Sudden mountain torrents and mud-rock flow disaster in Kangding, Sichuan
The mountain torrent and mudslide disaster that occurred in Kangding, Sichuan, China in the early hours of Saturday (August 3, 2024) has caused 4 deaths and 23 people missing.
Shenzhen, Guangdong plans to build more than 1,000 low-altitude aircraft take-off and landing platforms next year
The Chinese city of Shenzhen has unveiled a plan for the development of the low-altitude economy, aiming to build more than 1,000 low-altitude aircraft take-off and landing platforms by the end of next year, in order to achieve internationally advanced low-altitude flight service guarantees.
Cases of human anthrax infection found in Liaocheng, Shandong
A case of anthrax was discovered at a beef cattle farm in Liaocheng, Shandong, China. Five staff members were infected and have been isolated and receiving treatment.
Pakistan to implement visa-free policy for Chinese citizens
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced on Thursday (August 1st) local time that Pakistan will implement a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens from August 14, 2024.
China successfully launches satellite internet high-orbit satellite
China's Long March 3B carrier rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending a satellite Internet high-orbit satellite into the predetermined orbit.
Heavy rain in Zixing, Hunan has caused 30 deaths and 35 missing
Affected by the beautiful typhoon, torrential rains hit Zixing City, Hunan Province, China, causing 30 deaths and 35 missing persons.
Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle wins Olympic gold and breaks world record
After winning the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, Chinese swimming star Pan Zhanle said that he had been ignored when he greeted foreign athletes before, but now he has avenged himself, "those who looked down on us have been defeated today."
Chinese scientists make new breakthrough in all-solid-state lithium battery research
Starbucks China's performance continues to decline
In the second quarter of 2024, Starbucks China's revenue was US$734 million, down 11% year-on-year; same-store sales fell 14%, and same-store transaction volume and customer unit price both fell 7%. This is the second consecutive quarter that Starbucks China's revenue and same-store sales have fallen.
Baidu's Robin Li's wife reduces her stake in Baidu
Baidu released an announcement on the proposed reduction of holdings by its related parties, showing that Ma Dongmin, the wife of Baidu founder, chairman and CEO Robin Li, reduced her holdings of Baidu by 260,000 shares on July 1, 2024, cashing in approximately US$22.41 million.
Beijing to launch international public transportation card
China's capital Beijing plans to launch the BEIJING PASS, an international public transportation card, which will allow foreigners to use the card to ride the subway in Beijing in the future.
An explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Hengyang, Hunan
An explosion occurred at a factory in Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China, killing two people and slightly injuring one.
Beijing's Central Axis is listed on the World Heritage List
Jilin Linjiang launches first-level flood prevention response
As the water level of the Yalu River exceeded the warning line and was still rising rapidly, the water conservancy department of Linjiang City issued a red flood warning, predicting that major flood disasters might occur.
Landslide occurred in Hengyang, Hunan
A mountain flood in Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China triggered a landslide, killing 12 people and injuring six.