China's central bank announced the issuance of 60 billion RMB in central bank bills in Hong Kong on September 23, aiming to drain offshore RMB liquidity to maintain the RMB exchange rate.
Xi Jinping arrived at the Andrew Joint Air Force Base near Washington, USA, and was received by President Trump and his wife, and conducted a drill with the three services honor guard.
U.S. President Trump rode Marine One to Andrews Joint Base, personally greeting the soon-to-arrive Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Outside Andrews Joint Base, organized overseas Chinese came to welcome Xi Jinping, while some protesters also attended to voice their demands.
Roads surrounding the Waldorf Astoria Hotel have been blocked to welcome Xi Jinping's stay, showing enhanced security.
Near the airport where Xi Jinping arrived, supporters and opponents of Xi Jinping confronted each other, leading to physical altercations. Supporters kicked and destroyed a coffin model made by anti-CCP individuals.
Former Chinese democracy activist Wang Juntao protested Xi Jinping on-site, criticizing the CCP's 70 years of harming the nation and its people, and calling on the US government and the world to see Xi Jinping's true face.
Outside the hotel where Xi Jinping was staying, anti-communist groups such as the Chinese Democratic Party held protests, expressing their opposition to CCP rule and Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife at Andrews Joint Base early on September 24th, Beijing time, showing a certain diplomatic courtesy.
The CCP made a strange request before the Trump‑Xi meeting, hoping the US would postpone arms sales to Taiwan to save face for Xi Jinping, showing the CCP regime's extreme emphasis on “face”.
At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, Hu Haifeng, Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, made a rare appearance and spoke highly of the development of the charity sector, which is interpreted as a political signal.
It was reported that vehicles belonging to Chinese Communist Party officials entered the U.S. Trade Representative's Office building as Chinese President Xi Jinping was about to stay at the Waldorf Astoria.
Finnish parliamentarian Atte Harjanne said at the EU-Taiwan Annual Conference that Taiwan and Finland can deepen cooperation in the technology sector and should share experiences in dealing with China's and Russia's hybrid influence and hybrid warfare.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and met with the UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and leaders of other countries. He will elaborate on China's views on the international situation, regional issues, and the work of the United Nations, emphasize true multilateralism, and call for strengthening the authority of the United Nations and reforming global governance.
On September 23, the PLA Daily published an editorial accusing Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of abandoning their original aspirations and engaging in clique-forming, which severely endangered the Party's absolute leadership over the military, stating that investigating the two is a major victory for military anti-corruption.
On September 23, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping had left Beijing by special plane for a state visit to the United States. His entourage included Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, and Wang Yi, among others.
Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.
The host predicts that at next year's 21st Party Congress, Xi Jinping may step down from certain positions, such as General Secretary, due to his advanced age (74), seeking a political compromise.
Based on previous calculations, the next major renovation of the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall should take place in 2027. However, Xi Jinping plans to carry out a more fundamental renovation, positioning it as the "Museum of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation" and extensively promoting "Xi Jinping Thought."
China will host a high-level dialogue at the UN headquarters marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative, aiming to promote the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that over the past five years, the initiative has mobilized more than $23 billion and implemented over 2,000 cooperation projects.
A large amount of yellow smoke billowed from the plant area of BASF Polyurethane Co., Ltd. in Shanghai and spread to the surrounding areas, suspected to be an explosion accident.
Liquidity pressure in late September may materialize into market volatility from late September to early October.
November, due to the superposition of refinancing bond issuance and interest rate meetings, is predicted to be the second month with the highest liquidity pressure in the second half of the year.
Police in Chonburi Province, Thailand, raided a villa in Bang Lamung District, rescuing three Chinese women who had been lured into companion work, detained, and extorted. Four Chinese suspects were arrested at the scene.
The first-instance trial of the child abduction case involving two children in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, was held at the Zhenxiong County People's Court. Numerous parents searching for their missing children gathered outside the court, holding up posters and long banners in support.
According to The South China Morning Post, citing information from the Washington police, the police have received five applications for rallies related to Xi Jinping's visit. The applicants include the Washington Falun Dafa Association, the Tibetan Youth Congress, the Wei Jingsheng Foundation, a group called "Protest Chinese Government," and a Chinese community organization in the greater Washington area.
On September 23, Musk said in a CCTV Finance interview that “President Xi Jinping is an outstanding leader, under his leadership China has achieved great achievements.”
September 23, US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US and China have agreed to extend the trade ceasefire until January 10, 2027.
On September 23, Reuters reported that under the current plan, after the Xitler meeting ends on September 24, a joint press conference is not expected to be held, nor a joint statement. The US and Chinese sides may each release a summary of results. This arrangement has not yet been formally confirmed by the White House or the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Employees of Shanghai Zuiqingfeng Health Technology Company revealed that the company sets high-difficulty question-bank assessments as performance indicators to maliciously lay off staff.
During the peak potato harvest season in Inner Mongolia, pregnant women and nursing mothers from migrant worker families in Sichuan, Henan, and other places brought their children to pick potatoes in the fields. Some piece-rate pay was as low as 1.8 yuan per bag.
A fire broke out in the Shuangyunli residential community in Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and the entire building was engulfed in thick smoke.
A Suzhou subway security inspector submitted a post stating that their hourly wage for an 8-hour early or mid-shift translates to only about 13 yuan, and if calculated based on a full 24-hour shift, the hourly wage is even less than 10 yuan.
A garment enterprise in Shenzhen issued a notice stating that to ensure normal operations before and after the holiday, the company has suspended leave privileges, requiring all employees to work normally and halting all leave requests.
Two depositors encountered obstruction and difficulty from the bank when attempting to withdraw money at the counter. A fierce conflict erupted between the two parties, with the bank threatening to call the police, sparking strong dissatisfaction among the depositors.
On September 23, 2026, multiple workers in Chongyang County, Xianning City, Hubei Province, held banners outside the gate of Hubei Huadian Fuxin Chongyang New Energy Co., Ltd. to demand unpaid wages.
The US Congress and Administrative Authorities China Committee (CECC) issued a statement noting that Ilham Tuheti has been serving a life sentence for the crime of "splitting the state" for 12 years. In reality, he has been dedicated to Uyghur-Han dialogue to bridge differences, and called for Trump and Xi Jinping to pay attention to his case during their meeting. [Follow-up · September 23, 2026] On September 23, the US Congress and Administrative Authorities China Committee (CECC) stated that as the US President and Xi Jinping are about to hold a dialogue, the Ilham Tuheti case should be placed on the agenda, and his unconditional release should become an urgent priority.
On September 23, a parent from Jilin province posted a video of a school satisfaction survey. The survey requires users to fill in the student's ID number if they choose 'a little dissatisfied,' give a score of 9 or below, or believe the problem originates from the school. However, selecting 'very satisfied' or giving a score of 10 allows for direct submission. The video sparked heated discussion.
The comments section of the CCTV Finance Musk interview video shows “author has enabled filtering, some comments are not displayed”, and some comments are restricted.
On September 23, 2026, multiple electronic screens outside the People's Park Centre in Chinatown, Singapore, displayed photos of the stray dog Wangwang, along with English and Chinese slogans such as "Stop Animal Abuse" and "Be Kind to Life."
On September 23, a netizen posted that after the union collected membership fees of over three hundred yuan per person, the Mid-Autumn benefit was a shopping voucher of five hundred yuan given to over a thousand members, which could only be used at a very small fruit shop, and was labeled as targeted consumption. In the comments, it was said that state-owned enterprises' internal purchase vouchers are generally more than 30% more expensive than e‑commerce platforms.
On September 23, a Meituan autonomous delivery vehicle drove against traffic on a motor vehicle lane in Haigang District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, causing road congestion.
On September 14, 2026, a shop in Guangzhou officially announced its closure due to business difficulties.
On September 20, 2026, due to extremely poor business in September, many people chose to return to their hometowns and were waiting at the bus station.
US President Trump delivered his sixth speech in office at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the strength of the US economy, border security, national sovereignty, and the "America First" policy. He specifically addressed the Iran issue, reiterating that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, and criticized Iran's support for regional conflicts. The speech also touched upon policies toward countries such as Venezuela and Cuba, as well as perspectives on the development of artificial intelligence (superintelligence).
US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing American strength and confronting the common enemy of all mankind, issuing stern warnings against Iran, nuclear proliferation, and geopolitical challenges.
The White House has announced detailed arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, including President Trump personally going to Andrews Joint Base to greet him, holding a welcoming ceremony and state dinner at the White House, and the leaders of the two countries and their spouses will visit the US National Archives together.
Brazilian President Lula delivered a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly, criticizing the United Nations for failing to effectively stop wars and pointing out that the Security Council failed to play its role. He emphasized the importance of diplomacy, and discussed the Middle East conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Brazil's position in international affairs.
Trump officially signed a milestone security agreement on Greenland with the Prime Minister of Denmark and the Prime Minister of Greenland, expanding the permanent U.S. military presence in the Arctic and excluding non-NATO countries from establishing bases.
Account "New Highland" on X posted that during Xi Jinping's visit, Qincheng Prison suddenly increased personnel, implemented double alert duty, and prohibited visits, sparking external speculation.