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Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, Prompts Mass Evacuations
WorldThe GuardianAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+27cbcnosruvfazaftonbladetle-figaroSCMPorf+19 more1mo ago30 sources

Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, Prompts Mass Evacuations

Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in China and Hong Kong. The typhoon caused minor damage in Hong Kong and raised concerns about widespread flooding in the region.

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,...

Businesschina-daily4mo ago

Guangdong to Advance Opening-Up Policies

Guangdong province in China is committed to further advancing its opening-up policies to attract foreign investment and promote international trade. This move aims to bolster the region's economic development.

Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break
EnvironmentSCMP6mo ago

Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break

Visitors have started filling campsites along the seashore in Sai Kung near Hong Kong’s famed MacLehose Trail for the Lunar New Year break, with officers patrolling to monitor and prevent littering following previous complaints. At Sai Wan Beach, a picturesque spot popular with tourists on mainland Chinese social media, around two dozen visitors were seen camping and swimming on Monday. Among the campers were Jiang Li, 24, and Wu Handeng, 23, from Guangdong province, who had pitched their yellow...

Guangdong Province Seeks to Attract AI Talent
PoliticsSCMP10d ago

Guangdong Province Seeks to Attract AI Talent

China's Guangdong province, home to founders of DeepSeek and Moonshot, is actively working to retain and attract future AI talent, welcoming computer science students from Tsinghua University as part of this initiative.

Worldchina-daily3mo ago

Guangdong Unveils New Lychee Production Map

A new map detailing lychee production has been officially unveiled in Guangdong province. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive information on the region's lychee cultivation.

China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
CultureSCMPstar-malaysia5mo ago2 sources

China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles

A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly sho...