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.
中国人民银行货币政策委员会季度例会将经济定调从“稳中有进”调整为“向新向优”，并将结构优化列为经济面临的挑战之一。
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.
美国于2026年7月4日迎来建国250周年纪念日，各方探讨美国独立宣言精神及与盟友的民主合作。
美国独立日当天，弗吉尼亚州洛顿的奥科宽区域公园举行当地社区年度野餐活动，台湾自由计划成员在现场接受采访。
The host recounts the incident where a light single-engine two-seater aircraft hit the China Zun in Beijing, analyzing the possible causes and impacts of the event.
金明日称，他从看守所被带出后经高铁和警车送往广州国际机场，检察机关宣布对其不起诉，随后将护照交还并送上前往美国的飞机。
China sent He Wei, Chairman of the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party, to mourn Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei rather than a high-level delegation, reflecting Beijing's strategic adjustment in international relations.
Quan Shunji, president of the China Asian Economic Development Association under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is under investigation, which is seen as the first step by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to launch peripheral investigations into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system.
the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Cyberspace Administration of China releases a new draft of the Internet Information Service Management Measures, increasing the articles from the current 27 to 94, and incorporating content such as artificial intelligence, self-media, recommendation algorithms, and jurisdiction over overseas information.
In an important speech, Trump publicly stated his intention to eradicate global communism, describing its threat to humanity as a disaster far exceeding that of any previous war.
President Trump delivered a speech on the founding spirit of the United States at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, kicking off the official celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
The program stated that the rank conferment ceremony held on July 3 has concluded the relevant military power arrangements, and the power coordination meeting was subsequently reported to have been moved back to Beijing.
中融信托破产程序正式落地，管理规模超七千亿的信托巨头确认资不抵债；同一天，武汉互联网银行众邦银行被金融监管总局与湖北省政府联合接管。
2026年7月3日，张曙光被任命为中央军委纪委书记、中央军委监察委员会主任，并晋升上将。
北京西安教会金明日牧师在被中国政府拘押近十个月后于7月3日获释，随后前往美国与家人团聚。
张曙光被晋升为上将并接掌中央军委纪委，但公开通稿未列其为中央军委委员。
Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio, marking signs of a thaw in China-US relations.
The Ministry of Commerce announced that China and the US have agreed in principle to lower tariffs on some agricultural products, indicating a easing of economic and trade relations between the two countries.
China and Europe have finalized plans to hold their second regular economic and trade meeting this autumn, indicating that China-Europe relations are also moving toward normalization.
The CCP Central Military Commission held a ceremony to promote generals, with Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang officially promoted to the rank of general.
Beijing experienced both high temperatures and egg-sized hail within a single day, with extreme thunderstorm weather appearing over the Summer Palace.
On July 3, marking the birthday of the late Li Keqiang, netizens resurfaced a 21-second video from the 2020 COVID-19 commendation conference, showing Li Keqiang issuing a low, dry cough after Xi Jinping misread a character.
Host Zhai Shanying mentioned the case of Guo Wengui being sentenced to thirty years in prison during the live broadcast.
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the World Cup knockout stage held in Los Angeles, successfully advancing to the next round.
中共在2026年7月3日晉升兩名上將。
张曙光晋升上将，并接掌军纪委。
中国于7月1日起实施民族团结促进法。
Wang Yi will visit four Nordic countries this week to further promote diplomatic relations with Europe.
In the men's singles third round of the U.S. Smash attended by the Chinese table tennis team, all Chinese players failed to advance to the top 8.
Wang Gang and Zhang Shuguang were promoted and awarded ranks on July 3. The video claims Wang Gang has an air force background, while Zhang Shuguang belongs to Zhang Youxia's faction.
台湾自由计划在《华盛顿时报》刊登题为《为何台湾现在至关重要》的赞助专栏，汇集约30名作者的观点。
From the evening of July 1st to the early morning of July 2nd, Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kyiv for approximately 11 hours, resulting in 20 deaths, nearly 90 injuries, and damage to multiple residential buildings and civilian facilities.
At 5:47 PM on the day after the implementation of the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress in China, Lobsang Rangzen, a long-time participant in the Tibetan independence movement and former chair of the New York-New Jersey chapter of the Tibetan National Congress, died by self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York.
Funeral flowers placed by netizens near Saige Mall were taken away by security guards, the people who delivered the flowers were surrounded by plainclothes men, and a delivery driver's phone orders were even checked.