A netizen's submission revealed that the Tianmijia Bee Industry production workshop canceled its only one day of rest per week for 62 consecutive days from July 20 to September 20, 2026.
The honey water workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and even until 10:30 or 11:30 p.m. Lunch and dinner breaks are only 30 minutes long, with no clock-in required, and workers must return to their posts immediately after eating.
Meeting recordings claim overtime on Saturdays and Sundays is paid at double wages, but in fact veteran employees are still paid for only 8 hours on weekends, while most new employees are labor-dispatched workers with neither double pay nor social insurance, and no paid annual leave even after one year of work.
The company's statement claimed that there were no temporary workers in the workshop, and that during the audit process it asked temporary workers to leave the site to avoid the auditors; in fact the workshop had temporary workers, a large number of dispatched labor workers, summer workers, and vocational school interns.
The company has employee dorms where multiple people share rooms; a meeting recording says the dorms do not meet standards, and to avoid losing points in inspections employees were told to simply say there are no dorms.
The company had never conducted fire drills; had it not been for Walmart's audit, the emergency lights and exit signs in the workshop would not have been powered on, and the smoke alarms, emergency alarms, and emergency lights in other areas were only installed two days before the audit.
From the resumption of work on February 24, 2026 (the eighth day of the first lunar month) to May, the only days off were 1 day for the Qingming holiday and 2 days for the May Day holiday, 3 days in total.
An undercover investigation by Hebei Economic TV found that some accounts on Xianyu post photos of women under the guise of ordinary services such as "on-site model photo shoots," "home fitness," and "swimming lessons," and use coded phrases like "on-site" and "chubao bookable" to steer users toward private transactions on WeChat, WeCom, and other platforms.
After paying a 99 yuan "intention deposit" during an undercover investigation, a reporter from Hebei Economic TV gained entry to group chats in various places, where women's profiles and prices for different services were posted on a rolling feed.
An undercover investigation by Hebei Economic Television found that customer service operators in Xianyu's pornography traffic-generation industry chain use fake medical certifications as bait, claiming they "support accompanying you to a Grade 3A hospital for verification."
Around September 20, Poland said that intelligence in Warsaw's possession showed Russia was preparing combined drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine (including Poland), and stressed that these strikes could be packaged as accidents to test NATO's response.
Around September 20, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia's hybrid warfare threat had escalated, calling for an immediate increase in vigilance and for plans to be drawn up to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive sites from drone and cyberattacks.
Around September 20, Germany concluded that it would continue to be a target of Russian hybrid attacks, and its National Security Council decided to take new measures to combat espionage and sabotage and to protect critical infrastructure.
On September 20, a Polish influencer posted a video on Douyin criticizing certain netizens for double standards: while fiercely hating Japan over its invasion of China, they simultaneously treat the Nazi blitzkrieg against Poland as a joke. The video received numerous likes and reposts, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
On September 20, at the Douyin Creator Conference held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, multiple bloggers openly expressed dissatisfaction with the current schedule adjustment system and explicitly supported restoring two-day weekends and canceling schedule adjustments.
On September 20, a netizen in Xiongan, Hebei posted that the police came to their home and confiscated a toy gun bought online, and then seized their high-spec computer on the grounds of video game addiction, only returning it after forcing them to sign a guarantee letter stating it was "voluntarily handed over for safekeeping."
It was reported on September 20 that some districts in Hangzhou plan to reduce the distance between tobacco retail stores from 60 meters to 30 meters, with the regulation proposed to take effect on October 20.
On September 20, a Xiaohongshu user posted that dispatched labor workers in Shanghe County, Jinan, Shandong, have been owed more than ten months of wages, and every time they ask they are told there is no money. Many in the comments section reported similar wage arrears in Tianqiao District, Shizhong District, and elsewhere.
The “Employee Interviews on Social Responsibility Certification” claims that clerks who miss a punch will help make up the punch, but in reality this does not exist; each missed punch results in a 10 yuan deduction.
The company's statement claimed 12 days off for the Spring Festival, but in fact only 9 days were given.
A netizen's submission revealed that the speech by Huang Zhonglian, chairman of Tianmi Family Bee Industry, was packaged with patriotic slogans while actually depriving employees of their right to rest.
Around September 20, Finland announced that it was urging the public to prepare mentally for certain events, specifically mentioning sabotage and drone incursions, while calling for calm.
Around September 20, the Lithuanian government plans to allocate 6 million euros to make practical preparations for evacuating residents, including setting up evacuation points, temporary accommodation facilities, food supplies, and civil assistance.
Around September 20, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a new security strategy, strengthening national defense, protection of the population, and resilience, specifically targeting the threat of Russia's hybrid warfare and the risk of long-range attacks by drones or missiles.
Around September 20, the Dutch Prime Minister stated that the threat of Russia's hybrid war has already been put into practice within the Netherlands, and stressed that the Netherlands must remain prepared to respond to such activities.
Around September 20, the Czech Prime Minister stated that Russia is waging a hybrid war against the Czech Republic, and said that intelligence services are specifically monitoring Russian activities on Czech territory.
Hu Liren mentioned in the program that Russian TV had previously explained Xi Jinping's abnormal behavior at the venue in India as an earphone problem; he believes this claim was meant to whitewash Xi Jinping and is untrue.
On September 20, the intern posted screenshots showing the process of the teacher in question recalling messages in the chat group to respond to forgery accusations.
On September 20, a netizen on Xiaohongshu reported being stopped by security while taking a high-speed train because of an eyebrow razor, with even foldable versions prohibited. Many in the comment section complained about inconsistent security standards across various railway stations, while 12306 regulations state that blades exceeding 60 mm are banned but can be checked.
On September 18, Study Times, the official newspaper of the CCP Central Committee Party School, published an article pointing out that public opinion has become a high-risk explosion point for social conflicts. It criticized the government for its habitual avoidance of responsibility, suggested channeling emotions through empathy and apologies, and called for incorporating public opinion management into the national governance system.
On September 21, the Georgetown University Center for Asian Law and Boyden House in New York will host the English-language book launch and symposium for Xu Zhiyong's 'Beautiful China' in Washington. As the founder of the New Citizen Movement, Xu Zhiyong was sentenced to 14 years in prison in April 2023 for promoting educational equality and the public disclosure of officials' assets, and he is currently still serving his sentence.
On September 17, the Financial Times reported that the EU has asked China to restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, setting a 15% market share cap. EU officials warned that if Beijing fails to cooperate voluntarily, the EU will take mandatory restrictive measures aimed at protecting domestic European industries from shocks.
On September 18, media reports indicated that the crowdfunding platform Shuizhichou increased its platform service fee from 6% to 8% starting August 15. Patient families reported that hefty service fees and channel fees were deducted upon withdrawal. Shuizhichou customer service responded that the price hike was intended to provide higher quality services, which triggered public skepticism regarding its commercial nature versus its charitable positioning.
On September 18, a woman in Guizhou posted a video on social media claiming that due to financial hardship and depression, she had given her daughter away for adoption. In the video, the woman expressed resentment toward raising children and confirmed in the comment section that the child had been sent away, while also revealing that she had previously had thoughts of harming the child due to stress.
On September 17, employees of public institutions reported encountering pop-up alerts when applying for entry and exit documents, being required to provide a consent letter from their unit's human resources department. Even when opting for off-site processing, the system still indicated that record-filing was required, triggering concerns and panic among labor dispatch and grassroots employees regarding restricted freedom of travel.
On August 30, a blogger tested the purchasing power of sanitation workers in Heze, Shandong. The interviewed worker had a monthly salary of only 600 yuan, working 4 to 5 hours a day with no weekend holidays. The blogger conducted a shopping test based on a daily wage of about 20 yuan, sparking discussions among netizens about low wages and the lack of social security.
On September 18, the official authorities in Zhumadian, Henan released a promotional video showing citizens spontaneously observing a moment of silence when the air raid siren sounded. This triggered skepticism among netizens in the comment section, who accused it of being staged and mocked official formalism such as not granting a holiday on the anniversary and keeping assembly lines running.
Between August 2024 and February 2025, a South Korean Army soldier repeatedly leaked non-public information, such as South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises and South Korean military training, to an individual claiming to be a Chinese intelligence officer, receiving a total of 88,000 RMB. In August 2026, the South Korean Supreme Court upheld the second-instance ruling, sentencing him to 4 years in prison, along with fines and the confiscation of illegal proceeds.
On September 17, a netizen in Hangzhou posted that after purchasing Hema shopping cards, police took protective payment-stopping measures, resulting in all of their bank cards being restricted. Even after the party involved cooperated with the police for verification, the account remained unfrozen, causing difficulties in daily life. Bank staff suggested switching to WeChat or Alipay balances, stating that using cards directly makes them prone to being frozen.
On September 17, a student in Shaanxi wearing a school uniform was seen reciting chemistry experimental procedures in a mechanical, expressionless manner while exiting an elevator. The parent posted the video with the caption, 'The gap between children is widened invisibly,' sparking widespread discussion and criticism among netizens regarding high-pressure educational models and students' mental states.
On September 18, a large number of specially shaped iron nails were found scattered across roads in multiple locations in Guangdong and Guangxi, including sections of the Yongguan Expressway and the Jinzao exit. This caused tires of multiple trucks and private cars to be punctured, posing serious traffic safety hazards.
On September 17, the European Parliament passed a resolution by an overwhelming majority condemning the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance for causing the collapse of freedom, calling on the EU to sanction relevant officials, and demanding the release of political prisoners including Jimmy Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung, Albert Ho, and Wong Ji-yuet.
Recently, the comment section for the book "One Man's View of the World" by Lee Kuan Yew on the WeChat Reading platform saw a large number of netizens mocking the phrase "Xi Jinping has been in power for 10 years," pointing out that his time in office has far exceeded 10 years and sarcastically noting that his term has become indefinite.
At the Tsinghua Wudaokou Chief Economists Forum, four scholars—Lin Yifu, Yu Yongding, Yao Yang, and Li Xunlei—concentrated their efforts to call on the central government to adopt expansionary fiscal policies and bail out local government debt.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to the United States to negotiate with U.S. Treasury Secretary Baisente, and the news has sparked speculation abroad about whether Xi Jinping will visit the United States.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led a business delegation to arrive early in New York, USA, on September 19, holding business and trade barrier-related talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Bessent and other officials. Observers noted that this trip preceded the summit of heads of state by many days, and the official readout made no mention of paving the way for a leaders' summit, which commentators deemed highly unusual.
Starting September 19, the X platform and Threads platform saw a large number of death rumors about Xi Jinping, with rumors that the news will be announced in October.
Local government in Zhijiang, Hunan, dispatched administrative staff and police into a residential compound in an attempt to demolish facilities deemed excessively tall while refusing compensation, triggering on-site protests by owners, and the two sides at one point came into conflict.
"The extended holiday adjustment is not meant for people to rest, but to boost consumption" surged to the number one spot on Weibo's trending searches. The next day, "holiday adjustment and boycotting consumption" made it to the trending searches before being immediately censored.
In Caoxia Village, Wanlongshan Township, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi, a single pole has 84 surveillance cameras mounted, only one of which works while the rest are decorative, turning it into a popular internet‑famous check‑in spot for the local camping base.