Panzhihua · Full chronicle and history

On November 5, large-scale business closures occurred in building materials, hardware, and electromechanical markets in Chengdu, Nanchong, Panzhihua, Mianyang, and other places. Merchants stated it was to avoid recent 3C certification special spot checks and quality supervision inspections.

[Follow-up · November 7, 2026] On November 7, netizens filmed the wave of business closures in Sichuan and Chongqing continuing to expand, extending to Neijiang, Leshan, Guangyuan, Fuling in Chongqing, and Yuzhou Trade City. Leshan merchants said they pulled the shutters and retreated in a 10-minute emergency; Guangyuan merchants said the entire market closed as soon as the news arrived. Netizens commented that closing is better than being fined, and no one can withstand joint law enforcement.

On September 19, a sudden mudslide near the Shijiagou Tunnel in Zhiliuhe Village, Gesala Township, Yanyuan County, Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province, resulted in 2 deaths and 3 missing persons. Rescue operations are currently underway.