In Chengdu, Sichuan, a youth wearing a V for Vendetta mask braved a rainstorm to successfully reach the top of Chengdu's tallest building, Shufeng 468, and ignited a red signal flare.
In the early hours of July 26, 2026, Typhoon Hongxia made landfall in Huizhou, Guangdong, with maximum sustained winds of force 14 at its center. Shenzhen experienced windy and rainy weather, with maximum wind speeds reaching force 14.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has convened a 'deep strike' meeting and updated the list of priority targets for long-range sanctions against Russia, with Ukrainian military strike capabilities now exceeding 3,000 kilometers.
Affected by short-term heavy rainfall, a mudslide occurred in Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, causing road closures. Approximately 2,300 tourists had to leave their buses and trek several kilometers down the mountain in the dark through the landslide area.
Internal information from the disaster area in Hengzhou says that 17,000 people died locally; police are standing guard to prevent people from entering and banning rescue teams from entering in order to cover up the truth.
A landslide occurred in Pengshui, Chongqing, burying dozens of houses under massive boulders, cutting off water and power and blocking traffic; fire departments have rushed to the scene for rescue.
At the rescue site of the landslide disaster in Pengshui, Chongqing, search and rescue personnel discovered the wreckage of the missing passenger minibus and human remains, and are currently conducting DNA testing to confirm identities.
On July 26, 2026, the Hengjiang Reservoir in Liangtian Township, Jieyang, Guangdong, discharged water, causing extensive flooding in downstream villages and streets.
Severe waterlogging occurred at 1720 Nong in Yangpu District, Shanghai, with water levels rising high inside homes, while the sky before the downpour was black as spilled ink.
A Taiwan Day event was held at the New York Mets ballpark, with CPBL Chairman Tsai Chi-chang and Taiwanese-American astronaut Lin Chi-erh throwing out the ceremonial first pitch together.
The Washington Post obtained two of North Korea's latest smartphone models, revealing that their official applications cover functions such as e-wallets, ride-hailing, food delivery, movie tickets, navigation, online banking, and pharmaceutical delivery.
On July 26, 2026, sudden rainstorms, flash floods and mudslides struck the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province. Mud, sand and massive boulders instantly engulfed campsites and vehicles. Official reports say at least 10 people were killed and 23 injured.
On July 29, 2026, reports circulated online that a 13-year-old girl in Baitutan Town, Liling City, Hunan Province, was surrounded and beaten by several minors in a billiards hall, then taken to an area near a reservoir several kilometers away, where she ultimately drowned. Local police subsequently launched an investigation.
From August 12, 2026, it was widely reported online that Zhao Haifeng, a China Merchants Shekou executive in Zhejiang, and Yu Tingdong, deputy head of Hangzhou's Binjiang District, allegedly committed sexual assault and seriously injured a woman at a business drinking gathering; the official's résumé was taken down.
On July 26, 2026, the School of Medicine of Shanghai Jiao Tong University issued a statement saying that a special task force had been set up to conduct a comprehensive investigation into reports about gene-editing clinical research at Xinhua Hospital, and that action would be taken seriously based on the results.
Recently, netizens photographed the toilet doors at a base of domestic leading automaker Chery, which were covered in messages from workers complaining about 12-hour two-shift rotations, a monthly wage of only two to three thousand yuan, an overly fast assembly line, and frequent fines, while also writing down their true feelings such as "run fast" and "Chinese people cheat Chinese people."