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Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Narra has submerged thousands of homes and forced large-scale evacuations in southern China, with additional storms expected to impact neighboring regions.
Regional economic leaders are gathering in southern China to negotiate frameworks and initiatives designed to boost collaboration among small and medium enterprises.
Typhoons are forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds across southern China, prompting weather warnings.
Inspired by her grandmother, a woman embarks on a journey to trace her Teochew lineage from an Indonesian island near Singapore back to a village in southern China, discovering more than just her family history.
Two Chinese women, Huang Xiaolin and Li Hui, discovered they were switched at birth 37 years ago due to a hospital error, having grown up just 4km apart in southern China.
Several cosplayers were evicted from an anime convention in southern China after they put their bare feet in water and sold the so-called 'feet juice,' attracting large crowds.
Unprecedented wildfires are sweeping across France, Spain, Italy, and other parts of Southern Europe, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. The blazes, exacerbated by a heatwave, have prompted crisis meetings and widespread concern as firefighters battle to contain them.
Typhoon Kiyapo intensified and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, heading towards Southern China, while the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) brought relentless rains, triggering red rainfall warnings, widespread flooding in Western Visayas, and class suspensions across multiple areas in Luzon and Visayas.
Thousands of visitors are flocking to Pingtiang Lake in southern China to witness a phenomenon where calm water, sky, and horizon create the illusion of cars and motorcyclists floating above the lake.
Millions in China have been moved by the story of a man who swam for three hours through floodwaters to check on his parents in a village affected by torrential rains and dam collapses in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
A new foldable, self-propelled pontoon barge, dubbed 'China's real-life transformer,' has been deployed as a powerful rescue tool in the massive floods in southern China, aiding in dramatic evacuations.
Heavy rainfall in southern China has caused severe flooding, leading to the deaths of 39 people.
Tropical Storm Maysak has caused devastating floods in southern China, resulting in 39 deaths and the escape of over 100 animals, including zebras, ostriches, and venomous snakes, from a flooded zoo. Authorities are urging caution as cleanup operations and rescue efforts continue.
Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated in southern China after heavy floods caused damage to several dams, with one confirmed breach. Fatalities have also been reported in northern and central China due to flooding.
A doctoral graduate in southern China invited the owners of the restaurant that had supported him for seven years to his graduation photos by placing a food delivery order.
A boy in southern China accidentally caused a fire that destroyed dozens of mobile phones worth US$30,000 at his home, but his father's remarkably calm response to the incident has gained widespread praise online.
Doctors in southern China successfully removed two 10cm-long living worms from a woman's arm after she experienced pain and a growing lump for a year.
Nansha Automobile Port in Guangzhou, southern China, is experiencing intense activity as hundreds of new energy vehicles produced in China are loaded onto Ro-Ro ships, strengthening the international presence of Chinese automobiles.
Major weather systems trigger record rainfall China Daily - Global Edition
Southern China is experiencing severe flooding that has resulted in cars being washed away and a bridge being destroyed.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has hit China's southern Guangxi region, resulting in at least two fatalities.
A bus carrying fifteen people fell into a river in Guangxi-Zhuang, southern China, after driving over a flooded bridge during heavy rains, resulting in one fatality and several missing.
A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, southern China, has killed 26 people and injured dozens, leveling factory halls and causing widespread damage.
Alerts have been issued across southern China due to severe storms and heavy downpours affecting the region.
Southern China is preparing for an onslaught of heavy rainfall, with authorities issuing warnings and taking precautions.
A Smart City Development and Innovation Competition has concluded in Guangxi, Southern China, highlighting advancements and new initiatives in urban development.
Concern is growing over the disappearance of 28-year-old Hugo Huyghebaert, who has been missing since March 26 while hiking in a mountainous region of southern China.
Southern China is experiencing an unusually early and warmer spring season, according to multiple reports.
Guangdong province in Southern China has been struck by severe convective weather, including hail, causing disruptions and potential damage.
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...
Hong Kong experienced its warmest winter on record between December and February, according to the city’s forecaster, with a mean temperature of 19.3 degrees Celsius (67 Fahrenheit) – two degrees above normal. The Hong Kong Observatory on Tuesday also attributed the unseasonably warm February to a weaker-than-normal northeast monsoon over southern China for most of the month, resulting in a mean temperature of 20.1 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal. “Together with the well above nor...
The tastes of southern China China Daily
Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra have intensified across southern China, submerging homes and shops and forcing the relocation of tens of thousands of people.
Public outrage follows the circulation of videos showing animal cruelty, leading to demonstrations demanding stricter enforcement of animal protection laws.
A regular maritime cultural tourism route connecting Guangzhou and Shenzhen has been officially launched in southern China. This new route aims to boost cultural exchange and tourism between the two major cities.
Ancient crucibles found in Guangzhou, China, dating back to the ninth and tenth centuries, reveal new insights into early brass production methods, indicating that local cementation techniques were used to produce brass locally.
Hong Kong is preparing for several days of severe weather, with the Observatory warning of heavy showers and squally thunderstorms along the coast of southern China.
The Chinese government has appealed to the public for clues as part of its investigation into a reservoir dam that collapsed in southern China earlier this month, causing heavy casualties.
Massive wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of over 300,000 people, with flames approaching Bordeaux. Smoke from these fires has even reached as far as the Czech Republic, visible in satellite images.
Authorities in Guangdong Province, southern China, have evacuated over 20,000 people and suspended railway services as Typhoon Noul approaches, threatening torrential rain and gale-force winds.
A tenant in a residential block in southern China called the police, reporting a smell resembling corpses in their building.
A policewoman in southern China has honored her deceased colleague's filial duty by supporting his parents for 20 years, after he died in the line of duty saving people from drowning.
Hundreds of snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a local breeding farm in Hengzhou, southern China, after severe rainfall destroyed the facility.
At least 39 people have died in southern China due to severe flooding caused by a tropical storm that brought torrential rain to the region.
Rescue teams are mobilizing in southern China after torrential rains caused deadly floods, killing 17 people and forcing at least 130,000 to evacuate their homes.
Tropical Storm Maysak struck Hainan island in southern China on Friday, uprooting trees, canceling flights, and disrupting ferry services.
The return of Hong Kong to mainland China in 1997, a significant economic hub in southern China, is widely considered to have marked the official dissolution of the British Empire.
The JUNO experiment in southern China is precisely measuring the energy of 'ghost particles' (neutrinos), with wave-like structures in their spectrum providing clues about their mass.
Torrential rain has caused widespread flight delays at multiple airports and mass evacuations in southern China, leading to significant disruption.
A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China has closed his facility and is transitioning to a new livelihood with animal advocate support, days before the controversial Yulin dog meat festival.
Heavy rains have fallen across southern China, impacting various regions and potentially causing disruptions.
A vehicle plunged into a river in Guangxi, Southern China, resulting in six fatalities and four people missing. The vehicle has since been located and recovered by authorities.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China, particularly the Guanxi region, resulting in two deaths, one injury, and the collapse of at least 13 buildings. Thousands of residents were evacuated following the tremor.
NPR's Steve Inskeep visits Shenzhen, a major tech city in southern China, to explore its vibrant urban villages that teem with life amidst its towering skyscrapers.
Southern China is experiencing severe flooding, leading to widespread evacuations and leaving numerous vehicles submerged across affected regions.
Several cities in southern China are experiencing major flooding due to significant rainfall, with more rain expected to worsen the already critical situation. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged
Surgeons in southern China successfully removed an 8cm-long worm from a 61-year-old woman's brain after she experienced multiple mystery health problems.
Police in southern China have detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan online, according to state media.
A significant engineering project in Southern China involves a 55 km maritime crossing, integrating a bridge, an underwater tunnel, and artificial islands. This ambitious project is one of the region's main infrastructure developments.
A new trend in southern China transforms city buses into mobile venues for various activities like karaoke, film screenings, and yum cha, offering an 'immersive' experience.
Authorities have issued severe weather alerts across southern China, warning residents of impending adverse conditions.
A survey by a US business lobby group indicates growing confidence among companies in southern China regarding US-China relations, leading to cautious reinvestment and a potential slowdown in economic decoupling.
A woman in southern China who was being pressured by her family to marry has been defended by her nephew, leaving relatives speechless. On February 19, the 26-year-old woman from Zhanjiang, Guangdong…
The tastes of southern China China Daily
Intensifying floods in southern China have led to submerged homes and the relocation of tens of thousands of residents, as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread disruption.
Intensifying heavy rains across southern China have caused widespread flooding, submerging homes and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate to safer areas.
Typhoon Narra is posing a threat to southern China, with blue alerts issued in Beijing and Guangzhou and rivers in Guangxi already rising by nearly 10 meters.
A man from southern China embarked on a 3,000-kilometer journey to reconnect with his pen pal from 24 years ago, evoking widespread nostalgia.
Southern China's first major natural history institution, the $517 million Shenzhen Natural History Museum, opened on July 28, 2026, featuring exhibits from the cosmos to human evolution and a river-inspired design.
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum, a 3.5 billion yuan (US$517 million) investment by the Shenzhen government, is set to open to the public on July 28, becoming the first dedicated large-scale natural history institution of its kind in southern China.
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.
A typhoon is forecast to bring significant heavy rainfall to the southern regions of China over the upcoming weekend.
Chinese meteorological authorities have issued alerts for heavy rainfall and a high risk of geological disasters, including landslides, in southern China, with 34 people still missing after a recent landslide.
A woman in southern China has been reunited with her birth family 35 years after she disappeared from a market near her home, with details of her disappearance raising questions online.
A city in China experienced a massive snake invasion after heavy flooding, caused by a typhoon, submerged a reptile farm. Approximately 900 snakes, many of them venomous, were seen swimming through the inundated streets.
Flooding and a reservoir breach in China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which borders Vietnam, have resulted in the deaths of 39 people.
China is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Maysak, which has caused deadly landslides, including one that buried 33 people and killed 21 in the north. Additionally, a dam breach has led to fatalities and disappearances, and approximately 900 snakes escaped a flooded farm.
Heavy rains have resulted in five deaths in northern China, while Tropical Storm Maysak has impacted southern China and Vietnam.
Researchers in southern China have named a newly discovered, tiny fish species after K-pop star Jennie from Blackpink, acknowledging her music's inspiration during their study.
A 12-year-old boy from southern China was detained after driving solo for six hours on a highway, claiming to have adult dwarfism when stopped, an incident that shocked social media.
Paleontologists have discovered thirteen fossilized teeth belonging to Gigantopithecus blacki, the largest known primate species, deep within a limestone cave in southern China.
Southern China is at a higher risk of experiencing super typhoons, with predictions of four to seven tropical storms affecting the region in 2026, a phenomenon exacerbated by El Niño.
Rescue and relief operations are intensifying across southern China as the region faces increased risks from heavy rainfall. Authorities are working to mitigate the impact of the severe weather and assist affected populations.
A powerful earthquake struck southern China, resulting in two fatalities and the evacuation of approximately 7,000 residents.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern China's Guangxi region, resulting in two fatalities. Rescue operations are currently in progress following the tremor.
Authorities in southern China have issued warnings for impending severe rainstorms and other adverse weather conditions. Residents are advised to prepare for potential disruptions and hazards.
Authorities in southern China have issued a torrential rain alert for provinces including Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan, and Jiangxi, urging reinforced flood prevention measures during the upcoming long holiday.
Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central Canada Widespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China.
The Smart City Development and Innovation Competition, part of the Xinhua Silk Road initiative, has concluded in Guangxi, Southern China, showcasing advancements in urban technology.
In a factory in southern China's Guangxi region, over 100 humanoid robots are working as "interns" in real production conditions, signaling a future where robots play a significant role in the labor market.
German chemical giant BASF has inaugurated a massive new plant in southern China, proceeding with the investment despite significant overcapacities, a weakening economy, and local competition.
Southern China is facing severe weather, with Guangdong hit by hail and tornadoes, while Hainan swelters in 37°C heat.
The navies of China and Vietnam have added live-fire drills to future joint training – marking a deepening of military cooperation as Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam hailed relations with Beijing as a “top priority”. Naval commanders from both sides held a courtesy meeting on Monday at Fangcheng port in southern China’s Guangxi, as Vietnamese frigates Tran Hung Dao (hull number 015) and Ly Thai To (012) arrived to join PLA Navy vessels for their 40th joint patrol and training...
Two women in southern China who have lived together for 13 years have gone viral and sparked an online discussion about female cohabitation. Liang Shichun, 59, and her best friend Li Yan, 51, bought…
Frequent rain in southern China and low temperatures in the north have briefly delayed rice planting, though the weather conditions are ultimately expected to be more beneficial than harmful for crops.