Friday, September 18, 2026 — Guilin forecast: partly cloudy, with a low of 24°C and a high of 33°C.

The China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition Zone is set to take place from September 19 to 21 at the Guilin International Convention and Exhibition Center. To support visitor access, Guilin Public Transport Group will temporarily adjust bus routes K2, 91, and 508, while also launching 4 dedicated shuttle lines and 2 customized bus services during the event period.

Guilin Secures Top Provincial Ranking with 47 Industrial R&D Institutions

Recently, the Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology published the first batch of the 2026 provincial-level industrial enterprise R&D institution filing list, with 174 institutions selected across the region. Guilin led all cities with 47 entries, accounting for 27% of the total provincial count — highlighting the city's thriving industrial innovation and robust R&D platform construction.

23rd China-ASEAN Expo and Summit Officially Opens

On September 17, the opening ceremony of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit took place in Nanning, Guangxi. Under the theme "Sharing the Opportunities of Version 3.0, Creating a Better Life Together," the event welcomed Chinese and foreign leaders and distinguished guests at its launch.

2026 Nanning-ASEAN Youth Football Tournament Kicks Off

The 2026 Nanning-ASEAN Cities Youth Football Tournament has officially commenced at the main stadium of Nanning Sports School. Recognized as a FIFA C-level event and now in its third consecutive year, the tournament is a key regional football competition held during the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo. Across three rounds and six matches over four days, four teams — including U16 club sides from Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam alongside the host Nanning squad — will compete for the championship title.

Chinese Athlete Zhao Jiaju Makes History as First Asian Winner

Early on September 16 (local time), Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju claimed victory in the "Tor des Géants" ultra-trail race with a time of 65 hours, 55 minutes, and 22 seconds. He became the first Chinese champion and the first Asian runner to top the podium in the event's history, while also breaking the course record by a remarkable 13 minutes.

Sudden Announcement: Couple Divorces with Settlement Nearing 100 Million Yuan

On the evening of September 16, Hangzhou Electronic Soul Network Technology Co.,Ltd. (603258.SH), often dubbed the "first independent IPO game stock on A-shares," released a stake change announcement confirming that the marriage dissolution and substantial share division between its actual controllers, Hu Jianping and Chen Fang, have been formally completed.

France's 2026 Heatwaves Linked to Nearly 8,000 Excess Deaths

On September 16 (local time), data from France's public health agency revealed that the summer's third heatwave — lasting from July 27 to August 20 — was the longest recorded in the country's history, resulting in 817 excess deaths. Combined with earlier heatwaves, the total number of excess deaths in France due to high temperatures in 2026 has now approached 8,000.

Previous Poll Recap

In our earlier vote on the case where "a housekeeper was ordered to pay 15,000 yuan in compensation after a cat fell to its death because a screen door was left open," approximately 30% of respondents felt the housekeeper was unfairly treated, while nearly another 30% supported the court's ruling. Additionally, over 20% commented on the high value placed on pets, and more than 10% raised questions about the owner's shared responsibility. Have ideas for future poll topics? We welcome your suggestions in the comments section!