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In the first half of 2026, discipline inspection and supervision organs nationwide received 2.188 million reports and filed 538,000 cases, including 50 officials at or above the provincial and ministerial level and 2,773 officials at the department and bureau level.
Shenzhen Metro Group completely transferred up to 60% of the state-owned shares in the Dongmen Old Street overhead property project to Yuanwei Industry, turning the project into private property for the elite.
A garment enterprise in Shenzhen issued a notice stating that to ensure normal operations before and after the holiday, the company has suspended leave privileges, requiring all employees to work normally and halting all leave requests.
On September 21, multiple workers gathered to defend their rights at the Shenzhen JD.com headquarters project. Workers stated that the construction party and general contractor, Shanghai Baoye, unilaterally canceled their access cards and demanded they leave the site before settling payments. Consequently, the workers protested at the project department's entrance, demanding the resolution of unpaid wages and related payment issues.
On September 21, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision announced that Qin Weizhong, member of the Leading Party Group of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress and former mayor of Shenzhen, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation.
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.
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.
On September 19, inside the E3 factory area of Foxconn in Longhua, Shenzhen, an employee wore a homemade cardboard wooden yoke and knelt in public, drawing crowds of onlookers who filmed the scene. Currently, the employee's specific demands and subsequent developments remain unclear.
On September 16, a space under a bridge near Xingfucheng in Longhua District, Shenzhen, was sealed off with iron bars and water-filled plastic barriers. The filmer pointed out that the area was originally a shelter for the homeless from the rain, and this blockade aims to drive away the homeless population, sparking criticism from netizens over urban management methods.
On September 20, Li Yun was officially elected as the Mayor of Shenzhen, succeeding Qin Weizhong, who had previously resigned.
On September 18, a large number of specially shaped iron nails were found scattered across roads in multiple locations in Guangdong and Guangxi, including sections of the Yongguan Expressway and the Jinzao exit. This caused tires of multiple trucks and private cars to be punctured, posing serious traffic safety hazards.
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.
On September 18, 2024, a 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed outside the Shenzhen Japanese School. On the second anniversary of the incident, local authorities have increased police presence, while the school has implemented measures such as suspending classes and banning Japanese-style school bags. Japanese residents in China remain deeply concerned about their safety.
On September 18, blogger "Yulie Qige" released a video exposing a bamboo shoot processing plant in Guangdong for using sulfur to fumigate bamboo shoots. The test report shown in the video indicated a sulfur dioxide content of 4860 mg/kg. The blogger recorded the on-site processing and transfer process, and called on local regulatory authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
According to NFSC intelligence, internal conflicts within Huawei are escalating. Xi Jinping is continuously putting pressure on Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, while restrictions on the movements of Ren and his family are also intensifying. A special working group has been stationed inside the company to conduct investigations since March.