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.
2026-10-29
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
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.
2026-10-27
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
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
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.
2026-10-26
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
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.
2026-10-24
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
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.
2026-10-23
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
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.
2026-10-20
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.
2026-10-19
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, 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.
2026-10-17
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
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 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 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.
2026-10-15
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
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
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 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.
2026-10-14
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 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, 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 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.
2026-10-13
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
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
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.
2026-10-11
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.
2026-10-10
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 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.
2026-10-09
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, 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.
2026-10-05
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, 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
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.
2026-10-03
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.
2026-10-02
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, 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.
2026-10-01
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.
2026-09-30
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.
2026-09-28
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
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.
2026-09-27
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.
2026-09-25
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
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.
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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.
2026-09-22
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 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.
2026-09-21
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, 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 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.
2026-09-18
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.
2026-09-20
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, 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.
2026-09-17
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
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.
2026-09-03
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.
2026-09-18
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.
2026-09-15
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.
2026-09-17
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, 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.
2026-09-15
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.
2026-09-15
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."
2026-09-15
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
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.
2026-09-11
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.
2026-09-13
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.
2026-09-13
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.
2026-09-13
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
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.
2026-09-10
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
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.
2026-09-09
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
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."
2026-09-07
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.
2026-09-05
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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2026-09-04
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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.
2026-09-01
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 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.
2026-08-31
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.
2026-08-30
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.
2026-08-28
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.
2026-08-27
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
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 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
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, 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
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.
2026-08-21
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 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.
2026-08-18
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.
2026-08-17
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.
2026-08-16
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
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, while traveling by train from Chengdu to Hanzhong, a passenger was detained and questioned by multiple railway security and police personnel simply for carrying an empty drone storage bag.
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.
2026-08-13
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
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
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.
2026-08-09
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.
2026-08-08
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
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 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.
2026-08-06
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.
2026-08-05
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, 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, 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%.
2026-08-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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.
2026-07-29
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
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.
2026-07-27
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.
2026-07-25
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.
2026-07-23
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.
2026-07-21
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
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.
2026-07-20
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 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."
2026-07-15
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.
2026-07-14
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, 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.
2026-07-10
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.
2026-07-08
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.
2026-07-02
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
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
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.
2026-06-28
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, 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.
2026-06-23
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
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.
2026-06-19
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.
2026-06-17
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.
2026-06-16
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.
2026-06-15
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.
2026-06-14
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.
2026-06-11
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.
2026-06-04
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
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
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.
2026-05-01
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.
2026-04-28
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
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.
2026-03-12
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
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.
2025-12-03
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
2024-09
Online reports claim that China has begun implanting chips into student school uniforms for location tracking and surveillance.
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.
2024-06-27
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
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.
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.
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.
2022-03-28
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.
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.
2021-04-09
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
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.
2020-01-03
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.
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.
2018-01-24
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.
2017-01-01
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.
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
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
China's current Exit and Entry Administration Law was passed in 2012 and began to be implemented in 2013.
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.
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."
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.
1996
China continues to carry out severe crackdown operations.
1988
China has once again launched a severe crackdown campaign.
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.