Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian corvette completed a circumnavigation of the Japanese archipelago following a 17-day joint patrol, prompting concern from Tokyo.
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China and Russia have commenced joint naval exercises concentrating on submarine rescue operations. Beijing aims to gain operational experience from Russia in this critical area amidst escalating underwater competition.
North Korea showcased its growing naval capabilities with a cruise missile test, signaling its readiness to join future naval drills with Russia and China. Analysts suggest this display aims to position Pyongyang as a participant in great-power maritime exercises.
The Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 naval drills have started at the port of Qingdao, running from July 6 to July 13 in the Yellow Sea. Announced by Russian and Chinese exercise directors, the drills are described as defensive and not aimed at any third country. They include joint search-and-rescue, anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and artillery firing exercises.
Day 2 of the Qingdao Grand Prix featured intense judo finals across various weight classes, with winners including Narumi TANIOKA (-63kg), Tatsuki ISHIHARA (-73kg), Lara CVJETKO (-70kg), and Zelim TCKAEV (-81kg), alongside notable attendees from the International Judo Federation and Chinese sports administration.
Larissa Pimenta e Ronald Lima conquistaram medalhas de bronze no Grand Prix de Qingdao, na China, primeiro evento que conta pontos para o ranking olímpico dos Jogos de Los Angeles 2028. A competição reúne cerca de 500 atletas de 58 países.
The IJF World Judo Tour's Qingdao Grand Prix in China saw home favorite Wenna ZHUANG win gold in the -48kg category. Other winners included Hayato KONDO (-60kg), Kokoro FUJISHIRO (-52kg), Hifumi ABE (-66kg), and Maysa PARDAYEVA (-57kg).
La judoca española de origen cubano Ayumi Leiva obtuvo un bronce en -52kg en el Grand Prix de Qingdao, iniciando su camino hacia los Juegos Olímpicos de Los Ángeles 2028. Este es su segundo podio en 2026, destacando su talento y confianza según su entrenador, Sugoi Uriarte, quien la acogió tras pedir asilo en España en 2021.
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group concluded a 40-day far-sea combat training in the South China Sea and western Pacific, demonstrating enhanced combat capability through new tactics, including coordination with an amphibious assault ship and land-based tanker aircraft.
China has launched the world's first three-band optical fibre communication system, capable of carrying over five times the traffic of conventional systems. This advancement, utilizing S, C, and L bands simultaneously, aims to significantly boost the capacity of future AI networks and data transmission infrastructure.
The second National Fitness Games opened in Qingdao, Shandong on June 10th, featuring a "unified scoring and combined organization" model across 7 regional zones. The event aims for broad participation, covering all regions, demographics, and sports, with over 180,000 participants already registered.
China launches the world's first prefabricated energy hub in Qingdao, providing 100% green power to computing facilities, and introduces a nationwide smart factory system.
Two white tigers fought at Qingdao Zoo on May 31, 2026, resulting in the death of one. The incident occurred due to a zookeeper's violation of operational procedures, releasing both tigers into the same enclosure. An investigation is underway.
Qingdao and Jilin are implementing a campaign to foster a correct view of official achievements, focusing on addressing public concerns. Qingdao has deployed over 5,200 cadres to the grassroots and is upgrading 700 village health clinics. Jilin has visited over 550,000 households and is prioritizing the renovation of old residential areas.
Former Chinese Super League footballer Qiu Zhonghui, 48, explains his new job as a food delivery rider is for life experience, not online fame. His videos sparked mixed reactions, with some netizens questioning his need to do such work.
The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national. The State Department said the operator, Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd, “imported tens of millions of barrels of sanctioned Iranian crude oil”. Also on the sanctions list is Li Xinchun, a Chinese national who is president of the China-based oil terminal, as well as a Hong...
