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BEIJING, China, June 4 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on June 4, 2026. (Kyodo)

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu, father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu (C), father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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China: Ride-Hailing Driver Creates Miniature Landscape With Live Fish Tank Inside Car

On May 8, 2026, in Yueyang, Hunan, China, a video showcased the elaborately decorated car of a ride-hailing driver. On the center console sat a miniature landscape featuring a bonsai, green plants, tiny houses, stone furniture, and a small figurine. Concealed among the rocks and plants was a tiny pond with four live fish.

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China: Mazda Loses Tire During Attempted Overtake in Zhejiang

On May 11, 2026, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a dashcam captured a road accident on a curve. A red Mazda attempted to overtake a large truck by moving quickly to its left side. The overtake speed appeared excessive, causing one of the Mazda's tires to burst. The tire rolled toward a roadside guardrail while the car was left stopped, awaiting rescue.

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China: Cyclist Thrown to Ground as Bicycle Front Wheel Detaches in Hubei

On April 7, 2026, in Hubei, central China, a video captured a young man riding a bicycle in a plaza outside a shopping mall. As he rode in circles, the front wheel suddenly detached and rolled away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground. The loose wheel struck a nearby pedestrian, and the cyclist appeared to be in significant pain.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Plainclothes police question a man near Victoria Park in Hong Kong while a uniformed police officer tries to stop journalists from covering the incident on June 4, 2026. Authorities tightened control and prevented memorial gatherings on the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Plainclothes and uniformed police officers escort people (C) into a police vehicle near Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, as authorities tightened control and prevented memorial gatherings on the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Zhou Fengsuo, former Tiananmen Square democracy movement student leader, makes a speech in Washington on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Zhou Fengsuo, former Tiananmen Square democracy movement student leader, makes a speech in Washington on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A candlelight vigil is held in Taipei in memory of the victims of China's June 4, 1989, Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators on the incident's 37th anniversary.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A large screen at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing displays a lit candle on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A large screen at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing displays a lit candle on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers patrol in Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers patrol in Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Photo shows Tiananmen in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Photo shows Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police vehicles are parked near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

William Lee (2nd from L) from Hong Kong, who currently lives in Japan, speaks during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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China: Two Cats March in Unison Guided by Owner’s Feather Duster

On May 24, 2026, in Anhui, China, an owner used a feather duster to guide two cats—a tabby and a black cat—through a bedroom in near-perfect unison. Their synchronized, stop-and-go movements prompted Chinese netizens to joke the pair looked ready for military drills.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi, a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi (R), a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi, a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Candles are lit during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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China: Hundreds of Ducks Spin in Formation on Darkened Roadway

On December 29, 2025, in Zhejiang Province, located in eastern China, a video recorded a surreal nighttime scene in which more than a hundred ducks formed a tidy square formation in the middle of the road. Under the dim streetlights, the birds marched in a slow circular pattern, forcing passing vehicles to stop and give way. Drivers watched as the ducks continued turning rhythmically, appearing completely absorbed in their movement. Their orderly behavior at such a late hour puzzled many who viewed the clip, and the unusual gathering drew significant attention online.

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China: Dog Refuses Food From Owner’s Hand

In Hubei, China, a dog repeatedly refused to eat meat offered directly from its owner's hand, pushing it away with its paw. It only ate after the food was knocked to the ground. Netizens suggested the dog seemed to follow an instinct that food on the ground is safer than food handed directly.

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China: Stormy Sky Captured in Time-Lapse in Quanzhou

In Quanzhou, Fujian, time-lapse footage captured a dramatic sky moments before a storm. Thick grey and blue clouds engulfed the city, surging and swirling above the urban landscape in a display of natural power.

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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Approaches School Football Field in Harbin

On May 31, 2026, a massive sandstorm swept toward a school football field in Harbin, Heilongjiang, with a towering wall of dust advancing rapidly under strong winds. As the storm drew closer, several students remained on the playground to take photos, capturing the dramatic scene as the sandstorm approached.

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China: Mosquito Appears to Type Pickup Code on Delivery Locker Screen in Shanghai

On May 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China, a video captured a mosquito landing on a delivery locker's screen. The insect repeatedly touched the glowing display with its legs, giving the comical impression it was trying to type in a pickup code. The mosquito appeared unusually focused on the screen, as if it were a tiny customer retrieving its own delivery.

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China: Reddish-Orange Sandstorm Engulfs Tourist Site Near Flaming Mountain in Xinjiang

A severe sandstorm swept over Turpan, Xinjiang, blanketing the Wanfo Palace tourist site in a thick wall of reddish-orange dust blown from the nearby Flaming Mountain. Visibility dropped to near zero as sand swallowed surrounding hills and parked vehicles.

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China: Tiny Chick Found Standing Alone Inside Open Truck on Shandong Highway

A video filmed on a highway in Shandong shows a lone fluffy yellow chick standing inside a nearly empty truck compartment whose rear door had come open.

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China: Tourists Watch Rocks Crumble From Cliff Behind Tianmen Cave in Zhangjiajie

A large section of surface rock broke away from the mountain behind Tianmen Cave at the Tianmen Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, as tourists watched from a distance. Authorities confirmed the rockfall occurred in a non-sightseeing zone and no one was injured.

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China: E-Scooter Glides Through Waist-Deep Floodwater on Submerged Guangzhou Road

Heavy rain submerged streets in Guangzhou on May 15, turning roads into rivers. Video shows an e-scooter rider navigating floodwater up to his thighs, steering smoothly through an intersection, while a delivery rider also pushed through the flooded street nearby.

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China: Dog Bites and Battles Snake in Tense Roadside Standoff in Shanxi

A video from Shanxi, northern China, shows a white dog grabbing a snake in its jaws and refusing to let go despite the snake writhing in pain. The owner eventually pulled the dog away, and the snake was released into the mountains.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi delivers speech in Singapore

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on May 31, 2026, rejecting China's criticism that Japan's defense capability buildup represents a "new militarism."

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China: Tiny Kitten Hops Around Fluffy Chick in Cute Encounter in Shanxi

A video from Shuozhou, Shanxi shows a gray-and-white kitten playfully pawing at a small chick, nudging it aside and hopping around it. The chick eventually fled to a mirror, with the kitten following closely before losing interest and wandering off.

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China: Diver Comes Face to Face With Huge Manta Ray in Guangdong Waters

A video from Guangdong, southern China, captures the moment a diver turned around underwater to find a massive manta ray swimming directly toward them. The ray passed close by before veering left and swimming away.

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China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

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China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

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China: Parent Redstart Uses Food to Coax Chick Into Its First Flight in Zhejiang

An adult redstart in Zhejiang was filmed on April 15 coaxing its chick to fly for the first time by holding food just out of reach and slowly retreating along the rocks, until the young bird gained enough confidence to flutter across.

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China: Dog’s Daring Cage Escape Goes Wrong as It Tumbles Headfirst Downstairs

A dog in Shandong was caught on camera on May 25 breaking out of its cage at home, only to lose its footing at the top of the stairs and slide down headfirst in an upside-down position.

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[Breaking News]APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

SUZHOU, China, May 22 Kyodo - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China launches new spaceship

JIUQUAN, China, May 25 Kyodo - A rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026. (Kyodo)