🔥 Hot Topics · Jun 29, 2026

France urgently orders 30,000 ACs as heatwave kills ~1,000, Korean media melts down over Chinese fans' mockery, Yibin earthquake diners return to pay bills after evacuating, Huludao explosion leaves 3 missing, South Korea coach resigns hands in pockets, interest rates keep falling where does savings go, China sanctions 20 Japanese entities, Europeans drive 200km for Chinese ACs, China releases epic fighter jet film, China-Russia joint patrol rattles Japan.

1. 1. France Orders 30,000 ACs Amid Deadly Heatwave

   ~1,000 excess deaths in 3 days during heatwave peak. Health minister orders 30,000 ACs for hospital delivery in coming days.

2. 2. Korean Media Melts Down Over Chinese Fans' Mockery

   After South Korea's World Cup exit, Chinese netizens mock the team to trending topic status. Korean media laments being a laughingstock.

3. 3. Yibin Earthquake: Diners Evacuate, Return to Pay Bills

   A 5.5 quake strikes Yibin, Sichuan. BBQ diners evacuate then return to finish their meals. Every single table paid.

4. 4. Huludao Explosion: 3 Missing, 8 Injured

   Suspected gas leak explosion in a Huludao residential building leaves 3 missing and 8 with minor injuries. Cause under investigation.

5. 5. South Korea Coach Quits: Reads Statement, Leaves Hands in Pockets

   Hong Myung-bo reads resignation statement, takes no questions, walks off hands in pockets. Korean media slams his dismissive attitude.

6. 6. Interest Rates Keep Falling: Where Does Savings Go?

   Market rates keep dropping, long-term high-yield deposits phased out. Residents face reallocation challenges as wealth management products gain traction.

7. 7. China Sanctions 20 Japanese Entities

   Ministry of Commerce adds 20 Japanese entities involved in military capability enhancement to export control list for national security.

8. 8. Europeans Drive 200km to Buy Chinese ACs

   Record heat waves across Europe exceed 40°C. Chinese portable split ACs sell out due to easy installation and price. Some drive 200km across borders, spot premiums over €100.

9. 9. China Releases Epic Fighter Jet Film

   On 10th anniversary of Y-20 service, 8K film 'Soaring 90,000 Li' documents the heavy transport aircraft's decade of service featuring mass deployments and J-20 aerial refueling.

10. 10. China-Russia Joint Patrol Rattles Japan

    China and Russia conduct 11th joint air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea, and western Pacific. Japan scrambles fighter jets in response.