U.S. President Trump delivered a National Day speech in Washington for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The speech was delayed by more than an hour due to weather, but still attracted a large crowd. The address emphasized America's great achievements, the spirit of freedom, and its status as a world leader.
The United States held the largest national celebration in history on July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. President Trump delivered a speech emphasizing the eradication of the cancer of communism.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding, a 408‑kilogram time capsule has been assembled, containing items representing contemporary America, and is planned to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4.
The United States is about to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding.
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron led over a hundred military aircraft in a spectacular air show over Manhattan, trailing red, white, and blue smoke as they flew over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
Over the National Mall in Washington, more than 125 top US and allied military aircraft conducted a seven-hour flight demonstration, showcasing advanced models including the F-22, F-35, B-2, and B-52, along with a high-altitude parachute performance by the US Army Golden Knights.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance attended and spoke aboard the USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship in New York Harbor. He criticized those who find fault with America's imperfections, emphasized unity, and called on the American people to create future glory. The event included a parade of sail and a flyover by naval aircraft.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Great American Week Expo opened on the National Mall in Washington on June 25, showcasing American history, culture, technological innovation, state characteristics, and artistic creations, attracting numerous visitors.
At Independence Hall in Philadelphia, a stainless steel time capsule weighing approximately 400 kilograms was buried, with plans to seal it for 250 years until its opening in 2276, the 500th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
An international naval parade was held on the banks of the Hudson River in New York, showcasing warships from around the world. U.S. Vice President Vance delivered a speech celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Washington held the largest National Day fireworks display in history, expected to launch about 850,000 fireworks, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
The quarterly meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China adjusted the economic tone from "steady progress" to "toward the new, toward the better," and listed structural optimization as one of the challenges facing the economy.
Pastor Kim Min-chul was released on Independence Day, less than two months after the summit between Trump and Xi Jinping in May.
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.
The Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery is exhibiting a new mural to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding and to pay tribute to six individuals who have made significant contributions to American history and culture. The mural was created in collaboration between the museum and Ground Ship Studio, with the artist artistically reinterpreting the portraits of six historical figures in the collection.
U.S. President Trump travels to North Dakota to attend the opening ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Roosevelt Presidential Library opening at this important moment is of great symbolic significance.
The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau held an event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Chinese and Hong Kong officials were invited to attend. The event showcased American style and emphasized the connection between the U.S. and Hong Kong.
A man died after setting himself on fire in front of the UN Headquarters in New York. Tibetan exile media reported that the deceased was Lhoga Tsering, a Tibetan independence activist, whose last words condemned the Chinese Communist Party for depriving Tibetans of their human rights.
The World Cup round of 32 knockout stage continued, with Egypt defeating Australia 4-2 to advance to the round of 16, where they will face the winner between Argentina and Cape Verde. Colombia will face Ghana for the last spot in the round of 16.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has assembled a 408kg time capsule, scheduled to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4 and opened in 2276.
On July 4th, Independence Day, 150 immigrants from 50 countries participated in a naturalization ceremony to become U.S. citizens as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, adding a sense of freedom and hope to the celebration.
On the evening of July 4, Berlin, Germany, illuminated an American flag-themed light show. The Mayor and the Foreign Minister issued statements emphasizing Berlin's gratitude as a city of freedom for American support, and that post-war Germany was built upon the values of the Declaration of Independence.
Iconic landmarks such as Taipei 101 in Taiwan lit up in red, white, and blue on the evening of July 4, featuring baseball-themed displays to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, symbolizing friendly U.S.-Taiwan relations. AIT Director Raymond Greene and Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim participated in the ceremonial first pitch.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Library of Congress and the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle have collaborated to launch a special exhibition, featuring artifacts of American Founding Father George Washington and British King George III, reviewing the history of the founding of the United States.
Voice of America's Chinese website aired a special program for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, with hosts Fan Dongning, Huang Yaoyi, and Wang Yuhe reporting on celebrations around the world.
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco held a celebration in Rabat, highlighting the long-standing friendship and cooperation potential between the two countries, accompanied by drone and fireworks displays.
On July 4, 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, with various parties discussing the spirit of the Declaration of Independence and democratic cooperation with allies.
On U.S. Independence Day, the local community's annual picnic was held at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia, where members of the Taiwan Liberty Project were interviewed on site.
In his program on July 4, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that something may happen inside the military in July and August, and how the Zhang Youxia case is settled will be an important turning point facing Xi Jinping.
On the evening of July 4, 2026, Trump delivered a speech at the 250th anniversary celebration of the nation's founding on the National Mall in Washington, attacking communism and saying it is like a cancer that must be cut out.
In July 2026, Kim Myeong-il, a pastor of Beijing Zion Church, was released and arrived in the United States after high-level China-US negotiations, but eight other pastors and believers from the church, including Wang Lin, remain criminally detained on charges of illegally using information networks and face judicial prosecution.
In his program on July 4, 2026, Hu Liren predicted that an anti-Xi wave may emerge in Chinese society in July or August, accompanied by troops across the country breaking away from central military command.
On July 8, 2026, the underground garage of the Lijing Jinwan community in Fushun, Liaoning, was severely flooded by torrential rain, leaving a large number of vehicles submerged and damaged. Owners accused the property management of inaction and collectively went to government departments to petition and defend their rights.
In July 2026, a Decision on Release on Bail Pending Trial from the Haizhu Branch of the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau circulated online, showing that a party involved was criminally detained by police for as long as 37 days on suspicion of assisting information network criminal activities for purchasing a Hong Kong data card to log into Facebook.