Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
Hangzhou-based DeepSeek has raised approximately 50 billion yuan in a Series A funding round, achieving a post-investment valuation of about 400 billion yuan (US$59.2 billion). This valuation makes DeepSeek one of China's most valuable AI startups, surpassing Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI.
Beijing railway researchers propose a space-based train control system to prevent catastrophic failures like the 2011 Wenzhou crash. The system aims to make railways resilient to natural disasters but raises concerns about new digital vulnerabilities.
A US judge ruled that Huawei can use its CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission of illegal business in Iran as evidence in the upcoming trial. Meng made the admission as part of a 2021 deal to dismiss charges against her.
A US judge ruled that Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission of illegal business in Iran, made as part of a 2021 deal, can be used in the upcoming US trial against Huawei. Meng acknowledged lying about Huawei's compliance with sanctions.
Zheng Yuxiu, born in 1891, defied tradition by resisting foot-binding and pursuing modern education. She became a revolutionary, an assassin, and China's first female doctor of law, hailing from an influential family.
Alibaba Group Holding has launched its first AI models for robots, the Qwen Robot Suite, developed by Tongyi Lab. This suite aims to enable machines to perceive, reason, and interact with physical environments, marking a significant step into "embodied AI."
A Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS) substituirá o antigo imposto de importação de 20% para encomendas internacionais de baixo valor. A alíquota da CBS, que será fixada em dezembro, está sendo calculada pela Receita Federal e TCU, com estimativas apontando para 9,43% em 2027. A nova tributação visa manter a carga tributária atual sobre o consumo, aplicando as mesmas alíquotas para produtos nacionais e importados, sem o limite de US$ 50.
Peptídeo GHK-Cu, associado à regeneração da pele, ganha popularidade injetável em redes sociais. Especialistas alertam que a versão injetável não é aprovada para uso humano no Brasil ou EUA, com riscos de saúde e falta de controle regulatório.
Chinese film 'Dear You' has generated significant anticipation among Singapore's Chinese diaspora, grossing over $236 million in China. However, concerns have arisen over potential Mandarin dubbing in Singapore, raising questions about preserving the film's authenticity and heritage.
A seven-year-old Chinese boy was admitted to intensive care with acute volvulus and bowel necrosis after consuming two iced drinks in hot weather. The incident has sparked online debate.
Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins qualified for the Asian Games by winning bronze at the Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship in Xuzhou. This achievement comes after a previous withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
China's legal system faces challenges with AI cases due to a fragmented legislative framework. A Hangzhou court ruled that a fintech firm wrongly fired an employee who evaluated AI accuracy, stating businesses can't shift tech costs onto workers.
约800名骑行爱好者参加了在广州增城区举行的“环南昆山—罗浮山引领区”骑游大会。活动由香港赛马会助力，旨在通过体育赛事推动城乡区域协调发展，融合农文旅，让村民在家门口受益。
Çin'in Changzhou kentinde bir helikopter, alçak irtifa test uçuşu sırasında arıza yapınca yol kenarındaki açık alana acil iniş yaptı. Kuyruk kısmı kopan helikopterin pilotu ve yanındaki kişi yaralandı.
Guangzhou opened its main event for the 2026 "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" in Zengcheng District, featuring the launch of the "Guangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Hand-Drawn Map (2026 Edition)". The event highlights traditional crafts, food, medicine, and folk culture, aiming to boost rural revitalization and showcase 106 newly recognized municipal intangible cultural heritage projects.
湘潭大学华锐先进制造研究院于6月13日在湖南株洲成立，旨在聚焦智能刀具设计、数字孪生工艺等前沿方向，攻克精密制造领域关键核心技术难题。该研究院由湘潭大学与株洲华锐精密工具股份有限公司联合组建，将打通高校基础研究与企业产业应用的壁垒，推动科研成果落地转化。
The Second Southeast Asian Fisheries Cooperation Conference was held in Fuzhou, China, focusing on digital intelligence and green development in the fisheries sector. The event aimed to deepen cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries in smart fisheries, deep-sea aquaculture, and digital management, highlighting Fuzhou's advancements in sustainable and high-quality fisheries.
The 2026 "Hengzhou Jasmine Cup" Dragon Boat Race commenced on June 13th in Hengzhou City, Guangxi, attracting 21 teams. The event aims to promote dragon boat culture, boost national fitness, and integrate sports with tourism, offering integrated cultural experiences like watching the races and visiting jasmine fields.
Guangzhou is predicted to experience the highest astronomical tide of the year from June 16 to 18. This phenomenon is caused by a combination of factors including the moon's proximity to Earth, a syzygy of the sun, moon, and Earth, and the moon's northernmost position. Heavy rainfall in May and June is also expected to exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to flooding in low-lying areas.
The 2026 China Dragon Boat Open (Hubei·Jingzhou Station) and the main venue for Hubei Province's "Sports Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival" event commenced on June 13th in Jingzhou. The competition features 32 teams and nearly a thousand participants, showcasing traditional dragon boat racing with various race formats and cultural activities.
The 2026 "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" Fujian main venue event, themed "Intangible Heritage, Making Life Better," launched on June 13th in Quanzhou, Jinjiang. The event showcases Fujian's achievements in heritage protection through immersive markets and performances, aiming to integrate heritage into daily life and boost cultural tourism.
Guangzhou has officially signed its first batch of "invest first, then equity" projects at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou). This initiative shifts government support for innovation from a "fiscal mindset" to a "financial mindset," backing early-stage startups with government funds that convert to equity.
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Guangzhou is experiencing a consumption boom, with many "China Time-honored Brands" launching festive products. The city is attracting a growing number of domestic and international tourists, with hotel searches soaring due to events like dragon boat races and football matches. Brands like Guangzhou Restaurant and Li Zhan Ji are innovating with new products and designs, while Huang Shang Huang is expanding its global reach.
