"We must improve mutual understanding and trust through more dialogue, which are the essential building blocks of a community with a shared future for humanity." On June 8, ahead of the 2026 International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, Chinese FM Wang Yi delivered remarks. @ChineseEmbinUS

In its own way, Dunhuang tells the world that dialogue among civilizations brings us closer, and understanding keeps ancient stories alive across generations. #InternationalDayForDialogueAmongCivilizations #GCI

On June 10, the Permanent Mission of China to the UN was joined by other member states and international organizations in celebrating the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, where participants reflected on how dialogue promotes mutual understanding and reaffirmed shared commitment to improving global governance. In the face of unprecedented challenges, it is essential that countries come together to build trust and solidarity. China stands ready to work with all sides to drive progress through dialogue among civilizations and create a brighter future for all humanity.

With regard to the Iran situation, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday said relevant parties should immediately stop military actions and resume dialogue and negotiations. Spokesperson Lin Jian said that military confrontation will only exacerbate the situation, and resorting to military might cannot address the fundamental problems.

Today marks the second International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. As the initiator, China is ready to work with all civilizations to enhance mutual understanding and trust through dialogue, build solidarity and consensus through exchanges, and work toward a brighter future for all humanity.

Chinese FM Wang Yi delivered a video address to the event celebrating the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations: At present, the development of human civilization is facing unprecedented challenges. Division and confrontation are intensifying, turbulence and conflicts are emerging one after another, the international rule of law is being eroded, and the deficit of trust is deepening. We should enhance mutual understanding and foster mutual trust through dialogue, promote solidarity and seek common ground through exchanges, and continuously consolidate the cultural foundation for building a community with a shared future for humanity. 🔵 Adhere to mutual respect and promote harmonious coexistence among different civilizations. 🔵 Abide by a people-oriented approach and lay a solid foundation for exchanges among civilizations. 🔵 Uphold inheritance and innovation of traditional culture to enhance the driving force for the progress of civilizations. 🔵 Adhere to exchanges and mutual learning and improve the mechanism for dialogue among civilizations. 🔗fmprc.gov.cn/wjbzhd/202606/t…

#China, in accordance with laws and regulations, has banned the export of all dual-use items to #Japanese military users, for military purposes, and to any other end-users or for any purposes that would help enhance #Japan’s military capabilities. The aim is to stop Japan’s attempts at remilitarization and nuclear weaponization, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday when asked to comment on media reports that the US had requested China to resume #rareearth exports to Japan.

Currently, PLANS Liaoning Carrier Task Group (CTG Liaoning) is conducting training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific as planned. The operation is not targeted at any specific country or entity. It aims to enhance the combat capabilities of the CTG through far-seas training. The Chinese side responded to multiple surveillance operations of the Japanese side during the training in accordance with laws and regulations, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Tuesday. The spokesperson’s remarks were made when asked to comment on reports that the Japanese side kept tracking and monitoring the training activity conducted by CTG Liaoning in the Western Pacific; Japan's Ministry of Defense has continuously disclosed the task group's number of vessels, the training location and the number of sorties flown by ship-borne aircraft; and Japanese Defense Minister said they will continue to closely monitor the Chinese CTG and stay on alert. Zhang said that people see clearly that the Japanese side is playing up China's legitimate operation to stoke tensions and mislead public opinion. This propaganda campaign will never succeed.

At a subway station in central China’s Anhui, a mother with a baby in her arms squatted against the wall. A police officer saw this and brought her a chair.

China's total imports and exports of goods grew 15.3% YoY to reach 20.68 trillion yuan (about $3.05 trillion) in the first five months of 2026. In May alone, the country's foreign trade rose 16.9% YoY to 4.45 trillion yuan, exceeding the 4-trillion-yuan mark for three consecutive months, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.

From yellow sand to green land — the Mu Us Desert in northern China, visibly transformed as a result of decades of ecological restoration.

The official WeChat account of the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration released video footage of China's maritime law enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan island on Monday. China launched a special maritime law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan island on Saturday. It is a necessary move in response to Japan and the Philippines' unilateral announcement of the so-called "maritime delimitation talks" on the east of China's Taiwan island, which constitutes a serious violation of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.

China's first general-purpose humanoid robot designed for household scenarios has been unveiled recently in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, with a total of 100 such robots scheduled to roll out for free testing in the third quarter of 2026. Standing 1.67 meters tall, the China-developed robot occupies less than one square meter, requires two hours of charging, and offers up to eight hours of operation. It can independently complete seven subtasks, including heating food, washing dishes and cleaning the table.

China is deeply concerned over renewed attacks between #Iran and #Israel. China calls for recommitting to the ceasefire and the negotiation process. A full and lasting ceasefire is badly needed for peace to return to the Gulf region and the Middle East.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China is deeply concerned about the current Middle East situation, stressing that a renewed outbreak of hostilities serves the interests of no party and urging all relevant parties to cherish the opportunity for peace, honor their ceasefire commitments, maintain the momentum of negotiations, and adhere to political and diplomatic means to resolve disputes. Mao made the remarks when asked to comment on reports that the US Central Command said on social media on June 2 (US Eastern Time) that US forces had intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran and carried out what it described as a "self-defense" strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. Reports also said that Iran subsequently launched attacks on US military bases in the Middle East, while air-defense sirens sounded across several Gulf countries, further escalating tensions in the region. In response, Mao also called for an early realization of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and for creating the necessary conditions to restore peace and stability in the Gulf region and the broader Middle East.

Rhododendrons are in full bloom at an altitude of around 3,800 meters in Dali, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, creating a breathtaking sea of purple blossoms.

Take in a captivating sight of the Great Wall against the rippling waters in north China’s Hebei Province, where a section of the structure is partially submerged at the Panjiakou Reservoir.