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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.

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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.

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China: E-Bike Rider Loses Control, Crashes Into Supermarket Counter

On June 27, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, surveillance video captured an electric bike rider losing control and crashing straight into a convenience store, slamming into the cashier counter. The store owner scrambled away just in time to avoid the impact, while a nearby pet dog was startled by the sudden collision.

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Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary of return to China

A ceremony is held in Hong Kong on July 1, 2026, marking the 29th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China.

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China: Tiny Gecko Desperately Clings to Car Mirror at High Speed

On June 25, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a tiny gecko was filmed clinging to the side of a car's rearview mirror as the vehicle sped down the road. Battered by strong winds, the gecko held on with its toe pads while its tail whipped in the air, in what viewers described as a remarkable display of survival instinct.

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China: Duck Carries Trapped Chicken to Safety on Its Back

On June 18, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, a duck spotted a black chicken stuck on floating weeds near a reservoir wall and swam over to help. The duck let the chicken stand on its back and carried it toward the shore, waiting patiently until the chicken made it safely onto land.

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China: Mother Shields Child With Her Body as Earthquake Hits Sichuan

On June 29, 2026, in Yibin, Sichuan, a mother instinctively threw herself over her child the moment a 5.5-magnitude earthquake began shaking their home. The father, who was nearby, immediately reached over to shield them both as the tremor continued.

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China: Surveillance Footage Shows Home Shaking During 5.5 Earthquake in Sichuan

On June 29, 2026, surveillance footage from Yibin, Sichuan, captured the moment a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Gao County, sending furniture rocking sharply inside a home. No deaths were reported, though 13 people sustained minor injuries and 196 were relocated for safety.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against China's Wu Yibing in the men's singles first-round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against China's Wu Yibing in the men's singles first-round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against China's Wu Yibing in the men's singles first-round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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China: Flash Flood Washes Away Farmhouse Bridge in Xinjiang

A flash flood swept away a small bridge connecting a farmhouse restaurant to its parking area in Xinjiang, China, as fast-moving muddy water overwhelmed the structure and carried sections of it downstream. The bridge was reportedly built by the restaurant's owner at his own expense to provide access to the parking area. Local authorities said no casualties were reported.

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China: Cow Appears to Have Five Legs After Hooflike Growth Forms on Head

A cow in northeastern China appeared to have five legs after a hooflike growth formed on top of its head, making the animal look unusual from certain angles. The owner said several people had offered large sums of money to buy the cow after seeing its strange appearance online.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Tries to Climb Stone Retaining Wall in Sichuan

A driver in Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, captured a rare encounter with a wild giant panda clinging to a stone retaining wall along a mountain road on June 23. The panda eventually failed to climb and gave up before running away.

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China: Cat Wearing Red Plastic Bag Leaps Around Room Like a Superhero

A cat in Sichuan, China, turned into an accidental superhero after getting tangled in a red plastic bag, racing up curtains, across an air conditioner, and onto a sofa before safely landing on the floor.

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China: Mother Hen Shields Chicks From Downpour With Her Wings

A mother hen in Anhui, China, sheltered her chicks from heavy rain by spreading her wings and lowering her body over them, keeping them dry while she remained fully exposed to the storm.

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China-Bangladesh summit

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (front, L) is pictured before his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Bangladesh summit

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (2nd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China: Stray Cat Saved After Fishhook Removed From Mouth in Dalian

Filmed on June 19, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, the video captures a rescue of a stray cat found with a fishhook lodged in its mouth. Working without disinfectant or gloves in an outdoor setting, the rescuer swiftly extracts the hook in a matter of seconds. The brief intervention removes the source of the animal's pain, giving the cat a chance at a healthy life.

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China: Off-Road SUV Flips Over Extreme Ramp at Climbing Competition in Hubei

During the China City Climbing Tour in Xuan'en, Hubei, on October 1, 2025, an orange and white off-road SUV attempted to scale a near-vertical metal ramp. The vehicle inched upward before losing balance at a critical angle and flipped completely over the apex of the ramp.

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China: Duck’s Riverside Meal Draws Crowd of Fish

On June 21, 2026, a duck eating beside a river in Guangdong province unintentionally attracted a crowd of small fish, which gathered nearby hoping for scraps. A mouse also darted past the duck's food bowl, adding to the lively scene.

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Chinese Defense Ministry press conference

Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 25, 2026.

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China: Landslide Sweeps Down Hillside, Bringing Down Power Tower in Guizhou

Flooding triggered a massive landslide in Sanchahe, Guizhou, China, on June 22, sending mud and debris cascading down a forested hillside and collapsing a high-voltage power line tower. Terraced rice paddies in the area were inundated by murky floodwater.

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China: Tiny Rain Cloud Soaks Only Small Patch Street

An unusually localised rain shower fell on a small section of a blind path in Kunming, Yunnan, on June 20, 2026, while the surrounding pavement remained completely dry. The rainfall covered less than three square meters, creating a stark contrast between the wet patch and the dry ground nearby.

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China: Worker Narrowly Escapes Being Crushed by Falling Warehouse Boxes

A warehouse worker in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, narrowly escaped being crushed on May 9, 2024, when a towering stack of boxes collapsed onto the spot where he had been napping just seconds before. Security footage showed the worker sitting on the wreckage in visible shock.

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China: Female Cockatiel Knocks Ladder Down, Sending Male Companion Tumbling

On March 30, 2026, in Guangdong, China, a female cockatiel pecked a ladder, knocking it over and sending her male companion tumbling to the ground.

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Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2026, shows a plant run by a company of Japan's Fuji Electric Co. group in Dalian, China. Two Japanese Fuji Electric employees were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city, possibly over attempts to take rare earth-related products overseas, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2026, shows a plant run by a company of Japan's Fuji Electric Co. group in Dalian, China. Two Japanese Fuji Electric employees were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city, possibly over attempts to take rare earth-related products overseas, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2026, shows a plant run by a company of Japan's Fuji Electric Co. group in Dalian, China. Two Japanese Fuji Electric employees were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city, possibly over attempts to take rare earth-related products overseas, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2026, shows a plant run by a company of Japan's Fuji Electric Co. group in Dalian, China. Two Japanese Fuji Electric employees were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city, possibly over attempts to take rare earth-related products overseas, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China: Dog Recovering From Venomous Snake Bite Filmed in Hunan Province

A dog named Dahuang in Shaoyang, Hunan province was filmed recovering from a venomous snake bite on June 14, 2026. The footage shows severe swelling on the dog's face caused by the bite. The owner confirmed the dog had passed the critical stage of recover

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China: Massive Cloud Formation Resembling Alien Vessel Filmed Over Guangxi

A large, flat-bottomed cloud formation was filmed hovering over the landscape in Haicheng, Guangxi on May 20, 2026. The unusual formation resembled a massive floating structure and prompted speculation among viewers. Meteorologists attribute the phenomenon to a mirage effect.

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China: Oncoming Driver’s High Beam Warning Prevents Accident in Zhejiang

On June 21, 2026, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, dashcam footage captured a car traveling along a dark road at night. An oncoming driver began flashing their high beams rapidly, prompting the dashcam driver to slow down. As the vehicle decelerated, a person lying motionless in the middle of a crosswalk came into view, allowing the driver to safely navigate around them.

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China: Man Catches Cat Falling From Building in Sichuan

On June 11, 2026, in Junlian, Yibin, Sichuan, a small cat was filmed dangling from the eaves of a building, unable to climb back up. A man on the street below positioned himself underneath and raised his arms in preparation. When the cat lost its grip and fell, he caught it in both hands before it hit the ground.

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China: Passing Water Sprinkler Truck Helps Extinguish Burning Cargo Truck in Hubei

A cargo truck caught fire on a street in Hubei province, China, on May 11, 2026, with flames spreading rapidly due to a load of cardboard boxes. A passing water sprinkler truck stopped to spray the vehicle and repositioned itself for better coverage before fire engines arrived to help bring the blaze under control.

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Summer Davos begins in Dalian

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Dalian, China, on June 23, 2026. Over 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries and regions took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions, co-hosted by the Chinese government.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto visits a booth of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. -- where he serves as chairman -- on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Photo shows a booth of Panasonic Corp. on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Photo shows a booth of Panasonic Corp. on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Photo shows a booth of Panasonic Corp. on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Photo shows a booth of Nvidia Corp. on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (C) attends the opening ceremony of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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China: Severe Hailstorm Cracks Car Window on Zhangjiakou Expressway

On June 16, 2026, on the G6 Jingzang Expressway in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, a driver filmed a severe hailstorm from inside a vehicle as large hailstones struck the side window, sending multiple cracks spreading across the glass and blanketing the road in a thick layer of ice.

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China: Tourists Rescue Elderly Couple From Overturned Car in Tibet

On May 31, 2026, at a viewing platform along the Nujiang Grand Canyon in Baxu County, Chamdo, Tibet, passing tourists stopped to rescue a 70-year-old couple whose car had overturned during a self-driving trip. It took about 20 minutes to free the couple from the vehicle, who were then taken to hospital for treatment.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (back, C) makes a speech during the opening ceremony of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang makes a speech during the opening ceremony of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.