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China: Kitten’s Boxing “Training” Session Goes Viral in Wuhan

A kitten in Wuhan, Hubei, was filmed repeatedly punching a hanging toy inside a cardboard box, comically resembling a boxer hitting a speed bag. The playful clip humorously frames the behavior as training for a fight.

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China: Dust Devil Spotted Near Heidushan in Gobi Desert, Qinghai

A dust devil was spotted in the Heidushan area of the Gobi Desert in Qinghai, China, on July 21, 2026, sending a swirling column of sand high into the sky.

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China: Playful Barber Gives Baby Chick a Haircut in Hangzhou

A barber in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, was filmed trimming the downy feathers on a small chick's head with scissors, in a lighthearted clip showcasing his skills. The chick remained still throughout, unbothered by the snipping and careful handling.

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China: Dog Covers Rice With Cloth Before Rain Arrives in Guangdong

A golden retriever in Guangdong, China, was filmed on July 21, 2026, covering rice drying outside with a cloth before rain arrived, after its owners asked it to protect the rice while they were away. Another dog watched as the task was completed.

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China: Man Rescues Stranded Kitten Using Long Wooden Board in Hubei

A man rescued a stranded kitten in Enshi, Hubei, on July 1, 2026, by extending a long wooden board across a gap between a ladder and a concrete structure. He carefully guided the board toward the frightened kitten and safely brought it to the ledge, ending the tense rescue.

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China: Cat Flips Between Clotheslines Like an Acrobat

A tabby cat performed an acrobatic flip between two clotheslines in Sichuan province, China, on July 20, 2026, gripping one wire before smoothly twisting its body onto the neighboring line. Chinese social media users praised the cat's agility, joking that it must have practiced kung fu.

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Wang-Rubio talks in Manila

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is pictured following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on July 22, 2026. The two met to pave the way for the planned U.S.-China summit in the United States in September.

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China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

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China: Veteran Party Member Jumps Into Pond to Rescue Drowning Woman

A veteran Chinese Communist Party member jumped into a pond to rescue a drowning woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, on July 11, 2026, after two elderly bystanders called for help. Villager Zheng Anyu sprinted to the scene, swam to the woman, and pulled her back to the bank with help from onlookers, bringing her safely out of the water.

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China: Corgi Dives and Plays in Water at Guangxi Campsite

On April 26, at a campsite in Tian'e County, Hechi, Guangxi, a corgi named Bingan dove and splashed joyfully in the water alongside a human companion. A second corgi later joined in, and the two dogs played together happily in the water.

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China: Shenyang Lighthouse Floats 20 Kilometers After Washed Away by Torrential Rain

The "Shenyang Lighthouse," a navigation beacon in Shenyang, Liaoning, was swept 20 kilometers downstream along the Hun River on July 13, 2026 after torrential rain caused floodwaters to surge.

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China: Man Blown Into Air by Kunming Storm

A severe thunderstorm in Kunming, Yunnan lifted a man off the ground on July 15, 2026 as he clung to an outdoor awning frame, with diners watching in disbelief from inside a nearby restaurant.

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China: Driver Narrowly Escapes Mudslide After Clearing Rocks in Chamdo

A driver in Chamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region narrowly escaped a mudslide on June 20, 2026, after stopping to clear rocks from a mountain road, moments before debris swept across the exact spot where his car had been parked.

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China: Man Finds Rare Collared Owlet on Road in Liaoning

A man in Liaoning, China discovered a collared owlet, a nationally protected species, on a road on July 9, 2026; forest protection staff later collected the bird for safekeeping.

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China: Floodwater Fills Car Interior Amid Downpour in Shenyang

Filmed on July 13, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, this video shows the aftermath of severe urban flooding from inside a flooded car. Murky brown floodwater fills the cabin, with items like a medicine box and a marker floating in the submerged center console.

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China: Cat Trapped Outside as Storm Pours Down in Shandong

In Shandong, a cat was filmed frantically pawing at a window on a terrace during a heavy downpour, desperately trying to get back inside on July 6.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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China: Loyal Dog Runs Home to Alert Family After Owner Hit by Vehicle

On July 11, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong province, a six-month-old dog raced home after witnessing its owner struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The dog found the woman's husband and led him back to the scene, prompting him to discover his wife had been injured in the accident.

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China: Driver Sends Car Plunging Backwards Into Fishpond

On July 10, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, a woman reversing her car near a pond apparently pressed the wrong pedal, sending the vehicle across a ditch and into the water. The car was later pulled out by an excavator, but the vehicle was declared a total loss.

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China: Cloud Shaped Like Number Six Appears Over Chongqing

On July 9, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a cluster of clouds drifted together to form a shape resembling the number "6", standing out clearly against the sky.

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China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

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China: Residents Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into River in Hunan

Residents in Hunan, China, rushed to save a woman on July 6, 2026, after her car plunged into a river. A group of bystanders dove in and worked together to pull her safely from the partially submerged vehicle.

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High-rise buildings in China

High-rise condominium buildings are seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, on April 15, 2026.

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High-rise buildings in China

High-rise condominium buildings are seen in Taian, Shandong Province, China, on June 20, 2026.

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China: Ants Form Living Floating Bridge Across Water Ditch in Fujian

A video filmed on June 17, 2026, in Fujian province, southeastern China, showed a winding floating bridge across a clear water ditch. On closer inspection, the bridge was made up of ants linking together and moving in unison across the water, forming a dense, continuously shifting path over the mud and grass.

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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China: Dog Plays Piano and Sings During Morning Performance

A video filmed on July 9, 2026, in Shandong province, eastern China, showed a dog climbing onto its owner's piano, placing both paws on the keys, and barking repeatedly as if performing its own morning concert.

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China: Dog Washes Its Face Like a Cat After Growing Up Together

A video filmed on June 15, 2026, in Jiangsu province, eastern China, showed a pet dog raising both front paws to its face and licking them in a motion resembling how cats wash their faces. The owner said the dog grew up with an older cat and appeared to have picked up the habit from it.

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China: Sky Rapidly Darkens as Storm Clouds Roll In Over Hunan

A massive wall of dark storm clouds rolled rapidly over Tianyuan District, Zhuzhou, Hunan, on July 8, 2026, causing daylight to fade suddenly over a busy intersection. Traffic continued below, seemingly unaware of the dramatic, fast-approaching storm overhead.

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China: Strong Winds Tear Metal Roof Off Chicken Farm in Chongqing

Footage from July 1, 2026, shows powerful winds tearing the metal roof off a chicken shed at a farm in Chongqing, China. Sheets of corrugated metal were ripped away as the structure collapsed, sending panicked chickens scattering in every direction.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

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China: Rare Localized Rainstorm Soaks Triangle-Shaped Area in Zhejiang

A video from Zhejiang, China, on July 9, 2026, shows an unusually localized rain shower falling in a sharply defined triangular patch on a road while the surrounding pavement stayed completely dry.

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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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China: Cat Jumps Into Duckweed-Covered Water by Mistake

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China: Cockatiel Pulls Out Girl’s Loose Tooth With Precision

On June 11, 2026, in Gansu, China, a pet cockatiel examined a young girl's mouth, located her loose baby tooth, and gently pulled it free with its beak in one precise movement while she stayed still. The clip highlighted the bird's accuracy and the trust between the girl and her pet.

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China: Powerful Winds Rip Window Screen From Home Into TV

This is the terrifying moment powerful winds tore a window screen loose in Xingtai, Hebei, sending it flying across a resident's living room and frightening a nearby child as violent gusts swept through the area. Footage showed the window screen suddenly breaking loose from its frame before being hurled into the living room by the force of the wind. A child standing nearby appeared startled and quickly moved away as the screen flew through the air. The detached screen then struck a television inside the home with a loud crash.

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China: Goldfish Travels Through Long Water Pipe in Guangzhou

On July 8, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an owner sent a small goldfish through a long plastic pipe connected to a faucet, past several aquariums, before it landed safely in a basin. Netizens joked the fish did not get dizzy despite the winding trip, unlike viewers watching it.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (L) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China react after winning a point against Chinese pair Li Xiaohui and Wang Ziying in the women's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (facing camera) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China hug after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (front) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Chinese pair Li Xiaohui and Wang Ziying in the women's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (back) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Chinese pair Li Xiaohui and Wang Ziying in the women's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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[Breaking News]N. Korean premier's trip to China

PYONGYANG, North Korea, July 10 Kyodo - North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

Kim Song Nam (front, L), director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after earning a point against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after earning a point against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Wang Ziying of China in the women's wheelchair singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.