N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

Kim Song Nam (front, L), director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after earning a point against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after earning a point against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Japanese Parliamentary Vice Foreign Minister Tomoaki Shimada makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea.

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. ==Kyodo

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown in Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown near Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown near Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China: Giant Claw-Shaped Cloud Looms Over Hebei Grassland

A dramatic cloud formation was filmed on July 4 at the Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, showing a massive storm cloud with an appendage resembling a giant claw reaching toward the earth. The formation towered over a green hillside, dwarfing people and a car below.

China: Cyclists Battle Fierce Winds on Nanchang Bridge

On July 4, 2026, cyclists on the Fuxing Bridge in Nanchang, Jiangxi were caught in a sudden, powerful storm, struggling to keep control of their bikes against fierce wind gusts. The footage shows the group bracing against the wind on the exposed bridge.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song (L) is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song (front, 2nd from L) is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate after winning a point against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

China: Sugar Glider Reacts Wildly to Fan for First Time

A pet sugar glider had a startled reaction to an electric fan for the first time in Beijing on July 4, 2026. As its owner held it in front of the fan to cool it down in the summer heat, the animal panicked, flailing its limbs and swinging its tail into its own face. Viewers found the reaction funny and noted that such pets require patience.

China: Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain Hit Qingdao

Fierce winds and torrential rain battered Qingdao, Shandong, during a dangerous storm on July 6, 2026. Footage showed rain blown sideways by powerful gusts as visibility dropped and trees and roadside objects were battered.

China: Dogs Jump Rope With Trainer at Pet School

A group of pet dogs jumped rope together with a trainer at Pet Adventure Island in Shanghai on July 6, 2026. The trainer swung the rope while more than ten dogs jumped in time, working together smoothly without tripping. Both the trainer and the dogs appeared to enjoy the activity.

China: Severe Weather With Tornado Tears Across Hubei, 11 Killed

On July 7, 2026, in Hubei, China, the video captured violent winds ripping through several areas in eastern Hubei as rare tornadoes formed during severe convective weather. Footage showed objects being blown across open spaces while a dark, rotating funnel stretched down from the storm clouds. In another dramatic scene, the tornado appeared to move across a river as residents watched the destructive weather unfold from a distance. Authorities reported that the severe weather had affected about 14,600 people, killed 11 people and left one person missing.

China: Sudden Storm Flips Tables, Sends Diners Scrambling at Qingdao Food Stall

A sudden rainstorm and strong winds battered an outdoor food stall in Qingdao, Shandong, on July 6, 2026, sending diners scrambling for shelter. The storm flipped tables and chairs and blew loose an awning, forcing staff to guide customers to safety. Some customers helped hold the awning to prevent further damage as the storm continued.

China: Deadly Tornado Forms Over Lake in Ezhou

A tornado formed over a lake in Ezhou, Hubei, on July 6, 2026, as a man filmed the dramatic scene. Dark clouds gathered before a rotating column of wind appeared over the water, and violent winds soon swept debris into the air. Winds reached levels 8 to 13 across 53 townships, with two townships hitting level 13, and the extreme weather caused 11 deaths. The man filming the storm later revealed injuries he sustained.

China: 4-Year-Old Boy Becomes Tiny Hero, Grabs Extinguisher to Fight Kitchen Fire

A four-year-old boy in Luoyang, Henan, China spotted a kitchen fire on March 2, 2025, after a pan of oil ignited while his mother briefly stepped away. He immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher and rushed to help her tackle the flames.

China: Herders Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence

A horse became trapped in a wire fence on the grassland in Inner Mongolia, China on June 27, 2026, with two hooves tangled and unable to move. Local herders carefully loosened the wire and freed the horse, which limped back toward the grassland, looking back at its rescuers several times.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 7, 2026, reiterating that the previous day's test-firing of a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine was part of China's annual military training and was conducted in accordance with international law.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 7, 2026, reiterating that the previous day's test-firing of a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine was part of China's annual military training and was conducted in accordance with international law.

105th founding anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

BEIJING, China, July 1 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2026. (Kyodo)

China test-fires missile from nuclear sub

China test-fires missile from nuclear sub

Photo taken at a newsstand in Beijing on July 7, 2026, shows a local newspaper reporting on the Chinese military's test-firing the previous day of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine toward the Pacific.

China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan pose for a photo after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan hug each other after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan react after winning a point against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (back) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (foreground) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

China: Cat Plays Fruit-Cutting Game on Screen in Guangdong

A cat in Guangdong stood on a table in front of the monitor while its owner opened the game. As fruits appeared on the screen, the cat tapped them with its paws, but mistakenly hit a bomb that appeared, ending the game.

China: Poodles Appear to Bow to Each Other on Street in Shanxi

Two white poodles greeted each other near a street food stall in Xinzhou, Shanxi province, on June 19. Standing on their hind legs, both dogs raised their front paws and appeared to bow toward one another across the street. Their owners laughed at the unusual, polite-looking exchange.

China: Ducks Filmed Spinning in Circles at Farm in Hunan

Footage from a duck farm in Huaihua, Hunan, showed a large flock of ducks spinning in tight, synchronized circles inside a barn. The farmer, who said he had never seen such behavior in his years raising poultry, asked online viewers for an explanation. He later confirmed the ducks had returned to normal.

China: Bakery Worker Falls Through Ceiling in Guilin

On June 20, 2026, a bakery worker at a Guanglong Egg Tart King shop in Guilin, Guangxi, fell through a ceiling while performing repairs, startling customers below as debris and the worker crashed into the shop.

China: Labrador Balances on Owners’ Shoulders During Scooter Ride in Pu’er

On June 25, 2026, in Pu'er, Yunnan, a Labrador named Bruce was filmed calmly balancing on its owners' shoulders while riding an electric scooter through an intersection.

China: Man Narrowly Escapes as Freezer Crashes Down in Xi’an

On June 29, 2026, a food stall owner in Xi'an, Shaanxi, narrowly escaped injury after standing up from his seat moments before a large freezer toppled forward, crashing down onto the exact spot where he had been sitting.

China: Double-Yolk Goose Egg Hatches Two Goslings in Heilongjiang

On July 1, 2026, in Heilongjiang province, a double-yolk goose egg surprised its owner by hatching two goslings instead of one.

China: Waterspout Forms Over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Prefecture

On June 30, 2026, a towering waterspout was filmed rising from Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, appearing to link the lake's surface with the sky above; local meteorologists attributed it to a small tornado passing over the water.

China: Monkeys Break Into Refrigerator to Steal Drinks at Qianling Mountain Park

On June 19, 2026, at Qianling Mountain Park in Guiyang, Guizhou, a group of monkeys was filmed prying open the door of a refrigerator and reaching inside to pull out a bottled drink, continuing to search for more afterward.

China: Truck Tire Explodes at Repair Shop, Workers Unhurt

On June 27, 2026, in Liuzhou, Guangxi, a truck tire suddenly burst while being inflated at an auto repair shop, sending two workers stepping back just in time after hearing a warning sound. No one was injured, and the tire was later replaced.