Hundreds of flights cancelled amid new COVID outbreak in Southern China, strict curbs imposed
Hundreds of flights from Guangdong province of Southern China cancelled amid the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases and strict lockdown was imposed on a part of the city to curb the spread of infection.
Jun 20, 2021, 10:36 AM IST
Gas explosion rips through hotel in Guangdong, China
Gas explosion rips through a hotel in Guangdong, China.
Sep 11, 2020, 14:52 PM IST
8 killed in gas leak at southern China steel mill
Gas leaking from a pipeline at a steel mill in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong killed eight people and injured 10 early today, local authorities reported.
Feb 05, 2018, 13:26 PM IST
Typhoon leaves 12 dead after lashing Macau, Hong Kong
The death toll from Severe Typhoon Hato rose to at least 12 on Thursday after the storm left a trail of destruction across southern China and battered Hong Kong skyscrapers.
Aug 24, 2017, 08:26 AM IST
China issues blue alert for heavy rain in eastern, southern regions
China's meteorological agency on Saturday issued a blue alert for heavy rain in the country's eastern and southern regions.
Jul 15, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
China launches new cargo service linking Tibet and Nepal to boost trade
The new rail and road cargo service launched, linking Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, aims to boost trade with the South Asian neighbour as China pushes forward its Belt and Road (Silk Road) initiative.
Dec 10, 2016, 13:41 PM 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 Haima causes heavy damage in south China, nearly 1.6 million people hit
Disasters brought by Typhoon Haima have affected 1.69 million people in south China`s Guangdong province, said the civil affairs department on Sunday.
Oct 23, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Now, a robot custom officer will greet you in China ports - Read
They were the first batch of intelligent robots, to be used by Chinese customs at the ports of Gongbei, Hengqin and Zhongshan, Xinhua news agency reported.
Oct 02, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
New crab species discovered in Chinese pet market
An examination of the ornamental fish market in southern China has led to the discovery of a new species and even a new genus of freshwater crab, researchers have reported.
Sep 09, 2016, 00:12 AM IST
At least 4.95 lakh people affected by Typhoon Nidha in China
China on Wdnesday said about 4.95 lakh people were affected by Typhoon Nida, the strongest to have hit the Chinese coast in 33 years.
Aug 03, 2016, 19:16 PM IST
Typhoon Nida makes landfall in China after shutting down Hong Kong, hundreds stranded
Typhoon Nida, the strongest to have hit the Chinese coast in 33 years, today made a landfall in south China, packing winds of up to 151.2 kmph and causing major traffic disruptions and flight cancellations that left hundreds of people stranded.
Aug 02, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
China cancels visit by kids who sang Taiwan anthem: Report
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and regularly retaliates against artists whom it sees as backing the island's independent identity.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
13 killed, 13 missing in heavy rains in China
At least 13 people were killed and 13 remained missing after heavy rains caused flash floods, mud-slides and landslides in south China's Hunan, Guizhou, Guangdong provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Jun 16, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
China reports 791 dengue cases
A total of 791 dengue cases were reported in 15 cities across China's Guangdong province, health authorities said Monday.
Sep 21, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
