Yang Hansen from Chinese Mainland Signs Four-Year Deal with Trail Blazers
Yang Hansen from the Chinese mainland has signed a four-year, $21.4M deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the third first-round pick from the region in NBA history.
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Paramount to Pay $16M in Trump Lawsuit, Backs Transcript Transparency
Paramount settles Trump’s interview lawsuit with a $16M payment to his future library and commits to releasing transcripts for future candidate interviews.
PLA Navy Shandong Fleet to Visit Hong Kong for Tours & Cultural Exchanges
From July 3-7, the PLA Navy’s Shandong-led fleet docks in Hong Kong for open ship tours and cultural exchanges, offering a rare look at advanced naval tech and community engagement.
Iran FM: US Strikes Seriously Damaged Fordow Nuclear Site
Iran FM says US bombing ‘seriously damaged’ the Fordow nuclear site, while US officials and reports offer mixed damage assessments.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Bridges Past & Present with Rachmaninoff on Chinese mainland Tour
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Nikolai Alexeev, completed a Rachmaninoff-focused tour of the Chinese mainland, blending heritage with modern engagement and sustainability.
M5.5 Quake Strikes Off Kagoshima Coast, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook waters off Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. No tsunami warning was issued, and early reports show minimal disruption.
2,000-Year-Old Steel Acupuncture Needles Discovered in Haihun Tomb
Unearthed in the Chinese mainland, 2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles from the Marquis of Haihun’s tomb reveal advanced Western Han medical and metallurgical skills.
China-Latin America Cultural Tour Exhibition Debuts at PUCP in Peru
The third China-Latin America Cultural Tour Exhibition opened at PUCP in Peru, showcasing over 500 Chinese mainland books and live heritage demos to deepen cultural exchange.
Taiwan region Delegation Explores Guizhou’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge
A 29-member delegation from the Taiwan region visits Zhenfeng County in Guizhou, exploring Bouyei culture and the under-construction Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge with 800m-high views.
Military Helicopter Crash at Mogadishu Airport
A military helicopter crashed at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport, with multiple casualties reported and no official statement yet.