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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Miwa Harimoto competes against China's Wang Manyu in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Miwa Harimoto competes against China's Wang Manyu in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Hina Hayata competes against China's Sun Yingsha in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Hina Hayata competes against China's Sun Yingsha in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Hina Hayata competes against China's Sun Yingsha in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Mima Ito competes against China's Kuai Man in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Mima Ito competes against China's Kuai Man in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

China's Qiu Qiyuan (C) poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's uneven bars at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Misa Nishiyama (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Zhang Qingying of China.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

China's Lan Xingyu (C) poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics rings at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kiichi Kaneta (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Zou Jingyuan of China.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto competes against China's Wen Ruibo in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto competes against China's Wen Ruibo in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto competes against China's Wen Ruibo in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis players (from L) Hiroto Shinozuka, Tomokazu Harimoto, head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima and Shunsuke Togami pose after beating China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis players (from L) Hiroto Shinozuka, Tomokazu Harimoto, head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima and Shunsuke Togami pose after beating China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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US: Heavy Security Around Waldorf Astoria as President Xi Jinping Arrives

Police guarded security barriers near the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. While MPD did not confirm Xi was staying at the hotel, officials issued a special-event advisory covering the hotel from September 23 to 25.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto reacts after scoring a point against China's Wang Chuqin in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto competes against China's Wang Chuqin in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Kotomi Kato (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 200-meter breaststroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Park Si Eun (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Zhu Leiju of China.

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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Badminton

Japan's Akane Yamaguchi competes in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's badminton team final against China at Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Badminton

Japan's Akane Yamaguchi competes in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's badminton team final against China at Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Badminton

Japan's Akane Yamaguchi competes in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's badminton team final against China at Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Badminton

Japan's Akane Yamaguchi competes in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's badminton team final against China at Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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China: Man Frees Cow Trapped in Wire Fence During Road Trip

On September 18, in Keketuohai, Xinjiang, a man on a road trip was filmed helping a brown cow trapped behind a wire fence. The cow's head was tightly tangled in the wire, leaving it unable to free itself. The man reached through the fence and gripped the wires around its horns and head. He pulled hard to untangle or break the wire and free the distressed animal.

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China: Horse Walks Awkwardly With New Leg Guards

On September 9, 2026, in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, a horse was filmed struggling to adjust to new protective leg guards. A man led the horse toward a grassy area with red guards fitted on its two rear legs. Unfamiliar with the equipment, the horse lifted its back hooves unusually high with each step, making its walk look awkward and uneven.

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China: Sheep Knocks Tourist Down on Hulunbuir Grassland

On September 12, 2026, in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, as a tourist was enjoying the scenery of blue skies and green grass, a sheep began chasing him. The animal repeatedly butted him with its head and eventually knocked him onto the grass. Another person then came over and led the sheep away.

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China: Golden Retriever Meets Spotted Seal at Sea

On September 18, 2026, on Dachangshan Island in Dalian, Liaoning, a golden retriever met a spotted seal named Nana, a national first-class protected animal in China. The seal slowly swam toward the dog and raised its head for a closer look. The golden retriever appeared surprised and remained almost motionless in the water. The video ends with a group of beachgoers filming the spotted seal, as it was a rare sight.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Yang Liujing wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Athletics

China's Shi Shengji wins the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's half marathon race walk in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Volleyball

Japan's Hinata Shigihara (16) scores in the third set of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's volleyball final against China at Park Arena Komaki in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Volleyball

Japan players are pictured after losing to China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's volleyball final at Park Arena Komaki in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Volleyball

Japan players are pictured after losing to China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's volleyball final at Park Arena Komaki in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Yu Zidi (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 200-meter individual medley gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yu Yiting (L), also of China, and bronze medalist Mio Narita of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Yu Zidi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 200-meter individual medley gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Yu Zidi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 200-meter individual medley gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic gymnastics

China's Zhang Boheng reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Zhang Boheng (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, alongside silver medalist Shinnosuke Oka (L) and bronze medalist Daiki Hashimoto, both of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Zhang Boheng (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, alongside silver medalist Shinnosuke Oka (L) and bronze medalist Daiki Hashimoto, both of Japan.

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China: Cat’s Fur Pattern Creates Perfect Hoodie Illusion

On September 14, 2026, in Chaoyang District, Beijing, a cat's distinctive black and white fur created the illusion of a tiny hoodie. Black fur covering its head and ears resembled a hood.

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China: Massive Landslide Hits Mountainside in Sichuan

On September 16, 2026, a landslide in Shidaguan Village, Diexi Town, Maoxian County, Sichuan, sent huge boulders, mud and debris crashing down a mountainside onto National Highway 213. The landslide blocked the highway's K2029+200 section, disrupting traffic in the area. Local authorities had identified the risk through prior patrols and had already evacuated residents and put traffic controls in place.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Xu Jiayu (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter backstroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2026, alongside silver medalist Hidekazu Takehara (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Lee Ju Ho of South Korea.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Xu Jiayu reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter backstroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Xu Jiayu reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter backstroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Xu Jiayu competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter backstroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2026.