Four minors under 14 involved in a widely circulated stray dog abuse case in Jieyang, South China's Guangdong Province have been sent to specialized education facilities, local authorities said in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Xinheng government launched investigations after videos showing minors abusing stray dogs in the town circulated online on Monday.

According to videos circulating on Weibo and shared by several media outlets and individual users, four children allegedly carried out a series of violent acts against a mother dog and her puppy, resulting in their painful deaths.

The statement said that local education authorities have ordered schools to strengthen education for the minors, while the parents or guardians of those involved have been urged to fulfill their supervisory responsibilities.

The authorities also called on the public to stop spread information related to the case, citing the involvement of minors, and urged netizens to refrain from cyberbullying, according to the statement. 

In addition to the cash assistance that China has provided to Venezuela, the Chinese government has decided to provide emergency supplies worth of 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) as donations that will be soon delivered to Venezuela in support of its disaster response and reconstruction effort, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

A strong aftershock jolted Venezuela early Monday following last week's devastating back-to-back earthquakes, as civilians and emergency responders kept combing through the ruins of fallen buildings for survivors, the Associated Press reported. 

The ‌death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela approached 1,500 people as foreign rescue teams poured into La Guaira, the hardest-hit state of the country, per Reuters on Sunday.

"Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing," said Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday, adding that they have recovered people alive and operations are not being suspended. 

"We always maintain hope," Rodriguez said, after announcing a presidential commission that would determine the habitability of buildings, according to Reuters.

When asked about what disaster relief assistance China has provided to Venezuela as the death toll and injuries caused by the devastating earthquakes continues to rise, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted at the Monday press conference that China also provided satellite imagery to the quake zones for disaster response operations. Guo added that Chinese companies and associations of overseas Chinese in Venezuela voluntarily provided urgently needed machinery and medical supplies and set up rescue teams to actively search for survivors. 

Overseas Chinese in quake-hit Venezuela have donated relief supplies, according to the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela. The supplies were donated by the Federation of Chinese Associations in Venezuela and other Chinese community groups. The supplies, including bottled water, biscuits, diapers, milk, rice, sugar and fish, have benefited nearly 10,000 families affected by the disaster, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday. 

Xu Guocheng, secretary-general of the Federation of Chinese Associations in Venezuela, said that the federation has collected more than 500 tons of relief supplies to date, Beijing Daily reported on Monday.

Disaster relief supplies are primarily being sent to hard-hit areas in La Guaira State, where water, electricity and internet services remain cut off, Xu was quoted as saying.

Xu also said that the federation prioritized rescue efforts from the very start, adding that over 30 volunteers took part in relief work on Sunday, with the youngest being just 13 years old.

China's Ministry of Natural Resources organized a marine environmental survey in waters under China's jurisdiction east of China's Taiwan island from June 16 to 18 to gain a full understanding of the natural ecological conditions of the country's jurisdictional sea areas, Xinhua reported. According to Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with China Media Group, this operation signifies that China's "nearshore governance model" now encompasses the natural resources sector, and that China is preparing for territorial spatial planning of the waters east of Taiwan island.

The survey is designed to assess the natural resources of the waters east of Taiwan island and lay the foundation for the development and conservation of marine territorial space. In the past, China's marine research activities in these waters were mostly one-time, specialized missions; however, this survey is being carried out as an annual routine survey, which in itself is a concrete measure for China to exercise its jurisdiction over these waters and take stock of all national natural resources. A full resource stocktaking will lay the groundwork for territorial spatial development and conservation.

As reported by Yuyuantantian, the operation featured China's first targeted surveys of avian and cetacean species in the area. This signals a shift from broad general surveys to detailed surveys targeting specific species and regions. It is foreseeable that more such in-depth surveys will be carried out in the years ahead.

Yuyuantantian cited experts as saying that future marine development will span marine industries, oil and gas exploration and development, and marine biopharmaceuticals and bioproducts. For conservation work, it will include marine ecological and environmental protection, source control of marine environmental hazards, and integrated governance of key sea areas.

Moving forward, authorities will also advance multi-dimensional tiered planning for marine economic utilization, including marine aquaculture at the surface-water and water-column levels, as well as cross-sea bridges, undersea cables and pipelines, and undersea tunnels at the seabed and subsoil levels.

The report noted that China is systematically carrying out and entrenching its lawful rights in the waters east of Taiwan island in line with exclusive economic zone provisions. The relevant waters east of Taiwan island and its affiliated islands fall within China's exclusive economic zone. All activities carried out by China in these waters are entirely legitimate acts within the scope of its sovereignty.

In recent times, China's approaches to exercising jurisdiction over these waters have kept expanding, including joint island encirclement drills, China Coast Guard law enforcement patrols, special maritime traffic law enforcement organized by the Ministry of Transport, to hydrographic surveys as well as regular resource surveys conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The routine surveys conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources serve the specific purpose of exercising China's sovereign rights over natural resources.

It is noteworthy that Japan and the Philippines recently bypassed China in launching the so-called maritime delimitation talks, which attempts to manipulate matters within the framework of exclusive economic zones. Through bilateral arrangements, the Philippines and Japan seek to establish fait accompli within China's waters and violate China's legitimate maritime rights and interests.

In addition, as reported by Yuyuantantian, during the routine surveys, certain forces even attempted to interfere with China's normal survey operations. Experts note that the PLA Navy and China Coast Guard serve as strong backing, and that various departments are coordinating their efforts to ensure the surveys proceed safely and in an orderly manner.

Yuyuantantian said that the Coast Guard undertakes maritime law enforcement tasks, while the Ministry of Natural Resources oversees resource and ecological management; each fulfills its respective duties and works in coordination to incorporate the waters east of Taiwan island into routine, systematic management. In the future, this coordinated governance model will be further refined, ensuring that every activity in the waters east of Taiwan island is conducted in a manner that is more lawful, compliant, standardized, and orderly, thereby providing solid support for safeguarding the nation's maritime rights and interests and promoting high-quality maritime

China's door to communication with Lithuania remains open. We hope Lithuania will take action as soon as possible, decisively correct its mistakes, return to the right track of adhering to the one-China principle, and create conditions for the normalization of China-Lithuania relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday. 

He made the remarks when asked to confirm whether Lithuania has allowed China to establish a charge d'affaires office and whether relevant embassy operations will soon resume, as well as whether China would consider restoring bilateral diplomatic relations.

Guo noted that China has repeatedly stated its position on China-Lithuania relations. The current difficulties and the crux of the issue in bilateral ties stem from Lithuania's violation of the one-China principle and its abandonment of the political commitments it made in the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Earlier in February, 2026, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said that her country's 2021 decision to host a "Taiwanese representative office" was a strategic mistake, according to Lithuanian National Radio and Television.

At that time, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that "we hope that Lithuania can translate its willingness to improving bilateral ties into real actions and correct its wrongdoings at an early date."

Faced with profound and complex shifts in the international landscape, China stands ready to work with other BRICS members to jointly tackle the pressing challenges confronting humanity and stay firmly on the right course of world historical development, the country's top diplomat Wang Yi said.

Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks when attending the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security, where attendees had in-depth exchanges of views on addressing non-traditional security challenges, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and other issues.

Noting that BRICS cooperation over the past 20 years has turned the grouping into a key pillar for global peace, development and justice, Wang called for BRICS commitment to upholding the international order, promoting multilateralism and unequivocally rejecting unilateralism and protectionism.

Standing at the forefront of the Global South, BRICS members need to take the lead in speaking up for justice and delivering fair outcomes, and elevate their standing and role in international affairs, Wang added.

To break the security deadlock through consensus, efforts should be made to advocate the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, firmly advance the settlement of hotspot issues via political means, and actively explore effective ways to resolve disputes via dialogue and consultation, Wang said.

Wang urged BRICS responses to global challenges, including resolutely combating all forms of terrorism, clearly opposing the militarization of outer space, effectively tackling global energy and food security risks, strengthening cooperation on strategic mineral resources, and jointly responding to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

BRICS wisdom should be pooled to improve governance in emerging sectors, Wang said, urging vigilance against risks brought by artificial intelligence (AI), guidance of AI development in a sound direction, and support for the United Nations as the primary channel to advance global cyberspace and digital governance.

Noting that the BRICS mechanism draws its vitality from equality and mutual benefit, and its strength from solidarity and mutual assistance, Wang said China, which will assume the rotating BRICS chairmanship next year, stands ready to work alongside BRICS partners to open up a future of peace and prosperity for all.

The participating sides spoke highly of the unique role and remarkable achievements of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, vowing to defend the shared interests of the Global South, and work together to build a multipolar world featuring peace, security, fairness, justice, prosperity and development.

The maritime areas that Japan and the Philippines have announced for delimitation are located east of the island of Taiwan, where China possesses exclusive economic zones and continental shelves, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, told a regular press conference on Wednesday. 

Japan and the Philippines have bypassed China and unilaterally initiated so-called maritime delimitation negotiations, which seriously violates international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as the basic norms of international relations, and gravely infringes upon China's maritime rights and interests, added Zhang.

Zhang's remarks came in response to the recent claims by Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, that China is not a coastal state, has no rights to intervene in the Japan-Philippines exclusive economic zone negotiations and that China's legal operations by authorities including the China Coast Guard have fueled regional anxiety. 

The relevant departments on the mainland conducting law enforcement patrols in these waters in accordance with the law is entirely justified and necessary, and it is a righteous action to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the spokesperson said.

The DPP authorities have turned a blind eye and feigned deafness to the infringing actions of Japan and the Philippines; instead, they have seized the opportunity to vigorously spread "Taiwan independence" separatist fallacies, inciting "anti-mainland" and "resisting mainland" sentiments, noted Zhang, adding that they have already become accomplices of external forces in harming the overall interests of the Chinese nation — vile, shameless, and destined to be held accountable.

China places ties with Myanmar as a priority in neighborhood diplomacy, and supports the new Myanmar government in coordinating development and security imperatives to find a correct path of development that suits its national conditions and wins popular support, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

Xi made the remarks when holding talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China.

A white paper released Wednesday by the State Council Information Office highlighted China's role in actively advancing efforts for building a more just and equitable global governance system.

As a responsible major country, China champions the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and takes the lead in practicing true multilateralism, according to the white paper, titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions."

As a major country with the best peace and security record, China has enshrined in its Constitution a commitment to peaceful development, the white paper noted.

China champions the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and has put forward the Global Security Initiative and acted on its principles, contributing to lasting world peace and stability, it said.

As the largest developing country, China has always pursued its own growth in the context of humanity's shared development and upheld openness, win-win cooperation, inclusiveness, and shared benefits, according to the white paper.

Through Chinese modernization, the country has provided the world with new opportunities and boosted the global drive for modernization, it added.

China advocates and practices true multilateralism and remains an active champion and strong proponent of multilateral cooperation, read the white paper.

Noting that China will always be a member of the Global South, the white paper said China has firmly safeguarded the common interests of the Global South in international affairs, and led the Global South in building strength through joint efforts.

China has proposed the Global Civilization Initiative and promoted its implementation, championing the common values of humanity and fostering deeper exchanges and understanding among different peoples, and wider interactions and greater integration of diverse cultures in a joint effort to advance the development and progress of human civilization, it added.

China has always supported Iran's reasonable and legitimate claims and its efforts in safeguarding its own sovereignty and security, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday.

Wang made the remarks in a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

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The issue of navigation through Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed -- Chinese FM

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China ready to strengthen communication, coordination with Iran, will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability -- Chinese FM

A suspect surnamed Cai, who had long been hiding overseas and is accused of organizing illegal border crossings, was successfully extradited back to China on June 8, China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on its WeChat account on Thursday.

In February 2024, immigration authorities in Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu Province, uncovered a transnational criminal syndicate that organized Chinese citizens to leave the country illegally through third countries.

Investigations found that between 2023 and 2024, a Chinese national surnamed Cai and his accomplices colluded with human smugglers both inside and outside China to organize multiple Chinese citizens to be smuggled abroad for illegal activities. The NIA designated the case as a major case under supervision and listed Cai as a fugitive target, said the administration. 

In March 2026, Cai was apprehended by police in a foreign country, which subsequently notified Chinese authorities. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Public Security and the NIA, the case-handling authorities promptly submitted an extradition request. China's foreign affairs authorities actively facilitated coordination efforts, with close cooperation between agencies at home and abroad helping advance the extradition process.

In late May, the foreign country approved the extradition request. Cai has since been escorted back to China, and further investigation into the case is underway.

A spokesperson for the NIA said the successful extradition represents another important achievement in China's efforts to strengthen international law enforcement cooperation and pursue fugitives overseas. It also demonstrates China's firm resolve to crack down on cross-border crimes and bring fugitives to justice wherever they may flee.

The NIA said it will continue working with relevant authorities to deepen international law enforcement cooperation, dismantle transnational human-smuggling networks, and safeguard national security and border stability.

The administration also issued a warning to fugitives still at large, saying that no one can escape the reach of the law. Overseas locations are neither safe havens from prosecution nor places beyond the rule of law. Any attempt to evade justice will ultimately be met with legal punishment, and the only viable option is to voluntarily return to China and surrender to authorities in exchange for possible leniency.