“Long time no see!” China's Wang Yi met Russia's Lavrov in a cordial atmosphere. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Baku on October 14. During the meeting, Lavrov joked, “Long time no see!” Wang replied: “Yes, it has been so long!” This encounter came less than three months after their previous talks in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of an SCO event. #ChinaDiplomacy

China Coast Guard conducts law-enforcement drill off Ren'ai Jiao and Xianbin Jiao against foreign infringement A formation of China Coast Guard vessels carried out a comprehensive maritime law-enforcement drill in waters off Ren'ai Jiao and Xianbin Jiao in recent days. During the drill, a foreign fishing vessel was simulated to have entered the waters for illegal fishing. Under the formations command, two law-enforcement boats advanced to conduct a boarding inspection. The Coast Guard officers found that the vessel had committed violations including illegal harvesting of protected aquatic wild animals, and conducted electric, poison and blast fishing. Law-enforcement personnel confiscated its fishing gear and catch, before issuing a warning and ordering the vessel to leave. In addition, the drill included basic single-vessel training such as electro-optical evidence collection, water cannon operation and drone deployment. #SouthChinaSea #ChinaCoastGuard

China has released a seismic intensity map showing the damage and impact of the magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Wang Dun, a professor at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), explains how the map helps identify the hardest-hit areas and guide the selection of temporary shelter sites.#XizangEarthquake

How did a Tibetan girl help PLA medics save lives? "They helped me, so they are good people—and that's why I'm translating for them!" A young Tibetan girl volunteered to interpret for medics from the People's Liberation Army at a temporary shelter following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake that struck Baqen County in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region, on October 22. By bridging the language barrier, she helped local patients communicate with medical personnel, ensuring timely care and treatment during relief efforts.

Frontline Picks: 1. Party Self-Governance on the Agenda The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee is underway in Beijing. The session runs from October 26 to 29. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and expounded on a draft decision of the CPC Central Committee on some major issues concerning strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance.  2.Taiwan's Recovery: History Speaks for Itself October 25 marked the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. A surrender acceptance ceremony held in Taipei in 1945 marked China's resumption of sovereignty over Taiwan and the Penghu Islands. This historical fact serves as solid legal and historical evidence of China's sovereignty over Taiwan. 3. A New Long March A Long March-8A rocket lifted off from Hainan on Oct 25. It carried a new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into orbit. These satellites not only offer low signal latency, but can also eliminate connectivity blind spots in areas such as high mountains, deserts and deep oceans. Here are the stories picked for you over the past 24 hours. #FrontlinePicks

After 72 years, the long-awaited reunion Both Long Yijiao and Zhang Hanzhu are in their 90s. They served as Chinese People's Volunteers in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. They chanced upon each other's photos online. With volunteers' help, the old comrades finally met again.

Wait… they're singing in Chinese?🎤 From the heartfelt melody of "Wish" to the lively folk rhythms of "Xinjiang is a Wonderful Place," young singers from the US are embracing Chinese music, one song at a time. #LearnChinese #ChineseSongs

Frontline Picks: 1. China’s Ministry of Commerce has voiced firm opposition to Washington’s proposed outbound investment restrictions targeting Chinese industries. It says the rules politicize normal commercial activity and break bilateral economic understandings. Beijing reserves the right to take necessary countermeasures. 2.A 28-week pregnant villager received urgent medical assessments in the high-altitude quake-hit zone of Nagqu, Xizang. Medics raced over icy roads to run vital-sign scans for her and other vulnerable residents. 3. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a synchronized pause in fighting near Oleshky to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid. The limited truce marks a rare confidence-building gesture after months of stalled talks. (Photo: Rescue operation underway in Xizang) #FrontlinePicks

Can motorcycles ride on water? China's ZXMOTO breaks world record! Fresh off claiming 6 race victories and 3rd in the WorldSSP Manufacturers' Championship Standings, China's ZXMOTO has made history once again. On Oct 25, founder Zhang Xue rode a modified MX450 across open water for 40.74 km, officially setting a new Guinness World Record for water-riding! #ZXMOTO #motorcycle

China-US joint drone show sets two Guinness World Records in Texas A dragon in the sky, brought to life by 10,183 drones! A joint China-US drone show in Texas has set two Guinness World Records: the largest aerial display of a mythological creature formed by drones, and the most drone flights in a week, with 71,207 flights recorded over three days. Shenzhen-based DAMODA provided the drones and technical support for the show. What would you like to see recreated with thousands of drones? #ChinaUS #DroneShow #GuinnessWorldRecords #Chinatech

In China, when a 94-year-old veteran took a flight to reunite with her old comrade after more than 70 years, everyone in the cabin offered a salute. #UnforgottenWar

On the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers’ (CPV) entry into the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, DPRK top leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, a Chinese border city, and paid tribute to CPV martyrs, accompanied by China’s top political advisor Wang Huning. #ChinaDiplomacy

Earthquake in China’s Xizang: Police race through the dark to search for survivors with bare hands In the immediate aftermath of Thursday’s earthquake in China‘s Xizang Autonomous Region, local police rushed into the night, digging through rubble with their bare hands in a desperate search for survivors. So far, the 7.0-magnitude quake has left 16 people dead and 76 others injured. As of 6 pm Friday, all affected residents had been relocated to temporary shelters.

Would you step up to help the police like this high school senior did? Recently, in Heilongjiang, China, a driver with a revoked license fled from police—until a passing high school senior stepped up to intercept him! Police praised the teen for his courage while reminding all minors to put their personal safety first. #InspiringChina

Frontline Picks: Stories you should know from the past 24 hours 1. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from Oct. 27 to 31, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. 2. China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for joint China-US efforts in AI development and governance during a meeting with John L. Thornton, co-chair of the Asia Society's Board of Trustees, and The New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman. Both are in China for the 2026 Global Governance Forum. 3. China launched a remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Friday. The satellite will mainly be used for land survey, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and relief. 4. China has issued guidelines on adapting to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to promote employment-friendly development. The measures aim to harness AI to create jobs, improve employment quality and encourage entrepreneurship, while mitigating job displacement caused by AI applications. 5. Typhoon Champi has weakened and is forecast to continue weakening as it moves north across the East China Sea. Strong winds have affected parts of China's eastern coastal waters, with some areas remaining under warnings for strong winds. #FrontlinePicks

Frontline Picks: Stories you should know from the past 24 hours 1. A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, killing 16 people and injuring 76. More than 5,000 personnel have been deployed to the affected areas, where rescue and relief operations are ongoing. 2. China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended and delivered a speech. 3. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said there is no gray zone on the Taiwan question, urging the Philippines to uphold the one-China principle through concrete actions. Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on the Philippines' attempts to pursue deeper cooperation with China's Taiwan region. 4. China had 24.777 million electric vehicle charging points by the end of September 2026, up 37.2 percent year on year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Thursday. #FrontlinePicks

A man was rescued after being trapped by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The earthquake has left 16 people dead and 76 injured. Rescue efforts are still underway. #earthquake #Xizang

Teachers in Nagqu City, Xizang, quickly evacuated students to open areas after a major earthquake. They set up tents, laid out blankets to keep students warm, provided hot water and Banlangen, a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, and contacted parents one by one to let them know their children were safe. The magnitude-7.0 quake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City at 10:33 p.m. on October 22, 2026. #EarthquakeAlert #Xizang #Nagqu #rescue #China

The China Coast Guard (CCG) discovered large amounts of floating garbage, including oil drums, plastic bottles, packaging paper and discarded ropes, in waters around the illegally grounded Philippine vessel BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) at China's Ren'ai Jiao during a recent patrol. The CCG dispatched several small boats to collect the debris from the surrounding waters. Videos have captured that personnel living aboard the Philippine vessel have continued dumping garbage into the sea, posing a serious threat to the marine environment. #SouthChinaSea