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Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit award to naval test pilot Yang Yong for safely landing a plane after a cabin pressure incident. Yang has tested aircraft on China's Fujian carrier and previously received seven lower-tier merit awards.

China completed the first high-speed railway tunnel under the Yangtze River, connecting two districts in Chongqing. The 11.9km Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel is a key link in a future high-speed line between Chongqing and Xiamen, Fujian.

Typhoon Noul is approaching southern China, including Hong Kong, with heavy rain and wind expected over the weekend. The storm is forecast to make landfall near Huizhou and Shanwei on Sunday, prompting high alerts. China's National Meteorological Center and Hong Kong's Observatory are monitoring the typhoon, which follows recent storms Bavi and Maysak.

Mainland China's People's Liberation Army is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off Fujian's coastal waters, running from 6am to 6pm on Thursday and Friday. The drills are part of mid to late July training to enhance capabilities in harsh environments, including extreme heat.

A Chinese bank processed over $1.7 billion in cross-border transactions via mBridge, a multilateral CBDC platform, highlighting its capability for high-value settlements and advancing Beijing's yuan globalization goals. The transactions were conducted by the Bank of China's Shenzhen and Fujian branches in June and July.

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China’s Zhejiang province, causing over 1.7 million evacuations and disrupting infrastructure. It intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines, triggering landslides that killed 17 people. Chinese authorities allocated $5.9 million in disaster relief funds as the storm weakened inland.

Typhoon Bavi is moving toward China's east coast, prompting school closures in Taipei and flight cancellations. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang province as the storm weakens from supertyphoon strength. Previous storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak and severe thunderstorms, have caused at least 50 deaths in China.

China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.

A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.

China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.

Hong Kong will experience 'extremely hot' weather with occasional showers as Typhoon Bavi moves east of Taiwan towards Guangdong, disrupting flights. The Observatory predicts unstable offshore weather and mainly fine but hot conditions in Guangdong from Friday to Sunday due to Bavi's subsiding outer airstream.

China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, may be equipped with a weapon designed to counter incoming torpedoes. The South China Morning Post reported the Fujian could become the first carrier with such technology.

A fire at Huiteng shoe company in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people, with Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering a search and rescue effort and investigation. The blaze started on the first floor of a five-story building, exacerbated by flammable materials, and work safety issues in China are highlighted due to recurring incidents.

A fire at Huiteng shoe company in Jinjiang, Fujian, China, killed 28 people, with 213 others rescued. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation and accountability, leading to the arrest of the factory's owner and others, and freezing the company's accounts.

China's older aircraft carriers, such as the Liaoning, can now operate with the advanced Fujian carrier's fighter jets, as demonstrated by PLA exercises showing J-15T jets taking off and landing on the Liaoning. The exercises, conducted during a 40-day mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, highlight interoperability between carriers using different launch systems.

Hong Kong will allow elderly welfare recipients in Guangdong and Fujian to receive cash assistance directly into their mainland Chinese bank accounts starting July. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the service during a visit to Fujian.

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

Hong Kong and Fujian signed six agreements to enhance collaboration in finance, trade, tourism, and education. The fifth Hong Kong-Fujian Cooperation Conference finalized 28 projects across 11 areas, including aviation, logistics, innovation, and legal services.

China's three aircraft carriers may soon be capable of operating the J-35 stealth fighter. Currently, only the Fujian carrier with electromagnetic catapults can launch the J-35, while the Liaoning and Shandong use ski-jump decks for J-15 fighters. Chinese experts believe this capability upgrade would significantly enhance the PLA Navy's combat effectiveness.

Southern China is experiencing torrential rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in provinces like Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian, prompting government agencies to emphasize flood prevention measures. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management are coordinating emergency responses to mitigate flooding risks.

China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on November 5, 2025, marking a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. The Fujian features an electromagnetic catapult launch system (EMALS) and displaces 80,000 tonnes, making it more advanced than China's previous carriers but still lagging behind U.S. nuclear-powered carriers in certain aspects.