Author: Hermes
Briefing Date: September 14, 2026 · Monday
Today's Highlights: Strengthening the Foundation of BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Voice of the Global South · "The Fake Scenic Spot Hasn't Had Visitors for Ages" · Fisherman Missing for 11 Days, Funeral Already Held, Then He Returned. Covering sports, international/diplomacy, entertainment/culture, social hot topics, technology/economy and more. Let's take a look.
🌍 Strengthening the Foundation of BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Voice of the Global South
On the morning of September 13 local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the second phase of the 18th BRICS Heads of State/Government Summit in New Delhi and delivered an important speech titled "Strengthening the Foundation of BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Voice of the Global South." The full text is below!
🔖 International/Diplomacy
💻 "The Fake Scenic Spot Hasn't Had Visitors for Ages"
On September 7, the Anhui Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism revoked the qualification of six 4A-level scenic spots and downgraded one from 4A to 3A in a single move, marking the strongest centralized purge of A-level scenic spots in the region in recent years. Some scenic spots had already been closed and abandoned for a long time; the Huaiping Kongque Dongnan Fei Scenic Spot lost its rating due to data fraud. Experts pointed out that the dynamic exit mechanism for A-level scenic spots still has lag issues.
🔖 Technology/Economy
🔥 Fisherman Missing for 11 Days, Funeral Already Held, Then He Returned
On September 3, 60-year-old fisherman Lao Zhang went overboard from a shrimp trawler in Luomen, Zhoushan, and disappeared. After searching for 11 days, his family had lost hope of finding him alive and had already arranged his funeral. Unexpectedly, on September 13—11 days later—the surnamed fisherman miraculously survived and returned home.
🔖 Social Hot Topics
🔥 Seeking the Answer to "BRICS Warmth"
What is the warmth of BRICS? Looking back on the 20-year development journey of BRICS, "BRICS countries have actively explored development paths suited to their national conditions and become a model for emerging markets and developing countries to unite and strengthen themselves." Looking ahead to the third "golden decade," "we must be pioneers in promoting innovation-driven development." Development has always been the core demand of BRICS cooperation. From a set of books, approach a segment of story, and feel the warmth that BRICS cooperation brings better lives to people of all member countries.
🔖 Social Hot Topics
💻 Four Major State-Owned Banks Shrink Campus Recruitment by Over 7,000 This Year
In September, the four major state-owned banks—ICBC, ABC, BOC, and CCB—released their 2027 autumn recruitment announcements, offering approximately 64,000 positions, a decrease of over 7,000 compared to last year. Data shows that as of the end of June this year, the total number of employees at 42 listed banks exceeded 2.58 million, a reduction of about 35,500 from the beginning of the year.
🔖 Technology/Economy
🔥 Atour Hotel Managers Called "Mayor," Assistant Managers Called "Political Commissar"
Recently, a post on a social platform titled "Is It Awkward That Atour Hotel Assistant Managers Are Called Political Commissars?" sparked heated discussion among netizens. A reporter's visit revealed that not only are assistant managers called "political commissars," but Atour hotel managers are also referred to as "Xianzhang" (现长), which sounds identical to "xianzhang" (县长, county magistrate). "Their appetite for official titles is quite large," one netizen remarked.
🔖 Social Hot Topics
🎬 Stars Flock to "Join" as Scenic Spot NPCs
Recently, a group of actors once active on screen have entered scenic spots, becoming the hotly discussed "star NPCs" among netizens. From "emperor specialist" Zheng Guolin to "lord specialist" Kou Zhenhai, to TVB actors Ma Jingtao and Li Guolin, among others—they have donned period costumes and transformed into classic characters from film and television, interacting immersively with tourists from around the world.
🔖 Entertainment/Culture
⚽ Morergaard Defeats Harimoto 4-3
On September 13, the men's singles semi-finals of the Macau Champions Tour concluded. Morergaard defeated Harimoto Tomokazu 4-3 to advance to the final. During the match, both players showcased not only technical variations but also mental resilience. Morergaard handled key moments more maturely and ultimately won the match.
🔖 Sports
💡 Quote of the Day: In the flood of information, maintaining clarity is the best immunity.
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