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Tesla unveils Shanghai factory to media

SHANGHAI, China, April 15 Kyodo - Video taken on April 14, 2026, shows a Tesla Inc. factory in Shanghai, unveiled to the media the same day. The U.S. electric vehicle maker began shipments from the factory at the end of 2019 as its first overseas manufacturing base. (Kyodo)

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China: Green Parrot With Impressive Handstand Skills in Jiangsu

On December 21, 2025, in Jiangsu Province, a video captured a green parrot on its 52nd day in its new home. Despite not having spoken a single word yet, the bird devoted all its energy to physical “training.” Perched upside down on the owner’s palm, the parrot held a perfect handstand, keeping its body rigid and pulling in its tiny claws.

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China: Trapped Black-Faced Spoonbill Freed From Fishing Line in Lushan

On December 13, 2025, in Lushan, Jiangxi, a video captured a black faced spoonbill whose beak and wings had been tightly tangled in a fishing line. The bird thrashed in the shallow water, clearly exhausted and unable to free itself. Two anglers approached slowly and patiently worked to loosen the thin but stubborn line from its beak and feathers. After several moments of careful handling, the line was finally removed and the spoonbill was no longer restrained.

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China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

China's National Bureau of Statistics holds a press conference in Beijing on April 16, 2026, announcing that the country's gross domestic product grew 5.0 percent in the January-March quarter.

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Canton Fair in China

People visit the opening day of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on April 15, 2026.

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Canton Fair in China

A drone carrying objects makes demonstration at the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China on April 15, 2026.

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China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (back) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (far L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (2nd from L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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China: Smart Samoyed Opens and Closes Front Door on Its Own to Welcome Owner Home

On March 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, eastern China, a Samoyed named Pidan was filmed opening the front door on its own by standing on its hind legs and pressing down on the handle upon hearing its owner return home. The dog then obediently closed the door again after its owner asked it to do so.

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China: Two-Headed Illusion Stuns Viewers as Lizard Crawls Across Owner’s Palm

On December 8, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a pet lizard displaying what looked like two heads as it moved slowly across its owner’s palm. The footage showed the creature lifting both ends of its body as if each were attempting to lead the crawl, creating the striking illusion of dual heads. The regenerated tail, which had grown thick and rounded after a previous self-detachment, closely resembled the actual head, making the reptile appear anatomically doubled.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (C), crown prince of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, is pictured at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan (3rd from R), crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (2nd from L) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is seen on his way to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan (3rd from R), crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China: Cat Accidentally Plays Guzheng, Creating a Surprisingly Clear Melody

A curious cat in Jiangxi, China, accidentally played a surprisingly clear melody on a guzheng on December 15, 2025. In the video, the cat gently pawed at the strings, pausing and repeating the motion as each touch produced soft, recognizable tones. Unfazed by the sounds, the cat calmly explored the instrument before sitting quietly beside it as the final note faded.

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China: Surreal ‘Sky City’ Illusion Stuns Onlookers in Ngari, Tibet

On April 5, 2026, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, a video captured a surreal daytime scene where what appeared to be high-rise buildings emerged above the horizon. The structures seemed to hover in mid-air, partially obscured by layers of mist and clouds, creating the illusion of a distant city suspended in the sky.

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China: One White Tiger Charms Visitors While Another Growls in Disapproval

On April 3, 2026, at Beijing Wildlife Park, a white tiger made a gentle expression toward visitors through a glass enclosure as a guide explained. A second tiger nearby let out a low growl in apparent disapproval, causing the friendlier tiger to immediately turn away and leave.

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China: Little Girl Climbs Pillar to Escape Tiny Dog in Foshan, Guangdong

On March 30, 2026, in Foshan, Guangdong, a video captured a little girl climbed up a nearby pillar to avoid the tiny dog. Her reaction contrasted humorously with the dog’s small size. The dog remained on the ground, looking up curiously without showing any real aggression.

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China: Truck Carries Dog in Its Own House During Holiday Return Trip in Tianjin

On February 7, 2026, in Tianjin, a video recorded a small truck traveling along the road during the holiday return journey. In the back of the truck sat a large doghouse that took up about half of the cargo bed. Inside the doghouse, a dog stood calmly and looked out at the passing surroundings. Rather than sitting exposed in the open truck bed, the dog remained inside its own familiar shelter during the ride.

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China: Men Refuse to Give Up Their BBQ as Hailstorm Batters Guiyang

On March 31, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a video captured an unusual yet relaxed scene as a violent downpour and hail swept through the area. Yet despite the bad weather, two men firmly gripped their barbecue table to prevent it from being washed away.

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China: Guangdong Night Sky Glows in Shade of Purple

On March 31, 2026, in Guangdong, a video captured a breathtaking scene where the night sky suddenly turned a vivid shade of purple.

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China: Elderly Man Drives Burning Tractor Through Night Roads in Shanxi

On April 5, 2026, in Shanxi, a video captured a dangerous nighttime scene in which an elderly man drove a four-wheeled tractor while the goods on the vehicle were visibly on fire. As the tractor moved forward, flames fell from the back, forming a continuous line of fire along the road.

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China: Ewe Rushes Across Field to Reunite With Lost Newborn Lamb After Hearing Cries

On March 31, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a video captured a newborn lamb lying alone in tall grass, bleating helplessly after becoming separated from its mother. After hearing its cries, the ewe appeared in the distance, instinctively responding and running across the field to reunite with her lamb.

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China: Stunning Display of Multicolored Clouds Spotted Over Yunnan

On March 29, 2026, in Yunnan, a video captured a stunning display of iridescent clouds spreading across the sky. The clouds shimmered in multiple colors, shifting between shades of pink, green, blue, and gold as sunlight refracted through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

Combined photo shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun.

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China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

Combined photo shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun.

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China: Dog Heads Pop In and Out of Wall in Playful Display

On March 31, 2026, in Henan, located in central China, a video recorded a tall brick wall filled with openings. From those holes, numerous dog heads stretched outward one after another. The dogs looked around curiously at the world beyond the wall. Some moved from one hole to another, disappearing from one opening and then reappearing at a different one a moment later. Their repeated switching created the effect of a playful display wall made entirely of dog faces. Each dog seemed alert and interested, using the openings like windows to watch whatever was happening outside.

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China: Powerful Icy Floodwaters Surge Through River Channel at Kanas Scenic Area

A sudden surge of icy floodwater tore through a river channel at Kanas Scenic Area in Altay, Xinjiang, on January 6, 2026. The footage captured powerful mountain floodwaters rushing downstream with tremendous force, carrying large chunks of ice that collided and churned as they sped through the channel. The fast-moving icy current swept relentlessly through the riverbed, with floating ice blocks crashing against each other in a churning, hazardous torrent. The dramatic scene unfolded after a group of tourists had crossed a safety barrier to take photos in the riverbed moments before the floodwaters struck.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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China: Climbing Perch Fish Spotted Crawling Across Muddy Road in Guangdong

On December 27, 2025, in Guangdong Province, a video showed a line of shiny black fish moving across a muddy country road. The fish advanced slowly in an orderly row. Viewers identified the species as climbing perch, an amphibious freshwater fish in the family Anabantidae, known for crawling onto muddy ground after rain in search of water. Their tough bodies allow them to traverse rough surfaces with ease.

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China: Brake Failure Sends Car Plowing Into Courtyard in Hubei

On March 29, 2026, in Hubei, China, a video captured a tense incident on a downhill road as a driver suddenly found his brakes had failed. The car then veered off course and crashed directly into a nearby rural courtyard, narrowly missing an elderly pedestrian.

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China: Second Hailstorm in Days Blankets Streets of Guiyang in Ice

On April 2, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a video captured streets overwhelmed by a sudden hailstorm that blanketed the ground in thick layers of ice. Local reports indicated that this was the second hailstorm to hit Guiyang in recent days, highlighting a pattern of extreme weather affecting the region.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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China: Too Lazy to Move, Cat Dips Paw Into Water Bowl to Drink in Beijing

On March 16, 2026, in Beijing, a video recorded a pet cat lying lazily on top of a table. A bowl of water was placed nearby within reach. Instead of getting up properly, the cat stretched out one paw and dipped it into the water. It then drank the water from its wet paw while keeping its body low and barely moving.

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China: Confused Monkey Struggles to Put On Shirt in Leshan, Sichuan

On March 27, 2026, in Leshan, Sichuan province, a video recorded a monkey sitting on a wooden post while wearing a white piece of clothing. However, the monkey could not get its arms properly into the sleeves. It tugged, twisted, and fidgeted in place, looking increasingly confused and impatient as it tried to arrange the shirt.

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China: Footage Captures Kitchen Blast as Family Dines Nearby in Fujian

On March 5, 2026, in Fujian, a surveillance footage recorded a family eating near the kitchen entrance. Without warning, a loud blast erupted from inside the kitchen. A burst of flame lit up the room, and the grandfather immediately ran out in panic. At the same time, the mother and grandmother quickly moved away from the kitchen area with the baby. The explosion appeared violent, but the family had been sitting far enough from the kitchen to avoid direct injury.

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China: Meerkats’ Nighttime Gathering Under Light in Zhejiang

On March 25, 2026, in Zhejiang, a video recorded four meerkats standing beneath a light. The animals remained grouped closely together under the lamp, occasionally turning their heads toward the filmer. Their posture and arrangement made them look curious, alert, and almost as if they were attending a small private dance party.

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China: Tourists Watch in Fear as Avalanche Roars Through Scenic Area in Sichuan

On March 29, 2026, tourists at Daocheng Yading in Sichuan, China, witnessed a powerful avalanche. Snow collapsed off a mountain and strong winds carried a massive white cloud across the landscape toward the lake.

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China: Manhole Covers Pop and Dance on Flooded Street After Heavy Rain in Hubei

On March 29, 2026, in Hubei, China, manhole covers repeatedly bounced up and down on a flooded street as surging rainwater built pressure in the drainage system below, drawing laughs from curious onlookers.

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China: Two Wild Leopard Cats Caught Fighting in Car Headlights on Highway

On December 25, 2025, on the Sichuan–Tibet highway in Qinghai, a driver stopped to rest and caught two leopard cats wrestling in the headlights. The wild cats fought intensely, completely unfazed by the car or its passengers.