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China: Gorilla Reacts to Visitor’s Handstand Outside Glass Enclosure

On July 16, 2026, a visitor performed a handstand on the viewing platform outside a gorilla enclosure at a zoo in Changchun, Jilin. The gorilla noticed the movement, became excited, and repeatedly jumped and slapped the glass, appearing curious about the display.

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China: Headless-Bodied Crayfish Keeps Moving in Hubei

A crayfish missing most of its body, with only its head remaining, was filmed in Huanggang, Hubei, still moving forward by swinging its remaining limbs, impressing viewers with its resilience.

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China: Cat Slides into Shop as Typhoon Batters Guangdong

As a shop owner opened the front door to check typhoon conditions in Guangdong, a cat suddenly dashed in, sliding sideways across the smooth floor before regaining its balance and settling safely inside.

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China: Stray Kitten Follows Man Back under Car in Liaoning

A stray kitten hid under a man's car in Yingkou, Liaoning. After he coaxed it out and placed it on a flower bed, the kitten followed him back under the car, prompting him to bring it into his vehicle.

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China: Dark Storm Clouds Loom Over Liupanshui in Guizhou

A dramatic storm front was filmed descending over Liupanshui, Guizhou, with dark clouds hanging low over the city and heavy rain visible in the distance across the surrounding hills.

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[Breaking News]Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

BEIJING, China, July 30 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2026, offering condolences to those affected by a powerful quake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture and its vicinity. (Kyodo)

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan players appear dejected after losing to Slovenia in the men's Volleyball Nations League third-place playoff in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan players appear dejected after losing to Slovenia in the men's Volleyball Nations League third-place playoff in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan players appear dejected after losing to Slovenia in the men's Volleyball Nations League third-place playoff in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi (front, L) covers his face after conceding a point in the fifth set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi (2nd from R) spikes in the second set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan players leave the court after losing to the United States in the men's Volleyball Nations League semifinals in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi serves in the second set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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China: Motorcyclist Rides Into Sudden Hailstorm on Highway 219 in Xinjiang

A motorcyclist riding Highway 219 toward Hongliutan in Hotan, Xinjiang, on July 22, 2026, rode into what he mistook for a clear patch of sky, only to find himself in the middle of a sudden, painful hailstorm.

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China: Motorcyclist Rides Through Falling Rocks on Highway in Xinjiang

On July 22, 2026, on a mountainous stretch of Highway 219 in Hotan, Xinjiang, a motorcyclist rode through falling rocks that tumbled down the slopes and bounced across the asphalt road.

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China: Mudslide Blocks Mountain Road in Yunnan, Stranding Vehicles

A mudslide blocked the mountain road from Shangri-La to Wudi Lake in Yunnan on July 16, 2026, burying vehicles in thick mud and debris and leaving a long line of cars stranded as travelers waited for help.

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Tesla mulls China business separation

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, shows a Tesla Inc. factory in Shanghai. The U.S. electric vehicle maker is considering separating its China operations.

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Tesla mulls China business separation

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, shows a Tesla Inc. factory in Shanghai. The U.S. electric vehicle maker is considering separating its China operations.

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China: Residents Form Human Chain to Aid Firefighters at Zhengzhou Auto Market Blaze

Residents in Zhengzhou, Henan, formed a human chain on June 20, 2026, to help firefighters lay water hoses at a massive blaze at Hongda International Auto Market after fire truck water supplies ran short. Crews piped in water from Dongfeng Canal roughly three kilometers away, and locals carried and connected hose sections to keep the operation going.

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China: Typhoon Bavi Rips Metal Roof Off Residential Building in Shanghai

Typhoon Bavi tore the metal roof off a residential building in Chongming District, Shanghai on July 12, 2026, with footage showing the structure shaking violently before being ripped apart and blown to the ground by powerful gusts.

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China: Typhoon Noul Batters Shanwei With Heavy Rain and Powerful Winds

Typhoon Noul (known in China as Hongxia) swept through Shanwei, Guangdong on July 26, 2026, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that roared through the streets, reducing visibility and leaving roads swamped with water.

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China: Electric Tricycle Fire Breaks Out in Sichuan Parking Lot

This is the frightening moment an electric tricycle suddenly caught fire in a residential parking lot in Sichuan, China, on July 25, 2026. A student who discovered the blaze alerted security guards, who arrived with extinguishers and put out the fire before it could spread to nearby vehicles.

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China: Mother and Son Collect Basket of Giant Hailstones in Hebei

This is the surprising moment a Chinese mother and her son collected giant hailstones after a heavy storm in Hebei, China, on July 5, 2026, filling an entire basket with stones as large as goose eggs. The pair picked up the oversized ice pieces one by one from the ground, capturing the rare aftermath of the intense hailstorm.

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China: Men Rescue Dog Trapped in Drainage Channel in Jiangsu

This is the touching moment three men in Jiangsu, China, worked together to rescue a dog trapped inside a bridge drainage channel on July 26, 2026. One man climbed down using a rope while the other two pulled from above, successfully lifting the dog to safety.

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China: Rocket Struck by Lightning Continues Flight Into Sky

On July 23, 2026, in Xichang, Sichuan, a Long March 3B carrier rocket was struck by lightning shortly after launch. Despite the strike, the rocket continued flying normally and successfully completed its mission into the sky.

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China: Lamb Enjoys Cup of Lemon Tea From Owner in Henan

On July 23, 2026, in Henan, China, a resident offered a lamb a cup of lemon tea at home. The lamb eagerly drank from the cup, continuing to enjoy the beverage, which reportedly came from the popular Chinese drink brand Mixue Bingcheng.

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China: Roll-Shaped Clouds Appear Over Guangdong Before Typhoon

On July 23, 2026, in Guangdong, China, residents captured a massive roll-shaped cloud formation stretching across the sky ahead of Typhoon Hongxia. The thick cloud layer moved slowly across the horizon as the storm approached.

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China: Strong Winds Blow Away Shed in Shandong

Filmed on July 25, 2026, in Yantai, Shandong, surveillance footage shows a sudden powerful gust blowing away an entire open-sided agricultural shed beside a cornfield. The structure was completely lifted and swept off, leaving the site exposed to heavy rain.

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China: Elderly Man Descends Into Well to Rescue Trapped Boy

On July 14, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, a young boy fell unconscious after accidentally falling into a 3-meter-deep mechanical well. A 62-year-old man volunteered to descend into the narrow well, securing himself with a fire hose. With help from bystanders, the man and the boy were both pulled out safely.

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China: Rainbow Clouds Glow Above Tibet’s Potala Palace

On July 14, 2026, in Lhasa, Tibet, a woman filmed vivid iridescent clouds glowing above the Potala Palace. The clouds displayed bright shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, a rare atmospheric phenomenon known as iridescent clouds, drawing widespread attention.

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China: Motorcycles Crash After Risky Overtake Beside Truck

A motorcycle in Beijing was trying to overtake another motorcycle in a narrow lane beside a large truck when it entered the truck's blind spot near the wheels, lost balance, and fell, taking down another motorcycle nearby in the process. Both riders avoided serious injury.

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China: Portable Gas Stove Explodes at Dinner Table

A portable gas stove exploded without warning at a table in Jieyang, Guangdong, while a group was eating together, startling everyone and prompting them to quickly back away from the table.

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China: Elderly Man Falls Into Ditch as Cargo Tricycle Rolls Away

In Henan province, an elderly man's three-wheeled cargo vehicle suddenly rolled downhill while he organized items on it, and he fell into a roadside ditch along with the vehicle, injuring his neck.

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China: Man Catches Fly to Feed Rescued Sparrow

On May 20, 2026, in Shandong Province, China, a video captured a man helping a rescued sparrow. The man used a rubber band-like device to catch flies. After quickly catching a fly, he placed it in his hand and fed it to the hungry sparrow.

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China: Recorded Swallow Call Tricks Baby Bird Into Eating

A baby swallow that had fallen indoors refused to eat a grasshopper offered by its rescuer in Shandong province on July 21. After the owner played a recorded swallow call on a phone, the chick reacted as if its mother had returned, then ate eagerly.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

BEIJING, China, July 22 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on July 21, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: Nishikori at Mubadala DC Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Shang Juncheng of China in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington on July 27, 2026.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

A bookstore in Tokyo earmarks a corner for Keigo Higashino's books on July 27, 2026, after publishers announce the death of the bestselling Japanese mystery author. Higashino, whose works have gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

A bookstore in Tokyo earmarks a corner for Keigo Higashino's books on July 27, 2026, after publishers announce the death of the bestselling Japanese mystery author. Higashino, whose works have gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Novels by best-selling Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino are displayed at a bookstore in Shanghai on July 27, 2026. Higashino, whose works have gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Keigo Higashino attends an award ceremony after winning the Japan Mystery Literature Award in Tokyo on March 18, 2025. The best-selling author, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Keigo Higashino attends an award ceremony after winning the Japan Mystery Literature Award in Tokyo on March 18, 2025. The best-selling author, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

A bookstore in Tokyo earmarks a corner for Keigo Higashino's books on July 27, 2026, after publishers announce the death of the bestselling Japanese mystery author. Higashino, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged of 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

A woman reads a novel by bestselling Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino at a bookstore in Shanghai on July 27, 2026, after news of his death. Higashino, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2006, after winning the prestigious Naoki Prize for "Yogisha X no Kenshin (The Devotion of Suspect X)." The best-selling author, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Photo taken in Tokyo in December 2023 shows Keigo Higashino, a bestselling Japanese author known for his mystery novels. Higashino, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

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China: Careless Car Door Opening Sends Scooter Rider Crashing in Jiangsu

Shocking dashcam-style footage showed a car door swinging open into the path of an electric scooter, sending its rider crashing to the ground. The incident occurred on July 3, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, when a driver opened the car door without checking for oncoming traffic. A woman riding an electric scooter was struck by the door, lost her balance, and fell heavily onto the road. Traffic police later arrived to manage the scene.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.

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China: Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Wind and Rain

Typhoon Noul brought destructive winds and heavy rains to South China, and made landfall in Guangdong Province on Sunday, July 26, knocking down trees and cutting power. Trains were stopped, schools were halted and residents were evacuated as the storm approached the coast. More than 715,000 people were evacuated across Guangdong, and over 700 flights were canceled in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.