Xinhua
Coverage of Xinhua in the Nexus archive.
- 17 killed as deadly storms buffet China; over 130,000 evacuated
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.
- Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead
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 bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people
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 tests long-range missile in Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
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.
- Nuclear-powered PLA submarine fires test missile in the Pacific
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.
- 2 dead, 4 injured as northern China truck collision triggers huge chemical blast
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 Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’
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.
- Indian officials said to be in talks to allow reporters from China to return
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.
- Just how far are China’s local officials going in falsifying performance data?
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.
- Chinese translation of Tokyo war trial records fill ‘critical gap’: state media
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.
- China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports
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.
- Li Qiang’s tech blueprint: turn China’s old industrial hubs into high-value powerhouses
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 calls on Israel to stop Gaza ceasefire violations
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.
- Top legislative body to discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over upgraded crossing
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.
- China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
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.
- Xi heads to North Korea, tech transfer clampdown, inflation pickup
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.
- China's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties
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 leader Xi Jinping visit to North Korea confirmed for next week
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.
- Tibetology is key to China shaping global views on the region, top official says
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.
- More red tape, less progress: China’s cadres struggle to adopt ‘error tolerance’
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 appoints Yuan Gujie as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office
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 occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
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 occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
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.
- Translations: On the Coal Mine Explosion in Liushenyu, Shanxi, That Killed 82 Miners and Injured 128
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.
- US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves
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.
- China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric
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 top military officials face ‘ironclad’ rules in anti-corruption fight
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.
- China praises Pakistan’s Middle East peace efforts as both sides pledge close coordination
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.
- China mine explosion: death toll leaps to 90 after gas blast
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 90 people, with 247 workers initially underground. President Xi Jinping has urged authorities to 'spare no effort' in rescue operations.
- Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped 247 workers, according to state media. The incident occurred on Friday evening.
- Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped 247 workers, according to official news agency Xinhua. The incident occurred on Friday evening.
- Gas explosion at coal mine in China kills 82 people, state media reports
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China, killed 82 people and trapped 247 workers underground on Friday evening, according to state media reports.
- 82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade
At least 82 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China. The blast occurred after a carbon monoxide alert, with 247 workers underground at the time. This marks the deadliest coal mine disaster in over a decade.
- Xi Urges Chinese Authorities to Curb Accidents After Mine Blast
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on authorities to reduce accidents following a mine blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi province. The incident occurred on May 23, with rescue efforts underway at the site.
- 4 dead, 90 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media
Four people are dead and 90 trapped after a coal mine accident at Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, northern China, as reported by Xinhua on Friday night local time.
- Translations: Censored Articles Decry Chinese Schoolchildren Being Used as “Props” in Vladivostok’s Victory Day Celebrations
Chinese schoolchildren dressed in Red Army uniforms participated in Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade in Vladivostok, sparking widespread online controversy in China. Chinese netizens criticized the event as offensive given Vladivostok's historical significance as former Chinese territory and the region's history of persecution of ethnic Chinese. Extensive censorship of related articles by Chinese authorities followed the controversy.
- Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province killed at least 26 people and injured 61, prompting a halt to nearby firework manufacturing. The blast occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co plant in Liuyang. Production was stopped after the deadly incident.
- Netizen Voices on MSS Claim That Foreign Forces Are Funding Chinese Slackers: “If Everyone Slacked Off, Who’d Be Left To Exploit?”
China's Ministry of State Security accused foreign organizations of funding influencers to promote 'lying flat' lifestyle among Chinese youth, claiming it's part of a hostile plot. Chinese social media users widely dismissed the claim, instead attributing the movement to domestic economic problems like unemployment, competition, and weak labor enforcement.