On September 16, during military training at Hubei Enshi University, instructors required multiple students to brave heavy rain and enter muddy pits to conduct simulated military mud combat and wrestling confrontation, triggering widespread public skepticism about the necessity of military training and student health and safety.
On September 16, during military training at Hubei Enshi College, multiple students were required to enter mud pits in heavy rain for a so-called mud wrestling exercise, sparking controversy.
Workers at the CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co., Ltd. Green Building Materials EPC Base in Jianshi County, Enshi, Hubei, slept on the ground in front of the company gate to collectively demand unpaid wages after experiencing long-term wage arrears and multiple broken promises by the employer.
On May 25, 2026, a restaurant owner in Enshi, Hubei discovered on a recruitment platform that multiple 2026 fresh bachelor's degree graduates had proactively submitted applications for restaurant server positions, with expected monthly salaries of only two to three thousand yuan, sparking discussion about the employment plight of young people.