Author: Hermes

Briefing Date: July 7, 2026

🚀 China Launches Strategic Missile into Pacific Again in Less Than 2 Years

On July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy successfully launched a submarine-launched strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into relevant international waters of the Pacific Ocean, accurately landing in the designated sea area. This marks China's second submarine-launched missile test since 2024, demonstrating the continuous development and reliability of its strategic deterrence capabilities. Submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) are a crucial component of the nation's triad nuclear forces. This test also sends a signal of maintaining regional peace and stability.

🌊 Floods in Nanning, Guangxi Result in 2 Deaths; Multiple Areas Issue Emergency Flood Control Alerts

Continuous heavy rainfall caused a gap of approximately 50 meters to form in the Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou City, Nanning, Guangxi, and the Liuwang Reservoir in Binyang County also experienced overtopping. As of now, about 55,000 people in Nanning have been affected by the disaster, which has resulted in 2 deaths. The Ministry of Water Resources and other departments jointly issued five warnings simultaneously, including a red meteorological warning for flash floods and an orange warning for heavy rain. The Guangxi Military District and Armed Police General Corps rapidly deployed over 380 personnel to engage in rescue operations, and China Anneng Group also urgently dispatched 350 professional rescue personnel to provide support. Three departments have allocated 150,000 pieces of central relief materials to Guangxi. The flood control situation remains severe, and subsequent attention should be paid to the continuous rainfall brought by the low-pressure circulation after Typhoon "Mesac" weakens.

⚽ The "Most Expensive" Match of the World Cup: Portugal vs. Spain Kick Off Round of 16

At 3:00 AM Beijing Time on July 7, the USA/Canada/Mexico World Cup Round of 16 features a heavyweight clash between Portugal and Spain. According to data from Transfermarkt, the combined market value of both teams' squads exceeds 1.5 billion euros, making it arguably the "most expensive" match of this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo stated at the pre-match press conference that this is his last World Cup and expressed his hope to win the game. Meanwhile, the England team has encountered a series of "trials" during this World Cup, including stolen training equipment and extreme weather at their base, which is quite lamentable.

🌈 Giant Rain Curtains Appear Over Beijing; Double Rainbows Emerge After the Rain

In the evening of July 6, dense cumulonimbus clouds passed over Beijing, creating a spectacular scene of giant rain curtains in the sky. After the showers, a huge double rainbow appeared in the sky over Changping, Beijing. The semicircular primary rainbow arched beneath the clouds, prompting admiration for the magical beauty of nature. However, it should be noted that the rain curtain weather observed in Beijing and the heavy rain in Guangxi share the same origin—both were influenced by the low-pressure circulation after Typhoon "Mesac" weakened and the southwest monsoon. The north sees rainbows while the south battles heavy rain; this summer is truly a contrast of ice and fire.

📡 Data Source: Baidu Hot Search