On October 23, a netizen shared a photo of the large screen on the facade of SOGO department store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, showing a pixel-art image of "Jieyang Wangwang" against a yellow background, with a mother dog and three puppies huddled together, in memory of the stray dog Wangwang who was tortured and killed.
On October 23, a Douyin video relayed an oil price forecast released by state media: domestic fuel prices are expected to rise by 275 yuan per ton at 24:00 on October 29. In the comments section, a netizen posted footage of street protests in France with the caption "take notes," sparking a wave of angry abuse.
On October 23, the Market Supervision Administration of Luoding City, Guangdong issued a notice soliciting clues in the market supervision field related to gang-related and evil forces, listing knowingly buying fake goods, deliberately nitpicking, and filing complaints and lawsuits in batches as malicious claims for compensation, with suspected gang and evil crimes to be transferred to the police.
On October 23, a parent at Jiangnan Experimental Primary School in Tunxi, Huangshan, Anhui held up a sign at the school gate seeking help, saying that while the child was in class on September 28, the child was repeatedly poked with a ballpoint pen by a deskmate, leaving more than 20 bruises on the limbs. The school only made the student involved reflect at home for three days; the parent demanded the student be transferred out of the class and asked the education bureau to intervene.
On October 23, a netizen posted to expose that a university dormitory in Lanzhou, Gansu supplies electricity in four time slots per day, totaling 16.25 hours of power cuts, with a unified dormitory check at 21:30 pm prohibiting late returns; the class circulated a notice about students leaving evening self-study early, and warned that violators would not be considered for Party or Communist Youth League membership recommendations for the time being, and their grants would be reduced or even canceled.
On October 23, a netizen posted that the class committee of Changchun Humanities College notified students to arrive at the classroom at 6:45 for morning self-study, during which attendance would be taken and phones collected; bringing breakfast, placing water bottles on desks, sleeping, and chatting were strictly prohibited. The author said that not participating would result in deducted academic credits.
On October 23, China Youth Daily released a video showing a Xinjiang teenager in tears while visiting the Museum of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, saying that many children's eyes turned red, and the teenager pledged to serve the motherland.
On October 23, a netizen posted a "roster of people over 22 who have not enrolled in resident insurance," captioning it that those who haven't paid social insurance have already been found. Netizens in the comments said collection calls would be made to everyone in the family, and that even the unemployed with no money were being pressed to pay.
On October 23, a teacher surnamed Gao at Zhuangyuanqiao Middle School in Xihua County, Zhoukou, Henan, said the school's security checks have entered a "double insurance" mode, with two additional security screening devices installed to strictly inspect students for prohibited items, prompting netizens to sarcastically remark that students are being treated like prisoners.
A netizen submitted a report to @Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher, claiming that Wanquan Security deducts 50 yuan for being 1 minute late, that overtime on weekends and workdays has become routine, and that working after hours and on holidays is the norm, yet statutory overtime pay is never paid.
On October 23, a netizen posted a video complaining that during CCTV News’ live broadcast of the rescue effort after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqing County, Nagqu, Tibet, the on-site reporter frequently used filler words such as “uh” and “this part,” conveying almost no useful information in three minutes, prompting netizens in the comments section to mock the report.
On October 23, netizens found that AITO Auto's official Xiaohongshu account had disabled the @ mention feature in its comment section. When users tried to @ AITO Auto, the system prompted "This user has turned off comment mentions," sparking jokes among netizens.
U.S. nonprofit organization C4ADS released an investigation report showing that enterprises related to Russia's defense industry are gradually entering China's supply chain, and defense cooperation between the two countries has accelerated and escalated since 2022.
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of launching hundreds of drones to attack their respective capitals.
At a meeting commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March, Hu Chunhua was unexpectedly absent; after contacting multiple sources, it has been confirmed that Hu Chunhua and his family have gone missing.
October 22 is the deadline set by the Chinese government for declaring historical back taxes on offshore trusts. On that day, Chinese stocks officially entered a technical bear market, with the wealthy selling assets to pay the taxes, triggering selling pressure.
The CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission officially issued a notice announcing that Xia Linmao, member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and deputy mayor of Beijing, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced that Xia Linmao, member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and executive vice mayor, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is undergoing investigation.
Early voting has begun in the U.S. midterm elections, with voters in Florida, Georgia, and Texas heading to the polls to express their political demands and partisan leanings on issues such as the cost of living, prices, the oil and gas industry, and border control.
An open tower-rushing incident occurred in Nantong, Jiangsu, prompting streamer Qiqi and public opinion to warn of safety risks inside the wall.
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office has indicted Taiwanese accomplices involved in the operation against Huang Yihao, with sentences ranging from 2 years and 7 months to more than 5 years and 6 months.
Residents of Nigeria's capital Abuja express concern over the Ebola outbreak and potential lockdown measures.
Zhao Leji presided over the Chairmen's Meeting of the National People's Congress, which decided that the NPC Standing Committee session would be held from November 2 to 6, deliberating on the qualifications of delegates and appointment and removal proposals among other agenda items.
Freedom House's annual report says global internet freedom has declined for the 16th consecutive year, with China and Myanmar continuing to rank among the worst countries for internet freedom in the world.
At the Long March commemoration meeting on October 22, Hu Chunhua's absence drew outside attention; former official Du Wen posted that he had confirmed contact could not be established with him or his family.
Many private entrepreneurs in Shanghai are facing pressure to pay massive back taxes, with some billionaires having to borrow hundreds of millions of yuan in cash just to barely meet their tax obligations.
The website of the CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection published an article on October 22, specifically discussing the issue of retired officials using their networks to seriously violate regulations and accumulate wealth.
The Huairou District Tax Bureau in Beijing has issued public notices to 21 individuals, including Chao Mouzhe, requiring them to self-examine and declare personal income tax on offshore trusts in accordance with the law.
Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji presided over the meeting of the Council of Chairpersons, placing relevant appointment and removal motions on the agenda for the NPC Standing Committee session from November 2 to 6.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council and National Immigration Agency denied Chinese actor Zhang Linghe entry into Taiwan; he had planned to hold a fan meeting in Taipei.
On October 22, Sohu Auto was banned from posting by the platform for 15 days for publishing content related to an AITO vehicle explosion and fire, drawing public attention to automaker PR and speech control.
On October 22, outside the Tesla store in Licheng, Putian, Fujian, a domestically produced new energy vehicle suddenly caught fire while charging and ignited surrounding vehicles.
Beijing held a commemorative meeting for the 90th anniversary of the Long March. Hu Chunhua's absence has sparked speculation overseas about whether he has run into trouble.
The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) fell to 3.9%, matching the Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) rate, followed by a series of rate inversions.
The 2026 US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference was held in the US state of Virginia from October 18 to 20, where Taiwanese officials called for strengthening self-defense capabilities and cooperation with the domestic defense industry.
On October 22, a meeting marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army's Long March was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attended by about 3,000 people. Xi Jinping reviewed the history of the Long March, emphasized the decisive significance of the Zunyi Conference in establishing Mao Zedong's leadership position, put forward five requirements for successfully carrying on the new Long March journey, and stressed the Party's absolute leadership over the military and full and strict governance of the Party.
At 22:33 on October 22, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in Baqing County, Nagqu City, Tibet, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
On October 22, the CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission announced that Xia Linmao, member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and executive vice mayor, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation. Xia is an alternate member of the 20th CCP Central Committee, just 4 days before the scheduled opening of the Fifth Plenary Session.
On October 22, a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Baqing County, Nagqu City, Tibet. According to official Chinese government announcements, as of 7 a.m. on the 23rd, the earthquake had killed 16 people and injured 54, including 11 seriously injured.
On October 22, the CSI 300 index closed down 1.84%, falling about 20% from its June high and entering a technical bear market; according to Bloomberg, the STAR 50 and ChiNext indices have both fallen about 40% in the second half of the year, and analysts believe the national team may need to buy more and for longer.
On October 22, progress was made in the case in which a blogger went undercover to expose the black market in child sexual exploitation; the related case has been officially filed and an investigation launched.
Large numbers of students in Suqian, Jiangsu, have posted their schools' temporary closure notices, most citing repairs for a cafeteria boiler failure; commenters speculate it may be related to a student's fatal fall in the area.
On October 22, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issued a statement criticizing recent social media remarks by the Chinese embassy for undermining mutual trust, destabilizing the situation, and undermining efforts to improve bilateral relations, and reiterated that it reserves the right to take further diplomatic action.
On the day the news of Xia Linmao's investigation was announced, Beijing Party Secretary Yin Li presided over a meeting of the Municipal Party Standing Committee, expressing support for the decision of the CCP Central Committee and demanding the resolute elimination of "two-faced people."
On October 22, on the eve of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, multiple depositors of village and town banks in Henan said they were blocked from going to Beijing to petition: some were confined to their homes, some were intercepted at train stations, and some were forcibly sent back after arriving in Beijing.
According to a report by Yicai on October 22, from January to September 2026, nationwide urban and rural residents' household electricity consumption was 123.46 billion kilowatt-hours, down 0.3% year-on-year — the first decline for the same period in nearly ten years.
On October 22, all three major A-share indexes closed lower, with nearly 5,000 stocks across the market declining. The ChiNext Index fell 4.37% to close at 2,576.90 points, a cumulative pullback of 41.17% from its intraday high of 4,380.41 points on June 25 over about four months.
Thai police launched an investigation based on leads provided by Liu, searching 3 residences in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok on October 22, apprehending 14 suspects; each person’s specific role is still under investigation.
On October 22, the Huairou District Tax Bureau of Beijing issued an announcement, serving 21 individuals with Notices of Tax Matters, requiring them to self-inspect the establishment of and participation in offshore trusts, submit materials within 15 days, and declare and pay individual income tax in accordance with the law.
On October 22, Sohu Auto's official account was banned from posting by the platform for 15 days for publishing content related to the AITO explosion and fire accident. Netizens questioned whether the authorities were silencing those who spoke out in order to suppress attention to the accident.