刘建超 · Full chronicle and history

According to The Wall Street Journal, Liu Jianchao was taken away for questioning by authorities immediately after returning to China in late July 2025 following his overseas visit.

Reuters cited insiders as saying that Liu Jianchao's residence was searched in early August 2025.

Jiande City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province was struck by heavy rainstorms, triggering flash floods and mudslides that caused over 30 houses to collapse or suffer damage.

Dam breaches and collapses occurred at the Liulan Reservoir and Yunbiao Reservoir in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi. Downstream villages were washed away, and authorities subsequently issued a situation report and launched rescue operations.

Mianzhu, Sichuan experienced three earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or above in succession within less than 30 minutes, with tremors felt in Chengdu, Leshan, and other areas.

Fushun City was hit by a torrential rainstorm in the early hours of the 4th, with maximum rainfall reaching 330 mm, breaking historical records and leaving 3 people dead.

Beijing experienced both high temperatures and egg-sized hail within a single day, with extreme thunderstorm weather appearing over the Summer Palace.

On September 30, 2025, the CCP Central Committee announced a personnel adjustment: Liu Jianchao no longer serves as Minister of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, and is succeeded by Liu Haixing.