The US Department of the Treasury announced that starting September 23, it will completely cut off the global operations of Iran's airlines, denying landing and fueling services, and will impose sanctions such as SWIFT expulsion on external entities assisting Iran.
Execution actions such as the first round of executive branch determinations, rulemakings, and sanctions lists mandated by the Graham Act will be completed within thirty days of signing.
Anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi discovered through investigations that some underground surrogacy agencies intentionally have surrogate mothers conceive twins and sell the surplus infants through human traffickers for about 160,000 RMB each.
China's Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced the addition of two precursor chemicals to the export control catalog. Starting immediately, exports to the United States, Mexico, and Canada will require a license application, a move seen as a response to the Trump administration's demands for the control of fentanyl precursors.
The wife of ethnic Chinese American seismologist Chen Youlin, who has been detained in China for nearly two years, stated that the White House has assured her Trump will demand her husband's release during his meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
According to Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping is not expected to be accompanied by a delegation of chief executive officers during his upcoming visit to the United States, similar to his 2015 trip, leaving expectations for commercial outcomes from the summit limited.
On September 22, US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker spoke on the Senate floor, publicly opposing Trump giving a grand welcome to Xi Jinping, and urged Trump to raise issues such as Chinese military expansion, Taiwan, Iran, and human rights in Xinjiang during their talks.
On September 22, US Senate Democratic Whip Durbin spoke on the Senate floor, demanding that Trump raise the release of detainees such as Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy Lai, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, and Akbar Asat during his meeting with Xi Jinping.
An article reported that Bian Yuye, former chairman of Jiangsu Dafeng Rural Commercial Bank, was handcuffed behind her back and forced to slap herself over 800 times during her 168-day detention, losing over 30 kilograms. Her infant daughter, who was breastfeeding, was also detained. The article was subsequently deleted.
At 5 PM on September 22, Shi Tingfu was officially informed of his death from "myocardial infarction" at Shahe Prison in the First Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. His son received a call from the prison at 10:30 PM that night. The family claims he was in good condition during a recent visit. Chinese human rights defenders' network demands medical records and an independent investigation.
Xi Jinping arrived at an Air Force base in Maryland, USA; Trump and his wife will go personally to greet him, and the host thinks this move is very abnormal.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived in Washington on Wednesday.
After the welcome ceremony, U.S. First Lady Melania will accompany Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in Washington.
Recently, a large number of petitioners gathered near the reception office of the National Bureau of Letters and Calls, located at No. Jia 1, Yongdingmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.
Parents in multiple regions across the country report that schools are enforcing strict campus behavioral codes, including requiring students to walk in straight lines and make right-angle turns, as well as facing criticism or point deductions for observing nature during breaks or having poor sitting postures.
On September 22, multiple construction workers at Hong Kong International Airport hung banners to protest five months of unpaid wages, with banners reading slogans such as "Sweat delivered, no pay received."
Guangdong Foshan Jinting Communication (Machinery) Co., Ltd. was exposed for defaulting on a total of 4 million yuan in wages for all employees. Multiple employees hung banners and lay on the ground at the company entrance to protest and demand unpaid wages.
On September 22, a "Free Tibet" activist climbed a lamppost near Capitol Hill in Washington, unfurled a flag with a snow mountain and lion, and shouted slogans against Xi Jinping and Tibet policies.
On the evening of September 22, a stabbing incident occurred outside the east gate of Shanxi Normal University in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. A man, suspected of a romantic dispute, slashed a female student. He was subsequently subdued by people at the scene and handed over to the police for handling.
A BBC Verify investigation found that Apple Maps massively blurs satellite imagery within China, covering military, government, and Xinjiang detention facilities. Apple responded that it must comply with local laws.
The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court announced the first-instance verdict in the corruption and bribery case of Zhao Lei, former general manager of the Beijing Cultural Investment Development Group, sentencing him to life imprisonment, depriving him of political rights for life, and confiscating all his personal property.
Students at Zhongshan Memorial Middle School in Guangdong chanted in residential buildings to protest after the school broke its holiday promise by cutting the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday down to just one day.
A forcible demolition dispute occurred in Shuangliu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, where multiple residents formed a human wall in front of an excavator to stop the construction.
New developments have emerged in the case of a 13-year-old girl in Yuncheng, Shanxi who was allegedly raped and whose case was initially refused registration. The case has now been transferred to the procuratorate for review and prosecution, and the discipline inspection department has opened an investigation into the handling police officers for refusing to open a case.
On September 22, UK Prime Minister Burnham met with Trump in New York, demanding the immediate release of Jimmy Lai and asking if Trump could raise the case during his talks with Xi Jinping.
On September 22, the UK representative at the UN Human Rights Council called for the repeal of Hong Kong's National Security Law and the release of British citizen Jimmy Lai, who has been sentenced.
On September 22, netizens discovered that in the 'Micro-Wish' mini-program under the China Youth Development Foundation, the prices of wish items for children in need were significantly higher than market norms: school bags at 243 yuan, eye-protection desk lamps at 298 yuan, and insulated lunch boxes at 199 yuan. The comment section was flooded with questions about whether the donations could truly reach the children.
Starbucks China stores require employees to hand-draw smiles on every cup of coffee. Those who miss drawing them will receive a secondary warning, and accumulating two warnings will result in the loss of their 13th and 14th-month bonuses or even termination.
Employees of Xi'an Feibao Technology publicly complained about the company executive. It is reported that the company is a core supplier to the People's Liberation Army.
Recently, multiple netizens reported that schools and workplaces have mobilized blood donation by offering holidays, subsidies, or wage deduction threats. Treatment varies drastically, and some participants have been accused of being selfish.
On September 22, Weibo restricted the topic pages for “Jack Latiao” and “rumors of Jack Latiao being stabbed into the ICU,” displaying that the content is not shown due to laws and regulations.
Xiamen Lulin Sen Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. was fined 20,000 yuan by the Xiamen Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau for failing to accurately record pesticide use over a long period, refusing to correct the issue after being ordered to do so, and being identified as having carried out false rectification.
On September 22, Li Auto released an advertisement in collaboration with actor Xie Mian. Due to its striking similarities in creativity, composition, and camera movement with Volvo's 2013 ad starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, it triggered netizens' accusations of plagiarism.
On September 22, 2026, multiple accounts on X with names including "Mutual Follow" and biographies mostly pointing to Huantai, Zibo, Shandong, posted the exact same sentence word-for-word within a span of over ten minutes: "From Beijing to Washington, we look forward to China-US relations continuing along the correct course of constructive strategic stability."
On September 22, a student from Jiangxi (IP Jiangxi) posted a video stating that using his own insulated cup to get water from a campus drinking fountain, the machine continuously charges based on water usage, and one cup of water ultimately cost about ¥2.2. Netizens complained it is more expensive than 92 gasoline. The video received over 140,000 likes and more than 30,000 comments.
On September 22, a netizen studying in the US posted that his mother's cross-border remittance of living expenses was intercepted by the bank according to the "Anti‑Telecom Network Fraud Law" and the anti‑fraud center's requirements, with transaction failure code 10036784. He had returned to China to deal with the bank, but after more than a month it remains unresolved; because the living expenses have not arrived, he cannot pay the rent and faces moving out of the apartment.
On September 22, a popular landmark wall in Linfen, Shanxi, featuring a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, was painted white and replaced with the red characters 'Love Reading,' sparking heated discussion and mockery among netizens.
On September 22, a netizen in Shanghai posted that when purchasing two small household scissors, they were required to first scan 'Suishenban' for police registration, and then perform a secondary registration by hand on-site.
On September 20, inside a classroom at Qiqihar No. 3 Middle School in Heilongjiang Province, students wrote messages such as "not a single penny of corruption spared" and "not a single regular class taught" on their desks or walls, protesting the school's teaching quality and integrity issues.
A netizen posted that after commenting the word "steamed bun" under a Winnie the Pooh video on Douyin, their account was banned for 365 days on September 20. Their alternative account was also banned, and both appeals and communication with human customer service proved fruitless.
On June 30, multiple children at the affiliated kindergarten of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology experienced vomiting, and parents got no answers after pressing for two months. On September 14, a safety officer at the kindergarten's canteen exposed severe hygiene issues, such as washing shoes in vegetable washing pools and scrubbing woks with mops. The kindergarten had long ignored rectifications, and regulatory authorities failed to inspect the kitchen surveillance footage.
On the evening of September 20, Taiwanese Labor Minister Hung Sun-han arrived in Nanjing to attend the APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting held on the 21st. This is the first ministerial-level official to visit mainland China since the Lai Ching-te administration took office. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that he entered using the meeting invitation letter and did not need a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents.
On August 29, a dispatch worker posted online that their employer reduced their salary by 1000 yuan without prior notice, and, citing a demand from the discipline inspection commission, ordered them to return nine years' worth of physical examination fees and holiday benefits. The employer claimed that dispatch workers should not enjoy such benefits, leaving the individual feeling helpless due to age and employment pressure.
On September 21, official announcements stated that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the military due to serious violations of discipline and law.
Xishan Senior High School in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, required students to purchase a "smart device kit" priced at 4,280 RMB, with a service life of only three years. Parents questioned why the price far exceeded similar products on the market, believing that the costs of building an "AI campus" were being shifted onto students.
On September 8, a blogger posted a video refuting the argument that a two-day weekend would paralyze the service industry, sparking widespread discussion. The account has since been banned from publishing new content.
Hongtu Middle School in Datian County, Fujian Province, required students from the third grade of primary school to senior high school grade 3 to participate in social practice training every semester, charging a fee of 288 yuan. Taking leave was prohibited in principle; those needing leave had to go through layered approval by the head teacher, grade leader, and principal, which sparked dissatisfaction among parents.
On September 21, it was circulated online that the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes distributed by Huawei's Intelligent Vehicle Solution BU had expired, causing multiple employees to experience symptoms such as diarrhea and allergies after consumption. Huawei created an internal shared Excel sheet specifically to track the physical reactions of employees who ate the mooncakes.
To pass Walmart's social responsibility audit, Guangxi Wuzhou Tianmijia Bee Industry required employees to memorize false statements to cover up long-term mandatory overtime without days off, wage withholding, illegal employment practices, and lack of fire safety facilities, while also carrying out hasty temporary renovations to cope with the inspection.
Recently, after a netizen commented "I heard it's a mild stroke" under a popular science video about geriatric diseases, their account was restricted from commenting and sending danmaku, and all comments in the related video's comment section were wiped out.