China activates Level-IV flood emergency response for Hubei, Chongqing

China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Saturday activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in Hubei and Chongqing, while maintaining the same level of response for Hunan, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM). A working team has been dispatched to central China's Hubei Province to assist and guide flood […]

Cross-civilization dialogue shines at Beijing Museum Season

The 2026 Beijing Museum Season officially kicked off on May 17 at the Capital Museum to celebrate the International Museum Day, which fall on May 18. Diplomats were invited to the inauguration ceremonies that features Maize, Gold, Jaguar Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations Exhibition - the latest installment in its World Civilizations Exchange and Mutual […]

Lai Ching-te first Taiwan regional leader to face impeachment vote, though motion falls short; public discontent rises as agenda deepens social division, heightens tension: observers

Lai Ching-te has become the first regional leader in Taiwan's contemporary history to face an impeachment vote, marking a striking moment in the island's political landscape. Although the motion failed to pass, the vote - held just one day before Lai's second anniversary in office on May 20 - highlighted rising public dissatisfaction with his […]

Chinese soldier’s unflinching composure beside Trump’s Air Force One goes viral on social media; comments say gesture shows ‘China’s state of etiquette, soldier’s extraordinary discipline’

As US President Donald Trump's visit to China drew global attention to Beijing and the image China projected during the high-profile trip, one unexpected moment at the airport quickly went viral online — a Chinese soldier standing guard beside the runway as Air Force One taxied past him without the slightest movement. On Wednesday evening, […]

World media, political analysts and netizens closely follow Chinese and US leaders’ meeting, many calling it ‘successful, historic’

The world's media outlets have been closely following the historic summit between Chinese and US leaders in the past days. BBC said in its live coverage on Friday that the two leaders concluded very successful talks in Beijing while Reuters, quoting US President Donald Trump, said his visit was incredible. The US magazine The Diplomat […]

Police arrest fugitive who relieved stress via washing‑machine noise, consuming over 1,000 tons of water in three years

A police officer from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, apprehended a long‑time fugitive after becoming suspicious of a household that had consumed more than 1,000 tons of water over three years. The fugitive, gripped by fear of being caught, had relied on the constant roar of a washing machine every day to calm his nerves. […]

Overlooked prosecutorial evidence-gathering details revealed in Sutton's diaries acquired by Chinese collector

Editor's Note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, also known as the Tokyo Trial. More than a legal proceeding, it was shaped by "decisive moments in history": prosecutors pursuing evidence, witnesses testifying, and judges upholding justice amid geopolitical strain. Eight decades on, Chinese […]

Stop forming blocs and stoking camp confrontation: Chinese MND spokesperson responds to Japan-Philippines defense minister joint statement

Commenting on claims in a joint statement between the Japanese Defense Minister and the Philippine Defense Secretary, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Saturday that certain politicians from Japan and the Philippines hype up false narratives on maritime-related issues and baselessly smear China, and the Chinese side is strongly […]