Chronicle TIMELINE
A chronological, causal record of the resistance, major political crises, and contemporary truth.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Iran
According to Iranian customs records cited by the Wall Street Journal on September 24, about 1,300 shipments were sent from China to Iran's Ministry of Defense in the first half of this year, including dual-use military-civilian components usable for drones and missile guidance. On June 17, the day the US-Iran interim ceasefire was signed, a batch of electronic components arrived in Tehran, and days after the ceasefire, more than $6 million worth of related components were airlifted in.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
Reuters reported on September 24, citing Chinese customs data, that despite Xi Jinping's promise last year at the Busan summit to release key rare earths, China's yttrium exports to the US remained at zero in January, May, and June of 2026. The White House claimed in November 2025 that the agreement would effectively lift export controls, but China's suspension list did not include the measure that had placed yttrium under export licensing.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Washington, United States
On September 24, Xi Jinping spoke during his state visit at the White House, saying China and the US must hold the line of "no conflict, no confrontation," that the two militaries should maintain regular dialogue and improve crisis communication mechanisms, and stated that "the Thucydides Trap can be overcome," also referring to the history of China-US cooperation during World War II.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
On September 24, after arriving in the United States, Xi Jinping stated that China-U.S. competition should be benign and bounded, and that both sides must uphold the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Washington
On September 30, U.S. President Trump confirmed during a Q&A with reporters that the release of political prisoners was discussed during his meeting with Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24, involving the wrongfully detained U.S.-based Myanmar scholar Myint Zin and Jimmy Lai, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison, saying very important discussions were held and he hoped for results.
09.24
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
On September 24, Xi Jinping announced at the White House that over the next five years China will invite 100,000 American young people to come to China for exchange and study, saying that the hope of China-US relations lies in the people and the future lies in the youth.
09.23
·Hearsay
·Importance V
·Sources 2
·Beijing
Reports indicate that around the time Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were detained, Wang Qishan also lost his freedom and is facing a secret investigation by a central special investigation group headed by Cai Qi.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh completed his debut on June 17, with the decision to hold rates steady meeting market expectations. Dovish language was removed from the statement, and half of the officials believe that a rate hike will still be needed in 2026.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·New York, United States
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the US from September 21 to 24, meeting with Trump in New York ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit, out of concern that the US might compromise with China on sovereignty issues in exchange for Chinese orders.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Beijing
The NPC Standing Committee is conducting an urgent first review of three draft laws: the Financial Law, the Government Procurement Law, and the Bidding and Tendering Law, with the core promotion of retroactive checks on major capital flows and a lifelong accountability mechanism.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·France
The 52nd G7 Summit was held in France, and the meeting issued a joint statement opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, especially opposing any attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion in the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 5
·朝鲜平壤
Xi Jinping, top leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), visited Pyongyang, North Korea, from June 8 to 9, and was welcomed by Kim Jong Un at Kim Il Sung Square.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Xinjiang, China
CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning, accompanied by United Front Work Department Head Li Ganjie, conducted research in Xinjiang from June 5 to 9, accompanied and coordinated by Xinjiang Party Secretary Chen Xiaojiang.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Hebei
Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong conducted research trips in Xiong'an, Baoding, and Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The official report did not mention Hebei Provincial Party Secretary Ni Yuefeng, which is seen as a political signal aimed at deterring Hebei officials.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Inner Mongolia
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman Wang Yong led multiple financial and statistical officials to Inner Mongolia for research, focusing on investigating computing power, energy, and illegal local financing black accounts.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·美国马里兰州安德鲁斯空军基地
During the U.S. national anthem, a formation of two B-1 bombers flew over the Andrews Air Force Base welcome ceremony site. A White House account confirmed that two aircraft participated in the formation flight.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·Andrews Joint Base
The Chinese top leader arrived by special plane in Washington. US President Trump broke a 64-year convention by personally going to the tarmac at Andrews Base to greet him.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance V
·Sources 2
·Washington, United States
Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington by special plane. Trump and Melania greeted Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the foot of the aircraft, and held a welcome ceremony including a 21-gun salute, the national anthems of both countries, and a military aircraft flyover.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance V
·Sources 2
·Washington, United States
US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the US and China have agreed to extend the trade truce, originally set to expire on November 10, to January 10, 2027, continuing negotiations on issues such as tariffs, fentanyl, soybeans, and rare earths.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·美国华盛顿特区
Trump and Melania greeted Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the White House, followed by speeches and an expanded bilateral meeting.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance V
·Sources 2
·United States
Bessent stated that the US and China have agreed to extend the Busan agreement arrangement from its original date of November 10 to January 10, an extension of two months.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·Tehran, Iran
Exposed Iranian customs data shows that at least 1,300 shipments of dual-use military and civilian goods from China have arrived in Tehran, including parts and chemical compounds that can be used for missiles and drones.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance V
·Sources 3
·Beijing
Official announcements state that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been severely disciplined for violations of party discipline and laws, expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the military, and transferred to military procuratorial organs, sparking rumors of military unrest and a power struggle.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·New York, United States
US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly accusing Iran of funding terrorism, stating that it will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and faces a choice between reaching an agreement or total destruction.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced that, at the invitation of US President Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·New York, United States
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov during the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, and both sides expressed willingness to achieve a limited ceasefire.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for a visit, and former US President Trump personally greeted him at the airport, demonstrating a high level of reception.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
US President Donald Trump emphasized in his speech at the UN General Assembly that the United States leads China and other countries in the development of superintelligence (S.I.) and will continue to maintain this advantage. He stated that the US will not curb the development of superintelligence but will encourage and closely monitor it, believing it has immense potential.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·美国马里兰州安德鲁斯空军基地
Before Xi Jinping arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, an F-22 fighter squadron was lined up on the tarmac near the area where Xi's aircraft was parked.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington, United States
Trump officially signed the document, appointing Rubio as National Security Advisor. Rubio previously acted in that role while also serving as Secretary of State.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Beijing, China
The Supreme Court, Supreme People's Procuratorate, and Ministry of Public Security have jointly issued and implemented opinions on the application of law in criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances, with policies being implemented by the judicial system prior to the heads of state meeting.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Maryland, United States
Trump and Melania traveled from the White House to Joint Base Andrews to welcome Xi Jinping. Reports indicate this is the first time in 11 years that a U.S. President has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base since Obama welcomed Pope Francis in 2015.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·约旦河西岸
A Palestinian attacker drove a car into Israeli police and soldiers at a checkpoint on Highway 443, leaving Neria Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, seriously injured. The attacker was shot dead by security personnel.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·New York
In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Zelenskyy stated that if an energy ceasefire cannot be reached, Ukraine will retaliate, and added that it is prepared to implement a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea based on proposals from relevant countries.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington, United States
Mitch McConnell led multiple Republican senators in sending a letter to Rubio and Hegseth, demanding the prompt use of the 300 million dollars in military financing and 1 billion dollars in security cooperation funds allocated for Taiwan, and to push forward the 14 billion dollar arms sales to Taiwan.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·美国华盛顿特区
Trump and Xi Jinping both mentioned making America great again in their public speeches at the White House. Xi Jinping claimed that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
Bessent stated that he and He Lifeng continue to hold substantive talks on U.S.-China economic relations, discussing the continuation of the Busan arrangements and exploring new agreement proposals.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
US Democratic Senators wrote a letter urging Trump to focus on Chinese companies assisting Iran, stating that relevant evidence shows they may be helping Iran target US forces.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·中东及中亚
The UAE has suspended flights to Iran indefinitely, while Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have closed their airspace to Iranian flights, causing some flights to return as they were unable to land.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
Satellite imagery and maritime data analysis indicate that approximately 6 million barrels of seized Iranian crude oil, valued at around $600 million, are crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward the United States.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·美国华盛顿特区
A district court ruled that media outlets like CNN and MSNBC can still return to the White House for the next 14 days, temporarily suspending the media ban previously implemented by the White House; Trump stated that he will appeal.
09.23
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·United States
Vance stated that a Trump administration will fire officials within agencies such as the FBI, CIA, DHS, and CDC who forced big tech companies to censor speech and suppressed the truth about the 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·美国华盛顿特区
Republican senators including McConnell wrote a letter to Rubio and Hegseth, demanding the use of appropriated funds and the advancement of military aid to Taiwan as well as a USD 14 billion arms sales package.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Andrews Joint Base
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived by special plane at Joint Base Andrews in the suburbs of Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania personally greeted him at the bottom of the aircraft steps and held a grand welcoming ceremony.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington, United States
During Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington, D.C., on September 23, Wang Xizhe, former chairman of the Joint Headquarters of the Chinese Democracy Party, filed a civil lawsuit against Xi Jinping in a California federal court on the grounds of transnational repression. The court has officially accepted the case and issued a summons.
09.23
·Verified
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·Washington
Xi Jinping visits the United States
09.23
·Reported
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·China
On September 23, the PLA Daily published an editorial accusing Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of abandoning their original aspirations and engaging in clique-forming, which severely endangered the Party's absolute leadership over the military, stating that investigating the two is a major victory for military anti-corruption.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance V
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On September 23, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping had left Beijing by special plane for a state visit to the United States. His entourage included Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, and Wang Yi, among others.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington
Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.
09.23
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
Based on previous calculations, the next major renovation of the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall should take place in 2027. However, Xi Jinping plans to carry out a more fundamental renovation, positioning it as the "Museum of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation" and extensively promoting "Xi Jinping Thought."