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The aftermath of flash floods in Gansu province. Photo: Xinhua
Accidents and disasters in China

China floods: large parts of country on alert as Gansu province death toll rises

Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin.

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Food delivery apps

China proposes ban on ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies to end price wars

Accidents and disasters in China

China investigates 3 more officials over deadly Hunan fireworks factory blast

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Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese safety official investigated over deadly Liushenyu Coal Mine blast

Zhang Heping, deputy director of Shanxi provincial department of emergency management, is accused of ‘serious violations’.

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Zhang Heping, deputy director of the Shanxi provincial department of emergency management, is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law". Photo: Sina
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Deadly blast at Chinese fireworks factory

State media reports say the blast occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Hunan province.

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.

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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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Hong Kong is observing three days of mourning after at least 128 lives were lost in the city’s worst blaze in decades. Photo: Karma Lo
Trending in China

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’.

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.

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.

A protective panel over an industrial flotation tank is believed to have given way moments before six engineering students fell to their deaths in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Photo: Handout
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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A protective panel reportedly gave way at a plant in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Handout
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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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.

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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Police are investigating whether paint was added to food. Photo: Handout
China manufacturing

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.

The State Administration for Market Regulation expects to conclude its review of power bank products and batteries by the end of July. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

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.

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.

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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.

Three construction workers in China were hung from a gate by their harnesses as part of their safety training, sparking public shock. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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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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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The collapsed ground at a Shenzhen building site where 13 workers went missing. Photo: Xinhua
Trending in China

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.

A drunk woman in China who attacked a food delivery worker on his first day on the job has been slammed by people on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China

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.

Trending in China

‘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.

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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Eleven people were killed and dozens injured after a bus hit a crowd outside a school on Tuesday morning. Photo: X/@FxGecko_MYS
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.

Accidents and disasters in China

Video | China shopping mall fire kills 16

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