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...
