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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (back, C) makes a speech during the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang makes a speech during the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang makes a speech during the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairperson Shingo Torii heads to the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairperson Shingo Torii heads to the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto (front) heads to the opening ceremony 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

A man takes a selfie on the first 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.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

A man takes a selfie on the first 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.

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China-Myanmar Summit in Beijing

China-Myanmar Summit in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with his Myanmar counterpart Min Aung Hlaing during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 16, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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China: Passersby Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence in Xinjiang

A group of passersby rescued a horse that had become entangled in a wire fence in Xinjiang, China, on June 6, 2026. After borrowing pliers from a woman at the scene, the group worked together to free the animal. Throughout the rescue, a second horse stood quietly nearby, waiting for its companion. The two horses walked away together once the trapped horse was freed.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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China: Huge Rock Falls Onto Road Moments After Car Passes in Xinjiang

A dashcam video captured a close call on a rain-soaked road in Karamay, Xinjiang, northwestern China, on June 7, 2026. Just after an oncoming car passed, a huge rock broke off a mountain and rolled onto the road, stopping directly in front of the dashcam driver's vehicle. The driver stopped in time and narrowly avoided a collision.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, June 8 Kyodo - Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo)

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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China: Peacocks Spread Their Colorful Tails in Courtship Display in Nantong

On May 9, 2026, a video from Nantong, Jiangsu province, eastern China, captured a group of peacocks displaying their feathers all at once. Pure white peacocks, green peacocks, and mixed white-and-green peacocks spread their large, fan-like tails one after another to attract mates — creating a spectacular sight for onlookers.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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China: Ride-Hailing Driver Creates Miniature Landscape With Live Fish Tank Inside Car

On May 8, 2026, in Yueyang, Hunan, China, a video showcased the elaborately decorated car of a ride-hailing driver. On the center console sat a miniature landscape featuring a bonsai, green plants, tiny houses, stone furniture, and a small figurine. Concealed among the rocks and plants was a tiny pond with four live fish.

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China: Mazda Loses Tire During Attempted Overtake in Zhejiang

On May 11, 2026, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a dashcam captured a road accident on a curve. A red Mazda attempted to overtake a large truck by moving quickly to its left side. The overtake speed appeared excessive, causing one of the Mazda's tires to burst. The tire rolled toward a roadside guardrail while the car was left stopped, awaiting rescue.

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China: Hundreds of Ducks Spin in Formation on Darkened Roadway

On December 29, 2025, in Zhejiang Province, located in eastern China, a video recorded a surreal nighttime scene in which more than a hundred ducks formed a tidy square formation in the middle of the road. Under the dim streetlights, the birds marched in a slow circular pattern, forcing passing vehicles to stop and give way. Drivers watched as the ducks continued turning rhythmically, appearing completely absorbed in their movement. Their orderly behavior at such a late hour puzzled many who viewed the clip, and the unusual gathering drew significant attention online.

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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

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[Breaking News]APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

SUZHOU, China, May 22 Kyodo - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China: Strutting Rooster Steals the Show With Its Confident Walk in Chongqing

On January 16, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured a large rooster pacing around a yard with its chest pushed forward and its head held high. The rooster walked with an unusually confident attitude, taking slow and dramatic steps as if it were showing off in front of everyone nearby. Its bold posture and commanding movements made the scene look both funny and surprisingly majestic.

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China Foreign Minister Wang at U.N. Security Council

China Foreign Minister Wang at U.N. Security Council

The U.N. Security Council, of which China is the rotating president for May, holds a high-level meeting chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on strengthening the international system at the U.N. headquarters in New York on May 26, 2026.

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China Foreign Minister Wang at U.N. Security Council

China Foreign Minister Wang at U.N. Security Council

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) chairs a high-level meeting of the U.N. Security Council, of which China is the rotating president for May, on strengthening the international system at the U.N. headquarters in New York on May 26, 2026.

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China-Pakistan summit

China-Pakistan summit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (front) is pictured before holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Pakistan summit

China-Pakistan summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Pakistan summit

China-Pakistan summit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Pakistan summit

China-Pakistan summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping (5th from L) holds talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3rd from R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Serbia talks

China-Serbia talks

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Serbia talks

China-Serbia talks

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (L) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China: Duckling Raised With Puppies Nurses From Mother Dog in Guangxi

On September 6, 2025, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video captured a dark duckling nestling under a mother dog alongside a white puppy. The duckling suckled eagerly while the mother dog stayed calm and quietly watched over it as it fed. The owner explained that the duckling had lived with the puppies since hatching and seemed to think it was one of the dogs. The mother dog had also accepted the duckling and gently nursed it each time, creating a heartwarming and unlikely bond.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (C) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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China launches new spaceship

China launches new spaceship

Three astronauts wave to the crowd before the launch of a rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026.

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China launches new spaceship

China launches new spaceship

Three astronauts wave to the crowd before the launch of a rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026.

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China launches new spaceship

China launches new spaceship

Three astronauts wave to the crowd before the launch of a rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026.

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China: Pet Fish Tucks Itself Into Favorite Leaf Bed in Hebei

This is the adorable moment that a pet fish in China insisted on swimming onto a leaf before going to sleep, leaving viewers amused by its bedtime routine. On May 6, 2026, in Hebei, China, the video captured a small fish carefully swimming around its tank before finally settling itself onto a leaf floating in the water. Instead of resting freely in the tank, the fish appeared determined to find its favorite “bed” before falling asleep. The footage showed the tiny creature slowly approaching the leaf and adjusting its body position several times as if trying to get comfortable. After finding the right spot, the fish remained motionless on top of the leaf, looking as though it had peacefully drifted off to sleep. The video ended with the fish quietly resting on the leaf while the water around it remained still.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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