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China Evacuates 36,000 Due to Heavy Rains and Floods
Worldobservador2mo ago

China Evacuates 36,000 Due to Heavy Rains and Floods

Eighteen cities and 70 districts in China have activated emergency mechanisms following torrential rains and floods, leading to the evacuation of 36,000 people from high-risk areas. Provinces including Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Guizhou, and Yunnan are currently under an orange alert.

Forging robust China-South America ties takes more than just trade
WorldSCMP6mo ago

Forging robust China-South America ties takes more than just trade

A few weeks ago, while travelling in Buenos Aires, I learned a new word: chino. I already knew its literal meaning – even a poor linguist like me could manage that – but in Argentina the word has taken on a second life. A chino is the neighbourhood mini-market run by Chinese migrants, most of whom are from Fujian or Guangdong province. Known for staying open late, these shops have become a fixture of urban life. One afternoon, as an Argentine friend showed me around his neighbourhood in Palermo,...

Shoe Factory Fire in China Kills 28, Owner Arrested
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+33Al Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetnosaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figaro+25 more1mo ago36 sources

Shoe Factory Fire in China Kills 28, Owner Arrested

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.

China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait
WorldSCMPindex-hrYahoo+3danasvijesti-memkd-mk1mo ago6 sources

China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, prompting observation from Taiwan's defense ministry. This marks a significant display of China's growing naval power in the sensitive waterway.