吉林省长春市召开市委扩大会议，官方通稿首次公开承认全市经济发展面临“前所未有的困难和挑战”，这一表述引发广泛关注和猜测，并随后被修改删除部分内容。
台湾一家大型食用油企业生产的大豆沙拉油在抽检中被发现致癌物“苯并芘”含量超过当地法定标准，引发社会关注和调查。
今年上半年，中国个人所得税收入保持较快增长，但税务部门介绍其中相当一部分增长来自补税和滞纳金，显示加强税收征管成为地方政府的重要收入来源。
在台湾大豆沙拉油事件后，在野阵营号召民众举行集会，表达对食品安全问题的担忧和关注。
According to sentinel surveillance data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the 29th week of 2026 (July 13 to 19), the COVID-19 test positivity rate in China surpassed that of influenza, remaining the leading respiratory pathogen for several consecutive weeks.
In the first half of 2026, the proportion of Chinese homeowners over the age of 60 listing their properties for sale soared to 22.7%, a significant increase from 11.3% in 2022.
U.S. President Trump on September 24 held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, granting state‑visit courtesies, discussing trade, technology and global conflicts.
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that despite differences between the US and China, communication at the highest level is responsible statecraft, mentioning issues of trade, critical minerals, and supply chains.
Xi Jinping flew to Washington Andrews Air Force Base, and U.S. President Trump and his wife were already waiting on site, with an honor guard to welcome him.
The Blair State Guesthouse where Xi Jinping stays has been set up as a temporary emergency center and equipped with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, indicating that his health condition requires special attention.
Ms. Ma Yongtian plans to once again intercept his motorcade during Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, demanding the release of her son and husband who have been deprived of freedom.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warned Iran during the UN General Assembly not to continue seeking nuclear weapons and to support regional proxies.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, firmly stating that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, but vowed not to abandon the pursuit of nuclear technology.
Xi Jinping plans to travel from his hotel to the White House on the same day to attend the event, and the White House will hold a flight display in the morning, featuring B-2 bombers and F-22 fighter jets.
In Toronto, several Falun Gong practitioners protesting near the CCP consulate had a man suspected of being a CCP staff member snatch their banner and assault an elderly woman, causing her jaw to bleed.
U.S. Representative Barat told Voice of America that the United States must acknowledge China's strength and engage with it, especially on artificial intelligence issues, but at the same time maintain a distrustful attitude.
Peng Liyuan plans to visit the Asian Art Museum, and may encounter protest groups' signs and blockades along the way.
The host infers, by analyzing Xi Jinping's actions when disembarking the aircraft—especially the contrast between a stiff left hand and a flexible right hand, as well as swelling on the back of his hand—that he suffered a mild stroke, possibly due to a blockage in the right brain vessels.
When Xi Jinping's motorcade left Andrews Air Force Base, it did not use the main entrance; personnel of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were said to have guided anti-CCP protesters to the Waldorf Hotel, causing the protesters to fail to see Xi Jinping.
Near the Waldorf Astoria hotel, groups supporting and opposing Xi Jinping clashed twice, with one incident resulting in injuries and bleeding, but no serious violence occurred, and police were present to intervene.
Video analysis points out that Xi Jinping's left-hand movement is limited in public appearances, his fingers are stiff, and it is speculated that he may have had a stroke or a nervous system issue.
From late 2015 to 2016, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League faced reforms, its organizational staffing was streamlined, and its budget was significantly cut, weakening the Youth League faction's ability to cultivate young cadres.
In the first half of 2026, discipline inspection and supervision organs nationwide received 2.188 million reports and filed 538,000 cases, including 50 officials at or above the provincial and ministerial level and 2,773 officials at the department and bureau level.
Between 2018 and 2020, Tong Liya continuously received important resources from CCTV, with related content linking this to the period when Shen Haixiong was in charge of the station.
Cai Fuchao served as the Director of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television from 2013 to 2016.
According to reports from outside the Great Firewall, Jia Qinglin traveled to Xiong'an in early June to publicly show support for Xi Jinping.
In the second half of 2025, Ma Xingrui was removed from his post as Xinjiang Party Secretary.
US companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril have announced a $3 billion investment to expand the production of defense equipment and sell it to NATO member states.
Philippine President Marcos summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian to lodge a solemn protest regarding remarks in China Daily that implied the Philippines is a monkey controlled by the U.S. and Japan. Huang responded by stating that media actions are unrelated to the government.
Villagers in Baoshang Village, Anping Town, Langfang, Hebei, discovered that the authorities replaced the original temporary isolation panels with permanent isolation walls topped with razor wire, equipped with surveillance cameras and concrete barriers, intending to permanently cut off the daily passage between the village and neighboring Beijing. Villagers gathered to protest, stating that entering Beijing is now harder than going abroad.
A blogger spent 200 yuan at a supermarket and discovered through a tax invoice that approximately 10% in hidden VAT had been quietly deducted. Netizens pointed out that Chinese supermarkets generally levy a tax of about 10% on daily food items, whereas in the United States, taxes are transparent and basic food items are tax-exempt.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security launched the 'National Public Employment Service Map' to provide employment services for graduates. However, just one day after its launch, netizens using software like Amap found that they could not open it, encountering errors such as 'QR code expired' or 'no permission to operate'.
At a flight attendant interview site for a Guanghui Jintong promotional event in Langfang, Hebei, tens of thousands of job seekers in formal attire gathered densely outside the office building, with the crowd remaining packed even at three or four in the morning.
Chuanghui Electronics Factory in Ganzhou, Jiangxi is accused of bullying and exploiting summer student workers, ultimately settling wages at only "one yuan per hour." Reports state that under the pressure of economic downturn, capital's exploitation of low-level laborers has intensified.
On the evening of July 22, Baoji, Shaanxi experienced heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding on many urban roads. On the same day, many parts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei were also hit by rainstorms, causing severe flooding on roads. Netizens commented that these seemingly glamorous cities prioritize political achievements over people's livelihoods.
On July 23, a netizen in Zhenlong Township, Hengzhou, Guangxi posted a video claiming that the area continues to suffer from heavy rainfall, and the newly opened road has been washed away again.
On July 22, disaster victims in Hengzhou, Guangxi, began speaking out, claiming that temporary shelters had suddenly issued an emergency notice requiring them to move out by a deadline and prohibiting them from returning to the shelters.
On July 16, the Qilinguan Tunnel on the Hubei section of China's G59 Expressway collapsed, with the cause suspected to be the absence of steel reinforcement. Netizens mocked the incident, saying, "The world-renowned 'infrastructure maniac' doesn't need steel to build tunnels."
A netizen shared a video of two elderly people fighting over cardboard boxes, sparking sighs in the comments section about social involution. Some netizens pointed out that given the involution and food safety issues in China, many people might not even live long enough to reach the age of fighting over cardboard boxes.
Shenzhen Metro issued a notice on its official WeChat account and Weibo, announcing that starting from July 20, it will fully implement "person-bag simultaneous inspection." All passengers' carry-on luggage must be scanned, and passengers must also undergo security checks via handheld devices.
Alibaba is accused of failing to prevent merchants on its platform from conducting approximately 80,000 transactions involving the export of illegal drugs, equipment, and other items to the United States between January 2016 and December 2024.
AUS acknowledged deficiencies in its transaction monitoring system between January 2020 and December 2023, which failed to prevent illegal transactions by some Alibaba merchants.
NATO Secretary General Lütke during his visit to Washington said that NATO allies are making good progress in striving to achieve defence spending targets.
The host believes Russia is on the verge of defeat in the Russia-Ukraine war, and Putin is seeking a way to step down with dignity, minimizing losses and ensuring his personal safety.
The host predicts that by the second half of 2026, the remaining socialist forces in China, Russia, North Korea, and other countries will come to an end.
In the 1990s, when Bo Xilai was mayor of Dalian, Xi Jinping made a special visit to learn about city management experience; Bo Xilai shared the trick of “speculative land buying” and predicted that the two would eventually become enemies.
Henan Provincial Party Secretary Liu Ning led a Henan Party and government delegation to Xinjiang. Public agenda items included counterpart support for Xinjiang and industrial cooperation, and a meeting with Xinjiang Party Secretary Chen Quanguo.
The Central Fourth Inspection Team entered the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation for an inspection.
By the end of May 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves rose to $3.44 trillion, reaching a new high since October 2015, but analysts say it is mainly caused by capital controls rather than capital inflows.
From November 2024 to 2026, China cumulatively replaced 5 trillion yuan of local government debt. However, the statutory debt balance increased by 10.7 trillion yuan, indicating that the local government debt problem remains severe.