The host believes Russia is on the verge of defeat in the Russia-Ukraine war, and Putin is seeking a way to step down with dignity, minimizing losses and ensuring his personal safety.
The host predicts that by the second half of 2026, the remaining socialist forces in China, Russia, North Korea, and other countries will come to an end.
During the peak potato harvest season in Inner Mongolia, pregnant women and nursing mothers from migrant worker families in Sichuan, Henan, and other places brought their children to pick potatoes in the fields. Some piece-rate pay was as low as 1.8 yuan per bag.
US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing American strength and confronting the common enemy of all mankind, issuing stern warnings against Iran, nuclear proliferation, and geopolitical challenges.
Trump officially signed a milestone security agreement on Greenland with the Prime Minister of Denmark and the Prime Minister of Greenland, expanding the permanent U.S. military presence in the Arctic and excluding non-NATO countries from establishing bases.
On September 16, a netizen posted a video on Bilibili interviewing local security guards and cleaners, revealing that their daily wage was only 55 to 64 yuan, and used supermarket purchasing power to satirize the low human rights advantage of cheap labor in China, triggering discussion among netizens.
Data from the General Administration of Customs of China shows that China's exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. in August fell 21% from July to 512 tons. Ahead of a meeting between Trump and Xi, outside analysts suggest the Chinese side may use the expansion of rare earth exports as a negotiating chip. In addition, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a meeting on trade and artificial intelligence issues, and both sides agreed to further consultations.
In a conversation, Morgan Stanley's Chief Economist for China, Xing Ziqiang, pointed out that China's social security expenditure accounts for only about 8% of GDP, far below the OECD average of 25% and the levels of developing countries with similar per capita GDP, and also mentioned group disparities in the enjoyment of public services.
On September 20, Shangguan Zhengyi posted that at a ton-bag yard in Shiti Village, Xixia County, Nanyang, Henan, a mute woman with deformed hands had been doing hard labor there for many years. The local aid station had intervened a month ago, but her relatives have not yet been found, and her labor compensation and background remain under investigation.
Reports on September 21 showed that the unemployment rate among non-student youth aged 16 to 24 in China rose to 18.9%, amid a continuing economic downturn. Although multiple economists have warned that AI is unlikely to drive employment, Beijing still plans to invest approximately $295 billion over the next five years to build a national data center network. Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of focusing on "hard power" rather than just GDP.
According to Bloomberg, China is planning to invest approximately $295 billion over the next five years to build a national data center network. Xi Jinping emphasized that the focus should be on "hard power" and "new quality productive forces" rather than just GDP growth. Despite warnings from multiple economists that AI is unlikely to boost employment and could weaken consumption, officials continue to push forward with the investment plan, sparking public concern over an "AI Great Leap Forward".
On September 21, in a certain place of Zhejiang, an elderly person with double-arm disability survived by scavenging, only able to open and rummage through trash cans with his feet; the related comment section was subsequently restricted from commenting.
On September 19, it was exposed that after rectification, the student protection post at Eryumatou Primary School in Wutongqiao District, Leshan, Sichuan, was still manned by elderly people. Previously, parents reported that the protection post increased the burden on dual-income families, and the education bureau had requested the cancellation of mandatory scheduling. The school's system requires protection personnel to hold equipment while on duty and explicitly demands that they promptly stop criminal acts when discovered.
On September 19, Huang Yiping, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China, stated at the Beijing Economic Forum that artificial intelligence may exacerbate the contradiction between China's overcapacity and insufficient household purchasing power. He pointed out that distribution leaning toward capital leads to weak demand, and suggested increasing the proportion of household income through market-oriented reforms, while the central government borrows to repair the balance sheets of local governments and enterprises.
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.