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A man stands smoking under shelter, watching the rain pouring on a city street in Pingtung County, Taiwan.
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Typhoon Zitan Prompts Flood Warnings and Evacuations Across South China

Heavy rainfall causes rivers to breach warning thresholds in Guangxi and threatens the wider Pearl River basin.

China News ServiceAug 23, 2026, 08:21 PM
#Typhoon Zitan#Flooding#Guangxi
Vast desert landscape with sand dunes under a blue sky.
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Inner Mongolia Opens Third Mongolian Horse Super League in Xilingol

The regional equestrian tournament in Taipusi Banner opens with traditional performances and large-scale horse parades.

China News ServiceAug 23, 2026, 07:51 AM
#Inner Mongolia#Sports#Culture
A bustling crowd at the iconic Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.
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American Visitor Sykes Arrives in Beijing, Highlighting People-to-People Ties

Arriving in the Chinese capital, the American friend voiced support for bilateral cooperation in building a better world.

China News ServiceAug 23, 2026, 12:21 AM
#US-China Relations#People-to-People Diplomacy#Beijing
S.A. Agulhas II docked at Cape Town harbor, a key vessel for polar exploration.
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Chinese Polar Research Vessel Xue Long Completes Arctic Ice Station Missions

China's 16th Arctic expedition sets a record with 12 short-term ice stations north of 82 degrees latitude, deploying over 30 monitoring instruments.

People's DailyAug 22, 2026, 11:21 PM
#Arctic Research#Polar Expeditions#Climate Science
Ilham Aliyev received credentials of incoming ambassador of China to Azerbaijan (2025) 03
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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
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