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Thousands of people rallied outside Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo on Friday to protest a series of policies promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government.

China's javelin thrower Yan Ziyi has claimed her fourth consecutive title in the 2026 Diamond League season. The 18-year-old overcame an early setback to secure victory with a throw of 68.75 meters at the Monaco meeting.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 on Friday to book its first FIFA World Cup semifinal appearance since 2010, setting up a last-four clash against France in Dallas next Tuesday.

China and Namibia have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era, with both sides pledging to expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, technology, and mining.

China has imposed a temporary ban on helium exports. The gas is widely used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, optical fiber production, and scientific research.

China has successfully completed its first-ever controlled recovery of a carrier rocket's first stage, marking a major breakthrough in reusable rocket technology.

The provincial government in Fujian has set up an investigation team following a fire at a shoe factory that killed 28 people. Authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable. Police have detained the owner of the company in Jinjiang.

Drones are serving a critical role in rescue and relief efforts in southern China following severe flooding in Guangxi. Emergency crews are using them to deliver supplies to villages cut-off by floodwater. A company is also using a drone to offer mobile signal coverage.

France is the first team to reach the World Cup semifinals. Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe were on target in the 2-0 win over Morocco. Mbappe is now the tournament's joint top scorer with eight goals.

Italy has expelled two Russian military attaches over alleged espionage linked to an investigation into classified military information reportedly sold to Russian intelligence, prompting Moscow to vow retaliation.

China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty, with DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song leading a delegation to China for a three-day official visit.

The officially-licensed product system at the World Cup is featuring Chinese intangible cultural heritage for the first time. Items of 1,800-year-old traditional Yi embroidery are expected to be sold through official platforms worldwide.

Local authorities in Guangxi say there is sufficient antivenom supply to meet the demand for snakebite treatment. Hengzhou People's Hospital in the southern region has expanded its stockpile and opened a fast-track treatment channel after snakes escaped from a farm amid severe flooding.

China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters have activated an emergency response for flood control and typhoon prevention in Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces, which are bracing for Super Typhoon Bavi. Boats have returned to port as maritime transportation is disrupted.

China's eastern coastal provinces have stepped up emergency measures as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year, moves closer to the country.

Cross-border freight transported via the China-Laos Railway has exceeded 20 million metric tons since the line opened in December 2021. As of Wednesday morning, the railway has operated over 23,000 cross-border freight trips.

China has released a five-year tourism development plan, aiming to attract 190 million inbound visitors a year by 2030. It calls for higher-quality tourism services and a stronger global presence for China's tourism industry.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has presented the country's top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing. Lithium battery pioneer Chen Liquan and radar expert Ben De received the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award.

The "Call to Action" announced during the alliance's first Defense Industry Forum alongside its summit in Ankara urges commercial financial institutions to increase lending and equity investments in military and security production. Major financial institutions, including Barclays, Citi, and Deutsche Bank, are participating in the framework.

France has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.7 percent, the second downward revision this year. The previous estimate was 0.9 percent. In mid-April, the government lowered the forecast from 1.0 percent, citing the impact of tensions in the Middle East.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology expects China's humanoid robot output to exceed 100,000 units this year. It says China's evolving AI ecosystem is powering the booming robot industry.

South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region upgraded its flood alert to the highest-level red warning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, soon followed by another flood red alert issued by its neighboring Guangdong Province.

While meeting his Norwegian counterpart during the last leg of his four-nation tour in northern Europe, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Espen Barth Eide that the two sides should elevate bilateral trade, and sign a China-Norway free trade agreement at an early date.

Observers say the inclusion among the country's highest-level patriotic education sites underscores China's commitment to preserving shared historical memory while passing it on to future generations. Located in Quzhou in east China, the museum commemorates one of the best-known episodes of China-US cooperation during World War II.

Chinese authorities have sent 50,000 disaster relief items to Guangxi which has experienced geological disasters under Typhoon Maysak. Meanwhile, China has allocated 160 million yuan, or more than 23 million US dollars, in central natural disaster relief funds to support rescue and relief work in six provincial-level regions.