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Azerbaijani Version of Chinese State TV Feature on Xi Jinping Debuts in Baku

China Media Group marks its first Azerbaijani-dubbed program with a cultural feature broadcast on local television channels.

State Council of ChinaAug 17, 2026, 03:21 PM
#China-Azerbaijan Relations#Media#Public Diplomacy
Elegant suspension bridge with a vibrant floral pathway in a serene outdoor setting.
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Chinese Memorials and Archives Release New Wartime Records on Japanese Military Atrocities

Institutions in Nanjing, Harbin, and Guangzhou present newly acquired survivor testimonies, official documents, and wartime correspondence.

China News ServiceAug 17, 2026, 07:51 AM
#China#History#World War II
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Former Premier Zhu Rongji to Be Cremated in Beijing on August 18

China announces official mourning arrangements, including lowering flags to half-mast nationwide and at overseas diplomatic missions.

YicaiAug 16, 2026, 12:51 PM
#China Politics#Zhu Rongji#State Funeral
A performer in vibrant Japanese attire during a cultural event in Buenos Aires.
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Activists Face Tokyo Street Harassment Over Nanjing Massacre Campaign

A French-Chinese youth initiative advocating for recognition of historical atrocities encounters right-wing pushback during Tokyo street outreach.

China News ServiceAug 16, 2026, 06:21 AM
#China-Japan Relations#Nanjing Massacre#History
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China with vibrant red flags under a clear sky.
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Beijing to Mark Jiang Zemin Centenary as Xi Jinping Prepares Address

China schedules a high-level gathering at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the late leader's birth.

Securities TimesAug 15, 2026, 05:21 PM
#China Politics#Xi Jinping#Jiang Zemin
Tranquil scene of a riverbank with a person and high-rise buildings in the background.
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South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Exceeds 80 Billion Cubic Meters

The infrastructure milestone supports 118 million northern residents while reversing decades of groundwater depletion across North China.

Xinhua News AgencyAug 15, 2026, 02:21 AM
#China#Infrastructure#Water Resources
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Rescue team in action during flooding in Buenos Aires, aiding relief efforts in affected neighborhoods.
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China Mobilizes Relief and Engineering Forces After Henan Dike Breaches

Emergency crews evacuate hundreds in Zhoukou while central ministries allocate 80 million yuan to regional flood defense.

China News ServiceAug 14, 2026, 09:21 PM
#Flooding#Emergency Management#Henan
A dedicated firefighter organizing essential equipment on the side of a fire truck.
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China Upgrades Emergency Response as Residual Typhoon Rainstorms Hit Central Regions

Although Typhoon Baidolphin is no longer tracked as an active storm, its remnant circulation triggers severe downpours, flash floods, and transport delays across multiple provinces.

Xinhua News AgencyAug 12, 2026, 06:21 PM
#China#Weather#Flood Control
A construction worker in a reflective vest and helmet relaxing on a street during the day.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 98, Official Obituary Announces

A joint obituary from China's top governing bodies highlights the former leader's pivotal role in economic reforms, inflation control, and Shanghai's Pudong development.

Securities TimesAug 12, 2026, 06:21 PM
#China#Zhu Rongji#Chinese Politics
Scenic aerial view of trees submerged in water, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, showcasing natural beauty.
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China Warns of Basin Flood Risks as Taihu Lake Triggers First Numbered Flood

Water conservancy authorities have alerted regions along the Yellow River, Taihu Lake, and Chu River to potential numbered floods following persistent heavy rainfall.

China News ServiceAug 11, 2026, 10:21 AM
#China#Flood Control#Taihu Lake
From above of fit anonymous person diving in clear blue water of sea near flock of calm dolphins near sand bottom in soft daylight
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Typhoon Dolphin Moves Into Anhui, Bringing Heavy Rain and River Floods

As Typhoon Dolphin tracks inland, regional water systems face rising flood risks across Eastern and Northern China.

China News ServiceAug 11, 2026, 03:21 AM
#Typhoon Dolphin#Anhui#Pi River
A bottlenose dolphin jumping above the vibrant blue ocean waves on a sunny day.
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Typhoon White Dolphin Remnants Trigger Flood Alerts Across East, North China

After making double landfalls in Zhejiang, lingering circulation from Typhoon White Dolphin brings severe rainfall and flood threats across nine Chinese regions.

China News ServiceAug 10, 2026, 02:21 PM
#China#Typhoon White Dolphin#Weather