Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Zoo issued a nationwide matchmaking notice on June 22 for a female capybara named Doubao, who had escaped from the zoo earlier this year.

After Doubao returned home from a two-month adventure, she was met with the cold shoulder from her companions. Despite multiple mediation attempts by the keepers proving ineffective, the zoo is now inviting proposals from zoos across China to find her perfect match.

The matchmaking notice includes a detailed, light-hearted introduction to Doubao's personality and habits. "Doubao is a model of a new-era independent female in the animal kingdom. She is passionate and bold, unafraid to show her affections, and always touches those around her with sincerity and warmth," the notice read. 

"She enjoys lazily rolling on the grass and sunbathing, and is eager to making friends with all kinds of small animals. With her unique charm, she has become a beloved 'popular star' and gained a large fan base," the notice said.

The notice adds that this free-spirited soul seeks an equally remarkable capybara partner nationwide. Together, they'll write a warm, romantic love story at Zhuyuwan Zoo.

At the end of the notice, the zoo emphasized that no bride price is required—just "bring bags and move in." The partner will enjoy official accommodation, and the dowry includes a luxury villa and a private swimming pool.

A zoo staff member explained that the matchmaking is an "urgent need." "Doubao is currently in heat, so we're looking for a male capybara for her," the staff member said. As the notice was just released, no matching proposals from other zoos have been received yet, the staff said.

Previously, after Doubao escaped from the zoo for two months, the zoo issued a humorous reward notice seeking her return, which sparked widespread affection among netizens.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force considers China's domestically developed J-16D electronic warfare aircraft "irreplaceable," a top designer recently revealed.

Wang Yongqing, chief expert of the Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, made the remarks, cctv.com reported on Saturday.

The J-16D is a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft developed from a fighter jet platform. Citing the assessment from the military, Wang said it is an indispensable and irreplaceable asset in the PLA Air Force's arsenal.

The J-16D was first unveiled at the Airshow China 2021 held in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province. The aircraft was put on static ground display, showing four jamming pods beneath its wings and air inlets, as well as two missiles under its belly, in addition to the two electronic warfare pods on the wingtips.

According to information provided at the exhibition, the J-16D is a new electronic warfare variant developed from the J-16 fighter jet. It integrates reconnaissance, offensive and defensive capabilities, and is designed to effectively counter advanced air defense systems, including early warning and detection, communication, interception, and strike components.

The J-16D is designed to enhance the PLA Air Force's electronic attack capabilities and strengthen its overall systematic combat capacity, reads the description.

In November 2021, shortly after the Airshow China, the military channel of China Central Television reported that the J-16D had begun conducting combat exercises.

The report noted that the J-16D electronic warfare aircraft and the J-20 stealth fighter can operate in tandem, forming a comprehensive aviation electronic warfare system.

Wang Ya'nan, editor-in-chief of Beijing-based Aerospace Knowledge magazine, told the Global Times that the J-16D can fly in formation with other fighter jets. It is capable of conducting electronic suppression and deception missions, and can also launch missiles to destroy hostile radar installations or early warning aircraft. 

He added that the J-16D can further enhance the J-20's stealth capabilities. By jamming enemy radar, it can even enable non-stealth aircraft to achieve a degree of de facto stealth.

Future warfare is expected to take place in highly contested electronic environments, and the competition over theelectromagnetic domain could be fierce, Wang Ya'nan said, emphasizing the importance of the J-16D.

Iran's military said it carried out a "devastating and powerful" missile attack on the Al Udeid US airbase in Qatar following Tehran's threat to retaliate for US airstrikes, Reuters reported on its official X account.

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had begun a missile campaign dubbed the "Annunciation of Victory," targeting US bases in both Iraq and Qatar, Xinhua News Agency reported early Tuesday morning.

Bahrain has temporarily closed its airspace, state news media said, citing the country's transportation and telecommunications ministry, New York Times reported.
Earlier on Monday, the Chinese Embassy in Qatar has once again called on Chinese nationals in the country to remain highly vigilant, closely monitor security risks, and continuously improve their personal safety measures, according to a statement released on Monday via the embassy's official WeChat account.

Chinese nationals are advised to minimize unnecessary outings based on their individual circumstances and avoid visiting sensitive areas such as the Al Udeid Air Base to ensure personal safety, said the statement.

Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the largest US base in the Middle East, CBS News reported.

Mark Schwartz, a former lieutenant general in the US Army and a defense researcher at the Rand Corporation, said the personnel, aircraft and installations at Udeid would be "extremely vulnerable" given its "close proximity" to Iran, AFP reported.

The US Embassy in Qatar warned American citizens on Monday to shelter in place, and a few hours later, Qatar's foreign ministry announced the country would be closing its air space temporarily, CBS News reported.

Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz on Tuesday to lodge a stern representation over a series of recent negative actions by the Philippine side concerning Taiwan-related issues and regional security.

On the same day, when asked to comment on the claims by Philippine Navy spokesperson Roy Vincent Trinidad that the Philippine military and the Taiwan region are discussing the so-called "international cooperation," and are now just one step away from joint exercises, the spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in Philippines said China firmly opposes any form of official contacts between countries that have established diplomatic relations with China with the Taiwan region.

Taiwan is a province of China and an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests. The one-China principle is the general consensus of the international community and the political foundation of China-Philippines relations, the embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. 

"We urge the Philippine side to abide by the one-China principle, stop any form of official contacts with the Taiwan authorities and stop sending wrong signals to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces," the spokesperson said. 

"We advise the relevant people on the Philippine side to refrain from provocations on the Taiwan question, as those playing with fire will get burnt," the spokesperson added.