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More than three dozen people died when a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, was hit by an explosion on May 4. Photo: CCTV
Accidents and disasters in China

China investigates 3 more officials over deadly Hunan fireworks factory blast

Announcement comes as Beijing launches central workplace safety inspections as part of national campaign.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese safety official investigated over deadly Liushenyu Coal Mine blast

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Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Deadly blast at Chinese fireworks factory

Accidents and disasters in China

12 killed in China’s second deadly Lunar New Year fireworks explosion

The blast in Hubei came days after a similar incident in Jiangsu that prompted calls from the government to prevent a repetition.

The incident was the second deadly fireworks incident over the current holiday period. Photo: Handout
China’s Communist Party

Beijing launches nationwide fire safety drive in wake of deadly Hong Kong blaze

Notice vows to ‘identify and rectify’ fire risks across public and private facilities, with a focus on unsafe practices and lax management.

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China-based foreign teacher apologises, regrets highway scary mask prank

Educator police named ‘Hugo’ dons horror-style mask while sitting in car on busy road, makes onlookers ‘feel nauseous’.

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China manufacturing

China’s power bank scandal leads to supplier’s lawsuit against Romoss

Electronics contract manufacturer Zowee seeks US$19 million in damages against troubled power bank maker.

Xiaomi is the latest Chinese power bank maker to initiate a large product recall after Romoss and Anker in June. Photo: Shutterstock
Accidents and disasters in China

Questions grow as China mourns 6 engineering students lost in mine accident

Details emerge of the hours-long rescue effort while state media and the online public demand a full investigation and accountability.

Accidents and disasters in China

6 Chinese university students drown on mine field trip in Inner Mongolia

The students, reported to be in their third year and majoring in mineral processing engineering, fell into a tank at Wunugetushan mine.

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China society

Opinion | Lead poisoning scandal in China shows tendency to cover up is still strong

Suppression of information in such cases is part of a familiar pattern of local government response.

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A screenshot of footage of kitchen staff at a Gansu kindergarten where children have fallen ill with lead poisoning. Photo: handout
China travel

Editorial | Aviation officials should balance safety efforts with passenger needs

Earlier notice and a wider range of certifications could have ensured a smoother roll-out of the ban on some power banks on flights in China.

Passengers hold out their portable power banks at the departure hall of Hong Kong International Airport on April 7. Photo: May Tse
China’s Communist Party

China widens kindergarten lead poisoning probe as central government weighs in

The scandal shocked the nation after more than 200 children in Gansu province were found to have abnormally high blood lead levels.

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China manufacturing

Explainer | No-fly zone: what brought about China’s largest power bank scandal

The State Administration for Market Regulation expects to conclude its review of power bank products and batteries by the end of July.

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Chinese fishing fan hangs big catch from car while driving, is slapped with fine

Proud angler ties 39.5kg whopper to his vehicle, drives around city with ‘trophy’ fish, says family ate whole thing on same day.

A Chinese fishing enthusiast has been slapped with a fine after he attached a huge fish he had caught from the back of his car as a trophy. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over Ching Ming holiday

The tomb-sweeping festival sees millions taking to the roads and burning offerings such as paper money to honour their ancestors.

Authorities have warned of the fire risk from burning paper money and other offerings. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Shock as China building workers hung on gate by harnesses as safety training

‘Punishment’ for safety lapses praised by some while others reject it as akin to humiliating public shaming methods meted out in ancient China.

US-China relations

China is making it easier for Americans to visit, but where is the big uptick?

Even as the US lowers travel warning for mainland and China loosens visa rules, exchanges are at risk.

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Accidents and disasters in China

6 detained over ice rink roof collapse in northeast China

Initial investigation blames failure on poor construction of the building, which has been in use since late 2019.

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The roof of the ice rink in Baicheng, Jilin province, collapsed on November 18.Photo: Weibo
Accidents and disasters in China

13 missing in Shenzhen after railway building site collapse

Nearby residents have been evacuated and temporary traffic measures are in place as rescuers’ search continues.

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Public outrage as China delivery man beaten by drunk woman on electric bike

Food delivery man has his face stomped on by drunken woman who resented his offer of road safety tips.

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Blast warning for China KOL who promotes helium balloon hiking to ease climb

Blogger copies idea of foreign climber but faces warning over tree branch dangers, being blown away in high winds.

A blogger in China who promotes using a helium balloon to lighten his load on hikes has been warned over potential explosion dangers. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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‘Slave factory’: China comic artists expose working conditions at manga studio

Ex-employees at one of China’s best-known comic studios claim they were overworked, sleep-deprived, verbally abused.

Former staff claimed that since 2008, dozens of comic artists have resided in dormitories converted from a livestock factory. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo/Douyin
Accidents and disasters in China

11 dead in eastern China, driver detained after bus hits crowd outside school

Local movie theatre hosts blood donation vehicles amid social media callout to aid dozens injured in crash.

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China society

Opinion | How foreign travellers are showing China to a global audience

Travellers taking advantage of China’s visa-free transit policies can help the international community get a balanced view of the country.

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Hong Kong society

Taiwan-made ice cream batch blocked from sale in Hong Kong over food safety fears

Shipment of ‘Brown Sugar Boba Frozen Dessert Bars’ found to have bacterial counts exceeding legal limit.

A batch of “Brown Sugar Boba Frozen Dessert Bars” has been found to have bacteria levels exceeding the legal limit. Photo: Shaomei Ice Cream
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | China shopping mall fire kills 16

Huge fire in shopping centre kills over a dozen people in China’s Sichuan province
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Ukraine man praises Beijing as e-bike remains untouched despite ignition key left in all day

A Ukrainian man has hailed Beijing for its safety after he returned to his electric bike at the end of a workday and found his vehicle untouched despite having left the ignition key there.

South China Sea

China’s new large amphibious aircraft goes into production and final assembly

AG600 can reach anywhere in South China Sea within 4 hours of Hainan and move cargo or passengers between Chinese-controlled islands, says state media.

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