On September 16, when the homeowners committee of Xinghai Mingcheng Phase II in Beihai, Guangxi opened the ballot box and read out the vote counts, an owner questioned on the spot that a vote had appeared even though they had not voted, accusing the committee of staging the whole thing and strongly resisting it.
On September 16, villagers of Xujiaogou Village in Tangshan, Hebei, protested the pollution and environmental damage caused by iron ore mining. The local government mobilized staff, police and SWAT forces into the village to suppress the rights-defending villagers and forcibly push ahead with mine construction.
On September 16, the European Parliament passed the resolution "Hybrid Warfare and the Protection of EU Territorial Integrity and Central Security and Defence Infrastructure," affirming Taiwan's experience in countering China's hybrid attacks, calling for regular EU-Taiwan exchanges on security issues, and expanding cooperation in high-tech fields such as resilience, 5G/6G telecom equipment, and drones.
According to the employee involved, a BYD department manager had promised to revise the system that determines performance based on rankings, but the new version only changed its name, and then proposed a plan to deduct part of everyone's performance pay to reward a few people.
European Commission President von der Leyen invited Canada on September 16 to become the first associate member of the EU during her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, proposing deeper cooperation in manufacturing, technology, defense industry, artificial intelligence, and the Arctic. Canadian Prime Minister Carney welcomed the proposal.
On September 16, a Russian drone struck a passenger train in Mykolaiv region; after being hit in the initial attack, the train was struck two more times. All 168 passengers and crew members were evacuated, and no one was injured.
Ukraine's state railway operator told Reuters that Russia has attacked 1,700 railway facilities since 2026, exceeding the 1,206 recorded for all of 2025; this year, 120 passenger carriages, 304 locomotives and 43 stations have been damaged.
Lithuanian President Nausėda said that the drone downed by an Italian NATO fighter jet on September 15 was an African model used by Russia, very likely not a deliberate action against Lithuania; the target may have been Ukraine, and it deviated from its course under the influence of Ukrainian electronic warfare.
Polish prosecutors said on September 16 that a drone that washed ashore on a Baltic Sea beach is a Russian Geran-2 drone carrying a warhead, and it has been disarmed.
The Saudi-led multi-national coalition reported on September 16 that it had intercepted a drone attempting to enter Mecca airspace. Coalition spokesman al-Maliki said the air defense system intercepted the aircraft on Tuesday night, calling the security of the two holy sites and the pilgrims a red line, a move that drew strong condemnation from Muslim countries and their leaders.
The United Nations says as many as 125,000 people were displaced by the war in Yemen in September 2026, and Houthi offensives in Yemen have led to large areas along the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait being occupied.
On the morning of September 16, 2026, a landslide occurred at a stone dam in Mao County, Aba, Sichuan. Earth and rock blocked National Highway 213 and the Min River, damaging the river channel. Local authorities have activated emergency response, closed the national highway in both directions and guided traffic onto detours. Casualties remain unknown.
On September 16, a blogger posted a video showing the food purchased at a German Aldi supermarket with one hour of a cleaner's wages, and comparing the difference between German cashiers working seated and domestic employees working standing, sparking discussion among domestic employees and netizens about workers' rights and cheap dividends.
An employee at an 'Yi Dian Dian' milk tea shop discovered stones in the black tea used for making milk tea. After reporting it to quality control according to protocol, no action was taken; quality control stated, 'It's fine to just pick out the foreign object and continue using it.'
An employee at a “Yi Dian Dian” milk tea shop found that the labor contract they had signed was not legitimate, and therefore applied for labor arbitration.
On September 16, 2026, the topic “A Little Threatens Employees” topped the Weibo trending searches.
The video claims that the U.S. military was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz area a couple of days ago, that U.S. personnel may already have died, and that a large number of troops are needed in the region to deter the Houthi forces and the Iranian military.
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that when Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Jordan in July this year, killing three American soldiers, it used satellite imagery provided by Chinese entities. When asked whether he would raise the matter at the U.S.-China summit, Trump did not answer directly.
The U.S. Department of War sent Kallas, principal director responsible for China's Taiwan and Mongolia affairs, to attend the Xiangshan Forum held in Beijing this week. Retired general Luo Yuan emphasized in his remarks that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and an insurmountable red line.
On September 16, a blogger posted a video expressing dissatisfaction with holidays being squeezed by adjusted workdays, resonating with a large number of netizens who complained in the comments about working multiple days in a row and the shrinkage of holidays caused by adjusted workdays.
On September 16, a man in Changde, Hunan held a street protest carrying a banner printed with cat and dog patterns and slogans such as "Refuse Animal Abuse," calling on society to pay attention to animal protection.
Contractors for the China Co-op Wenxi Mansion project in Jishou City, Hunan Province, hung banners in front of the marketing center demanding payment after the developer defaulted on their payments.
On September 16, 2026, South African President Ramaphosa issued a statement confirming reports that he felt unwell during the BRICS summit, saying he had suspended his public schedule due to poor health, that his medical team had advised rest and recovery, and that the originally planned public events would be attended on his behalf by the relevant ministers. Officials did not disclose the specific cause of the illness.
On September 16, 2026, someone online fabricated chat records to spread rumors about mainland Chinese actor Wang Hedi, and a blogger created a related topic entry to spread them further; Wang Hedi's studio completed notarization of the evidence that same day, reported the case to Beijing police, and issued a statement saying it would pursue legal responsibility in accordance with the law against those who fabricated and spread the rumors.
On September 16, a netizen revealed that Changchun Pharmaceutical Vocational College suddenly implemented strict campus lockdown management. Students requesting leave must have their parents send a WeChat message, print a paper leave slip, and obtain the counselor's signature for approval. Rumors circulated that the lockdown is intended to force students to stay on campus and spend money. The school has not responded.
On September 16, a blogger showed buying food at a German Aldi supermarket with the hourly wage of a German cleaner, 25 euros (about 200 yuan) an hour, sparking discussion among Chinese netizens about wage levels at home.
On September 16, a parent shared that their 10-year-old child tested positive for severe depression symptoms, sparking discussion among netizens about the excessive psychological pressure on children in China.
On September 16, during military training at Hubei Enshi College, multiple students were required to enter mud pits in heavy rain for a so-called mud wrestling exercise, sparking controversy.
On the evening of September 16, residents of Longxi County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province captured footage of what appeared to be military aircraft conducting night training over the urban area and continuously releasing large quantities of suspected interference flares. Authorities did not specify the nature of the training, and netizens questioned why it was being carried out near residential areas.
In the comments section of a post related to an alert from Anxun Technology's AI anti-fraud system, a netizen recounted that after transferring a 28.8 yuan red packet to a feng shui master, they were asked to go to the police station to take a photo and sign.
On September 16, 2026, a gallery at the Natural History Museum in London that was closed for 80 years after being hit by a bomb during World War II reopened, with the museum selecting about 50 exhibits to show the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
At the September 15 press conference of the State Council Information Office, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that the average urban surveyed unemployment rate for January to August nationwide was 5.2%, with the August monthly rate at 5.3% and a month‑on‑month increase of 0.1 percentage point. The authorities described the employment situation as overall stable, prompting netizens to mock and question statistical rules such as the exclusion of flexible employment from unemployment counts.
On September 15, Caixin reported on September 12 that the article titled “Anthropic says Chinese large model leaked Chinese user data to its model for distillation training” was inaccessible, and the original link returned a 404.
Volunteer searcher Du Xiaohua posted a video report; in the case that attracted attention after reporting Sun Meihua's abuse, the “Uncle Long” who had long controlled Sun Meihua’s cohabitation has been taken by local police for investigation.
On September 13th, during freshman registration at the Zhongdu Campus of Shanxi Medical University, it was discovered that the loft beds with desks underneath were not equipped with climbing ladders. Freshmen are required to purchase them themselves at a price of 200 yuan each, sparking questions from students and parents about profiteering. Older students reported that previous cohorts also did not have ladders.
On September 15, the State Council's Regulations on Outbound and Inbound Management officially came into effect, stipulating that Chinese citizens who violate export controls or endanger national security may be prohibited from leaving the country. Foreign media and scholars worry that this move will tighten control over technical talent, turning international travel into a privilege requiring administrative approval.
Around 5:20 PM on September 14th, a knife attack occurred in a commercial area of Xiaoguwei Street, Guangzhou University Town. The Panyu police reported that the 35-year-old suspect, Li, was apprehended and the injured were not in life-threatening condition. Subsequently, self-media articles questioned the police's failure to disclose the number and gender of the injured, pointing out that leaked photos from the scene showed all victims were female and their wounds were concentrated on the face, demanding an investigation into whether the attacker selectively targeted women.
On September 14, a BYD employee posted on Maimai questioning the company's excessive cost reduction, revealing that body parts were switched from stainless steel to carbon steel, the material inspection department was dissolved and all materials exempted from inspection, and the review process was artificially rushed. Several self‑identified internal employees echoed in the comments and disclosed more quality control loopholes.
After the closure of Yucai School in Pingyin County, Jinan City, Shandong Province, a teacher posted a complaint about the school owing wages and social security contributions, and suspected that their personal items in the office had been rummaged through. On-site footage shows items scattered across the classroom, with desks and books discarded at will.
On September 14, Chi Wen, a former police officer at the Huangyan Branch of the Taizhou Public Security Bureau in Zhejiang Province, filed a real-name report against his two brothers, Chi Guangxu and Chi Rixin, who are both public officials. He accused them of long-term illegal business operations and using their power to monopolize the packaging bag business in their jurisdiction, securing high profits of 30% to 40%. He also alleged that they bribed leaders in the industry and commerce department and received tip-offs when they were under investigation by the discipline inspection commission.
On September 14, it was reported that instructors at Guangzhou Donghua Vocational College forced students to undergo military training in heavy rain. Multiple students confirmed this in the comments section and advised the uploader to delete the video to avoid trouble from the instructors.
Shenzhen Middle School has released its list of 21 proposed teacher hires for 2026, all of whom hold graduate degrees, including 5 PhDs and 16 master's degree holders. Among them, several PhDs from Tsinghua University, the University of Cambridge, and Fudan University listed labor dispatch companies as their previous employers, sparking public concern over the employment patterns of high-end talent.
The Beijing Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development reported that the China Institute of Building Standard Design and Research Co., Ltd. issued five inspection reports for ductile iron manhole covers with fabricated data without conducting load-bearing tests. Surveillance verification confirmed that the pressure testing machine involved was not turned on during the relevant dates. The commission fined the institute 62,500 yuan and suspended its municipal engineering material testing business for one year.
A work schedule for August from a new energy vehicle supplier shows that employees worked 31 days without a single day off, totaling 474 hours of work. With a total income of 10,428 yuan, the average hourly wage is 22 yuan, reflecting the extreme labor intensity faced by grassroots workers.
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, 2026, his gait and state during public appearances were noted by outsiders as clearly abnormal, sparking speculation about his health and discussions regarding a power crisis within the CCP.
On September 14, an influencer in Chongqing launched a challenge to only purchase products from businesses where employees enjoy a two-day weekend. After visiting streets and shopping malls, it was discovered that most service industry businesses operate on a one-day weekend or no-day weekend schedule. Ultimately, the influencer only managed to buy a cup of Luckin Coffee and ended the challenge, unable to fill their stomach with products from businesses with two-day weekends.
Xi Jinping visited India from September 12 to 13, staying for one night. During this period, his motorcade was intercepted by local Tibetans who ran toward it. Dozens of Tibetans were arrested by Indian police during the incident and subsequently released. On-site videos show that Indian military and police did not use lethal force against the protesters and displayed sympathy.
Recently, multiple posts on platforms like Xiaohongshu (RedNote) have surfaced, showing that many enterprises are still being required to pay back individual income tax, verify undistributed profits, or restore tax registration after deregistration. Some enterprises have even been pursued for taxes two years after deregistration, and systems are blocking instant deregistration due to "declared income being less than platform-reported income," sparking widespread criticism from netizens.
On September 5, a netizen reported that while traveling in Shenzhen, they clarified to the anti-fraud police who came to their door for investigation that they had not been scammed, but their father still received a warning text message notifying the family. This triggered comments from multiple netizens who shared similar experiences of being harassed and having their privacy leaked.
On September 14, Lei Haichao, Director of the National Health Commission, stated that in the face of negative population growth, the fundamentals of China's total population remain unchanged. He proposed actively promoting views on marriage and childbearing, resisting negative views on marriage and childbearing, and simultaneously promoting the integration of childcare and preschool education while reducing the costs of giving birth and raising children.