Chronicle TIMELINE
A chronological, causal record of the resistance, major political crises, and contemporary truth.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Guangzhou
On September 13, a netizen posted on Douyin saying she is a 2026 undergraduate graduate carrying 60,000 yuan in student loans, that she had been job hunting in Guangzhou for three months without success, and had finally ended up working in a factory. On September 26, she posted a comparison photo of her graduation gown and her factory uniform, saying, “Four years of undergraduate study came to nothing; now I’m a general worker in an electronics factory.”
09.13
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 3
·Taiyuan
On September 13, 2026, a netizen posted a video claiming that when freshmen at the Zhongdong Campus of Shanxi Medical University registered, they found that the loft beds with desks underneath in their dorms were not equipped with ladders, and that freshmen needed to buy a ladder costing about 200 yuan each to get into their dorms.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 3
·China
In January 2026, reports emerged that a domestic smartphone brand automatically installed apps of unknown origin in the background when the user was over 65; on September 13, a blogger showed an elderly user's phone desktop densely packed with ad apps spanning 17 pages, and in the video the elderly person was forced to install bundled apps within seconds.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
In September 2026, a 26-year-old female video blogger said the company unilaterally demanded changes to her agreed working hours. After she refused, her boss threatened to fire her, and managers also warned that her wages for the month would be less than 1,000 yuan. She said her account balance was under 3,000 yuan and she could see no hope.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
In September 2026, a practitioner in the livestreaming industry said that e-commerce livestreaming is now very difficult to do: influencers have to spend their own money to buy traffic and commissions have shrunk. Sometimes, after a full day of streaming, deducting costs leaves only a few dozens of yuan in earnings, or even a loss. Fearing job loss because of a heavy mortgage, he is afraid of being unemployed.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
In September 2026, the owner of a small supermarket in the countryside said that customers are now reluctant to spend a single penny, there is almost no one on the street, goods are piling up in the store and cannot be sold, manufacturers' promotional activities attract no attention, and supply salespeople are frequently replaced.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
In September 2026, a blogger said that a friend of his, who had worked at a major internet company for four years after graduation, applied for an N+1 resignation in June this year. He had substantial savings, but after leaving his job he was still constantly pressed by people around him about where he was going next, leaving him feeling helpless and disappointed.
09.13
·Reported
·Importance I
·Sources 1
·China
In September 2026, a 38-year-old man said he had just found a job paying 7,000 yuan a month three months earlier, when his supervisor laid him off on the grounds of a company business adjustment, notifying him that he would lose this income starting in October. He felt that, unemployed in middle age, he could barely afford even meals.
09.12
·Official claim
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Heze
Mr. Zhang, the owner of a barbecue restaurant in Heze, Shandong, reported that a Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain cup from an ancient shipwreck was suspected to be lost during archaeological excavation. Within two months, he was subjected to approximately fifteen inspections by five law enforcement departments in rotation. He was eventually forced to close his business on September 7th. Mr. Zhang suspects this is retaliation.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On September 10, an elderly woman from Shandong who has been petitioning for 17 years was found on the streets of Beijing; she has been homeless in Beijing for five months. The elderly woman wept, recounting her husband's passing and her son's accident at a hospital, stating she is alone and helpless and dares not return home due to fear.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·China
Anthropic released a report stating that the company discovered and banned a batch of accounts associated with local Chinese public security and state security departments. These accounts used Claude to collect information, query surveillance databases, and generate daily reports. "Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher" was explicitly listed as one of the targets for stability maintenance and public opinion monitoring.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 11, netizens released the ninth-grade first-semester "Morality and Rule of Law" textbook compiled by the Ministry of Education, which requires students to arm their minds with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It also quotes "A household with a thousand mouths is led by one person" and emphasizes the maintenance of Xi Jinping's core position, sparking public attention.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·Hexian
Yin Jiangen, a self-media person from Zhuzhou, was arrested across provinces in August 2025 for posting criticisms of officials, including Liu Ying, the Party Secretary of Liyang Town, Hexian County, Anhui Province. On August 6, 2026, the Hexian Court sentenced him to two years and three months in prison in the first instance for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. Yin Jiangen disagreed and filed an appeal.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Hong Kong
The lawsuit filed by Hong Kong Journalists Association Chairwoman Ronson Chan Man-fai against Dow Jones, the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, over his dismissal has concluded. The court ruled that Dow Jones obstructed the exercise of union rights, but the claim of illegal dismissal was not established. Sentencing will be scheduled for a later date.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Guangzhou
The whistleblower who exposed the Jumai Group's "lymphatic meat" incident has posted a video seeking help, claiming to be pressured by the company's senior management to take down the exposé video and alleging favoritism towards the outsourced canteen. They have since sought legal aid from a lawyer.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 11, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) publicly announced administrative penalty decisions, imposing fines and market entry bans on Chen Guanghua, Zong Jianshu, Ma Xingrui, and Lu Runkai for fabricating and disseminating false information about tax rate adjustments. The individuals involved disrupted the securities market through this act, but none had illegal gains.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·India
On September 12, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the two-day BRICS summit. On-site video released by Indian media ANI showed Xi Jinping publicly appearing at New Delhi airport and being welcomed by the Indian side.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On September 10, the General Office of the State Council of China issued a notice on governing the difficulty for small and medium enterprises in receiving payments. It requires focused monitoring of large enterprises' arrears, stipulates that government procurement and central enterprise projects must be paid in full cash, and prohibits large enterprises from forcing small and medium enterprises into accounts receivable financing.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
Recently, a Douyin netizen shared a pop-up advertisement on an Android phone. After accidentally touching it, the ad disguised itself as a call from property management, a delivery person, or one's daughter to induce the user to answer. Whether hung up or answered, it would redirect to a spam call interface and play audio in a loop, making it difficult to close.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 11, a netizen posted a video of Chinese workers toiling, set to mocking music, which garnered widespread attention. Netizens commented that such background music has spread from campuses to society, reflecting self-deprecation about their real-life situations.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Longyan
On September 9, Fujian Longyan Zijinshan Experimental School installed security gates and X-ray baggage scanners at the school entrance. Students returning to school must undergo manual pat-downs and baggage screening, which has sparked public ridicule and criticism.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·China
On September 11, a Kuaishou streamer read out a statement twice during a live broadcast, publicly criticizing the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping, and calling for an end to the one-party dictatorship through a non-violent, non-cooperative velvet revolution. About two and a half minutes later, the live stream was forcibly shut down.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 11, the developer of the "Double Weekend Shopping" app changed their social media account name to "Lazy Cow" and posted a call for conscious maintenance of national cybersecurity, sparking speculation and heated discussion among netizens about the compliance of the "double weekend" policy.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
Starting from 24:00 on September 11, the National Development and Reform Commission announced a price increase for refined oil products, with gasoline and diesel rising by 260 yuan and 250 yuan per ton, respectively, despite implementing a so-called temporary price control. Combined with the price adjustment on August 28, these two rounds of increases have added approximately 0.48 yuan per liter for 92-octane gasoline and 0.52 yuan per liter for 0-diesel.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 11, a blogger released a video exposing Douyin's traffic monetization and censorship mechanisms, claiming that attacking the US can earn 15 yuan per 10,000 views. Conversely, videos debunking false foreign information are restricted and offer no revenue. The blogger questioned why related content from a certain "Global Times" video was forcibly removed.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 10, the day Apple released its foldable screen product, NetEase UU remotely posted that it would specially adapt to it, triggering netizens to compare it with the delayed adaptation of HarmonyOS. Subsequently, the post was deleted and the account entered protection mode.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Qingdao
On September 11, a netizen posted that after two months of job hunting in Qingdao, they encountered over 40 companies suspected of false recruitment and illegal employment. The positions were mostly fake customer service, street promoters, or disguised sales roles. Some companies had issues with wage arrears, no social security, and harsh working conditions, leading to the netizen's livelihood being in distress.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Fujian
On September 9, a Xiaohongshu user in Fujian discovered a weird recruitment advertisement on the BOSS Zhipin platform. A certain front-desk reception position implemented a 'Work 8, Rest 16' system, where the recruiter defined the 16 hours after work as rest time. Related screenshots sparked heated discussions online, with netizens mocking the 'off-work is rest' logic and the distorted labor treatment.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·China
China's Cyberspace Administration has debunked rumors circulating online about new exit-entry regulations allegedly taking effect from September 15th. It denied claims of 'closing the country's doors' and restricting normal travel for ordinary people, stating that the new regulations primarily target illegal activities such as cross-border gambling, telecommunications fraud, and illegal transfer of technology abroad.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 9, 2026, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in conjunction with the National Health Commission, released the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for AIDS (2026 Edition)", aiming to leverage the unique advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine and improve the clinical efficacy of AIDS diagnosis and treatment.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·South Korea
A 30-year-old Chinese male student studying in Korea is suspected of using AI since last November to synthesize the faces of seven victims, including his lab colleagues, into explicit videos, creating 1141 pieces of obscene and pornographic content. The student was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in the first trial on September 10 for allegedly violating South Korea's 'Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes'.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
Recently, some netizens have used AI technology to create and publish a video reflecting the current survival status of Chinese students, sparking external attention and discussion regarding the situation and educational pressure of the student group.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 3
·India
Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell while attending the BRICS summit in India, prompting Indian Prime Minister Modi to pause his speech and inquire about his condition twice. Subsequently, Xi Jinping missed the dinner hosted by Modi for leaders of various countries, and his health has drawn intense attention and speculation from the outside world.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 1
·India
The Wall Street Journal reported that during the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping temporarily canceled a dinner due to sudden indisposition, with Wang Yi attending on his behalf, sparking external speculation about his health.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Dalian
On September 12, the central government approved the appointment of Li Qiang as a member of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Dalian Municipal Party Committee. On the same day, the former Dalian Municipal Party Secretary, Xiong Maoping, stepped down from his positions as Deputy Secretary of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee, member of the Provincial Standing Committee, and Secretary of the Dalian Municipal Party Committee. Li Qiang previously served as the Mayor of Dalian.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·India
Xi Jinping did not attend the important banquet on the evening of the 12th during his time in India, while Putin and others were present. Related reports did not provide an official reason for Xi's absence, only noting that he had arrived in India but did not attend the banquet, which required conversations with various parties and prolonged activity. Subsequently, rumors regarding his health spread online, with his absence from the banquet being used as one of the indicators to speculate on whether he was experiencing health issues.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·New Delhi, India
During his opening address at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Prime Minister Modi suddenly turned and asked Xi Jinping how he was feeling. The hall fell silent for 16 seconds, sparking speculation abroad about Xi Jinping's physical condition.
09.12
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Chongqing
Xie Wenhui, former chairman of Chongqing Yufu Holdings, is under investigation, providing a breakthrough for the subsequent investigation into the Huang Qifan case.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Fuzhou, Fujian
Fuzhou, Fujian has launched a Taipei Shilin Night Market featuring Taiwanese characteristics, which has begun trial operation. The site was planned with more than 30 stalls, but on-site footage pointed out that the crowds were sparse and customers were few.
09.12
·Verified
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
Jun Zhengping Studio released recruitment information, defining itself as the military's brand dedicated to online commentary, with tasks including actively posting comments.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·China
On September 11, the first instance trial for the influencer Tietou's extortion case concluded, with him being sentenced to eight years in prison for multiple crimes. After the verdict was announced, comment sections on social media platforms showed polarized opinions, sparking public discussion on the boundaries and social roles of online anti-fraud activities.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Jiangsu
On September 10, a netizen from Jiangsu posted a protest poster showing four bloggers with their mouths taped shut, protesting their permanent account bans for discussing sensitive political topics. Netizens in the comments section expressed their dissatisfaction, directly stating "We are hostages."
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Shenzhen
On August 26, an 18-year-old girl from Gansu went to Shenzhen to work to escape an arranged marriage. Her parents found her address through the local police station and hired people to forcibly take her back to Lanzhou across provinces. After Shenzhen bus drivers noticed something unusual, they called the police. The police identified the suspects and rescued the girl in Lanzhou across provinces.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Beijing
On September 10, Shao Tianlan, founder and CEO of Mech-Mind, posted on his WeChat Moments, accusing Galaxy Core, a company valued at over 20 billion yuan and featured on the Spring Festival Gala, of fabricating revenue through related-party transactions to rush its IPO. He publicly questioned whether Beijing municipal leaders support such companies going public.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·China
On September 9, according to The Information, after the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) raised the listing threshold for humanoid robot companies through non-public window guidance, related companies must prove they can form sustainable revenue, are narrowing losses, or possess genuine technological innovation to go public. This policy shift is related to the financing frenzy in the primary market and the drastic stock price fluctuations after the listing of Unitree Robotics.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·Shijiazhuang
A 15-year-old female student at Luancheng Middle School in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, who scored 736, was repeatedly forced by the school to cut and straighten her naturally curly hair, and was harassed and denied entry. Just 7 days after enrolling, she suffered a mental breakdown and jumped to her death. Her family later protested at the school gate with a petition, and special police were stationed at the scene. After the incident was exposed, graduates and netizens revealed that the school has long had extreme regulations, such as not providing seats in the cafeteria, forcing students to eat standing up, and implementing militarized management.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Xinjiang
On September 11, the South China Morning Post cited expert judgment to confirm that the large drone that has recently received attention is the WZ-X stealth drone. This model has a wingspan of about 52 meters and a size close to the US military's B-2 stealth bomber. It is regarded as an intercontinental high-altitude long-endurance intelligence reconnaissance drone. It was previously identified by US defense websites through satellite imagery at the Malan Air Force Test Site in Xinjiang in May 2025. Chinese officials have not commented on this.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On September 10, a user posted an article accusing domestic film and television and social platforms of double standards in reviewing homosexual content, with positive emotional content being restricted or removed, while content linking the homosexual group with negative labels can be spread normally, attracting attention.
09.12
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Chengdu
On September 10, 2026, the Jinjiang Branch of the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau lifted the bail for Liu Hu due to changes in the case. Lawyer Zhou Ze posted the decision, announcing the end of the criminal prosecution initiated in February of this year, and Liu Hu will not need to stand trial.
09.12
·Reported
·Importance V
·Sources 3
·India
The video claims that Xi Jinping walked slowly during his visit to India, that Modi asked about his condition twice, that he did not attend the banquet and returned to Beijing early, and that upon his return there was no welcome ceremony or press release, sparking outside speculation about his health.