The leader of Bangladesh’s opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami chief expressed deep sorrow over a deadly fire at the Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, China. The incident occurred on July 9, 2026, killing at least 28 workers and injuring or trapping many others. In a condolence message issued on Thursday, he described the tragedy as extremely painful and extended sympathy to the bereaved families.

He noted that the victims were working people who supported their families and that their sudden deaths had left their relatives in severe distress. The Jamaat chief prayed for proper respect for the deceased and for the full recovery of those injured or burned in the fire. He also expressed hope that the Chinese authorities would rescue those still trapped inside the factory and take effective measures for their rehabilitation.

He further wished that the Chinese government and people would soon overcome the extensive losses caused by the disaster.

At least 28 people were killed in a massive fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, southeastern China. The blaze broke out around noon local time on Thursday at the Huiteng Footwear factory, according to the state news agency Xinhua. About 500 rescue workers were deployed to the site, and footage released by Xinhua showed thick black smoke and flames rising from the building, with several people trapped on the roof.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the fire caused a significant number of casualties, and authorities fear the death toll could rise further. Jinjiang is known as China’s “shoe capital” and is one of the country’s largest footwear manufacturing hubs.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and rescue operations are continuing as officials warn that the number of victims may increase.

China and Taiwan are on high alert as Typhoon Bavi, one of the most powerful tropical storms in recent years, approaches from the southeast of Taiwan. The storm’s center has wind speeds of around 200 kilometers per hour, and it spans nearly 1,000 kilometers—roughly the size of France. Forecasts indicate that Bavi could skirt northern Taiwan before making landfall in China’s Fujian province on Saturday evening. Taiwan’s defense ministry has placed about 29,000 troops on standby, while meteorologists warn of up to one meter of rainfall in northern mountainous areas.

The storm arrives as parts of China are still recovering from Typhoon Maysak, which killed at least 39 people in Guangxi earlier in the week. In Taiwan, fishing boats have sought shelter, residents are lining up for sandbags, and farmers are rushing to harvest crops. Japan’s Okinawa region has also issued high alerts, with airlines canceling dozens of flights.

Scientists cited in the report link the increasing intensity of such storms to climate change and the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, which is raising sea temperatures and fueling stronger typhoons across East Asia.

Hundreds of snakes escaped from a breeding farm in Hengzhou city of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region after floods triggered by Typhoon Maysak damaged the facility. According to Chinese media outlet Global Times, around 800 to 900 snakes fled into surrounding areas, causing widespread alarm. The flood began on July 6 when heavy rainfall broke a local reservoir dam, inundating the farm. Initial reports suggest most of the escaped snakes are nonvenomous.

Local authorities confirmed that one villager was hospitalized after a snakebite, while many snakes were swept away by floodwaters. Residents formed volunteer teams to capture snakes using fishing nets, but officials urged people not to attempt this themselves. The Hengzhou administration strengthened emergency medical services, increased antivenom supplies, deployed additional rescue teams, and set up temporary clinics for bite victims.

Public awareness campaigns through loudspeakers, WeChat groups, and home visits advised residents to avoid risky areas, especially at night. Local media also issued safety guidelines, warning against traditional but unsafe snakebite treatments and urging immediate medical attention.

At least 38 people have died in China following continuous heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides caused by Typhoon Maysak, according to official reports on July 9, 2026. The southern Guangxi region recorded six deaths and the evacuation of about 130,000 residents. State media said more than 40 rivers in Guangxi overflowed, damaging around 13,000 acres of farmland. Footage from CCTV showed a concrete dam breaking as rescue teams worked to evacuate stranded residents using rubber boats.

The central government has dispatched relief supplies, food, raincoats, and boats to affected areas. Flood control authorities in Guangxi have maintained the second-highest emergency alert, while Water Resources Minister Li Guoying warned that river levels at Wuzhou could rise more than six meters above danger levels. In Hubei province, thunderstorms and strong winds killed 11 people and injured 331, while in Gansu province, landslides killed 21 after 33 people were buried in Renchang village.

President Xi Jinping has instructed rescue forces to intensify emergency relief and recovery operations. The government has allocated 30 million yuan for reconstruction in Gansu.

A landslide in Renchang village of Dangchang County, located in China's northwestern Gansu province, has killed 21 people. The incident occurred at 6:56 a.m. on Tuesday, when 33 people were buried under debris. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the site and launched an operation, which has now concluded, according to China's state news agency Xinhua.

Following the disaster, the Chinese government allocated 30 million yuan for reconstruction in the affected area. On the same day, severe storms and heavy rainfall in southern and central China killed about 17 people and injured hundreds. In Guangxi, flooding occurred in around 40 rivers and waterways, and a reservoir dam collapsed under water pressure, forcing thousands to evacuate.

President Xi Jinping has instructed authorities to make maximum efforts in rescue and relief operations, as multiple regions continue to face extreme weather conditions.

The United States and several other countries have expressed deep concern after China conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific Ocean. The launch, viewed as part of Beijing’s ongoing military modernization, follows a previous intercontinental ballistic missile test near French Polynesia two years ago. Analysts suggest the new test indicates enhanced Chinese capability to strike the U.S. mainland.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said China’s rapid and opaque nuclear expansion poses serious global risks. Washington has urged Beijing to join meaningful arms control talks and establish prior notification systems for missile and space launches. Taiwan identified the missile as a JL-2, claiming it flew over the Philippines, while Manila condemned the launch as a calculated provocation. Australia, Japan, and New Zealand also voiced concern, though Russia defended China’s right to conduct the test.

Observers believe the missile was launched from a nuclear-powered submarine and landed near the Solomon Islands, highlighting China’s growing sea-based deterrent capability. The test coincided with a new Australia-Fiji defense pact, reflecting intensifying strategic competition in the Pacific region.

China has planted more than 66 billion trees since 1978 under its Great Green Wall project, aimed at halting the spread of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts. A recent study found that these planted trees are growing faster than natural forests and play a major role in carbon absorption, helping to maintain environmental balance. The government plans to plant an additional 34 billion trees by 2050 as part of the long-term afforestation effort.

Researchers discovered that the planted trees’ leaf area expanded 66 percent faster than that of natural forests, based on satellite data measuring the leaf area index, a key indicator of canopy density and carbon uptake. The study suggests that human-managed forests, often containing fast-growing species such as eucalyptus and poplar, benefit from controlled conditions like pruning and fertilization, which reduce competition for water and nutrients.

However, scientists noted that the rapid growth of planted trees slows after 30 to 40 years, making their carbon absorption benefits temporary. In contrast, natural forests grow more steadily and provide longer-term carbon storage and ecological resilience.

China has announced the successful launch of a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The test took place on Monday at 12:01 p.m. local time, when a strategic submarine of the People’s Liberation Army Navy fired a training missile carrying a simulated warhead toward a designated target area, hitting it accurately. The test followed earlier warnings from regional countries that China was planning an intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

Beijing described the launch as part of its annual military training and said relevant countries had been notified in advance. The event is being viewed as a rare demonstration of China’s growing military capabilities in the strategically important South Pacific, where the United States, Australia, and New Zealand have long maintained security influence. Several regional nations, including Japan, criticized the launch, with Tokyo stating it had urged China to reconsider the test.

It remains unclear whether the missile test was linked to a scheduled China-Russia joint naval exercise near Qingdao on the same day. Reports also note China’s rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal and defense spending in recent years.

China and Russia have announced plans to conduct joint maritime patrols across parts of the Pacific Ocean following their annual naval exercise this month. According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Defense, the exercise, named 'Joint Sea-2026', will take place in the coastal waters and airspace near Qingdao, a key naval base in eastern China. The ministry said the patrols aim to address security challenges jointly and maintain regional peace and stability.

The announcement comes about two months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China, during which he described bilateral relations as reaching an 'unprecedented height'. Chinese President Xi Jinping called the partnership 'unbreakable'. China and Russia have held regular 'Joint Sea' exercises since 2012, with last year’s drill taking place near Vladivostok, followed by joint patrols in the Pacific.

No details were provided on the number of warships, aircraft, or personnel involved in this year’s exercise. The statement underscores continued military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow amid ongoing global tensions.

China has added 20 Japanese companies to its export control blacklist, aiming to halt the export of dual-use goods that can serve both military and civilian purposes. The announcement came from China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday, according to AFP. Among the listed entities is Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies.

In its statement, the ministry said the decision was made to protect national security and interests, prevent weapons proliferation, and fulfill international obligations. China believes these Japanese firms have contributed to strengthening Japan’s military capabilities, prompting their inclusion on the list.

The move underscores China’s growing emphasis on export controls related to defense-linked technologies and reflects ongoing sensitivities in regional security and trade relations between China and Japan.

A small two-seater sports aircraft crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing’s Chaoyang district on Friday, June 26, 2026, killing the pilot and injuring at least 13 people, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at 5:55 p.m. when the plane struck a 108-story building in the city’s busy commercial area. Officials have not released the name of the building or the identity of the pilot.

Flight tracking service Flightradar24 reported that the aircraft hit the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, one of Beijing’s tallest landmarks. The tower, designed in the shape of an ancient Chinese wine vessel, is a well-known feature of the city’s skyline. Authorities said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Beijing is known for its strict airspace control, and the reason behind the aircraft’s collision with the skyscraper remains unclear as of now.

China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee has expelled six senior officers of the People’s Liberation Army as part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption drive within the military. The announcement, issued late Friday, stated that a total of 13 lawmakers were removed and one resigned. Among those dismissed from the legislature were a former top financial regulator and the former Communist Party chief of Xinjiang province.

The expelled PLA officers include General Xu Xueqiang of the Equipment Development Department, Lieutenant General Wang Kangping of the Eastern Theater Command, Lieutenant General Yin Hongxing of the Tibet Military Command, General Li Fengbiao of the Western Theater Command, General Guo Puxiao of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Zhang Minghua of the Cyberspace Force. Several of them had previously been under investigation or absent from key political meetings.

Xi’s campaign has already led to the removal of more than ten senior commanders, with some under investigation and others disappearing from public view. Of the seven members announced for the Central Military Commission in 2022, only Xi Jinping and anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin remain in office.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the 109-story CITIC Tower, on Friday. The incident occurred in one of the city’s busiest commercial districts, causing debris and aircraft parts to fall onto the streets below. People inside the building and on the streets were seen fleeing in panic as wreckage rained down.

Footage shared on social media showed debris falling from the skyscraper, including what appeared to be part of the plane’s tail. The New York Times verified a video of the event, confirming the fall of debris and the rush of people seeking safety. The building, located in the heart of Beijing, is among the most secure sites in the city.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there were any casualties or injuries resulting from the crash.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh laid a wreath at the monument in Beijing’s historic Tiananmen Square on June 26, 2026. The ceremony took place at 9:15 a.m. local time, honoring China’s revolutionary heroes. During the event, the national anthems of both countries were played, and a bugle tune of respect was sounded. The Prime Minister stood in silence for a moment to pay tribute to the memory of China’s fallen heroes.

He was accompanied by his spouse Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Economic Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, and several other senior advisers and officials. The visit reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagements between Bangladesh and China.

The wreath-laying preceded other high-level meetings in Beijing, including a private discussion between Prime Minister Rahman and Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a deepening of bilateral relations.