A new team is formed by the World Health Organization. Its goal is to push forward a new phase of study on the origin of the pandemic. Three pet cats test positive for the virus in China. But authorities quickly stepped in, putting the animals down despite their owner’s objections. A rocket launch fails in China. It’s the fourth this year for Beijing. What do China’s ugliest buildings look like? An annual competition titled “China’s Top 10 Ugliest Buildings” is showing them off. Following fierce accusations, U.S. General Mark Milley defends his phone calls with China. He called them an effort to avoid conflict. Japan will soon have a new leader. The incoming prime minister has pledged to counter Beijing’s growing influence. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more first-hand news from China. For more news and videos, please visit our website and Twitter.