Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

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.

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Japanese Parliamentary Vice Foreign Minister Tomoaki Shimada makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea.

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. ==Kyodo

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate after winning a point against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

China: 4-Year-Old Boy Becomes Tiny Hero, Grabs Extinguisher to Fight Kitchen Fire

A four-year-old boy in Luoyang, Henan, China spotted a kitchen fire on March 2, 2025, after a pan of oil ignited while his mother briefly stepped away. He immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher and rushed to help her tackle the flames.

105th founding anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

BEIJING, China, July 1 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2026. (Kyodo)

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan pose for a photo after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan hug each other after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan react after winning a point against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (back) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (foreground) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary of return to China

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.

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.

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.

China-Bangladesh summit

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)

China-Bangladesh summit

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)

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.

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.

Chinese Defense Ministry press conference

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.

Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

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.

Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

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.

Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

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.

Japan's Fuji Electric workers detained in China

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.

China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

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.

China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

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.

China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

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.

China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

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.

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.

Summer Davos begins in Dalian

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.

Supply chain expo in Beijing

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.

Supply chain expo in Beijing

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.

Supply chain expo in Beijing

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.