Beijing Flooding Crisis Kills At Least 30 People, 80,000 Evacuated
Beijing has witnessed one of its worst flood disasters in recent times, with at least 30 confirmed fatalities and more than 80,000 residents having been displaced as a result of deluge rains that hit Miyun and Yanqing districts. The rains swept away landslides, inundated roads, and burst dams and reservoirs.
The government has implemented Level I emergency response in Beijing and surrounding regions. Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed "all-out rescue efforts" to minimize further casualties and damage.
Learn more on CGTN and Indian Express
China Introduces National Childcare Subsidy to Address Birthrate Decline
In an attempt to reverse China's falling birth rate, the Chinese government has unveiled a RMB 3,600 (approximately USD 500) annual subsidy for children under three years old per couple. The move is likely to lower the cost of child-rearing, boost young couples' desire to have children, and push up fertility.
This policy comes as China is grappling with a record-low growth rate in its population, and there are concerns about its economic viability and future workforce.
Read more on Reuters
China Leads Global AI Boom with 1,509 Proprietary Models Unveiled at WAIC Shanghai
China is solidifying its position as a world leader in artificial intelligence, showcasing 1,509 AI models—including some 40% of worldwide proprietary AI production—at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 in Shanghai.
Top tech giants like Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei debuted new massive language models, real-time AI translation, and self-driving logistics and healthcare systems.
Pundits see this as a strategic milestone in China's "New Digital Silk Road" initiative and one step closer to technological self-reliance.
Source: South China Morning Post
Chinese Car Sales Figures Questioned Amid Dealer Data Manipulation
Consumer groups have discovered widespread padding of China's auto sales figures, with car manufacturers and dealerships allegedly fiddling figures to meet company targets and claim government subsidies.
The scandal comes after a price war in China's EV and car sector, where manufacturers are competing against one another in an over-suppplied market. Experts say it will distort market forecasts and confuse investors.
Read full report on Reuters
US CEO Delegation to China During Critical Trade Negotiations
A top-level US business delegation, led by FedEx CEO Rajesh Subramaniam, is in China this week to deepen commercial ties and settle problems before ongoing US-China trade talks in Stockholm.
Executives of Microsoft, Boeing, and Tesla are also among the negotiators. Trade analysts expect the trip could pave the way for an extended tariff truce or even a Biden–Xi summit later this year.
Details via Reuters
U.S. Senators Push Sanctions Over Uyghur Rights and Taiwan
In political news, US lawmakers have introduced bills to punish Chinese leaders for alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang and growing military pressure on Taiwan.
The move can fuel additional geopolitical tensions and can impact diplomatic progress in the existing bilateral talks.
Read more on TVC News
Chinese Luxury Brands on the Rise, Overtake Western Labels
Laopu, Mao Geping, and Li-Ning, among the **homegrown Chinese luxury brands, are leaving Western luxury labels, including Cartier and Gucci, in the dust.
The trend is part of a wider shift in consumer behavior and increasing national pride in Chinese craftsmanship.
Source: Hindustan Times
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China Among Top 10 Nations for Hepatitis Cases – WHO Report
On World Hepatitis Day 2025, China has been placed in the top 10 countries that have the maximum burden of liver disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
China's public health authorities are increasing vaccination and awareness campaigns for hepatitis B and C, especially in rural and disadvantaged regions.
Full report: Indian Express
Viral in China: Man Converts Car Bonnet into Mobile Fish Tank
A viral video on Chinese social media shows a Liaoning Province driver converting his car bonnet into a mobile fish tank to "comfort" his koi during travel.
Netizens are mixed, with some applauding the creativity while others lash out at the possible dangers.
Read comments on Times of India
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