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China: Passersby Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence in Xinjiang

A group of passersby rescued a horse that had become entangled in a wire fence in Xinjiang, China, on June 6, 2026. After borrowing pliers from a woman at the scene, the group worked together to free the animal. Throughout the rescue, a second horse stood quietly nearby, waiting for its companion. The two horses walked away together once the trapped horse was freed.

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China: Kitten Sprints to Safety as Severe Hailstorm Suddenly Strikes Hebei

A small kitten was caught outside when a severe hailstorm suddenly struck Hebei province on June 6, 2026. With large hailstones bouncing off the pavement around it, the kitten sprinted low to the ground and darted into a nearby doorway just as the storm intensified.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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Japan, Vietnam agree to strengthen economic security

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau shake hands at the ministry in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on economic security, including efforts to build more resilient supply chains for critical minerals amid concern about China's restrictions on rare earth exports.

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China: Dramatic Dark Storm Clouds Loom Over Inner Mongolia City

Dramatic storm clouds formed over Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, northern China, on June 8, 2026. The sky was covered by thunderstorm clouds with a black center and a purple-gray ring, creating a striking contrast against the quiet city below. Chinese netizens shared similar cloud photos from across the country, with many calling the formations grand and visually powerful.

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China: Police Rescue Driver Trapped in Car amid Heavy Street Flooding

Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Guiyang, Guizhou province, southwestern China, on June 8, 2026, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by water. Traffic police arrived and opened the car door, safely helping the driver out. In some areas, floodwater reached chest level.

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China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

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China: Swallows Build Nest on Shop’s Rolling Shutter Door in Heilongjiang

On June 8, 2026, in Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China, a video captured an unusual nest built on a shop’s rolling shutter door. The shop owner discovered that two swallows had made a nest on the door. The birds were standing near the nest when the rolling shutter began slowly moving downward. As the door lowered, the swallows looked around nervously and appeared frightened by the movement. They eventually flew away after being startled.

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China: Huge Rock Falls Onto Road Moments After Car Passes in Xinjiang

A dashcam video captured a close call on a rain-soaked road in Karamay, Xinjiang, northwestern China, on June 7, 2026. Just after an oncoming car passed, a huge rock broke off a mountain and rolled onto the road, stopping directly in front of the dashcam driver's vehicle. The driver stopped in time and narrowly avoided a collision.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, June 8 Kyodo - Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo)

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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China: Lost Owl Hides Under Exercise Equipment in Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Henan, central China, a small owl was filmed hiding under outdoor exercise equipment after apparently losing its way. The owl gazed around with wide eyes, visibly disoriented. Since owls have limited daytime vision, onlookers worried for its safety. Staff later arrived to assist, but found the owl had already flown off on its own — likely after dark.

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China: Street Vendor Battles Strong Winds as Stall Tables Go Flying in Shandong

On June 3, 2026, in Liaocheng, Shandong, a street vendor was filmed fighting to secure his stall as powerful winds swept through. As he tried to hold one table in place, it nearly blew away. Moments later, two more tables were sent flying, leaving the vendor and companions scrambling to recover them. The vendor eventually managed to grab the tables and carry them into his shop.

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China: Sudden Hailstorm Bombards Langfang With Large Hailstones

On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, a sudden and severe hailstorm was captured on video. The sky darkened rapidly as thick clouds moved in, and large hailstones began falling almost immediately, hammering the ground and bouncing off pavements with considerable force.

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China: Man Grabs Large Rat Snake From Road With Bare Hands in Guangxi

On June 3, 2026, in Guangxi, southern China, a large rat snake was filmed crossing a busy road. As cars passed nearby, a helmeted man jumped over a flower bed and grabbed the snake from the ground with his bare hands. Onlookers praised the man for his fearlessness in handling the large reptile.

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) attending a welcoming ceremony with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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China: Tame Eel Responds to Owner’s Tank Tap in Guangxi

On May 20, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed an owner feeding an orange eel kept in a decorated water tank filled with plants and moss. When he tapped the tank, the eel surfaced, licked his finger, then took the shrimp from his hand before sinking back to the bottom to eat.

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China: Peacocks Spread Their Colorful Tails in Courtship Display in Nantong

On May 9, 2026, a video from Nantong, Jiangsu province, eastern China, captured a group of peacocks displaying their feathers all at once. Pure white peacocks, green peacocks, and mixed white-and-green peacocks spread their large, fan-like tails one after another to attract mates — creating a spectacular sight for onlookers.

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China: Scooter Rider Unhurt After Thick Branch Falls on Her in Chaoshan

On May 26, 2026, surveillance footage from Chaoshan, Guangdong, China, captured a thick branch suddenly falling onto a woman riding an electric scooter. Her helmet cushioned the impact, and she got caught in the branch's Y-shaped fork but was unharmed. A nearby man quickly rushed over to free her and moved the branch aside to protect other passersby.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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China: Guppies Change Color After Being Transferred to Black Basin in Guangxi

On May 22, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed guppies appearing to change color instantly — turning from pink to blue — when transferred from a white basin to a black one. Chinese netizens noted that guppies are tropical fish whose body color can be influenced by their surrounding environment.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

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.