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Beijing has announced summer retreats for China’s political and scientific elite at Beidaihe. Cai Qi, referred to as President Xi Jinping’s 'chief of staff', extended greetings to academics and scientists invited to the resort. The report noted the inclusion of specialists but did not provide their names.

China revised regulations on chip design protection to enhance tech self-sufficiency amid US export controls. Premier Li Qiang signed the decree, clarifying penalties and rights for innovation, with new rules effective October 15.

China's Gansu province reported a rising death toll from flash floods, with 25 deaths and 23 injuries in Weiyuan county. Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers continue to affect large parts of the country, prompting ongoing alerts.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He emphasized strengthening military application of unmanned intelligent technologies and network information systems.

A landslide in Pengshui county, Chongqing province, southwest China, has resulted in 51 confirmed deaths and 10 people missing. The disaster, which occurred two weeks ago, destroyed several residential buildings near a mountain and riverbank. Local authorities reported the updated toll based on rescue efforts.

China’s top leaders will convene in Beijing in October for the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress where a major reshuffle is expected and Xi Jinping may begin a fourth term as leader.

Beijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest to leverage high-altitude advantages in the US-China tech rivalry. The Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre, unveiled by Xizang University, is situated on the Chinese side of Mount Everest, as reported by Xinhua.

A doctor in Shenyang, Liaoning, navigated severe floodwaters caused by torrential rain on July 13 to reach patients for scheduled surgeries, as captured in a viral video that sparked public praise.

China has launched a powerful particle accelerator capable of producing the world’s most intense beams of charged atoms, aiding research on new atomic nuclei and applications in cancer treatment and spacecraft materials. The 2.6 billion yuan facility in Huizhou, Guangdong province, began operations after construction completion.

China successfully recovered the reusable rocket used in the first launch of the Long March 10B. The rocket, launched from Wenchang space launch site, had its first stage returned via a sea-based net platform, according to Xinhua.

Severe floods in Guangxi province caused by Typhoon Maysak killed 39 and left nine missing, with aging infrastructure exacerbating the crisis. China's 15th five-year 'Beautiful China' plan outlines climate targets, including reducing carbon emissions and controlling coal use. Extreme weather events, including tornadoes and 50°C heatwaves, highlight increasing climate risks as China warms faster than the global average.

A fire at Huiteng Shoes factory in Fujian province, China, killed 28 people. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered rescue and investigation efforts following the incident.

17 people were killed and over 130,000 evacuated due to deadly storms and flooding in China, with Guangxi and Hubei provinces among the hardest-hit regions. Damaged infrastructure, overflowing rivers, and tornadoes contributed to the crisis, while President Xi Jinping called for intensified rescue efforts.

At least 11 people were killed and over 330 injured in central China after tornadoes and severe storms hit Hubei province. A rare EF2 tornado damaged buildings in Huanggang city, while Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding in Guangxi, displacing thousands and leading to four additional deaths.

Severe storms in China caused 15 deaths and numerous injuries, with 16 people still buried after a landslide. President Xi Jinping urged an 'all out' rescue effort as hundreds were injured and tens of thousands evacuated in Hubei province.

China conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific with a dummy warhead, which Australia condemned as destabilizing. The test was described by China as part of annual military training with prior notifications to relevant countries.

A nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army submarine fired a test missile in the Pacific. The test was described as routine, with no specific target, and relevant countries were notified. This marks China’s first known submarine-based missile test since 1982.

Two people were killed and four injured when a truck carrying ammonium nitrate collided with another vehicle and exploded on National Highway 331 in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, northern China. The incident occurred at 11:27am on Sunday, according to a Xinhua report.

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with 'utmost caution' during a phone call. The call, described as 'positive and constructive' by Xinhua, is the first cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump’s visit to China in mid-May.

India is engaging with Chinese media to address visa issues for Chinese journalists ahead of a potential visit by President Xi Jinping later this year. A meeting between Indian embassy officials in Beijing and Xinhua representatives occurred on June 24, though a resolution may take time.

Beijing has publicized three cases where local governments falsified achievements by manipulating revenue data, misusing special-purpose government bonds, and concealing off-balance-sheet debt. The cases were highlighted by a central working group and the Communist Party’s top anti-corruption watchdog through Xinhua.

The complete court records from the Tokyo Trial have been published in Chinese for the first time, spanning 40 volumes and requiring over a decade of work by hundreds of people. The translation fills a 'critical gap in domestic historical records' by providing detailed documentation of Japanese war crimes, according to state media.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure global supply chain stability. He made the remarks during a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, expressing China's willingness to support negotiations without interference.

Premier Li Qiang emphasized advancing high-end equipment manufacturing during an inspection of state-owned shipbuilding and nuclear power firms in China’s northeast industrial hub. He highlighted Dalian’s potential to strengthen the nation’s core industrial competitiveness through its established shipbuilding industry.

China's UN envoy Fu Cong urged Israel to stop violating the ceasefire in Gaza during an emergency UN Security Council session. China expressed grave concern over Israel's continued military occupation in Gaza and called for compliance with the ceasefire agreement.

China's top legislative body will discuss a bill next week to authorize Hong Kong's jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, which will use a co-location arrangement. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee meetings, chaired by Zhao Leji, are scheduled from June 23 to 26 in Beijing, as reported by Xinhua.

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a seven-year-first visit to North Korea, emphasizing enhanced bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, and culture. Both leaders agreed to deepen strategic communication and reaffirmed the 'One China principle,' while symbolic gestures like planting a fir tree highlighted their renewed friendship.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to North Korea next week, his first overseas trip this year and since 2019. The visit, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, highlights a rebound in relations with China’s only formal ally following a period of isolation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, his first trip in nearly seven years, to reassert ties with Pyongyang. The visit follows Xi's recent summits with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and comes as Beijing seeks to strengthen relations with its treaty ally after pandemic-related freezes and North Korea's closer ties with Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong-un. The trip marks his second visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, with a previous visit in 2019.

A Chinese official urged academics specializing in Tibet to creatively shape global perceptions of the region while adhering to Communist Party ideology. Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department, made the remarks during a gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the China Tibetology Research Centre.

China's cadres face ongoing challenges in reducing bureaucratic hurdles despite government efforts to ease their workload and combat formalism. A report by Banyuetan, a Xinhua-affiliated magazine, highlights a 'busier-but-emptier' cycle where increased effort yields fewer tangible results.

Beijing appointed Yuan Gujie as deputy director of its Hong Kong liaison office. Yuan, a former senior Guangdong official, replaces Liu Guangyuan, who is expected to retire. The liaison office is led by director Zhou Ji and four deputies.

A collapse at an illegal mining operation in Huize County, Yunnan province, China killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., with rescuers recovering six trapped individuals. Authorities are investigating, and a recent coal mine explosion in Shanxi province also highlighted safety violations.

A collapse at an illegal mining operation in China's Huize County, Yunnan province, killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred in Baiwu village, and authorities are investigating. A week prior, a deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi province killed at least 82 people.

A May 22 gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province killed 82 miners and injured 128. Investigations revealed concealed tunnels, falsified data, and unregistered miners lacking safety equipment as contributing factors, alongside initial underreporting of the death toll and public anger over safety violations.

The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua in the U.S. in response to China expelling New York Times reporter Vivian Wang. Wang's expulsion followed a DealBook event featuring Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, which Beijing criticized as a challenge to its sovereignty over Taiwan.

Central and eastern China experienced record rainfall, killing at least 25 people and prompting 280m yuan in government aid. Heavy rains linked to global warming and El Niño affected 20 provinces, with 500 weather stations recording historic levels. China criticized EU trade measures targeting its clean-energy industries, while EU debates policies to reduce reliance on Chinese goods.

China's Central Military Commission, led by President Xi Jinping, has issued strict measures to enforce discipline and anti-corruption among senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials. The rules focus on education, management, and supervision of high-ranking military cadres, as reported by state news agency Xinhua.

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States. The two leaders, meeting to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, pledged close coordination to promote Middle East peace and stability.