Taiwan's national security units and Japan have released alarming military deployment data, showing as many as 53 Chinese warships, coast guard vessels, and aircraft carriers distributed from the waters around the Taiwan Strait to the First Island Chain.
Late at night on October 28, Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee, making 13 revisions to the documents for the Fifth Plenary Session based on the discussion opinions of 14 groups.
Insiders confirm that two matured trust products of Zhuhai Huafa Group were not redeemed on schedule, causing a sharp drop in the price of its offshore dim sum bonds.
A video by influencer Fengge on Bilibili showing Beijing's Majuqiao bottom-tier day laborers and their harsh living conditions quickly surpassed 3 million views, after which he was reportedly taken away by police during a livestream.
A large number of police and plainclothes officers have appeared around Li Keqiang's former residence and Hongxing Road in Hefei, Anhui, monitoring passersby.
On October 28, a large number of employees from the Zhongjian Magnesite Brick Company in Dashiqiao, Yingkou, Liaoning, gathered in front of the municipal government building to demand the payment of unpaid wages and social security contributions, with a large police presence on-site.
At a regular press conference, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua delivered remarks regarding Kevin Tsai's statement and the stance of figures in the entertainment industry, emphasizing opposition to Taiwan independence and demanding that Taiwanese entertainers act with dignity and uprightness.
The balance of the overnight reverse repo facility held at the Federal Reserve by money market funds has fallen to $176 million, with the buffer completely exhausted.
Real Madrid CF has officially issued an apology in French and Chinese regarding remarks related to Mbappé.
On the evening of October 28, Sanrio Shanghai issued a statement announcing the formal termination of its collaboration and all subsequent promotional activities with the Japanese drama "VIVANT".
The creator of the Mbappé-Mao Zedong meme was interviewed by the French magazine 'So Foot', lamenting that they originally just wanted to make a meme to amuse friends, never expecting it to develop to this point.
According to an ANSA report on October 28, Milan prosecutors have completed their investigation into 10 suspects, accusing them of stalking, monitoring, and threatening Teacher Li, as well as rummaging through his mailbox and sending materials to China. Four of the Chinese nationals were in continuous contact with Beijing authorities, and some leaders of overseas Chinese associations were accused of being commissioned by Chinese police to coordinate the surveillance of dissidents.
On October 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of BGI Group, BGI Genomics, and MGI Tech to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, accusing them of collaborating with the Xinjiang government to conduct genetic testing and provide equipment, with the relevant technology being used to monitor ethnic minorities and assist in the recruitment and transfer of forced labor.
October 28 marks the third anniversary of Li Keqiang's death. A netizen submission reported that members of the public spontaneously gathered to mourn on Hongxing Road in Hefei, where his former residence is located.
This week the Fifth Plenary Session was held in Beijing, and a number of petitioners who had traveled to the capital were sent to the Jiujingzhuang Assistance Service Center.
After Mbappé, La Liga and La Liga President Javier each apologized over the “Chinese dictator” incident, the X platform added the note “Mao Zedong was indeed a dictator” beneath each apology post.
On October 28, CCTV's Youth Sports Center stated that Mbappé's out-of-line remarks hurt the Chinese people, crossed the bottom line, and exceeded the bounds of freedom of speech, saying Real Madrid cannot shirk responsibility, that it does not accept his explanation, and that nothing will be discussed until a proper apology is made.
At a regular press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office on October 28, spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to the attack on a Taiwanese crosstalk comedian and allegations of involvement in cross-border repression by the mainland, stating that the Democratic Progressive Party is accustomed to framing and smearing the mainland during elections, and that rumors cannot deceive the world.
On October 28, as the controversy surrounding Mbappe's remarks continues to escalate, major Chinese e-commerce platforms have begun removing Mbappe-related products.
On October 28, anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi posted on Weibo that he has offended too many people, that someone reminded him to watch out for his safety, and that at last year's Southeast Asia Forum, someone offered a bounty to "take him down".
On October 28, the WeChat official account of the Global Times published an article titled "Hello Kitty Should Not Dance with the Japanese Right Wing," pointing its finger at the Japanese company Sanrio. Subsequently, a large number of state media matrix Weibo accounts posted the same content almost simultaneously. [Follow-up · October 28, 2026] On October 28, Sanrio issued a statement announcing the termination of its collaboration with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," which had been accused by Chinese netizens of "insulting China."
On October 28, workers from Zhongjian Magnesite Brick in Dashiqiao, Yingkou, Liaoning Province, gathered at the plaza in front of the city government to demand unpaid wages and defend their rights, as the company had failed to pay wages for 15 months and social security contributions for 19 months. A large number of police and SWAT police stood in lines to guard the scene for stability maintenance.
According to an exclusive Reuters report on October 28, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest DRAM manufacturer, plans to start limited production of HBM3E high-bandwidth memory chips within the next two months. The yield is only about 20%-30%, far lower than the approximately 70% level of SK Hynix, reflecting the shortage dilemma in China's AI chip industry. Huawei, Cambricon, and others have already raised prices by 20% to 50% due to rising storage costs.
On October 28, Bloomberg reported that Pakistan has banned Taiwanese airlines from flying over its airspace, citing the "One China policy," with restrictions even stricter than those of the mainland.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Liu Yandong, former member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee, Vice Chairperson of the 10th National Committee of the CPPCC, former State Councilor, and Vice Premier of the State Council, passed away due to illness in Beijing on October 28, 2026, at the age of 81.
On October 28, Chinese media reported that the Ministry of Public Security has established a Drone Security and Control Bureau. Drone control and safety management agencies have also been successively established at the provincial, municipal, and county levels in many regions, forming a regulatory system from the central government down to local levels. Departments such as the NDRC, CAAC, and MIIT have also set up management agencies for the low-altitude economy.
On October 28, during a PPD skin test screening for tuberculosis organized by Kangping County High School in Shenyang, Liaoning, it was verified that multiple students shared the same needle. The school administration proposed arranging tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C for the affected students.
After the shared needle incident was exposed, a large number of parents rushed to Kangping County High School to protest and negotiate, questioning the risk of infection and demanding in unison that the school release surveillance footage, while expressing dissatisfaction with the school's initial plan to conduct blood tests.
On October 28, Zhengxing Flour Industry Co., Ltd. in Shicao Town, Dancheng County, Zhoukou, Henan, was reported to owe large sums of money to local villagers. A large number of villagers gathered at the factory and office area to demand repayment. Villagers stated that the company continued to purchase wheat normally despite owing money, and others claimed that funds deposited into the company for interest could not be withdrawn.
On October 28, Japanese police arrested a 24-year-old Chinese college student suspected of assault in connection with the May spray attack at GINZA SIX in Ginza, TBS reported on October 29.
On October 28, netizens discovered that Migu had scheduled broadcasts for 9 out of 10 La Liga matches this weekend. The only one not listed was the November 1 match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander, suspected to be related to the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's Mao Zedong meme.
According to Reuters, following the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's Mao Zedong meme, La Liga has established a crisis team and contacted Real Madrid. President Javier Tebas is considering a trip to China in an attempt to prevent the incident from causing massive economic losses to Spanish football.
Reuters reported on October 28 that Kylian Mbappé is facing contract terminations from sponsors and condemnation from state media in China for calling Mao Zedong a dictator. His original remarks are largely inaccessible on the Chinese internet, with sports analysts describing the backlash as a manufactured outrage.
On October 28, Northwestern Polytechnical University conducted nomination recommendations for NPC deputy elections, listing two proposed candidates. A student group notice stated that the candidates were determined by the school, and if there were no objections, classes would sign on behalf of the students.
On October 28, The Information reported that the latest models from DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are suspected of using output from OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra for distillation training. In September, OpenAI traced distillation activities that began in July to individuals associated with Moonshot AI. Anthropic stated that it has reduced the data acquisition for distillation attacks against Claude by approximately 90% to 99%.
On October 28, the Hong Kong Security Bureau released a picture book titled "Anzai and Xiongza: Little Citizens Defending National Security." The bureau plans to distribute it to over 900 kindergartens and public libraries across Hong Kong by the end of the year, accompanied by children's songs and school workshops to promote the concept of national security. Secretary for Security Chris Tang stated that the picture book helps young children cultivate a sense of national identity and law-abiding awareness from an early age.
On the evening of October 28, Marine Tondelier, National Secretary of the French Green Party, posted on X, stating that Mbappé's characterization of Mao Zedong as a dictator has historical basis, and criticized France's repeated submission to China's economic pressure as a sign of weakness.
Zhang Junjie, a defendant in a Taiwan CCP spy case and director of Gao Jin Su-mei's office, is suspected of fleeing by fishing boat on October 28. The boat owner involved was granted bail, and prosecutors have applied to the court for the detention of 6 others.
On October 28, a large number of owners at the Feiyang Huafu Huayuhu residential complex in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, gathered outside the homeowners' committee office to defend their rights, claiming that two property management companies (Lantian Garden and Dazhou Property) refused to vacate after their contracts expired and were forcibly collecting property management fees. A large number of police arrived to maintain stability.
According to a netizen's submission, FedEx uses various means in China to cut costs and boost efficiency, including transferring employees to other positions and outsourcing its business to JD Logistics.
Hong Youcheng, 32, worked in research and development at Nanjing Wandes Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. He says that after a dispute with the company over work injuries and overtime, his computer, phone and identification documents were taken away, and that in 2024 and 2026 he was twice sent to a psychiatric hospital, staying a total of about eleven months. Over the years, he repeatedly reported the matter to the police and filed lawsuits, but none were accepted.
On October 28, netizens discovered that following the controversy over China-related remarks by Real Madrid star Mbappé, the official Weibo comment section of Real Madrid sponsor Hisense was flooded by large numbers of netizens demanding that it terminate its contract with Real Madrid. Hisense TV's official Weibo subsequently activated comment selection and one-click protection features.
After the controversy over Mbappé's remarks, a netizen posted on WeChat Moments a photo of a "Hydrate" drink printed with Mbappé's face along with a doctored image captioned "Party enemy Mbappé," with the caption "has become a swan song." After the post went up, friends could not see it; 22 minutes later the user reposted a screenshot, and it was blocked again more than two hours later.
Recently a primary school student wore a red scarf on his head and imitated a rapper singing, drawing criticism from netizens who accused him of desecrating the red scarf and demanded an apology. In the end the student recorded an apology video, saying that after being educated by his parents he had come to recognize the sacred nature of the red scarf.
On October 28, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the Baiyun New Energy Storage Industrial Park (Phase I) project of China Railway No. 2 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. was in arrears for construction payments. Although the building has been topped out, the payments remain unpaid. Multiple rights defenders blocked the gate of the project department with their vehicles.
On October 28, in Handan, Hebei, the project management department of the Hanma Connecting Line project under China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. faced protests as rights defenders parked vehicles with 'pay back the debt' slogans outside the project department gate for several consecutive days due to unpaid wages.
On October 28, netizens discovered that the comment sections for a large number of news items related to Mbappe on the Xiaohongshu platform showed that comments had been deleted or were at zero, raising questions about whether the platform is intentionally manipulating public opinion.
According to a report by Nikkei Asia on October 28, due to rising memory storage prices driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, HP, ASUS, and Acer are shifting some production capacity from Thailand and Vietnam back to China, with Dell also evaluating similar adjustments. Meanwhile, contract manufacturing giants like Quanta and Compal are pivoting toward AI servers, creating opportunities for Chinese manufacturers like Luxshare Precision to expand their PC businesses.
On October 28, a woman wearing a Meiyijia convenience store uniform posted a video stating that she had received notice from the company to remove all "Bushuila" drinks endorsed by Kylian Mbappé from the store, and that the Mbappé portraits on the drinks in some stores had been cut out.
On October 28, Pop Mart submitted a performance update to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, showing a 45% to 50% year-on-year decline in Q3 sales. Specifically, the Americas market dropped by 70% to 75%, and mainland China saw a decline of 25% to 30%. Since its peak in August 2025, the stock price has fallen by more than half, with a market capitalization of approximately $22 billion.