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.
The Central Military Commission held a collective study session, but the top commander was absent. Taking advantage of this, Zhang Shengmin summoned key generals holding real power in the capital garrison to the August 1 Building to carry out Beidaihe duty assignments.
A strategic nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army launched a submarine-launched strategic missile deep into the Pacific Ocean on July 6. Foreign media reported that the impact point was located in the South Pacific.
The US detected that China test-fired an unarmed, intercontinental-range ballistic missile from a submarine, which landed in the South Pacific. Xinhua News Agency described it as routine annual training.
China was reported to have test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South China Sea into the Pacific Ocean, an event that occurred during the Rim of the Pacific exercise.
At the July 6 Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference, Mao Ning confirmed that Xi Jinping had sent a congratulatory message to Trump celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The related Q&A was subsequently published on the Ministry's official website.
Following China's missile test, Japan expressed strong urges for China to reconsider its missile test plan, noting that the missile landed in the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone.
The China-Russia Maritime Joint-2026 military exercise kicked off on the morning of July 6 at Qingdao Port, with Russian warships and nuclear submarines entering Qingdao.
A giant tornado struck Huangzhou District, Huanggang City, Hubei, causing severe damage to numerous houses. A total of 116 students from Huanggang Normal University sustained varying degrees of injuries, and campus buildings suffered severe destruction.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Omsk oil refinery in Russia, located about 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine. The facility is Russia's largest oil refinery, with an annual production capacity of 22 million tons.
A 50-meter-wide breach was washed out in the dam body of the Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi, turning multiple downstream villages and towns into a sea of water and causing major casualties and property losses.
In the early hours of July 6, the Liu Lan Reservoir in Hengzhou, Guangxi collapsed due to gate failure and other issues, resulting in at least 26 deaths and 7 missing. The reservoir station chief said he had repeatedly tried to contact the mayor but no one answered, and grassroots staff assumed responsibility without clear instructions.
On the eve of the NATO summit, China conducted a test launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, which is reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads. This move has drawn widespread attention from the international community, and the Japanese Ministry of Defense has expressed serious concern.
Japanese journalist Akio Yaita was attacked after a speech in Taichung, Taiwan. The Taiwanese government stated that this case is the first instance of transnational repression since the implementation of the Chinese Patriotic Education Law.
The People's Bank of China announced and carried out one trillion yuan of outright reverse repo operations, with terms of three months and 91 days, which was described as a financial stability-maintenance measure in response to the wave of takeovers of small and medium-sized banks.
China carried out a ballistic missile test with nuclear capability on July 6. The U.S. State Department criticized Beijing for notifying the U.S. only a few hours in advance and failing to provide adequate details, calling the practice irresponsible.
State media China News Service reported that the Central Military Commission held a collective study session on the 6th, with only Chairman Xi Jinping and Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin remaining active in their posts.
Extreme weather hit Zhoukou in Henan and Qufu in Shandong, blowing off roof tiles in some areas, shattering floor-to-ceiling windows in high-rise residential buildings in Qufu, and uprooting trees.
In the early morning of July 6, the Guigang Meteorological Observatory in Guangxi upgraded its orange rainstorm warning to red, forecasting heavy downpours and floodwaters exceeding warning levels. This sparked public discussion over the authorities' delayed warnings and subsequent suppression of grassroots meteorological forecasting.
On July 6, a CCP Navy submarine launched a missile capable of carrying an intercontinental warhead from Bohai Bay, which flew over 10,000 kilometers to the South Pacific region. This move has drawn condemnation from multiple countries in the region.
China's Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and other departments have urgently allocated 160 million yuan in central natural disaster funds to assist affected provinces. The host argues that this amount is too low, with each province receiving an average of only 20 million yuan, which is far from sufficient to cope with the disaster, and criticizes the severe corruption among CCP officials.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth arrived in Taiwan for a visit, meeting with President Lai Ching-te and other leaders, and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership for regional security.
During the 2026 RIMPAC exercise, China fired missiles into the Pacific, drawing close attention and continuous monitoring from the U.S. military and participating parties such as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
At 6:30 AM, the water level exceeded the eastern outlet, and Dengwei was flooded; Liulan Village downstream did not receive an evacuation notice, and some people were swept away along with their houses.
A photo of a rare 'Jinping Tongbao' coin found at an antique market was exposed on the X platform, sparking widespread online discussion and parody.
The reservoir water level surged suddenly in the morning. Staff attempted to open the floodgates, but the water pressure was too high, causing the gate to jam and the steel cable to snap.
Two typhoons successively affected China in July. Prapiroon made landfall in Zhejiang and moved north, affecting Northeast and North China, causing floods and mass evacuations in many areas.
A dam breach occurred at the Liujing Reservoir in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi. The reservoir was built in 1958, and over 300 million yuan had previously been invested in reinforcement; the breach occurred less than a year after the reinforcement was completed.
The Chinese government allocated approximately 200 million yuan in emergency disaster relief funds during floods in various parts of the country.
On July 6, 2026, Japanese journalist based in Taiwan Akio Yaita was assaulted by a Hong Kong man, Liao Gangfa, after giving a speech in Taichung, suffering facial injuries. The suspect was arrested while attempting to leave the country. Taiwanese officials indicated that the case may involve transnational repression.
On the morning of July 6, 2026, reports circulated online that the Gandao Reservoir in Sanli Town, Guigang, Guangxi, suffered a dam breach and collapse, causing serious property losses. Local netizens accused officials of covering up the disaster and urged people not to believe official denials.
On July 6, 2026, Ma Panyan, the party involved in the "Chongqing Wushan child bride" case, posted a statement saying that she applied to the local town and village authorities for a children-in-difficulty allowance to raise her severely autistic daughter on her own, but was rejected by civil affairs staff on the grounds that she is not disabled and has a prison record.
On July 6, 2026, a serious emergency occurred at the dam of Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi, where a breach opened up. Large volumes of floodwater gushed down, inundating downstream areas. Several people were trapped and swept away by the floodwaters.
In mid-July 2026, torrential rains and flooding in Guangxi killed dozens of people. A zoo enclosure in Guigang was destroyed, allowing more than 100 animals to escape, while a breeding farm in Hengzhou was flooded, releasing hundreds of venomous snakes, raising public safety concerns.
On July 6, 2026, it was reported online that employees of Jiangsu Lanze Energy Technology Co., Ltd. were required to undergo an obedience test before meals; employees had to collectively sing red songs and follow instructions before they could sit down to eat.