1. Celebration of 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region held in Lhasa
A grand celebration was held in Lhasa, capital of Xizang Autonomous Region Thursday, to mark the region's 60th founding anniversary.
2. China's V-Day parade to highlight peace, pledge to defend international fairness, justice
China's massive V-Day military parade, scheduled for Sept. 3 in Tian'anmen Square, is meant to signal that the country upholds peace and will firmly defend international fairness and justice, a military official said Wednesday.
Wu Zeke, deputy director of the Office of the Leading Group for the Military Parade and a senior officer of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks at a press conference to outline preparations for the parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
3. First World Humanoid Robot Games conclude in Beijing
The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games concluded at the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon" in Beijing Sunday.
Over three days, more than 500 robots from 280 teams across 16 countries competed in 487 events that ranged from athletics and soccer to combat and hotel service simulations.
4. Chengdu World Games closes, highlighting inclusiveness, sustainability, innovation
Under the slogan "Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders," The World Games 2025 closed Sunday after 12 days of competition.
The Chengdu World Games showcased a blend of sustainability, innovation, and international camaraderie, setting new standards for global multi-sport events and uniting athletes and spectators through shared experiences and cultural exchange.
5. China eases rules on private pension withdrawals
China has adjusted the rules for withdrawing private pensions, a supplement to the nation's basic pension system, in a move aimed at meeting people's diversified needs and increasing flexibility in the program.
Five central departments — including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration — Tuesday issued a notice loosening the standards for withdrawing funds.
6. China's central bank adds 100 billion yuan to relending quota for disaster relief
China's central bank has added 100 billion yuan (about $14 billion) to its agricultural and small business relending quota to support flood control and disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction, the People's Bank of China said Tuesday.
7. 'King of Asia' slackline competition attracts 20 top athletes from 10 countries
Luxembourg's Archie Williams won the championship of the 2025 "King of Asia" One Kilometer Speed Highline Competition at the Huangshizhai Scenic Spot in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, Wednesday.
This competition attracted 20 contestants from 10 countries, including China, France, Germany, and the United States.
8. Envoys hail China's panda conservation, seek wider ties
Foreign diplomats have spoken highly of China's achievements in preserving the giant panda and expressed hopes for expanding cooperation with China in the research and protection of endangered species.
They made the remarks during a field visit to part of the Giant Panda National Park in Ya'an, Sichuan province, ahead of the Third National Park Forum in Chengdu, which opened Tuesday.
9. DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model V3.1
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek on Thursday released an upgraded AI model V3.1, the company said in a statement on WeChat.
The updates include a hybrid model supporting both thinking and non-thinking tasks, the company said.
10. China's record-breaking sanfu days end, but heat continues
China's intense sanfu period has ended Monday, but the heat lingers.
The sanfu is a traditional Chinese term for the "dog days of summer," a period of three 10-day spans after the summer solstice. This year's sanfu lasted 30 days, from July 20 to August 18. The national average temperature reached 23.21 degrees Celsius during this year's sanfu, just below the record set in 2024.
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