经过多年发展后，多数孔子学院名存实亡，一些美国大学直接关闭了孔子学院。
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.
September 21, a netizen posted that Jiangsu Hailan Home strictly inspected employees' shoe racks; because the heel of a pair of shoes on a rack protruded beyond the edge, the manager called it "protruding" and demanded "the correction be completed and inspected before 12 noon". The employee then cut off the protruding part of the shoe heel with scissors and replied in the group: "Report to the squad leader, the protruding part of the shoe has been corrected." Netizens in the comment section said "I didn't know... #InternationalRelations"
On September 21, the National Immigration Administration announced the nationwide rollout of online processing for accommodation registration of foreigners staying outside of hotels. Foreigners renting apartments or staying with friends and family can now report through apps and payment platforms.
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 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 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 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.
On September 14, a netizen posted the animation "Right Is Wrong" on Bilibili. Through the dialogues between sheep and sheepdogs, and wolves and deer, the work satirized the servility of the ruled managing their own kind on behalf of the rulers, as well as the hypocritical logic of rulers packaging the absence of harm as benevolence.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Anthropic released a report stating that the company discovered and banned a batch of accounts associated with local Chinese public security and state security departments. These accounts used Claude to collect information, query surveillance databases, and generate daily reports. "Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher" was explicitly listed as one of the targets for stability maintenance and public opinion monitoring.