71 stories found
Record-breaking rainfall in Japan has resulted in at least eight deaths and left thousands of travelers stranded, particularly at Narita Airport. The severe weather has also caused flooding in other parts of Asia, including Metro Manila and eastern China.
Tropical Storm Dolphin made landfall as a typhoon in eastern China, bringing heavy rainfall and causing localized flooding. Authorities have issued warnings about potential severe flooding and landslides in affected areas.
Typhoon Dolphin has led to the evacuation of over a million people and flight cancellations in eastern China, while record-breaking heat fuels widespread wildfires across parts of Europe, the western United States, and Canada, prompting further evacuations.
A 111-year-old grandmother in eastern China has gained social media attention for crediting her remarkable longevity to simple habits, including viewing housework as daily exercise.
A 20-year-old woman in eastern China miraculously survived after jumping from her 18th-floor apartment balcony following a heated argument with her boyfriend.
In eastern China, a husband jumped into a sewage manhole to keep his wife company after she accidentally fell in while they were catching cicadas, and both were successfully rescued.
A powerful tornado swept through eastern China, causing chaos and uprooting over 1,300 trees. Shocking video footage captured a car being lifted and tossed by the strong winds on a highway.
A man in eastern China was astonished to find that his family's old dining table was actually a Qing dynasty honor board, commemorating an ancestor's success in imperial examinations.
A woman in eastern China reportedly fractured her mother-in-law's ribs after accusing her of neglecting grandchildren to pursue a romantic relationship, sparking outrage.
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, leading to the evacuation of millions of people and causing widespread disruption. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, flight cancellations, and significant damage to the region.
East Asia is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades, heading towards Taiwan and southeastern China. The storm has already caused landslides in the Philippines, killing 15 people.
A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.
Scientists in Zhejiang province, eastern China, recently announced the discovery of horse-head sacrifices, providing new insights into ancient elite sacrificial traditions.
A massive sandstorm suddenly struck the city of Harbin in northeastern China, dramatically transforming day into night within minutes on the afternoon of May 31.
A ceremonial harvesting process in the hills surrounding Hangzhou's West Lake in eastern China yields green tea that sells for an astonishing €8,000 per kilogram.
Central and eastern regions of China are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, impacting multiple areas and causing significant disruption.
A special education institute in eastern China, which aims to help 'problematic' teenagers, has sparked controversy by using toy dolls as part of gratitude lessons, requiring students to carry them throughout the school day.
Pets were showcased as models in elegant outfits at a pet fashion week held in Jiaxing, eastern China. The event highlighted various stylish combinations for domestic animals.
A unique weight loss program in eastern China, dubbed 'Trade Fat for Beef,' encourages locals to shed pounds by offering beef as a reward for their lost fat.
In a story resembling a film, seven dogs in northeastern China managed to escape from traffickers and traveled kilometers, remaining united until they returned to their homes.
This article describes a journey through eastern China, exploring the vibrant bustle of Shanghai and contrasting it with the serene beauty of ancient rural cities lined with canals.
A 102-year-old woman from eastern China has won hearts online with her optimistic attitude and unique lifestyle. Jin Baoling, a centenarian from a rural area in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, is…
A 63-year-old woman from northeastern China, who lost her only child last year and sought another offspring for spiritual support, recently gave birth to a baby girl. The woman delivered the baby on…
In China, death is traditionally seen as a taboo and often tied to bad luck. But in Heze, a city in eastern China’s Shandong province, this cultural barrier has given rise to a booming industry. According to Personage magazine, Lisa Liu, 29, from Heze was once a teacher. Exhausted and hoarse from the pressure of work, Liu switched careers in July 2023. After a chance interview, she went into coffin sales, focusing on the European market, particularly Italy. Her boss took her on a tour of the...
Typhoon Dolphin has brought extreme rainfall and widespread flooding to eastern and central China, leading to mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and significant disruption to daily life. Beijing is bracing for a deluge as the storm system moves inland, with some areas experiencing record-breaking rainfall.
Typhoon Dolphin, described as the biggest storm to hit China this year, caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages in eastern China. Over one million people were evacuated, and hundreds of flights were grounded as the region experienced its heaviest rainfall in 150 years.
Eastern China is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Delfinas, with authorities issuing warnings and preparing for potential impacts.
An 18-year-old student in eastern China experienced temporary hearing impairment after being exposed to several hours of loud cicada noise during a camping trip, an incident that gained significant social media attention.
Two teenage siblings from eastern China achieved exceptional results in this year's gaokao, with the sister skipping two grades to study with her brother, leading to their acceptance into top universities and sparking discussions about their talents and family education.
A 31-year-old former security guard from northeastern China, Yang Xiao, has been accepted into a postgraduate program at Tsinghua University after eight attempts and now plans to pursue a PhD at Harvard.
A doctor in northeastern China has garnered widespread praise after a video showed him pushing his bicycle through deep floodwaters to reach his patients. The footage went viral, highlighting his dedication amid torrential rain.
A woman in southeastern China who was mistaken for dead and nearly cremated after falling into a coma has rebuilt her life as a painter. Chen Cuiju, 49, grew up in a poor rural family in Guizhou…
Typhoon Bavi weakened but continued to bring strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly three million people and the closure of schools and tourist sites. China is anticipating an unusually active typhoon season following Bavi's passage.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, leading to the evacuation of over 1.7 million people and the cancellation of thousands of flights. The typhoon, which had previously caused deaths and displacement in the Philippines, brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
A fire at a shoe factory in China's southeastern manufacturing hub has resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety in the region.
A secondary school in eastern China, Dongying No 1 Middle School, is under fire for collecting detailed financial information from new students' parents, including car brands and family values.
A man in eastern China has been sentenced to jail for breeding over 300 pythons at home, an incident revealed by high electricity usage and classified as serious harm to endangered wildlife.
A Chinese woman said she was nearly killed by a fishing line while riding past a crowded bridge, sparking safety concerns online. The woman surnamed Wang, from Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang…
A pregnant woman in eastern China relinquished her prepared operating room to another expectant mother suffering from massive bleeding, an act of selflessness that has gone viral on social media.
China has introduced 15 humanoid robots in strategic locations across Eastern China to assist drivers, pedestrians, and tourists with traffic management.
A woman in eastern China, known as taozichibubao, lost 21.5kg in four months after her best friend suggested she would look like famous actress Yang Mi if she became thinner, sharing her journey on social media.
A 24-year-old bride from eastern China, Wang Ranran, awoke from a three-month coma, caused by a botched cold treatment, just two days before her wedding.
A coffee shop in eastern China has gained viral attention for its unusual entry rules, which include bans on littering, discarding black stockings, and stealing tiny turtles.
A heartwarming story of seven stolen village dogs in northeastern China escaping from thieves and journeying over 17 km back home has gone viral on Chinese social media, garnering millions of views and igniting calls for stronger animal protection laws.
A coffee shop in China is offering a new type of Americano which includes eggs brewed in child urine, a drink believed to be of nutritional value. The shop in Dongyang city in eastern China’s…
A school dropout from eastern China who survived a violent attack and bankruptcy has built a steamed bun empire that generates 180 million yuan (US$26 million) annually. Liu Huiping, 49, hails from Anhui province, famously known as China’s “hometown of dough makers.” To ease the financial burden on his parents, Liu left secondary school early. He initially learned furniture making before shifting his focus to the craft of Chinese buns. In 1998, with a 4,000-yuan (US$580) loan, Liu ventured to...
A 14-year-old boy in eastern China has trended on social media after he helped out his under-pressure parents by skillfully cooking in their small noodle restaurant. Liu Yuze, a Grade Two student at…
The Ministry of Emergency Management has warned officials of the urgent need to prevent a repeat of the fireworks explosion that killed eight people in Jiangsu province, eastern China, on Sunday, the start of the country’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday. The ministry convened an emergency meeting following the blast at a fireworks shop in Dongan village in Donghai county, which happened after a villager “improperly set off fireworks near the store”. According to state broadcaster CCTV, two...
A food delivery rider in eastern China has been awarded one of the country's most prestigious literary honors for a collection of poems about his fellow couriers, stating he intends to continue his delivery job.
Storms associated with Tropical Storm Dolphin have brought heavy rainfall to eastern China, leading to widespread flooding and the grounding of nearly 950 flights in Shanghai.
Typhoon Dolphin caused injuries and disruption in Japan's Okinawa before heading towards China, prompting port closures and flight cancellations as the country prepared for its arrival.
A woman from eastern China, abandoned at birth and adopted by a Swedish couple, has returned to China to reunite with her birth family after 23 years.
A young woman from eastern China, accepted into the prestigious Peking University, shared her achievement with the man who saved her from drowning in a river 16 years prior when she was a toddler.
Southern and eastern China are preparing for another round of severe weather, including up to three typhoons, following the devastating impact of Typhoons Bavi and Maysak and widespread flooding earlier this month.
A 71-year-old grandmother in eastern China jumped into a river to save a young man attempting to drown himself due to relationship problems, earning widespread social media admiration.
A 12-year-old boy in eastern China with a rare disease has graduated from primary school in June, defying doctors who had predicted he would not live beyond the age of three. Zou Weiluo, from…
Typhoon Bavi, initially the year's strongest storm, made landfall in eastern China, weakening to a tropical storm but still bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Nearly two million people were evacuated across the affected regions as the storm caused flooding and damage, with the storm continuing to bring strong winds and rain to parts of the country.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province after battering Taiwan and Japan, leading to the evacuation of over 1.7 million people. The super typhoon forced flight cancellations and prompted widespread preparations as it approached densely populated areas.
A fire at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people, with some workers reportedly jumping from the roof to escape the flames. The factory owner and other responsible individuals have been arrested following the tragedy.
A court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for accepting over $325 million in bribes across three decades.
A woman in eastern China has been reunited with her birth family 22 years after running away as a child, fearing punishment for breaking a bottle of shower gel.
A woman in eastern China has been left unable to close her eyes and is constantly crying six years after a bungled double eyelid operation, drawing widespread attention on social media.
An investigation into a coal mine disaster in northeastern China has uncovered preliminary causes including hidden mining tunnels, falsified work plans, and the employment of unregistered miners.
In a medical miracle, doctors in eastern China successfully revived a man in his forties whose heart had stopped beating for over 40 hours.
A group of mothers on an island off eastern China, known as the 'Female Knights,' are finding financial independence and self-empowerment through food delivery services, balancing work and family life.
Restaurants in eastern China are deploying AI robots to cook and recommend health-focused dishes based on diners' facial and tongue analysis, sparking social media discussion.
A six-year-old girl who went missing in Anhui, Eastern China, has been found murdered, and local police have arrested a suspect in connection with the crime.
An 82-year-old farmer from eastern China has garnered widespread admiration for traveling 12 hours daily for 105 days to visit his wife in the ICU, showcasing a profound display of devotion.
A community in eastern China has launched a 'fat for beef' initiative, rewarding residents with 0.5kg of meat for every equivalent amount of weight lost, gaining attention on social media.
An expert on semiconductor packaging and memory chips has left the University of California, Irvine after more than two decades to join a leading conductive materials company in eastern China. Shi Guojun has taken on the role of chief strategic scientist and director of the Future Industry Research Institute at DK Electronic Materials, the company said in a statement posted online on March 6. According to DKEM, Shi will lead the company’s strategic planning and development in emerging...
A traditional ceremony in a village in eastern China, where men bow and kowtow in reverence to their ancestors while women watch from the sidelines, has ignited debate over gender roles in cultural practices. In February, a viral video captured a compelling scene from Dalei village in Yanggu county, Shandong province, during the Chinese New Year holiday. The footage shows more than 600 men from the Lei clan lined up along a red carpet in front of the ancestral hall. Arranged by age and lineag...