On September 20, in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, security guards hired by CSCEC Fourth Bureau at the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Medical Science Center (Tianhe Campus) project violently evicted construction workers who were demanding their wages, triggering a fierce clash.
“Third Mass Food Poisoning Incident Among Minors in Ten Days: Over 100 Students in Xishui, Guizhou Suffer Liver and Kidney Damage (Sept 18–20, 2025)”
On September 18, in Xishui County, Zunyi, Guizhou, more than 100 students fell ill after eating sandwiches from the Meijiale pastry chain. They experienced symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and persistent high fever. By September 20, after three days of hospitalization, some students’ conditions worsened, with kidney stones, hydronephrosis, and vomiting blood, leading to liver and kidney damage.
After the incident, parents sought help from local authorities but did not receive a timely response. Some videos they posted online seeking help were also deleted.
This is the third student mass food poisoning incident in China within ten days, following cases in Lufeng, Guangdong, and Jining, Shandong. Students in Lufeng are still receiving hospital treatment.
“Facing Hardship, Thousands of Taxis in Changling, Jilin Stage Consecutive Strikes (September 18–19, 2025)”
On September 18–19, due to economic hardship, over a thousand taxis in Changling County, Songyuan, Jilin, went on a collective strike. According to multiple netizens, Changling County has a permanent population of about 450,000, but because the local government issued taxi licenses excessively, there are nearly 2,000 taxis in the county, creating extremely fierce competition. After deducting high fees and other expenses, drivers earn very little. In addition, taxis in Changling have long operated under a flat fare of five yuan without using meters. Recently, the local government implemented a policy requiring taxis to install meters, which further provoked drivers’ dissatisfaction.
On September 19, in Jiangzhuang Village, Xinzhou Town, Shen County, Liaocheng, Shandong, the local government dispatched hundreds of police officers and officials to carry out forced demolitions, leading to clashes with villagers. According to residents, the entire village had already been demolished five years ago, when the government promised to complete resettlement housing within three years. Now, five years later, the promise remains unfulfilled, and with no other options, villagers have been forced to return to their land to farm again.
“Henan Anyang Student Jumps to Death After Punishment, Parents Hold Banner Demanding Accountability (2025.09.19)”
On September 19, at Huozhan Middle School in Hua County, Anyang, Henan, the parents of student Sun Chenxiang, who tragically fell to his death, held a banner at the school gate demanding accountability.
According to the family, on September 16, Sun was punished by his homeroom teacher and taken to the office. While the teacher later returned to class, Sun was left alone in the office and subsequently jumped from the building to his death. After the incident, Sun’s mother asked about the circumstances in the class WeChat group, but the teacher in question immediately dissolved the group.
Several students at the school also revealed that another female student had similarly attempted to jump after being punished by a teacher and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Following the incident, many students who shared related information were threatened by unidentified individuals and ordered to delete their posts.
On September 17, in Sanmianchuan Town, Faku County, Shenyang, Liaoning, sanitation workers went on strike after going seven and a half months without receiving their wages.
On September 15, at Baoding First Central Hospital in Hebei, the family of a patient who had died during a dialysis catheterization handed out leaflets to protest the hospital’s refusal to take responsibility, leading to a clash with security guards. According to the family, on September 10 the patient felt unwell during the procedure. When the hospital failed to obtain a blood pressure reading, it claimed the blood pressure monitor was faulty and then took no further action; about twenty minutes later the patient was pronounced dead. Afterwards, the family approached the hospital hoping for a “peaceful resolution,” but although the hospital admitted fault, it refused to offer compensation.
Follow-up on Shijiazhuang Polytechnic Vocational College’s 500,000 yuan reward notice for leads on city leaders’ crimes:
Relevant authorities have seen the notice and sent letters to contact the school. After the notice was issued, police interrogated employees one by one, taking their signatures under duress and issuing threats. Wages were hastily repaid and social insurance back-paid, while employees were forced to give written promises not to make further demands. The reward notice sparked widespread public attention. However, the step-by-step “robbery” orchestrated under the direction of Liu Junzhi of the Shijiazhuang municipal government has not stopped. The head of the working group once said: “If the government wants your enterprise, even if it goes bankrupt, it’s an honor!”
Follow-up on the Shenzhen Golf Club caddies’ rights defense: On September 16–17, employees of the club continued their sit-in protest at the course, but no progress has been made so far. The club’s management has also continued to pressure and entice employees into signing unreasonable compensation agreements.
“Villagers in Loudi, Hunan Suppressed for Protesting Environmental Damage by Coal Mine” On September 17, in Tangwanli Village, Anping Town, Lianyuan City, Loudi, Hunan, villagers protesting environmental destruction caused by the Toushi Coal Mine were suppressed by large numbers of police and government personnel, with many detained. According to villagers, the Toushi open-pit coal mine, established in 2006, has since caused severe damage to surrounding mountains, farmland, and drinking water sources. Although villagers have staged countless protests over the past two decades, the mine continues to operate with the protection and indulgence of local authorities. During this time, the coal mine has repeatedly hired thugs to threaten and intimidate rights-defending villagers, leaving dozens injured or permanently disabled.