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On September 21, homeowners of Shengshijindu Estate in Chengdu's Tianfu New Area gathered to protest, accusing the developer of using banned techniques during tap water pipe construction, which polluted the water supply and threatened residents' health. After previous multi-party coordination failed, homeowners demanded a property refund on-site.

A forcible demolition dispute occurred in Shuangliu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, where multiple residents formed a human wall in front of an excavator to stop the construction.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New York late on September 21 and held talks with US President Trump on September 22. The discussions focused on emphasizing $550 hours in US investments and job creation in the US to offset pressure to increase funding for US forces in Japan.

On September 20, over 80 workers from the Longhu Sanqianji project in Chenghua District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, sat on the ground downstairs to demand unpaid wages collectively and engage in rights defense due to wage arrears by the developer and the construction contractor, Qingrui Decoration Company.

On the afternoon of September 20, a white Volvo knocked down a bicyclist outside the Baoding Beiguo Xian天下 Plaza before speeding into the interior of the shopping mall, and the driver's whereabouts are unknown.

At the Tsinghua Wudaokou Chief Economists Forum, four scholars—Lin Yifu, Yu Yongding, Yao Yang, and Li Xunlei—concentrated their efforts to call on the central government to adopt expansionary fiscal policies and bail out local government debt.

Ermatou Primary School in Wutongqiao District, Leshan, Sichuan, was exposed for forcing parents to take turns standing guard for school safety. A reporter visited and found multiple elderly people aged 67 holding long sticks on duty at the school gate.

On September 16, 2026, a delivery rider in Sichuan was filmed by a netizen appearing to have fallen off their bike on a road. One of the rider's feet was visibly injured, and they subsequently suffered an emotional breakdown in the street, wailing continuously and drawing a crowd of onlookers. The footage does not specify the exact location, the severity of the injury, or the subsequent handling of the situation, nor has it been confirmed that the injury was indeed caused by a fall from the bike.

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.

On September 10, 2026, the Jinjiang Branch of the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau lifted the bail for Liu Hu due to changes in the case. Lawyer Zhou Ze posted the decision, announcing the end of the criminal prosecution initiated in February of this year, and Liu Hu will not need to stand trial.

Following strikes by merchants in multiple parts of Heilongjiang due to surprise inspections, businesses in Arongqi, Inner Mongolia have also begun striking to avoid checks. Although the market supervision bureau issued a refutation announcement, shop owners still dare not open their doors.

Hundreds of residents in the Shimao Yunjing community in Chengdu, Sichuan, blocked roads to protest after their numerous attempts to defend their rights failed due to dissatisfaction with high property management fees, lacking services, and safety hazards. During the protest, they clashed with police and government personnel, resulting in multiple residents being arrested and at least one injured.

Heilongjiang Beidahuang Agriculture was ordered by the tax department to pay approximately 1 billion RMB in corporate income tax for the years 2021 to 2025, along with approximately 400 million RMB in late fees.

During a flood season emergency drill held in Xiongzhou, Hebei, elderly villagers were forcibly dragged out, sparking netizens' associations with and questions about forced demolition.

After Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the World Cup group stage, netizens questioned CCTV sports commentators for showing a clear bias toward Tunisia, criticizing them for bringing extreme nationalism and personal stances into sports events.

Alibaba has officially sued the US Department of Defense, demanding to be removed from the so-called "1260H list", stating that the US side provided insufficient evidence or reasonable explanation for designating it as military-linked.

On February 2, 2026, the Jinjiang Branch of the Chengdu Public Security Bureau announced that former investigative journalist Liu Hu and self-media person Wu Yingjiao were subject to criminal coercive measures on suspicion of fabricating accusations to frame others and illegal business operations. The two had previously published reports alleging that Pu Fayou, the Party Secretary of Pujang County, was suspected of illegally seizing corporate assets. The incident sparked condemnation from journalist organizations and public opinion both at home and abroad. On February 14, the police, citing the application of the two individuals, changed the coercive measures to release on bail pending trial in accordance with Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law. On September 10, 2026, defense lawyer Zhou Ze released the decision of the Jinjiang Branch to lift the bail pending trial, citing 'changes in the case circumstances,' and Liu Hu would not need to stand trial. Liu Hu had previously filed real-name reports against several high-ranking officials between 2012 and 2013, leading to multiple detentions.