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Beijing hosted a movie screening of the film 'Dear You' for 150 foreign diplomats and their families from 74 embassies to help them 'better understand China'. The film, organized by the Chinese foreign ministry, was shot in the Teochew dialect of the Chaoshan region in Guangdong province and has sparked debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Sweden to help rebuild trust between the two countries and foster a 'correct perception' of each other. He highlighted Sweden's role as the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with China, emphasizing its independence and strategic foresight.

Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 3, as announced by the Chinese foreign ministry. He is the vice chairman of China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Beijing, reaffirming China’s support for Middle East negotiations and urging sustained dialogue despite a fragile ceasefire. Wang emphasized that dialogue is better than confrontation.

China has pledged an additional 100 million yuan (US$14.7 million) in relief items to Venezuela following two earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people, including eight Chinese citizens. The Chinese foreign ministry stated the aid includes relief supplies and satellite imagery to support Venezuela’s disaster response.

China expressed support for Bangladesh's Teesta river project, and Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to the 'one China' policy. China also backed Bangladesh's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated Beijing is ready to collaborate with New Delhi to enhance mutual trust and dispel doubts. This follows a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Prime Minister Modi on June 23, 2026.

China's diplomatic efforts, highlighted by Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian's remarks, emphasize regional peace and stability following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The statement underscores a strategic shift in US-Iran relations, positioning China as a key influencer without direct military involvement.

China has sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, citing erroneous remarks against China, undermining its interests, and damaging bilateral relations. The sanctions include a ban on Teodoro and his family from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Chinese authorities have barred families of victims from visiting graves on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, intensifying efforts to suppress public remembrance. The Tiananmen Mothers group and Amnesty International highlighted ongoing censorship and suppression, while U.S. and Chinese officials exchanged statements on the anniversary.

Beijing banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for a year after they visited Taiwan on a parliamentary trip. The Chinese embassy demanded an apology, which two lawmakers refused, and New Zealand's government plans to express concern over the travel bans.

A massive blast from stored mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 38 people, with rescuers recovering bodies as the death toll remains uncertain. The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which controls the area, reported the explosion involved unstable gelignite used in local mining, highlighting issues with Myanmar’s unregulated mineral industry and Chinese investment in the region.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China-Panama relations should not be interfered with by third parties, amid a dispute over a Panama Canal port. He met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation.

Human Rights Watch reports increased pressure on underground Catholic communities in China, with the government denying claims of repression. The report highlights a decade-long campaign to align religious groups with Communist Party ideology, citing detentions and surveillance, while China rejects the allegations as biased.