When Bai Yansong responded to students' questions about their future and employment pressure during a speech at a university, he rhetorically listed hypothetical scenarios such as low housing prices and being able to find a job easily. The remarks triggered widespread mockery among netizens online the following spring.
A U.S. security research institute found that Huawei is developing a facial recognition system for Uyghurs that can automatically report to the authorities, drawing international attention; French football star Griezmann subsequently announced the termination of his endorsement deal with Huawei.
Wang Ning has stepped down from his post as Commander of the People's Armed Police due to age, and subsequently serves as Vice Chairman of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress.