China: Robot Kicks Remote Control Out Of Engineer’s Hand In Zhejiang

A remote-controlled robot kicked a remote control out of an engineer's hand during a test in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, on September 7, 2026. The robot then bowed, resembling a martial artist after a match.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

SHAOSHAN, China, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Asian Games: North Korean delegation

BEIJING, China, Sept. 8 Kyodo - Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up a portrait of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, the hometown of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, the hometown of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

China: Capybara Rests Peacefully Among Group Of Pelicans

Filmed on July 5, 2026, at Ledao Ocean Kingdom in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, this video shows a capybara resting calmly among a group of pelicans in an outdoor enclosure, while another capybara rests nearby in the shade, in a peaceful display of interspecies coexistence.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

BIDUR, Nepal, Aug. 31 Kyodo - Video taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. (Kyodo)

Golf: FM Championship

Golf: FM Championship

Yin Ruoning of China poses with the victor's trophy after winning the FM Championship golf tournament at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 30, 2026.

China: Massive Waterspout Spotted off Coast of Wenzhou

A massive waterspout formed off the coast of Wenzhou, Zhejiang on August 25, connecting the sea to the clouds before rapidly dissipating as it neared shore, officials said.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal's Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

Japan: Typhoon Saudel Brings Strong Winds, Rain to Amami Islands

Typhoon Saudel brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami islands and parts of Okinawa's main island from Tuesday, August 25, through Wednesday, August 26, as it moved northwestward across the East China Sea, cutting power to about 34,000 homes.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 23 Kyodo - Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 24 Kyodo - A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, competes in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. (Kyodo)

China President Xi meets Jordan King Abdullah II

China President Xi meets Jordan King Abdullah II

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein extend hands for a handshake at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 24, 2026. China and Jordan issued a joint statement, underscoring the importance of upholding the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and reaching a comprehensive solution through dialogue and negotiation. (Pool photo)

Japan lawmakers visit China

Japan lawmakers visit China

Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2026, before leaving with a cross-party lawmakers' group for China.

Robot conference in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 20 Kyodo - A robot carries a box on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products. (Kyodo)

China: Two Night Herons Battle Over Frog in Tense Tug-of-War

Two night herons perched on a tree branch engaged in a tense tug-of-war over a single frog in Shenzhen, Guangdong, illustrating a stark scene of competition for survival in the wild.

China: Chain of Rescuers Save Injured Eagle Near Lake Namtso

A rescuer in Tibet found an injured eagle on the road to Lake Namtso on August 7, 2026, and handed it to police, who connected it with a wildlife agency for treatment.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

McKenzie Siroky (C) of the United States poses during the medal ceremony after winning the women's 100-meter breaststroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026, alongside silver medalist Tang Qianting (L) of China and bronze medalist Satomi Suzuki of Japan.

China: Horses Used to Pull Stranded Vehicle Out of Water

In Urumqi, Xinjiang, a father and son used two horses to pull a tourist vehicle stuck in water back onto firm ground. The vehicle was gradually dragged free as the rope tightened.

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (L) talks with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on April 12, 2002, at the first Boao Forum for Asia held in Hainan, China. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

China: Two Cats Join Owner for Treadmill Workout

A video from Hubei, central China, dated July 25, 2026, shows two cats joining their owner's home treadmill workout. A tabby cat jumped on first and moved along with the machine, then a black cat followed. The owner and both cats ended up exercising together, amusing online viewers who joked the cats seemed more disciplined than people.

China: Fallen Trees, Flooding Reported as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Yuhuan

Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 9, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. Fallen trees and severe flooding were reported in the area after landfall, while local rescue teams were mobilized.

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Japan's Miwa Harimoto celebrates after beating defending champion Chen Xingtong of China in the women's singles final at the WTT Champions Yokohama table tennis event in Yokohama, eastern Japan, on Aug. 9, 2026.

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Japan's Miwa Harimoto reacts after beating defending champion Chen Xingtong of China in the women's singles final at the WTT Champions Yokohama table tennis event in Yokohama, eastern Japan, on Aug. 9, 2026.

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Japan's Miwa Harimoto reacts after beating defending champion Chen Xingtong of China in the women's singles final at the WTT Champions Yokohama table tennis event in Yokohama, eastern Japan, on Aug. 9, 2026.

China: Truck Overturns, Spilling Thousands of Live Fish Onto Highway

In Huizhou, Guangdong, on July 29, a truck carrying nearly 2,000 kilograms of live fish overturned on a highway after a tire burst, scattering fish across the road. Passing special police officers stopped to help the driver recover the cargo, saving much of the fish worth around RMB 30,000.

US: Widemouth 2 Fire Burns 84,000 Acres and Remains Uncontained

The lightning-caused Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah, grew to more than 84,000 acres and remained at zero percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting evacuation orders for Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow as crews worked to protect structures and infrastructure.

Volleyball: Nations League

Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi (front, L) covers his face after conceding a point in the fifth set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

Volleyball: Nations League

Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi (2nd from R) spikes in the second set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

Volleyball: Nations League

Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi serves in the second set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

China: Mother and Son Collect Basket of Giant Hailstones in Hebei

This is the surprising moment a Chinese mother and her son collected giant hailstones after a heavy storm in Hebei, China, on July 5, 2026, filling an entire basket with stones as large as goose eggs. The pair picked up the oversized ice pieces one by one from the ground, capturing the rare aftermath of the intense hailstorm.