Typhoon Dolphin Disaster Response: Hundreds of thousands were evacuated across east China as Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and flooding, forcing transport shutdowns and closing major tourist sites, including Shanghai’s LEGOLAND. Tourism & Culture Buzz: “China Cool” is drawing record foreign visitors this summer, with vloggers pushing hashtags like “China Summer” and travelers exploring everything from night markets to intangible heritage crafts. Ethnic Culture & Rural Revitalization: A mixed-ethnic village in north China is turning agriculture, culture, and tourism into steady income, with eco-tourism now pulling in around 100,000 visits a year. Heritage Craft Spotlight: Shenyang’s historic hutong workshops are keeping traditional paper-cutting alive through hands-on, personalized silhouette portraits for visitors. Sports Culture: Beijing launched the 17th Olympic City Sports Culture Festival for its 2008 bid anniversary, featuring mass participation programs and an immersive ice show. Cross-Strait Youth Access: Taiwan’s young people face new limits as the Mainland Affairs Council blocks a Chinese platform offering education and jobs, citing data-collection concerns. Global Creative Economy: China and Nigeria signed a film and media cooperation pact to boost co-productions, training, and distribution. Hongshan Culture Insight: Archaeologists highlighted how Hongshan culture’s symmetrical layouts reflect early civilizational planning and engineering. Tech for Learning: A Chinese immigrant in Canada with dyslexia built an AI app to help people learn French by correcting writing and explaining mistakes. Women’s Football Update: The 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification picture is filling in, with Africa securing four spots and Asia completing its allocation.