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At least 25 killed in cargo ship fire at China’s Qingdao port - all you need to know

At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in China’s eastern port city of Qingdao, according to Chinese state media.

The Times of India

China has just holed through the world's longest undersea highway tunnel: 17.5 kilometres beneath a bay, bored by a shield machine wider than a five-storey building

China has finished shield tunnelling for the Jiaozhou Bay Second Subsea Tunnel. This new 17.48-kilometer tunnel will significantly improve Qingdao's transport links. A giant slurry-balance shield machine named "Hai Tian" bored through the seabed. Engineers overcame high water pressure and difficult geology during construction. The tunnel is expected to cut…

The Times of India

Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finish in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix ended in style as the heavyweights took centre stage. Yahor Varapayeu claimed gold at -90kg, world No.1 Anna Monta Olek won her fourth Grand Prix title, Adam Sangariev celebrated a maiden gold, Elis Startseva dominated +78kg, and Tamerlan Bashaev returned to the top.

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Golden Score Drama and New Champions in Qingdao

Day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix delivered world-class judo, with Narumi Tanioka winning a thrilling golden score final, Tatsuki Ishihara claiming his first Grand Prix gold, Lara Cvjetko defending her Qingdao crown, and Zelim Tckaev finishing the day in style at -81kg.

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Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory.

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Hisense Showcases "Innovating a Brighter Life" Message at FIFA World Cup 2026™

QINGDAO, China, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is bringing its vision of "Innovating a Brighter Life" to football fans around the world through its pitch-side LED messages at FIFA World Cup 2026TM.Displayed throughout tournament matches and seen by millions…

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Hisense Brings Smarter Home Experiences to Families During the FIFA World Cup 2026™

QINGDAO, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is helping families enjoy the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM beyond the screen by creating smarter, more connected home experiences through its latest home appliance innovations. Guided by its vision…

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Jointly Embarking on New Journey of 15th Five-Year Plan: Open, Cooperative, Win-Win Future

QINGDAO, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from IQingDao. The 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit, co-hosted by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, was successfully held from June 15 to 17. Under the theme "Multinationals and China: Advancing with…

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Hisense RGB MiniLED Supports FIFA World Cup 2026™ VAR Operations at the International Broadcast Centre

QINGDAO, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is strengthening its role at FIFA World Cup 2026TM as the tournament's Official Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Review TV Provider. With FIFA's VAR operations now fully operational at the International Broadcast Centre…

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Hisense Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kickoff with RGB MiniLED Innovation

QINGDAO, China, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is celebrating the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as an Official Sponsor of the tournament, bringing fans closer to the excitement of football through technology and immersive experiences. As The…

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Haier Biomedical Achieves Double No. 1 Ranking in Euromonitor's Global Life Science Lab Equipment Report, Caps Three-Phase Global Expansion

QINGDAO, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier Biomedical (SHA: 688139) has been named the No. 1 Chinese brand in global life science laboratory equipment sales and No. 1 in overseas sales in the same category, according to 2025 data published by Euromonitor International. The dual ranking places Haier Biomedical…

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Omdia Q1 2026: Hisense Strengthens Global Leadership in 100-inch+ TVs

QINGDAO, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technologies in Q1 2026, and ranks No.1 globally in the 100-inch+ TV category. According to Omdia Q1 2026 data, Hisense's global 100-inch+ TV shipment…

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Hisense Introduces UR8 with Natural and Real Color, Bringing Next-Generation RGB MiniLED Technology to More Homes

QINGDAO, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today introduced the UR8, an accessible RGB MiniLED TV series designed to bring next-generation display technology, natural and real color, immersive entertainment, and advanced gaming performance to more consumers worldwide.As The Origin…

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Chinese Influencer 'Daisy' Causes 'Fake Rosé Controversy' at Kpop Pop-up: The Internet Weighs In

A Chinese influencer's appearance at Rosé's Qingdao pop-up caused fan backlash after blurred roles sparked confusion and online criticism.

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Heavyweights Shine as Qingdao Grand Prix Concludes in Spectacular Style

The final day of the 2025 Qingdao Grand Prix saw Astemir Abazov, Audrey Tcheumeo, Niiaz Bilalov, Hyeonji Lee, and Gonchigsuren Batkhuyag claim gold in thrilling matches, thrilling fans and closing the event with unforgettable judo action at Conson Stadium.

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Qingdao Grand Prix Day 2: Golden Moments in China

Day 2 in Qingdao saw thrilling victories: Deketer won her first Grand Prix gold, Tanaka claimed -73kg glory, Cvjetko confirmed her dominance at -70kg, and Hojo shone at -81kg. China celebrated bronze with Feng Yingying, lighting up Conson Stadium.

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Qingdao Grand Prix 2025: Day 1 Highlights

The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.

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Tianjin test: Modi to meet Xi amid fragile reset

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China’s Tianjin on August 31 for a summit meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. His last visit to China was in 2018 for the SCO Summit in Qingdao.

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China Hosts Iranian, Russian Defence Ministers Against Backdrop Of 'Momentous Change'

China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.

The Times of India

Second-string Japan blank India in quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship

A second-string Japanese team blanked India 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in Qingdao, China, on Friday.

Guitar World

“Proper, grown-up tones that wouldn’t disappoint even the most critical ear”: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola and 1959 ES-355 review

Epiphone’s collaborations with the Gibson Custom Shop continue unabated, this time with two of the latter’s most prized top-end models but built in Qingdao, China

Caixin Global

Former Qingdao Political Advisory Head Charged with Corruption

Ji Binchang, the 59-year-old former top political advisor of Qingdao city, is facing charges of corruption over a 23-year period in official roles

The Independent UK

US denies flying spy balloons over China airspace as Beijing looks to shoot down ‘object’ by naval base

White House national security spokesman John Kirby swiftly shut down China’s latest claims

Wales Online

Now China says it has shot down an 'unidentified object' in its airspace

The Chinese state newspaper Global Times reported the object had been seen over Qingdao in eastern Shandong Province

Tribune News Service

China reportedly ready to down object flying near naval base

China is getting ready to take down an unidentified object flying over waters near the port city of Qingdao, which is home to a major naval base for the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese news outlet The Paper reported.

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