On Aug 10 at 20:02 Beijing time China launched the Zhongxing-4B satellite from Wenchang using a modified Long March-7 launch vehicle; the rocket experienced an in-flight anomaly and the mission failed. Authorities say the cause is under investigation.

Axios reports a senior U.S. official said the White House views Netanyahu’s statements on a Gaza plan as election-season political posturing and is unconcerned. The White House understands his domestic political pressures and will not object so long as Israel complies with U.S. requests—particularly to limit strikes on Gaza.

The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management initiated a level-4 flood-control emergency response for Hubei and Shandong at 08:00 on Aug 10. Meteorological forecasts for Aug 10–13 show heavy to very heavy rain in north-central Hubei and parts of Shandong, with locally extreme downpours. Authorities warn of elevated risks of flash floods, geological disasters and flooding on small- and medium-sized rivers.