“I don’t care. You’re hungry.” When Jack from America was cycling through a mountain village in Guangxi, a Chinese grandma welcomed him into her home and made a simple but hearty meal for him. Big smiles. Bigger hearts. Video credited to: 老兔子在中国 Jack Mullinkosson

20 years. 104 million passengers. 824 million tonnes of cargo. See how the Qinghai-Xizang Railway has opened new possibilities on the Roof of the World. #Xizang

It’s pandamaxxing! 🐼 Students from Washington State got to see giant pandas in their hometown — Chengdu, Sichuan. Both sides looked excited! @Chengdu_China

Image courtesy of Trust for the National Mall

Wishing the American people a joyful celebration of the 250th anniversary of independence! Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. We can help each other succeed and advance the well-being of the whole world. 🎉

#SummerInChina is the new trend! 😎 📍 Malinghe Canyon, Guizhou 📍 Yichun, Heilongjiang 📍 Taihang Grand Canyon, Shanxi

Video credited to: 煎饼狗子

When Henan watermelons struggle to find buyers, the Millennium City Park steps in — buying them up and sharing them with tourists for free. Thumbs up for this act of kindness that brings relief to everyone in the heat. ❤️

Portable air conditioners, cooling towels, waist fans, misting umbrellas, fan caps … Chinese people have 1,000 ways to beat the heat. And now, these smart gadgets are coming to the rescue of people sweltering in the heat around the world. Stay 🆒 and chill during the heat wave, everyone!

Good news for overseas travelers to China: Tax Refund policy 2.0 is here! New measures include: 🔹Random customs inspections for tax refund claims under ¥10,000 🔹Travelers not selected can skip goods inspection entirely 🔹Refund forms and invoices are now fully digitalized … Faster, easier, smoother. #ShoppingInChina #ChinaTravel

On June 30, FM Wang Yi held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. FM Wang said: — China and the US need to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability. — Both sides should always uphold the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, and translate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state into specific policies and practical measures. — Both sides need to expand the list of cooperation, shorten the list of problems, and manage all kinds of risks. — The Taiwan question has far-reaching implications. It is hoped that the U.S. side will handle Taiwan-related issues with extra prudence. Both sides agreed that this phone conversation was positive and constructive, and agreed to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and continue to maintain communication through various flexible means.

Today also marks the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. 29 years on, Hong Kong ranks as the world’s 2nd most competitive economy, Asia’s top financial center, and the world’s 3rd-ranked financial center. Wishing our beloved “Pearl of the Orient” an even brighter future! 🇭🇰

Video credited to: 小亿乱拍大片

#ChinaGovernance President Xi Jinping: “The original aspiration and the mission of Chinese Communists is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation.” （中国共产党人的初心和使命，就是为中国人民谋幸福，为中华民族谋复兴。） Today, there are over 101 million party members across China. While our careers may differ, our mission is the same — to serve the people. Happy 105th anniversary to the Communist Party of China! #CPC105

This is not a scene from a cartoon, but a sea of summer cypress at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang.

Beating the heat the smart way: Check out this water-mist outdoor cooling system at a Chinese residential community. 😎

“I have felt so strongly this vibrant hope and the unbeatable strength of mankind.” — American journalist Edgar Snow Tribute to the 105-year-old Ms. Wang Quanying, China’s last living female veteran of the Long March, and to all her comrades-in-arms, whose unwavering courage, sacrifice, and dedication helped forge the path of modern China and the Communist Party of China. #CPC105

The ancient Chinese cedars of Kuliang have witnessed the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples being passed on from generation to generation, growing ever stronger and more vibrant. The future of China-U.S. relations lies with the youth. It will be shaped by the friendships you build and the steps you take together. I hope young people from China and the U.S. will move forward, hand in hand, in this new era, embrace the future and write new Kuliang stories of our time. I hope you will help China and the U.S. find the right way to get along in the new era, and hit a splendid home run for China-U.S. relations. @HolaFujian

Third, cheer for RUNS. The beauty of sports lies not only in scoring runs yourself, but also in applauding the other side’s great plays, and in learning from one another so that all can improve. Today, China and the U.S. share broad common interests and vast space for cooperation in addressing global challenges. This calls for young people from both countries to step up and contribute. I hope you will keep your feet on the ground and your eyes on the future, and use your knowledge, creativity, and energy to help China and the U.S. work together on shared challenges — from climate change to AI to public health. In doing so, you will add new dimensions to a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, and contribute to both countries and beyond.

Second, play by the RULES. Rules are what make sports fair. It is only natural that China and the U.S. have competition. But it should be healthy competition that brings out the best in each other, positive competition in which both sides strive to improve, and fair competition that follows the rules. No one should disregard international rules or cross the line, just for the sake of “winning”. I hope your youthful energy and spirit will help show that China and the U.S. can meet on the same field, play by the same rules, and compete with skill, character, and sportsmanship.