The Liangma River showcases Beijing's laid-back, inclusive, and diverse side. Located alongside the embassy district, the river attracts people from different nationalities to relax, go kayaking, chat, and share their everyday lives. (Produced by Wang Yuting, Liang Peiyu, Zou Yun and intern Chai Yichen, cover image by Li Mingzhi)

Local authorities in Guigang, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, deployed a heavy-duty powered pontoon bridge on July 9, 2026 to evacuate thousands of students trapped by severe floodwaters at a local college campus. The specialized rescue vessel can safely transport up to 500 people in a single trip. (Produced by interns Zhang Shixin and Song Wanlin; Edited by Yang Yang)

Silence fell over a train carriage on Wednesday as passengers traveling through South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region watched devastating floodwaters engulf streets and buildings below. Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across parts of Guangxi in recent days, prompting emergency response efforts as authorities work to minimize disruptions and ensure public safety. (Produced by interns Zhang Shixin and Song Wanlin; Edited by He Jieqiong; Video source: Xiaoxiang Morning Herald)

A launch ceremony for the Khmer edition of Leaving No One Behind: China's Stories of Poverty Alleviation was held in Minning town, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Wednesday. More than 30 representatives from political parties and think tanks from over 30 countries, including Togo, Namibia, Spain and Moldova, gathered in Minning town to witness the event. (Produced by Lin Rui, Xie Runjia and interns Xu Yichen and Zhu Shiyang)

More than 30 representatives from political parties and think tanks in over 30 countries visited Minning town in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Wednesday to learn about its poverty reduction work. Minning town is an example of cooperation between east and west China on poverty reduction. In 1996 the Chinese government launched a pairing programme linking Fujian Province in the east with Ningxia. Over the past three decades Minning grew from a small village into a town with more than 60,000 people. It is now promoted as an example of China's poverty reduction efforts. (Produced by Xie Runjia, Lin Rui, and interns Chai Yichen, Su Hanye, Zhu Shiyang and Gao Tianqi)

China welcomes greater people-to-people exchanges between China and the US and encourages more Americans to visit China, a spokesperson said on July 8, 2026. (Produced by Liu Xinru)

After rainfall, the crimson Danxia landform in the Kanbula National Geopark, Northwest China's Qinghai Province, stands out against emerald rivers, forming a breathtaking, painting-like landscape in a recently released video. (Produced by Liu Xinrui; video soure: news.jstv.com)

Relief work presses on across Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region amid severe flooding. While every human life remains the top priority, rescuers are also going all out to save livestock and safeguard villagers' hard-earned property.

Rescue operations are underway in parts of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region struck by severe flooding in the wake of Typhoon Maysak. Working around the clock, rescuers are navigating muddy, fast-rising waters to reach affected communities.

China's Baihetan Hydropower Station has won the First Prize of the 2025 State Science and Technology Progress Award for its key technologies. The project tackled some of the world's toughest hydropower challenges, achieved 12 world-first milestones, and set new benchmarks for future projects.

China warns against Japan's space military build-up and neo-militarism

Iran releases footage of mosque destroyed in US strike that killed Khamenei

China has led the global industrial robot market for 13 straight years. From January to May, industry revenue surpassed 90 billion yuan ($13 billion).

China firmly opposes disruption of the legitimate activities of Chinese research vessels by Japan and has lodged serious protests with the country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on July 7, 2026. (Compiled by Liu Xinru)

After days of heavy rain in Hengzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rescuers used drones to move people trapped by rising water to safety. Flying above the water, they were carefully carried out of danger. (Produced by Zhu Yurou and intern Yang Sihan)

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