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The death toll from a wave of severe weather across China has risen to at least 20, with hundreds injured and dozens still missing as rescue operations continue. State media reported that 15 people were killed by powerful storms, flooding and tornadoes in the provinces of Hubei and Guangxi. More than 330 people were injured, while about 50,000 residents were evacuated in Guangxi after heavy flooding and the collapse of a reservoir dam. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered

Severe storms and tornadoes have killed at least 11 people and injured hundreds across central China, while parts of the south continue to battle record-breaking rainfall and flooding. The storms struck eastern areas of Hubei province on Monday night, affecting more than 14,600 people, according to state media. More than 330 people were injured, one person remained missing, and dozens of homes were either destroyed or damaged. A rare EF2 tornado hit the city of Huanggang, cau

Giant panda Yuan Zai, the first panda born in Taiwan, celebrated her 13th birthday at Taipei Zoo with a special football-themed celebration. The zoo prepared a custom birthday cake made from ingredients commonly enjoyed by giant pandas, creating a festive treat for the popular animal. Born in 2013, Yuan Zai is the eldest daughter of giant pandas Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, who were gifted to Taiwan by the Chinese mainland. She has remained a favourite among visitors since her bi

Zimbabwe has entered a new phase in its agricultural export drive with the launch of blueberry shipments to China, creating fresh opportunities for growers seeking access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The move follows a bilateral agreement on plant health requirements reached between Zimbabwe and China last year, allowing locally produced blueberries to meet the standards required for entry into the Chinese market. The Horticultural Development Council (HDC)

A concert is held in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 29, 2026. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng joined about 3,000 people to watch the performance, titled "Putting the People First." (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei) BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- A concert was held in Beijing on Monday evening in celebration of the 105

No deaths were reported and 13 people sustained minor injuries as of 3:30 a.m. Monday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Monday. The injured have been sent to hospitals for treatment, and 196 others have been relocated. Relief efforts are underway in an orderly manner, according to Yibin earthquake relief command headquarters. The earthquake occurred at 0:12 a.m. Monday (Beijing Time

The two key superconducting magnets for the fusion reactors in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), known as the "artificial sun," have successfully completed development acceptance and full‑parameter testing, marking the full localization of all core technologies of the project, the Global Times learned from the research team on Sunday. These breakthroughs were achieved by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Plasma Physics (ASI

The Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela after two consecutive powerful quakes hit the country, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. China stands ready to provide further support in light of the situation of the disaster, the ministry's spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a daily news conference. Rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 20

President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Friday to Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez over the two powerful earthquakes that killed more than 500 people in the South American country, and said that China stands ready to provide assistance to Venezuela for disaster relief and reconstruction. Xi said that he was shocked to learn about the death and devastation caused by the temblors that rocked Venezuela on Wednesday. On behalf of the Chinese government an

In response to the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has always upheld a fair and impartial stance and "supports all efforts that are conducive to peace". Beijing supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, and in improving its relations with Gulf countries and those in the region, Guo said at a daily news conference in Beijing

Chinese authorities have formed a joint investigation team to examine reports of formamide in baby diapers and said actions will be taken in accordance with laws and regulations. The team included officials from the State Administration for Market Regulation of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Health Commission, and the National Administration for Disease Control and Prevention. Media reports alleged that formamide — a toxic substance

Taking into account the actual conditions of relevant countries, China has decided to deliver a new batch of humanitarian assistance to Iran and Lebanon in the near term to further help people of the two countries advance rehabilitation and reconstruction and improve economic well-being, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, in response to a question regarding whether China plans to continue providing assistance to Middle Eastern countries affected