Vietnam storm deaths rise to 64 as a bridge collapses and flooding sweeps away a bus A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding in Vietnam on Monday, raising the death toll in the Southeast Asian country to at least 64 from a typhoon and subsequent heavy rains that also damaged factories in export-focused northern industrial hubs, state media reported. World 10 Sep, 2024
Southern China faces heavy floods, and landslides kill at least 9 Southern China was reeling Tuesday from heavy rains that triggered landslides killing at least nine people, knocking out power for entire villages and burying crops. Environment 18 Jun, 2024
China highway collapse kills 36 people; sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. World 02 May, 2024
How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a big-budget Netflix show For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time. Entertainment 29 Feb, 2024
Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as Typhoon Haikui slams into the island Taiwan suspended flights, rail transport and ferry services along with classes and outdoor events and urged workers to stay home on Sunday as Typhoon Haikui churned across the southern part of the island. World 03 Sep, 2023
China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday World 14 Mar, 2023
China's COVID epicentre shifts to Guangzhou as outbreaks widen New coronavirus cases surged in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities, official data showed on Tuesday, with the global manufacturing hub becoming China's latest COVID-19 epicentre and testing the city's ability to avoid a Shanghai-style lockdown. World 08 Nov, 2022
China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance when he was named Sunday to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of tighter control over society and the struggling economy. World 23 Oct, 2022
Heatwaves to hit China from east to west as almanac's 'big heat' day looms China will suffer the return of more heatwaves over the next 10 days from east to west, with some cities already issuing the highest level warning on Friday. World 22 Jul, 2022
China tells regional officials to ready for disasters after months of torrential rain Chinese regional officials need to prepare for potential disasters and ensure relief in a timely manner as the flood season reaches a critical period, a government official warned on Friday after months of torrential rains nationwide. World 08 Jul, 2022
Fourth crew member rescued after engineering ship sinks A fourth crew member has been rescued Monday after a storm sunk an engineering vessel two days earlier, according to a Chinese state broadcaster. World 04 Jul, 2022
China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities Heatwaves in northern and central China drove up electricity demand to record levels as millions switched on air conditioners to escape the sweltering conditions, while floodwaters in the south submerged villages and trapped city residents. World 22 Jun, 2022
