationwide special campaign to crack down on gangs and eliminate evil, which lasted for about 3 years and was announced to have ended in 2021.
2018
Over three years, China has rectified approximately 40,000 weak and lax village Party organizations, dealt with over 40,000 village officials, and investigated more than 90,000 cases under the guise of cracking down on 'protective umbrellas,' resulting in the punishment of over 110,000 people.
2018
As disclosed by the Wall Street Journal, Huawei has long helped the Chinese Communist Party build the Skynet surveillance system, and in 2018 developed the “Uyghur Alert” feature, which automatically triggers an alarm as soon as police cameras identify a Uyghur.
2017-09-12
After 19 years on air, the program "Qiangqiang Sanrenxing" suddenly announced on its official Weibo without any warning that it was temporarily suspended due to company program adjustments, and subsequent search results were blocked.
2017-08-30
On August 30, 2017, Jin Xing announced on Weibo that The Jin Xing Show had been cancelled, and Dragon TV has not revived the program since.
2017-07-20
The South China Morning Post published an investigative report by financial columnist Shirley Yam regarding the relationship between Cai Huabo and a close aide to Xi Jinping, but it was subsequently retracted due to "unverifiable insinuations."
2017-06-30
The 'General Principles for Content Review of Online Audiovisual Programs' were released, requiring online audiovisual programs to be reviewed before broadcast and strictly restricting subjective speculative commentary, mocking serious topics, and negative controversial topics.
2017-06-22
The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television called out Sina Weibo, AcFun, and Phoenix New Media, ordering them to halt audiovisual program services and carry out comprehensive rectification, pointing out that they extensively broadcast non-compliant current affairs audiovisual programs and social commentary programs.
2017-04-17
On April 17, 2017, two officials from China's Foreign Ministry summoned Voice of America's Beijing-based correspondent, saying that a live-streamed interview with Guo Wengui constituted interference in China's internal affairs, and threatened that it would affect the journalist's renewal of a visa.
2017-04
During the interview, Voice of America demanded that the line be pulled, cutting off Guo Wengui's live broadcast, and subsequently placed the reporter who took part in the interview on administrative leave.
2017-01-01
The Law on the Administration of Activities of Overseas Nongovernmental Organizations in the Mainland of China was passed on April 28, 2016 and took effect on January 1, 2017, shifting the authority overseeing overseas NGOs from civil affairs departments to public security organs.
2016-11-07
The Cybersecurity Law was passed in November 2016 and took effect in June 2017, stipulating that platforms are also held responsible when anti-Communist or pornographic content appears on them, and that group owners may be punished if someone in a group violates the rules; thereafter, all platforms greatly increased their content moderation staff.
2016-07
After Roast Season 1, hosted by Zhou Jie, drew about 30 million views within three days of going online, it suddenly disappeared from the platform; eight months later it was relaunched after its offensive angle was revised.
2016-05-02
The Xicheng District Committee of Beijing has decided to place Ren Zhiqiang on probation within the party for one year, finding that he has repeatedly made erroneous remarks.
2016-02-28
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has legally closed the Weibo account of Ren Zhiqiang, who had nearly 37 million followers, on the grounds of "continuously publishing illegal information."
2016-02-28
Ren Zhiqiang publicly questioned the requirement that media sponsored by the Party and the government must bear the Party's name. Subsequently, his Weibo account, which had more than 30 million followers, was shut down, and he was given the punishment of probation within the Party.
2016-02-19
Xi Jinping inspected three major state media outlets and put forward the assertion that "media sponsored by the Party and government must adhere to the Party."
2016-02-19
In 2016, Xi Jinping put forward the requirement that party media belong to the party, further tightening ideology and public opinion control.
2016-02-04
China introduced the Regulations on Online Publishing Service Management and the Cybersecurity Law in 2016.
2016-01-15
On the eve of Taiwan's presidential election, Chou Tzu-yu released an apology video in which she read from a script a statement about one China and her own identity.
2016-01
After Chou Tzu-yu's apology video drew attention, the Kuomintang stated on its official website that it felt sorry for her, and condemned Huang An's snitching and the related way it was handled.
2016
In 2016, Xi Jinping made clear at the symposium on the Party's news and public opinion work that media sponsored by the Party and the government must bear the Party's name, that media work must embody the Party's will and reflect the Party's positions, and he emphasized giving priority to positive publicity.
2015-03-10
Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Yin Weimin introduced the gradual delayed retirement policy at the Two Sessions press conference. That evening, CCTV's "Two Sessions 1+1" made it a key topic, and Bai Yansong explained it on the program as an inevitable trend whose benefits outweigh its drawbacks.
2014-12-08
On December 8, 2014, the grand premiere of the new film 'Gone with the Bullets', directed by Jiang Wen, was originally scheduled for that evening. It was urgently called off due to new developments in the censorship process and was held one week later.
2014-10
On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the birth of Xi Zhongxun, Xi Yuanping published a reminiscence article titled “Beautiful Woodlands” in the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, recounting the love story with his wife Zhang Lanlan and accompanied by a photo of the two together; the article was subsequently reported to have been ordered deleted across the entire network.
2014-05-27
At the end of May 2014, all Google websites became inaccessible in China and have never been unblocked since. Foreign websites shifted from a blacklist system to a de facto whitelist system.
2014-02-27
In 2014, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) established the Central Cybersecurity and Informatization Leadership Group, with Xi Jinping serving as its head.
2013-10-01
On October 1, 2013, Xia Junfeng was buried on the seventh day after his death; his family went to the Shenyang Memorial Cemetery, and besides relatives and friends, hundreds of netizens came to see him off; the authorities blocked and deleted related news.
2013-09-09
In 2013, the Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procuratorate issued a judicial interpretation stipulating that online commentary reposted 500 times or more can be prosecuted as the crime of defamation.
2013-08-10
China has begun a crackdown on major online influencers, issuing regulations such as the “Seven Bottom Lines for Cyberspace”, and Ren Zhiqiang foresaw the danger of speaking the truth in his book.
2013-08-10
Lu Wei, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China, presided over the Social Responsibility Forum for Internet Celebrities and put forward seven bottom lines; afterwards, internet big-V Xue Manzi was arrested in Beijing on suspicion of soliciting prostitutes and was forced to make a televised confession.
2013-01
Southern Weekend's New Year's address "Chinese Dream, Constitutional Dream" was withdrawn by the Propaganda Department of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, marking an intensification of media control.
2013
China's current Exit and Entry Administration Law was passed in 2012 and began to be implemented in 2013.
2013
According to a friend of Pan Shiyi, after the internet management meeting requested attendees to post less critical content, Ren Zhiqiang immediately retorted by asking if it was wrong to speak up when one is in the right.
2011-09-20
On September 20, 2011, Jin Xing posted on Weibo that she had received notice from the Zhejiang Radio and Television Bureau barring her from serving as a judge, the reason being her transgender experience.
2011-08-26
At the meeting, Feng Xiaogang stated that film censorship is severely damaging and shackling creativity, and called for a return to the relaxed cultural and artistic policies of the 1980s.
2011
After the Wenzhou train collision triggered an uncontrollable wave of public opinion on Weibo, the central government began implementing real-name registration for Weibo and strengthened public opinion control under the guise of combating rumors.
2010-03-23
After Operation Aurora and multiple clashes and war of words with the Chinese government over search result filtering, Google officially announced its withdrawal from the Chinese mainland market.
2010
Facing strict internet censorship and political pressure, Google chose to exit the Chinese market in 2010.
2010
In 2010, after IMDb listed a film about the Dalai Lama, China punitively blocked the IMDb website.
2009-11-19
In November 2009, Southern Weekly left its front-page headline blank, using an empty layout to protest the propaganda department's forced removal of an editorial accompanying an interview with Obama.
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2009-07-07
From the evening of July 7, 2009, Fanfou suspended its service under the impact of the Urumqi riots, and was subsequently closed for a long period, until the page could be opened again only in November 2010.
2009-06-18
In April 2009, China demanded that Google remove from the google.cn homepage the link leading to google.com, but the request was refused; on June 18, the Internet Society of China issued a notice condemning Google for disseminating obscene, pornographic and vulgar information, while CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo and Focus Report criticized it in succession, and Google was temporarily cut off.
2009-03
Around the 20th anniversary of the 2009 June Fourth incident, China blocked overseas platforms such as Google, YouTube and Facebook.
2009
Following the July 5 Xinjiang riots in 2009, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube were permanently blocked in China.
2009-01
After Yang Jia was executed, his mother Wang Jingmei opened a blog on Sina. Her first post wrote of the grief of losing her son. The blog was soon forced to close. Ai Weiwei cited this case in a blog roundtable discussion in January 2009 to illustrate the power of individual voices, and how afraid the authorities are.
2008-08-18
During the Beijing Olympics, the authorities set up a demonstration zone. On August 18, the Beijing Public Security Bureau said it had received 77 applications involving 149 person-times in total, and not a single one was approved.
2008-06-27
The video claims that in June 2008 Hu Jintao presided over a Politburo meeting to deploy Olympic security, with Beijing mobilizing 50,000 police officers and more than 1 million militia patrol members and volunteers; no public reports of this meeting or these figures can be found.
2007-10
YouTube was blocked across mainland China for the first time, and access was restored a few days later.
2007-06-04
On June 4, 2007, the Chengdu Evening News published a classified advertisement paying tribute to the strong mothers of the June Fourth victims, after which three editors were fired.
2007-01-23
On January 23, 2007, the 38th collective study session of the CCP Politburo, themed on the building and management of online culture, Hu Jintao stressed strengthening the building and management of online culture.
2007
In 2007, demographer Yi Fuxian published Big Country, Empty Nest, arguing that China's population data was falsified and that family planning should be abolished; he was subsequently banned and went into exile overseas.
2006-01-26
On January 26, 2006 (January 25 US time), Google launched the Chinese version of its search engine Google.cn, filtering search results in accordance with the rules of the Chinese authorities, and noted in the footer that some results were not displayed.
2006-01-25
Around January 25, 2006, Google launched a specially tailored google.cn with filtering. Google said that completely denying search to one fifth of the world's population would be a more serious violation of its mission.
2006-01-24
On January 24, 2006, Ice Point Weekly of China Youth Daily was ordered to suspend publication by the Publicity Department of the Communist Youth League Central Committee because it had published an article by Yuan Weishi questioning history textbooks; editor-in-chief Li Datong and deputy editor-in-chief Lu Yuegang were dismissed, and neither of them returned when the publication resumed on March 1.
2005-10
After the 2005 National Games, Li Na criticized the national team's training and the distribution of prize money. Sun Jinfang publicly rebuked her, saying her ideological level was low and her moral quality was poor, and questioned her qualification to compete in the Olympics.
2005-04
In April 2005, Suqian in Jiangsu publicly recruited 26 online commentators, one example of localities building teams of internet commentators.
2005-03-16
On March 16, 2005, the Tsinghua Network Center blocked access from off-campus, and the Shuimu Tsinghua BBS was converted into an on-campus-only system, leaving 82.3% of its former off-campus users unable to log in; on April 14 the servers were taken over by the university, and on April 19 the station affairs committee resigned en masse.
2005
University forums such as Peking University's Weiming and Nanjing University's Xiaobaihe have successively restricted off-campus access and require users to register with their real names.
2004-10
In October 2004, the Changsha Municipal Party Committee's External Propaganda Office set up a team of internet commentators with a base salary of 600 yuan per month, supplemented by pay based on posting volume, five mao per post — hence the term "five mao."
2004-09-13
Yitaohutu Forum, one of China's largest campus forums, was shut down by Peking University because it was flooded with political commentary and active discussions about the Sun Zhigang case.
2003-12-05
From December 5 to 7, 2003, the National Conference on Propaganda and Ideological Work was held in Beijing. In his speech, Hu Jintao called for staying close to reality, close to life, and close to the masses, and stated that the Party's control over propaganda and the Party's control over ideology must never waver at any time.
2003-08-19
Bai Yansong resigned from his positions as producer of News Meeting Room, China Weekly, and Time and Space Link because he felt that the producer role made his expression mediocre and led to self-censorship, while retaining his role as host.
2002-08-31
On August 29, 2002, Google was blocked in China for two weeks, regarded as the first major test of Great Firewall technology.
2001
At the 2001 annual meeting of CCTV's "Tell It Like It Is" program team, a satirical comedy short, "Division of the Family in October," was produced, in which colleagues openly mocked Bai Yansong's rationalizing, brow-furrowing, preachy style by remixing Soviet films and their character names.
2000-05-21
On May 21, 2000, the film 'Devils on the Doorstep', directed by Jiang Wen, participated in the Cannes Film Festival without domestic approval and won the Grand Prix. Upon returning to China, Jiang Wen was banned from directing for five years.
1999-06
In June 1999, under the leadership of Harbin Institute of Technology professor Fang Binxing, the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China was established, aiming to technically block Chinese people from accessing overseas networks, and becoming the origin of the Great Firewall.
1998-09-22
The Ministry of Public Security has launched the national public security informatization project, known as the Golden Shield Project, aimed at collecting information such as household registration, educational background, and residential addresses of Chinese citizens and achieving a nationwide network.
1997-12-16
On December 11, 1997, China promulgated the Measures for the Security Protection of International Networking of Computer Information Networks, putting forward the "nine prohibitions," which include banning pornography and banning criticism of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
1996-09
According to foreign media reports from around September 1996, China blocked about 100 overseas websites in one fell swoop, including overseas news websites and anti-communist websites. This is the earliest verifiable record of internet censorship.
1996-04
The Film Bureau issued an urgent document stating that the script took delight in improper relationships. Beijing Film Studio head Han Sanping announced the suspension of the film, resulting in huge economic losses.
1996-02-01
Premier Li Peng signed the interim regulations, which explicitly stipulated that China's connection to the international internet must go through official channels, laying the foundation for the Great Firewall.
1996
China continues to carry out severe crackdown operations.
1994-09-07
On September 7, 1994, the film 'In the Heat of the Sun' was submitted to the Film Bureau for censorship. The Bureau proposed seven modifications, but Jiang Wen argued his case and ultimately managed to keep 'The Internationale' in the group fight scene.
1994-05
Zhang Yimou's film “To Live” won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and Ge You won the award for Best Actor. The film was not released in mainland China because it directly confronted the devastation inflicted on ordinary people by political campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution.
1993-05-01
“Oriental Horizon” officially went on air, and Bai Yansong, from a temporary planner, was pushed in front of the camera, ushering in a period of public opinion supervision later known as the “mini spring” of CCTV news.
1991
"Tricky Brains" was released, featuring lines such as "Yuan Mu is so honest, Li Peng is our greatest leader" in the "lying bean-paste bun" scene.
1989-06-04
On the night of June 4, 1989, CCTV Evening News anchors Du Xian and Xue Fei wore dark clothing, speaking in extremely slow and subdued tones to broadcast the news of martial law troops entering the city, and were subsequently transferred from their posts.
1989-04
Because the World Economic Herald published an article commemorating Hu Yaobang, Shanghai Municipal Party Secretary Jiang Zemin ordered the article pulled and suspended editor-in-chief Qin Benli for self-reflection, sparking protests by journalists and students.
1988
China has once again launched a severe crackdown campaign.
1987
After its 1987 release, “Furong Town” caused a sensation, won the Golden Rooster Award, Hundred Flowers Award and international film festival prizes, and the historic town where it was filmed was later renamed Furong Town.
1983
Gao Xingjian's plays, such as "Absolute Signal" and "The Station," were criticized during the Campaign to Clear Spiritual Pollution and were accused of being vestiges of bourgeois style.
1983
China launches a crackdown campaign.
1957-06
In the Anti-Rightist Campaign, the Chinese Communist Party labeled some individuals as rightists because intellectuals had voiced their opinions, and the people involved and their families subsequently suffered long-term political and social consequences.