Latest news in China? September 22nd, 2026

Here are the primary news developments in and concerning China around September 22nd, 2026:

• Major Military Leadership Purge: Official state announcements confirmed the formal expulsion of General Zhang Youxia (former vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission) and General Liu Zhenli (former Joint Staff Department chief) from both the Chinese military and the Communist Party over severe corruption and discipline breaches.

  The Japan Times

• Upcoming Diplomatic State Visit to the U.S.: Beijing confirmed that President Xi Jinping will begin a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on bilateral ties, trade stability, and regional security ahead of the fall summits.

  GlobeNewswire

• 2026 Top 500 Private Enterprises List: The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce released its annual rankings in Tianjin, with JD.com, Alibaba, and Hengli Group retaining the top spots amid reports of growing research and development investments in strategic emerging tech.

  Xinhua

• Trade and Export Regulations: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed strict export prohibitions on dual-use critical materials (including rare earth elements) to Japanese military and defense-linked end users.

  www.fmprc.gov.cn

• Weather and Regional Recovery: Southern coastal provinces, particularly Fujian and Hainan, continue emergency repairs and cleanup after severe localized flooding and torrential precipitation caused by recent typhoon systems.

  Carbon Brief