China CDC warns summer mosquito breeding and higher population mobility have increased the risk of vector‑borne disease outbreaks; imported cases raise local transmission risk, and southern provinces face elevated risk of dengue and chikungunya clusters. Nationwide respiratory infections are at low circulation overall; rhinovirus and parainfluenza show activity and COVID‑19 remains at low circulation. Entering the July–August rainy season, widespread floods may cause sanitation problems, threate

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, together with the Central Organization Department and the Ministry of Education, issued a notice launching the fifth round of the Three Supports and One Assistance program for 2026–2030, selecting 36,400 university graduates per year to serve at grassroots and in western regions. The scheme is framed to support rural revitalization, agricultural modernization, stronger grassroots governance and development in frontier ethnic areas. Support measures include targeted civil service recruitment and special hiring for public institutions, increased specialist posts for hardship and remote areas, encouragement of hiring by industry bodies, state-owned enterprises and community organizations, and support for further study. The notice also calls for stronger tracking, training and greater support across recruitment, selection, development and deployment; staff who remain long-term at the grassroots and make significant contributions may be allowed exceptional application for professional titles.

Shanghai Meteorological Observatory at 07:25 on July 16 issued an orange high-temperature warning for central districts, forecasting most of the central urban area to exceed 37°C today. Xujiahui recorded 38.9°C yesterday, the hottest day since the start of summer. As of yesterday Shanghai has logged five high-temperature days. The bureau warned of adverse effects on city operations and public health and urged caution on fire and electrical safety.