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China: Two Villagers Haul Monster 100kg Grouper Through Hainan Village

On October 27, 2025, in Hainan, located in southern China, two villagers were seen walking into town carrying a massive grouper tied to a wooden pole. The fish swung heavily between them as villagers gathered to watch. People marveled at the size of the catch, estimating it weighed more than one hundred kilograms. Such a giant grouper was extremely rare in the area. No one knew exactly how they managed to haul it in, but the impressive scene quickly drew admiration from the entire village.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L in 2nd row) attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C in 2nd row) attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, speaks during a plenary session of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Gold medalist Audrey Pascual Seco (C) of Spain celebrates at the medal ceremony for the women's Alpine skiing super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, alongside silver medalist Momoka Muraoka (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Liu Sitong of China.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 5 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China: Cat Unexpectedly Grabs Ball During Tennis Game in Lijiang

On February 3, 2026, a video captured in Lijiang, China, two young men playing tennis under bright sunshine with snow-covered mountains in the distance. During the match, a cat lounging near the court quickly grabbed a tennis ball that rolled out of bounds, holding it tightly like a toy.

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China: Dog Seen Hanging From Moving Car in Jiangsu

On February 10, 2026, a video filmed in Jiangsu, eastern China, showed a car driving with a small dog hanging from its rear in a woven sack tied beneath the trunk. The filmer raised concerns about the dog’s safety, including possible exhaust exposure and the risk of injury in a rear-end collision, as the vehicle continued down the road.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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China: Bowl-Shaped Firecracker Explodes, Sharp Debris Severely Injures Filmer’s Hand

A dangerous firecracker accident was filmed on February 16, 2026, in Chongqing, southwestern China. The filmer ignited a bowl-shaped firecracker, which exploded and sent a sharp fragment flying forward. The piece struck the back of the filmer’s hand, causing a deep cut and heavy bleeding. The injury required medical treatment, and the filmer later went to hospital for bandaging.

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China: Driver Encounters Bear Family on Dark Road in Yunnan

A video filmed on January 10, 2026, in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, shows several Tibetan blue bears running along a dark road at night. As the car approached, the mother bear lunged at the car, hitting the right front of it. The filmer later said the car suffered only a minor scrape and that the bear was unharmed.

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China: Monkeys Surround Traffic Officer in Shanghai Nature Reserve

On October 2, 2024, in Shanghai, located in eastern China, a video recorded a humorous yet helpless moment at a nature reserve. A traffic officer stood by the roadside when several monkeys swaggered toward him. One bold monkey reached out and grabbed the officer deliberately. Seeing no resistance, the rest of the monkeys grew braver and surrounded him. Some even attempted to scratch or poke him lightly. As protected animals, the officer couldn’t retaliate and simply waited patiently for the troop to lose interest and move on. The amusing standoff left many Chinese viewers laughing at the monkeys’ confidence and the officer’s resigned expression.

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China: Dog Balances Calmly on Moving E-Bike, Turning Heads in Yunnan Street

A video filmed on February 12, 2026, in Yunnan, China, shows a dog calmly standing on the shoulder of two riders traveling on an electric bike. The dog maintained its balance with surprising confidence as the bike moved along the street, drawing attention and smiles from passersby.

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German Chancellor Merz in China

German (L) and Chinese flags are hoisted in front of Beijing's Tiananmen gate on Feb. 25, 2026, amid German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China.

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German Chancellor Merz in China

German (L) and Chinese flags are hoisted in front of Beijing's Tiananmen gate on Feb. 25, 2026, amid German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China.

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China: Mother Seal Guides Pup Across Thin Sea Ice in Liaodong Bay

A heartwarming scene captured a mother seal and her pup moving across thin sea ice in Liaodong Bay, Liaoning, China, on January 29. The mother led steadily over the frozen surface while the pup, still covered in patches of white down, slipped and scrambled to keep up.

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China: Sleepy Husky Struggles to Stay Awake at Dog Party in Chongqing

On January 27, 2026, in Chongqing, located in southwestern China, a video recorded several dogs wearing clothes and gathering together as if attending a small party. Among them, a black-and-white husky stood out for looking extremely tired. The husky lowered its head, nodded repeatedly, and appeared to be dozing off. Its mouth hung slightly open, giving the impression of deep exhaustion rather than excitement. Two other dogs nearby also looked low on energy, standing quietly and showing little movement. None of the dogs displayed the lively behavior usually expected at a party-like gathering.

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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) poses after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) celebrates after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi (C) celebrates after winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Noe Roth (L) of Switzerland and bronze medalist Li Tianma of China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Bronze medalist Kjeld Nuis (R) of the Netherlands takes a selfie with gold medalist Ning Zhongyan (C) of China and silver medalist Jordan Stolz of the United States during the men's figure skating 1,500 meters medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026.

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China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa (R) of Japan and Su Yiming of China congratulate each other following the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Gold medalist Su Yiming (R) of China and silver medalist Taiga Hasegawa of Japan congratulate each other after the men's snowboard slopestyle medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Bronze medalist Jake Canter (R) of the United States takes a selfie with gold medalist Su Yiming (C) of China and silver medalist Taiga Hasegawa of Japan during the men's snowboard slopestyle medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China acknowledge the crowd after performing in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China acknowledge the crowd after performing in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Pro-democracy publisher Lai sentenced to 20 years

HONG KONG, China, Feb. 9 Kyodo - A vehicle believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, leaves the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building after the 78-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison in his national security collusion trial in Hong Kong on Feb. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China's Lunar New Year holiday

Travelers queue at a check-in counter of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Feb. 15, 2026, as the nine-day Lunar New Year holidays start in China.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Jin Boyang of China performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Jin Boyang of China performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Jin Boyang of China performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Jin Boyang of China performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.