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Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
A police manhunt is under way after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Water returning to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Gatwick Airport has faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

Four people including baby die after car crash
Three people died at the scene and a baby girl died in hospital. The driver was seriously hurt and arrested.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run in the US - but can they defeat Republicans?
They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.

My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.

Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'
Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix
Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.

Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

Al Jazeera

What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.

Al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s approach to security with Israel and Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel.

46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea
Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.

Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover
Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.

Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani
Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.

Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage.

Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.

Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list
Al-Sharaa praises Trump's decision to remove Syria from terrorism list.

Police shoot dead Berlin Pride car-ramming attack suspect
Abdul Ballout sought for 'Islamist terror attack' after a van was driven into crowds at LGBTQ event in German capital.

Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.

‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.

Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military
Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts.

Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

Darfur: Weaponising Identity
How land conflict, state neglect and racist ideology have driven Darfur towards alleged genocide.

Typhoon Noul batters Southeast China
Footage shows the aftermath of Typhoon Noul after it battered southern China's coastal regions.

Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?
Joshi has been a member of the cabinet since 2019 and is seen as close to powerful PM Modi.

Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans
Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for first F1 triumph in 2026
Defending champion Norris wins his first race of the year as Verstappen finishes second, and leader Antonelli third.

More than 360,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and Spain
French and Spanish authorities are struggling to contain the blazes, which are partly caused by successive heatwaves.

Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza
Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza

Tunisia grapples with five years of crisis since Saied’s power grab
Tunisians protest five years of President Kais Saied's rule amid economic crisis and political arrests.

Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko
Months of tensions between president and ex-ally culminate in split that will reshape Senegal's political landscape.

Controversial Argentina World Cup banner gets new life in print
A workshop in Buenos Aires is offering fans free prints of ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’, recreating the divisive banner

Israel and the cost paradox of the Iran war
Israel instigated the war on Iran and yet it has borne few of its costs.

Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Gaza kills two Hamas security officials
The head of internal security for Hamas in central Gaza was among the dead.

Global Times

Japanese right-wingers use AI to whitewash aggression against China, may poison data and mislead people: MSS commentary
After Japan's Asahi Shimbun revealed that Japanese right-wing forces have been using artificial intelligence on a large scale to churn out disinformation denying the Nanjing Massacre and claiming Japan treated civilians humanely during its invasion of China, China's Ministry of State Security on Sunday published a commentary slamming such acts that trampled on historical justice and human conscience and have drawn fierce criticism from the international community and visionary people in Japan.

Chinese Foreign Minister had no meetings, talks with Japanese side in Manila
Global Times has learned that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had neither meetings nor conversations with the Japanese side during his visit to Manila.

Exclusive: Previous footage shows Philippine military personnel pulling down trousers in indecent provocation toward Chinese vessel
A previous video footage obtained by the Global Times exclusively on Saturday shows a Philippine military service member making a series of provocative gestures toward a Chinese vessel, including pulling down his trousers and exposing his buttocks in an apparent act of insult. By Global Times

Three former senior officials expelled from CPC for serious violations of Party discipline and laws
China's top anti-graft authorities on Saturday announced disciplinary action against three former senior officials for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, with all three suspected of bribery and their cases transferred to procuratorial organs for review and prosecution, according to the official website of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision.

Chinese Foreign Minister urges early resumption of talks on Gulf tensions; Iran thanks China for peace efforts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an early resumption of dialogue and negotiations among the relevant parties and the proper handling of issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Kyrgyzstan on Friday. Araghchi thanked China for consistently promoting peace and dialogue and expressed hope that it would continue helping ease regional tensions, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Former vice chairman of China's securities watchdog Fang Xinghai under probe
Fang Xinghai, former member of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the #CSRC, is suspected of severe violations of discipline and the law and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision, according to the website of the CCDI on Friday. By Global Times

China unveils five-year plan for renewable energy development
China has officially rolled out its plan for renewable energy development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday.

Xi stresses fostering virtue through education, promoting high-quality basic education
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to carry out the basic task of fostering virtue through education and break new ground in the high-quality development of the country's basic education.

Chinese mainland spokesperson appreciates the Papua New Guinea government's closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country
China highly appreciates the Papua New Guinea government's decision to shut down the “Taipei Economic Office” in the country, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han said on Wednesday in response to the protest lodged by Taiwan region's “foreign affairs” authority against the move. By Global Times

Chinese mainland spokesperson slams Taiwan regional authorities for echoing Philippine claims over Ren'ai Jiao incident
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for echoing the Philippines' claims over a recent confrontation at Ren'ai Jiao, saying their remarks confused right and wrong and smeared the mainland.

Viral Two Tigers nursery-rhyme debate sparks nostalgia; Taiwan media's 'united front' claim draws cross-Straits ridicule
A lighthearted online attempt to solve a childhood mystery surrounding the Chinese nursery rhyme Two Tigers has sparked a wave of nostalgia among internet users on the mainland — and an unexpected political stunt after a regional media outlet in Taiwan branded the rhyme as "united front" propaganda. This claim drew ridicule from users on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, with some mocking the Democratic Progressive Party as foolish and excessively paranoid.

China permits humanitarian transfer of injured Philippine personnel from illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao: CCG
The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Tuesday that China had permitted the Philippines, on humanitarian grounds, to transfer injured personnel from the illegally grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) at Ren'ai Jiao to a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, with the Philippine boats involved being verified and monitored throughout the operation.

WAIC wraps up with $3.01 billion in expected deals
The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance concluded in Shanghai on Monday, with intended procurement deals expected to reach about 20.36 billion yuan ($3.01 billion), up about 25 percent year on year, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. Observers said the conference underscored China's commitment to open and inclusive AI development, pointing to its self-developed computing infrastructure, the global opening of advanced AI products and applications such as Kimi, and initiatives promoting equitable access to AI as key factors boosting international cooperation.

Xi urges scientific search and rescue efforts after Chongqing landslide
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged efforts to carry out search and rescue operations in a scientific manner after a landslide struck a county in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, leaving people trapped and missing.

Full text: Keynote speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held here on Friday. By Xinhua

China urges relevant parties to view China-Russia military co-op objectively, rationally: MND spokesperson on recent joint exercise and maritime patrol
China-Russia military cooperation follows the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party. It plays an important role in safeguarding the two nations' sovereignty and security and upholding international and regional peace and stability, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), said on Friday.

Full text: Chair's Statement of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance
A chair's statement of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was issued in Shanghai on Friday.

Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

Xi announces creation of World AI Cooperation Organization
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

Xi delivers keynote speech at 2026 World AI Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held here on Friday.

Pew poll finds China viewed more favorably than US; shift accelerated by Washington's 'America First' policies and Beijing's growing role in global governance: experts
Results of a latest Pew Research Center poll released by the Washington DC-headquartered organization on local time Wednesday showed that China is now viewed positively than the US in many countries around the world, and according to a related AP report on Thursday, the findings represented the first time in nearly 20 years of Pew's global opinion tracking that such a shift had been recorded. By Deng Xiaoci and Zhang Yuying

Chinese institutions release report rebuking SCS 'arbitration,' exposing tribunal as lacking jurisdiction and misapplying international law
Four Chinese academic institutions on Thursday jointly released a report titled Legal Critique of the South China Sea Arbitration Awards: The South China Sea Arbitration Awards Are Not International Law, criticizing that the arbitral tribunal established in the South China Sea arbitration case lacked judicial jurisdiction from the outset and fundamentally flawed in international law application in rendering its award.

Japan's stance, Indian official's remarks on S.China Sea reflect strategic ambitions, opportunistic act: analyst
A decade after the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling, political hype and maneuvering surrounding the case have continued, with Japan leading attempts among non-claimant countries to amplify the issue and India becoming the latest to weigh in with references to a “rules-based maritime order.” Chinese experts said India's statement showed an opportunistic attempt to gain geopolitical leverage, while Japan's repeated involvement in the issue reflected its own strategic calculations and growing ambitions beyond the dispute itself. They also warned that the South China Sea is not a geopolitical “check-in spot” for external forces seeking to make symbolic appearances.

Event promoting 5th volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" held in Astana
An event promoting the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held on Wednesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

Xi stresses high-quality urban renewal in Shanghai inspection trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai.

Xi's speech marking CPC's 105th founding anniversary to be published
A speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary will be published on Thursday. By Xinhua

'Decoding the Book of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' 26th installment: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?
Editor's Note: As this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on June 15, making arrangements for studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. The Thought reflects intrinsic connections among Party self-governance, Party strengthening and national rejuvenation. Articulated through the "Fourteen Upholds" - and comprising a series of signature major concepts, original ideas, and fundamental theoretical insights - the Thought has made major original contributions to the development of the Marxist theory of Party building, and is of great practical significance and far-reaching guiding significance for strengthening the Party and the country.

China lodges strong protests with heads of diplomatic missions of certain countries, EU delegation over statements supporting illegal 'South China Sea arbitration award'
The joint statement ten years after the "South China Sea arbitration award" issued by the US and the Philippines together with several European countries, plus the EU statement, are a distortion of facts and act of vilification against China. We deplore and reject them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday. By Global Times

China's development of relations with Pacific island countries should not be disrupted by any third party, Chinese FM says when meeting with Solomon Islands FM
China's development of relations with Pacific island countries is aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation and promoting common development, and this should not be disrupted by any third party. Pacific island nations have the right to independently choose their development partners, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday when holding talks in Beijing with Rick Houenipwela, minister for foreign affairs and external trade of the Solomon Islands. By Sun Langchen

US, Iran exchange attacks amid Hormuz Strait dual blockades row; cycles of clashes and diplomacy to persist as brinkmanship drags on: expert
Just weeks after a MoU was signed, tensions in the Middle East flared once again. Washington has reinstated its naval blockade of ships bound for and departing Iranian ports and conducted airstrikes against Iran for three consecutive nights, while Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at US missile assets and American military outposts based in regional nations, multiple media outlets reported. By Wang Qi

Ma Xingrui expelled from CPC, public office
A former senior Chinese official Ma Xingrui has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Event promoting 5th volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" held in Bishkek
An event promoting the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday.

Xi to attend opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference, deliver keynote speech
The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

DPP reportedly seeks new weapons; experts say mainland military edge has reached generational gap, 'Taiwan independence' attempts doomed to fail
Taiwan's regional defense department has reportedly shelved or canceled several upgrades for aging weapons systems and instead shifted toward buying new equipment. Chinese mainland experts said no matter how the regional authorities act, the mainland's military advantages over Taiwan region have long reached a generational gap, warning that attempts to seek "Taiwan independence" by force would only push the island into greater danger. By Shen Sheng

Shoe factory fire in E.China's Fujian causes heavy casualties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged full efforts in search-and-rescue operations after a fire at a shoe factory caused major casualties Thursday in Jinjiang City, east China's Fujian Province, Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.

Xi urges all-out rescue efforts after shoe factory fire in east China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged full efforts in search-and-rescue operations after a fire at a shoe factory caused major casualties Thursday in Jinjiang City, east China's Fujian Province.

China issues action plan for carbon peaking during 15th Five-Year Plan period
China's State Council has issued an action plan for carbon peaking during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), outlining key tasks and measures to achieve the goal.

Lithium battery, radar pioneers win China's top science award
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented the country's top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Manila's contradictory, illegal maritime claims destabilize region: expert
The China Institute for Marine Affairs under China's Ministry of Natural Resources released a new report on Wednesday critically examining the Philippines' territorial claims over Huangyan Dao and parts of the Nansha Qundao. The report finds that Manila's historical and legal arguments rest on misinterpreted sources and lack substantive juridical value, serving primarily as pretexts to expand territory beyond internationally recognized limits. Such unilateral efforts not only undermine the postwar order but also pose risks to regional stability and the rule of law at sea.

Unit 731 atrocities extend far beyond a bilateral China-Japan historical issue, says historian featured in CNA Documentary
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials and the 89 years of the July 7th Incident, which is recognized as the start of Japan's full-scale invasion of China. Recently, the Singapore-based Channel NewsAsia (CNA) broadcasted a two-part documentary titled Inside Unit 731: Japan's Secret Human Experiments, which has sparked a profound global response.

Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson criticizes Greene for contradicting Trump's stated position, threatening cross-Straits stability
In response to the claims made by Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), that Taiwan needs a “hornet's nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, and that Greene and Lin Chia-lung, head of Taiwan's so-called foreign affairs authorities, invited representatives from several of Taiwan's so-called “diplomatic allies” to reaffirm their “commitments” to the island, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that Greene's remarks contradicted US President Donald Trump's stated position, threatened cross-Straits stability, and could push China-US ties in a highly dangerous direction. By Global Times

Xi presents China's top sci-tech award, delivers important speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented the country's top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

'Taiwan independence' separatist forces' acts of splitting the nation will be firmly punished: mainland spokesperson on DPP's smear of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law
In response to Taiwan authorities' smear on the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, driven by their inherent pursuit of "Taiwan independence" and political interests, are attempting to erase and distort Taiwan compatriots' identification with the Chinese nation. Their repeated baseless attacks and smears against the law are aimed at fabricating excuses for betraying the nation, splitting the country, undermining cross-Straits relations and restricting exchanges across the Taiwan Straits. By Global Times

Xi urges all-out efforts in flood control, disaster relief
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts in organizing flood emergency rescue, disaster relief, treatment of the injured and resettlement of the affected people after multiple regions were hit by floods. By Xinhua

Exclusive: GT reporters accompany CCG vessel to deconstruct Japanese ships' 'holiday-provocation' pattern
Editor's Note: The Japanese "fishing boats" that have repeatedly trespassed into the waters surrounding Diaoyu Dao may appear to be civilian vessels engaged in illegal fishing, but in reality, they are part of a carefully orchestrated political performance. Behind these frequent symbolic incursions lies a network of Japanese right-wing politicians, vested interests linked by political funding, and elements within Japan's official establishment working in concert to challenge China's sovereignty. By Ding Yazhi and Xu Jiatong

Xi's discourses on community-level work published
A compilation of excerpts from discourses by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on methods for community-level work has been published by the Central Party Literature Press. By Xinhua

Xi presents orders to promote two military officers to rank of general
Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Friday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing.

China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities
China unveiled on Thursday a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years.

China launches new marine satellite
China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

DPP authorities turn deaf ear to infringement of China's rights and interests by Japan and the Philippines: FM slams claim over CCG's recent patrols
The DPP authorities have turned a deaf ear to the infringement of China's rights and interests by Japan and the Philippines, while turning a blind eye to the damage done to the interests of people on the island. Instead, they have seized the opportunity to aggressively spread the fallacies of "Taiwan independence" separatism and incite anti-China sentiment, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Thursday. They have become accomplices of external forces in undermining the overall interests of the Chinese nation, and such despicable and shameless acts will inevitably be rejected by compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, she noted. By Global Times

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