Chronicle TIMELINE
A chronological, causal record of the resistance, major political crises, and contemporary truth.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 16, the discipline inspection and supervision team of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission stationed at the Agricultural Bank of China announced that Wang Qingshan, former general manager of the Assets and Liabilities Management Department of the Agricultural Bank of China, has been expelled from the Party for privately reading books with serious political problems over a long period and illegally accepting huge amounts of property.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
The medical journal The Lancet published a research report indicating that between 1990 and 2023, the disease burden of mental disorders in China increased significantly. In 2023, the estimated number of patients was about 191 million, an increase of 45.6% compared to 1990. Depression and anxiety disorders accounted for over 60%, and the prevalence of eating disorders grew the fastest. The report suggests that socioeconomic transition, competitive pressure, and demographic changes are the main inducing factors.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
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.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 16, a parent publicly shared a medical report diagnosing their 10-year-old child with severe depression, sparking widespread public discussion. Some parents questioned the diagnosis and the authenticity of children's mental health issues, while other netizens criticized parents for ignoring their children's psychological needs, arguing that the parents themselves were the ones in greater need of medical attention.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Macao
On September 11, a female mainland student was filmed with a hidden camera in the women's restroom at a university in Macao's Islands District. On September 12, police arrested a mainland male university student in his 20s in the campus dorms. Police found 28 voyeuristic videos and 10 photos involving multiple female students on his device. The suspect confessed to committing the crime due to high academic stress and has been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office for investigation.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Guiyang
On September 16, multiple BYD Changfeng-affiliated 4S dealerships in Guiyang, Guizhou (including Changfeng Wangchao, Qianxindi Haiyang, etc.) were exposed as having closed overnight. Employees were owed months of back pay, and suppliers and staff staged rights defense actions on-site; numerous car owners are facing dilemmas such as being unable to register their vehicles, hindered delivery, and unfulfilled after-sales service packages.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Shanghai
On September 17, a female student at Tongji University in Shanghai went to the school infirmary to request a sick note for menstrual pain, but was asked by the school doctor to take off her pants to prove her physical condition. Multiple students from the same school confirmed that this regulation exists. Currently, the relevant posts exposing the incident have been deleted.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 3
·China
On September 16, a pair of sisters who had lived in mainland China and Taiwan respectively and had not seen each other for ten years reunited at the airport. After the video was released, netizens compared the mental state and attire of the two elderly women, sparking widespread discussion and political metaphorical interpretations regarding the social environments and living conditions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Beihai
On September 16, the homeowners association of Phase II of Xinghai Mingcheng in Beihai, Guangxi held a vote-counting box opening ceremony. Due to residents not participating in the vote, the scene faced strong boycotts. Residents immediately questioned the staff for staging a self-directed performance, exposing that the election process involved no voting and was purely a fabricated formality of public will.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
A high school student posted a tearful complaint about the school's extremely compressed holiday schedule, stating that students are released at 3:20 PM on Saturday and must return by 3:00 PM on Sunday. After accounting for sleep and homework, students have almost no personal time.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 16, the Weibo LGBTQ+ science popularization account 'Lao Shuang Jia Chuan Sheng Tong,' which had approximately 141,000 followers, was permanently banned by the platform. The account had long been dedicated to popularizing knowledge about bisexual and LGBTQ+ communities. Its homepage currently indicates that it has been banned for violating community guidelines, and all historical content is inaccessible.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Huludao
On September 16, more than 100 students at Dongdaihe Zhizhen Middle School in Huludao City, Liaoning Province, experienced symptoms such as nausea and vomiting after having meals at the school, and dozens were sent to the hospital. On September 17, the food safety office of Suizhong County reported that it was caused by improper processing in the cafeteria leading to acute gastroenteritis, and some students remained in the hospital for observation.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Zhengzhou
On September 16, The Wall Street Journal disclosed that Zhengzhou Zhirong Network Technology Company used AI technology to organize stolen foreign government classified data and sold intelligence to the Chinese public (Public Security) organs, involving secrets of countries such as Russia, the Philippines, Pakistan, and the Vatican.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·New Taipei
On September 15, a netizen reported on social media that a pothole had appeared on Gongyuan Road in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City. Councilor Chen Shih-hsun responded within three hours and completed the repair four days later, sparking discussions among Chinese netizens about the communication mechanisms and efficiency of officials on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Enshi
On September 16, during military training at Hubei Enshi University, instructors required multiple students to brave heavy rain and enter muddy pits to conduct simulated military mud combat and wrestling confrontation, triggering widespread public skepticism about the necessity of military training and student health and safety.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Changzhi
On September 17, volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi exposed that a disabled man in Huguan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, had been illegally held by a foreman and forced to perform hard labor at a cattle farm for over 30 years. The man claims to be from Henan, and his wages were withheld by the foreman, who claimed the man was "picked up." After Shangguan Zhengyi reported the case to the police, local authorities failed to respond within 25 minutes. The man's identity and the details of his confinement are still under investigation.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·Tongling
A teacher at Tongling No. 1 Middle School in Anhui Province posted online, reflecting that the school frequently organizes various teaching research activities and requires the writing of reflections, leading to a sharp increase in additional workload. The teacher expressed extreme distress and a plea for relief.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 15, The Wall Street Journal published an article pointing out that while China can avoid a sudden financial crisis through its state-controlled financial system, the losses from real estate and bank bad loans will not disappear. Economist Michael Pettis believes that the losses will be borne by ordinary residents in the long run through low deposit returns and shrinking asset values, rather than manifesting in public forms such as bank failures.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Longxi County
On the night of September 16, 2026, urban residents in Longxi County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, noticed what appeared to be night training by the Chinese Air Force overhead, which continuously released decoy flares. The related sounds and commotion affected the rest of nearby residents, with some residents expressing confusion as to why flares were being dropped above residential areas. Currently, the provided materials do not include any explanation from the military regarding the nature of the training, the reasons for the deployment, or the safety perimeter.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·Sichuan
On September 16, 2026, a delivery rider in Sichuan was filmed by a netizen appearing to have fallen off their bike on a road. One of the rider's feet was visibly injured, and they subsequently suffered an emotional breakdown in the street, wailing continuously and drawing a crowd of onlookers. The footage does not specify the exact location, the severity of the injury, or the subsequent handling of the situation, nor has it been confirmed that the injury was indeed caused by a fall from the bike.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Jiangxi
In many places of Jiangxi Province, cases have emerged where individually registered businesses that had been canceled were forcibly reinstated in tax registration by tax authorities, sparking widespread concerns among the accounting industry and netizens about the government's intensified tax collection efforts and fiscal pressure.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Guangzhou
During a People's Congress election at a public school in Guangzhou, the administration strictly prohibited teachers from abstaining and privately designated candidates, interfering with the electoral process.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Shanxi
Starting September 15, Shanxi Province implemented new e-bike regulations prohibiting electric bicycles from carrying two children at the same time. This move has caused commuting difficulties for multi-child families. Furthermore, schools failed to emphasize safety during publicity campaigns, instead demanding parents not to bring disgrace to the school, triggering public controversy.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 2
·Dongying
On September 14, a community in Dongying City, Shandong Province announced the implementation of the "Young-Old Service for the Elderly" project, encouraging people aged 60 to 70 to provide public services for seniors aged 70 to 90. The policy sparked heated public debate, with netizens questioning it as a disguised forced labor amid pension shortfalls.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Texas
On September 16, a group of volunteers in Dezhou, Shandong Province, wearing fluorescent reflective vests, held a nighttime outdoor parade carrying publicity boards printed with photos of dogs, calling for attention to the living conditions of stray dogs.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Mianyang
The Fucheng District government in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, issued an anti-gang and anti-evil notice, explicitly defining malicious wage-demanding, forging evidence, surrounding construction sites, and coercing transactions as "labor porcelain-smashing" (extortion), and announced a severe crackdown.
2026.09
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·美国圣路易斯
The first F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet designated for permanent assignment to Kadena Air Base left Boeing's St. Louis plant in late August and flew to the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing for subsequent preparation work.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On September 16, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, urging all parties to take measures to open the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the stability of energy transportation. Araghchi responded that Iran had reached a plan with Oman, but emphasized that the United States must first fulfill its previous commitments.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·沙特阿拉伯
On September 15, a fire broke out near the YASREF refinery in the Yanbu Industrial City of Saudi Arabia, and personnel were evacuated, suspected of being attacked by Houthi forces. The plant is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Sinopec, making it China's largest investment project in Saudi Arabia and a landmark project for Belt and Road energy cooperation. Officials have not yet confirmed the details of the attack.
2026.09
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Guangzhou
In April 2026, a physician at Southern Medical University Pearl River Hospital posted a notice in a work group chat, requiring students not to take temporary leave unless there is a death in the family. The chat record was exposed in July and trended on hot searches, sparking widespread public discussion about the high‑pressure management of the medical education system and students' rights.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Yunnan
On September 15, the Wall Street Journal reported that China's blueberry industry, driven by illegal propagation of foreign protected varieties and bank credit, achieved a surge in production, leading to overcapacity and price wars. A breeding company’s investigation found that a nursery in Yunnan was obtaining cuttings of protected varieties through illegal channels.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Jinzhong
On September 12, a first‑grade middle school girl in Beitian Town, Yuci District, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province was surrounded, verbally abused, slapped and kicked by several students while going to a market. The video shows the victim being beaten by many people, with no one intervening. The school said it was a minor dispute among students; the education bureau and the police station expressed a passive attitude toward the bullying nature and the injuries. The victim is currently hospitalized for observation, and the police have intervened.
09.17
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington, United States
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously on Wednesday to raise the federal benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to between 3.75% and 4%, marking the first hike in three years, aimed at addressing inflation pressures and uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions, with most officials planning another rate increase later this year.
09.17
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Washington, United States
The White House confirmed to the media on September 17 that Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the White House on September 24. President Trump will personally go to Joint Base Andrews at 4:00 PM on the 23rd to welcome him and will host a state dinner at the White House.
09.17
·Official claim
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
The National Bureau of Statistics announced that the unemployment rate for young people aged 16 to 24, excluding students, reached 18.9% in August, a record high since the methodology was changed.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 17, it was reported that Huawei AITO has withdrawn from the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance and Huawei retail stores. Related claims suggest that Seres will take full control of AITO, possibly due to chaotic operational conditions at AITO and internal changes within Huawei. The source did not provide official statements from Huawei or Seres, only stating that this adjustment has already occurred and describing it as a sudden withdrawal by Huawei from the relevant business system.
09.17
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Shenyang, Liaoning
Dai Yulin, former Deputy Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Liaoning Provincial CPPCC, was announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on September 17, 2026, to be undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, three years after his retirement. During his early tenure in Dalian, he was promoted by Bo Xilai, and subsequently served in the Liaoning officialdom for a long time, becoming entangled in relevant political purge trajectories.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
According to NFSC intelligence, internal conflicts within Huawei are escalating. Xi Jinping is continuously putting pressure on Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, while restrictions on the movements of Ren and his family are also intensifying. A special working group has been stationed inside the company to conduct investigations since March.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 3
·Changsha, Hunan
Changsha has started a large-scale crackdown on e-bikes. Online rumors claim the trigger was a delivery worker colliding with the Deputy Secretary of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee. The official notification did not respond to the rumors.
09.17
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Shanghai, China
Huawei's 11th All-Connect Conference was held in Shanghai from September 17 to 19, and the official roster did not list Ren Zhengfei or Meng Wanzhou as attendees.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Beijing, China
Since September 17, Defense Minister Dong Jun has completely disappeared, missing important activities such as the meeting with the Russian Defense Minister and the lecture group.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Beijing
Zhang Liang's family traveled by car from Hebei to the company to negotiate matters concerning his work-related death; the company promised to give a reply after discussion but repeatedly delayed.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On September 15, a Beijing netizen posted on Weibo stating that two years ago they had purchased a small toy airplane on Taobao and returned it, but recently received a sudden call from the police asking to verify the whereabouts of the toy.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Yongji
On September 16, to comply with the implementation of the "Shanxi Provincial Electric Bicycle Management Regulations," multiple schools in Yongji City, Shanxi Province, required students to bring the helmets used for riding electric bicycles into classrooms and mark them with their class and name. Helmet usage was incorporated into students' daily behavior evaluations and growth records, triggering netizens' doubts about insufficient campus space and over-management.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Jiangsu
On September 15, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced that two AI API relay stations operated by a technology company in Jiangsu were ordered to rectify and given a warning penalty for failing to conduct safety assessments in accordance with regulations and for posing content safety risks.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 2
·China
On September 15, a blogger posted a video comparing the hourly wages of cleaners in Germany with the treatment of cleaners in China. The video satirized the idea that the so-called purchasing power advantage of the RMB is actually built upon cheap labor, sparking discussions among netizens regarding labor value and social security.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Afghanistan
On September 16, Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Balkhi denied in an interview with CBS that the government bans girls from receiving formal education, claiming it is only a "suspension of specific forms of education," defining secret girls' schools in Kabul as "home-based learning," and emphasizing that the government will formulate laws based on its own priorities.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Jiangsu
On September 12, a video of an elderly migrant worker in Jiangsu using a phone with a damaged screen to communicate with his boss about demanding unpaid wages spread online, sparking strong attention and discussion among netizens about wage arrears.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Nanjing
On September 15, Nanjing Medical University released live photos from the first class of the 2026 academic year orientation. The promotional slogan in the PPT stating "Choosing to study medicine was the right choice" sparked student dissatisfaction, with a large number of students flooding the comment section with "Anti-Fraud Lesson 1" in protest.
09.17
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Mudanjiang
On September 16, Heilongjiang Mudanjiang Wanding Dairy Co., Ltd. was exposed for withholding wages from 23 employees, leaving them facing severe survival crises including being unable to afford medical treatment, difficulties with their children's education, and mortgage default.