Super El Nino to develop this summer–autumn, bringing frequent heatwaves, stronger typhoon activities across China in August: CMA

With El Nino conditions continuing to strengthen over the past two months, China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said on Tuesday that a strong to super Eastern Pacific (EP) El Nino is expected to develop during summer-autumn, bringing more frequent heatwaves and increased typhoon activity across China in August. Continued warming of sea surface temperatures in the […]

Chinese Vice FM holds talks with US on building constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability during visit

During Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu's visit to the US, the two sides held in-depth exchanges of views on fully implementing the important common understandings between the two heads of state, and advancing the building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, in response to […]

37 rescued after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea

A Vietnamese vessel sank after encountering distress in waters near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, with 37 people rescued as of 7:30 a.m. Sunday, authorities of China's Sansha City said. All those rescued are Vietnamese nationals from the distressed vessel "Khoi Nguyen 18." A total of 62 people were […]

Manila's contradictory, illegal maritime claims destabilize region: expert

The China Institute for Marine Affairs under China's Ministry of Natural Resources released a new report on Wednesday critically examining the Philippines' territorial claims over Huangyan Dao and parts of the Nansha Qundao. The report finds that Manila's historical and legal arguments rest on misinterpreted sources and lack substantive juridical value, serving primarily as pretexts […]

China issues circular to strengthen flood control, drought relief efforts

China has issued a circular outlining comprehensive measures to strengthen flood control, drought relief, emergency rescue and disaster response as parts of the country were hit by natural disasters. The circular, jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, calls on […]

Beijing issues first orange rainstorm alert of 2026 flood season, evacuates nearly 100,000 residents

The city of Beijing has taken emergency measures on Friday as Typhoon Bavi's moisture and cold air converged to bring heavy rainfall. A total of 36,279 households involving 95,657 people had been relocated as part of precautionary evacuations as of 5 pm Friday afternoon, according to local media. According to Beijing's flood control and drought […]

Chinese tech firm unveils ‘robot companion,’ sparking debate over whether it's tech progress or threat to real-life relationships

A Chinese technology company has unveiled a life-sized, hyper-realistic humanoid robot designed as a companion that offers users emotional support and everyday interaction. Available in both male and female versions, the robot has sparked intense debate online. While some have questioned whether it is worth the hefty price tag, others have raised a broader question: […]

PLA Navy fleet to visit Hong Kong from July 2 to 6 for open-ship event, cultural exchanges: MND

A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy task group comprising the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang will visit China's Hong Kong Special Administration Region (SAR) from July 2 to 6 to host a series of open-ship tours and cultural exchange activities, enabling Hong Kong and Macao compatriots to gain a more direct and in-depth understanding of […]