Hypersonic weapons rely on precise navigation. Unlike satellite-dependent systems, celestial navigation uses star movements for self-contained, interference-proof positioning, crucial for autonomous hypersonic vehicles.
Tropical Storm Dolphin triggered heavy flooding, hundreds of flight cancellations in Shanghai, and mass relocations in eastern China after making landfall as a typhoon. The storm also intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines, causing deadly landslides.
Tourist attractions and event organizers in 11 Chinese provinces and regions cancelled scheduled drone shows citing airspace controls and Typhoon Dolphin.
Beijing issued a red rainstorm alert as heavy rains threaten districts, while Shanghai airports cancelled nearly 40 percent of flights following Typhoon Dolphin's landfall in eastern China.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has designated Andong and four nearby towns as special disaster zones following severe flood damage from heavy rains in July.
Wang Chuqin, world No 1 in table tennis, reflects on his recent decline in performance, hoping a new generation will emerge to lead China after the Los Angeles Olympics, as the country's men's dominance wanes post-Fan Zhendong's retirement.
Zhang Zhidong, known as "Brother Wang" or the "king of fentanyl," is accused of being a key link between Chinese chemical manufacturers and Mexican drug labs. Arrested in Mexico in 2024 and extradited to the US in 2025, he allegedly ran a global enterprise supplying cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. Zhang, a Peking University graduate, denies the charges.
Hong Kong will directly deposit welfare payments into mainland Chinese bank accounts of elderly recipients in Guangdong and Fujian starting July, facilitating secure retirement.
Chinese table tennis players struggled at the WTT Contender event in Zagreb, with only one men's doubles pair reaching the final. Hong Kong's Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem secured the mixed doubles title, while Japan dominated the women's singles quarter-finals.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is expected to engage in a public dialogue with residents from the Tiangong space station within the next two months. The city's technology minister also indicated a potential new strategy to align with China's aerospace development.
An exhibition titled "Establishing New Art: Historical Choices of Guangdong and Hong Kong Art Circles in the First Half of the 20th Century" opened at the He Xiangning Art Museum in Shenzhen on June 13. The exhibition features 127 original works and historical documents, exploring various art movements and creative trends from the period.
Borussia Dusseldorf manager Andreas Preuss praises new signing Fan Zhendong as a sports inspiration and global brand, expecting significant impact on the team and club's global presence.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold the '2nd Day of Korean Traditional Music' ceremony on May 5th, honoring Chungbuk Yeongdong and Artistic Director Kim Chang-hwan with a ministerial commendation for their contributions to the promotion of Korean traditional music. A 'Korean Traditional Music Week' will also take place from May 5th to 14th with various events nationwide.
Despite victories at UFC Fight Night Macau and Road to UFC Season 5, Chinese MMA fighters Song Yadong and Shi Ming felt immense pressure to prove themselves, especially after a teammate's unexpected loss. Song's win against Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke and Shi's defeat of Puja Tomar highlighted their determination.
Hong Kong plans to host astronauts from China's Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as the first half of 2024. The government also announces a new space manufacturing research centre focusing on 3D printing and AI.
UFC's Kevin Chang views Macau as a key launch pad into Asia in 2026, with a sold-out event in Galaxy Arena, despite strong regional competition from ONE Championship.
The 2026 Guangdong Art Film Exhibition will host a Singaporean film showcase in Guangzhou and Foshan from May 29 to June 5, featuring eight films including "Our Story" by director Jack Neo. The event highlights cultural ties between China and Singapore through diverse cinematic narratives.
Fan Zhendong's team, 1. FC Saarbruecken, won their fourth consecutive Champions League men's table tennis title on Sunday, despite Fan losing both of his matches in the final. The German side defeated French rivals Alliance Nimes/Montpellier 3-2.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's presence in President Trump's Beijing entourage signals a push for strengthened military communications with China, with discussions likely to include US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons, and restoring military communication channels.
Hong Kong is expected to experience thunderstorms on Sunday as a cold front sweeps across the Guangdong coast, bringing temperatures down to around 21°C (69.8°F) by Monday morning. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the forecast on Saturday, warning that weather will deteriorate late Sunday with showers increasing and becoming heavier in some areas.
Former Chinese world champion Fang Bo has registered to play for Kazakhstan in World Table Tennis events, the 34-year-old announced on social media. While he will represent Kazakhstan in partnership with the Nomad Table Tennis Academy with WTT events expected to start in June, Fang clarified he still holds Chinese nationality and will not compete in the three major events: the Olympics, World Championships and World Cup. Meanwhile, Zhang Yudong announced his competitive return on Tuesday, and legendary players Ma Long and Xu Xin arrived at China's national training base in Chengdu as hitting partners ahead of the World Team Championships.
A female employee of Mala Wangzi, a spicy snack company in Changsha, Hunan province, won seven days of paid 'rain leave' in a company raffle, sparking widespread envy online. The company's annual sales exceeded 1.5 billion yuan (US$220 million) in 2024. Founded in 2009 by Zhang Yudong, the company's head of online marketing Zhang Zilong documented the lucky draw on social media, where it went viral.
