COVID-hit Chinese city imposes strict curbs, tells residents to stay home
The government of Xiamen, in a series of notices, told residents not to leave home unnecessarily, closed parks, scenic spots and sports venues, and halted mass activities including tours, fairs and performances.
Sep 18, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
Russia may reduce US diplomatic personnel by 155: Vladimir Putin
On Saturday Russia was forced to vacate its consulate in San Francisco and two diplomatic buildings in New York and Washington after the US ordered the move, the latest twist in a lengthy feud.
Sep 05, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
China detains 35 Japanese nationals for alleged fraud: Japanese Government
"We were informed that local authorities notified Japanese consulate-general in Guangzhou on July 3 that they had taken 35 Japanese nationals into criminal custody on suspicion of fraud," a foreign ministry official, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters.
Jul 12, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
China issues an alert for strong typhoon Tokage
The NMC advised local authorities to take precautions against the typhoon and ships in affected regions to go back to ports, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Nov 27, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Typhoon Haima causes losses worth over USD 700 mn in China
Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses worth over USD 702 million in China's three provinces, authorities have said.
Oct 26, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
Typhoon Megi kills one in China after Taiwan destruction
Typhoon Megi smashed into the Chinese mainland Wednesday morning, killing one person, after leaving a trail of destruction and four people dead in Taiwan.
Sep 28, 2016, 21:09 PM IST
China braces for another typhoon after 'Meranti' kills 28
'Meranti', the strongest typhoon this year, made landfall in Xiamen City, Fujian on Thursday, with a maximum 17-grade wind force bringing extraordinary rainstorms.
Sep 17, 2016, 21:13 PM IST
China sacks officials for poor response to Typhoon Nepartak
China has sacked three officials for poorly coping with super typhoon Nepartak, which killed at least 83 people.
Jul 18, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Beijing issues blue alert for rainstorms as winds, hailstorms hit southern China
China issued blue alert for rainstorms, the lowest in a four-tier warning system, as torrential rain, accompanied by winds and hailstorms.
Jul 16, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Storm left by super typhoon Nepartak hits China, disrupts transport
A storm bringing heavy rain to disrupt rail travel in southeast China.
Jul 09, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Super typhoon Nepartak hits Taiwan, disrupts power supply, transport
Super typhoon hits eastern Taiwan, causing massive destruction.
Jul 08, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
Eight killed in China landslides; 33 others remain missing
Eight bodies were recovered and 33 others remain missing after a landslide hit Taining county in China's Fujian province, sources said on Monday.
May 09, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
35 missing, 7 injured in massive landslide in China
At least 35 workers were missing and seven others injured on Sunday when a massive landslide triggered by torrential rains buried a construction site of a hydropower station in China's southern Fujian province, authorities said.
May 08, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Hoard of relics salvaged from ancient Chinese ship
More than 14,000 relics have been retrieved from an ancient cargo ship after it was salvaged from a depth of 30 metres below the surface of the South China Sea in late 2007, Chinese archaeologists said on Saturday.
Jan 10, 2016, 07:19 AM IST
Super typhoon causes heavy damage in China
Super typhoon Dujuan has caused heavy losses in China's coastal provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian, the media reported on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
Over 100 kids escape fire at a mall in China
Over 100 kindergarten children had a lucky escape today when they were trapped by a fire broke out in a shopping mall in China's eastern Fujian province.
Sep 16, 2015, 17:10 PM IST
