A fire broke out at No. 16 Dashilan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, severely damaging a two-story building. Official fire reports stated no casualties, while external doubts linger over whether it involved an Xianzhong attack or retaliatory motives.
A delivery driver posted a selfie video expressing his desire to represent the nation's more than 14 million delivery riders in running for the National People's Congress. Following widespread attention, online rumors emerged that he has been silenced and banned.
The Yuanmingyuan campus of Beijing 101 Middle School has installed three cameras directly above the principal's complaint box to conduct comprehensive surveillance on those who submit complaints.
On March 12, 2026, the National People's Congress passed the Law on Promoting National Unity and Progress, stipulating that schools and government agencies must use Mandarin as their primary language. From preschool to high school, Mandarin will be used for instruction, while Tibetan, Uyghur, and Mongolian are phased out of core curricula.