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Accidents, extreme weather and disasters in China

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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Accidents, extreme weather and disasters in China. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Tiger walks on highway in China, shocking motorists
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Video | Tiger walks on highway in China, shocking motorists

The tiger went back to the woods shortly after.

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Video | Chinese man smashes train window after collision traps passengers on hot day

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Chinese scavenger donates tonnes of supplies to flood victims, keeps nothing

Crime in China

Chinese pilot stabs colleagues, jumps to death over workplace dispute: report

China Southern Airlines captain leaps from building after failed work evaluation in country’s northeast, according to TV report.

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A failed pilot evaluation at China Southern Airlines appears to have ignited a work dispute the ended with a pilot attacking colleagues before jumping to his death, according to police. Photo: AFP
Japan

Chinese passengers describe aircraft’s violent plunge before emergency landing

The budget Spring Airlines Japan flight from Shanghai to Tokyo diverted to Kansai where it landed safely on Monday night.

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Mainland China

Southwest China on alert for more deadly floods as downpours threaten county

At least six people have died in Rongjiang in Guizhou province as water levels have risen to record levels.

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Earthquakes

Video | Hungry boy in China undeterred by quake

Boy in Guangdong wolfs down food amid earthquake
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Chinese man cares for girlfriend who has IQ of 5-year-old after car accident

Shen says he never finds caring for her to be a burden, is committed to providing her with the best life possible.

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China soldier saves 5 people from lake, even when exhausted, defies mum’s stop plea

Worn-out People’s Liberation Army man returns to water to save last of group of 5 in trouble, says saving lives is ‘instinctive’.

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Video | Chinese boy rescued after drifting on paddleboard amid typhoon

The boy had been drifting on the sea for five hours.

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Chinese boy rescued after drifting on a paddleboard amid typhoon
Crime

1 dead, 4 injured in Chongqing after driver runs into crowd: district police

Xiong, 38, detained by officers after allegedly driving into onlookers following a dispute over blocked path.

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A 38-year-old man is in police custody in Chongqing after one person died and others were hurt when a car ran into a crowd. Photo: Handout
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Video | Sinkhole in China swallows cars, injuring 3 people

Water leakage from pipes under the road caused the sinkhole, authorities said.

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Video | Riverside houses collapse after heavy rainfall hits southwestern China

No casualties were reported, authorities said.

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Malaysia

China flight turns back after smoke found coming from camera battery, power bank

Hong Kong regulator and Asian airlines crack down on lithium batteries and in-flight charging after string of safety incidents.

China Southern Airlines says it will help passengers who were on a domestic flight forced to land 15 minutes after take-off due to smoke caused by a battery and power bank. Photo: AFP
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Video | Woman getting off wrong train in China trapped by door

Staff members managed to pry the door open.

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Woman getting off wrong train in China trapped by door
Mainland China

5 dead and 6 missing after chemical plant blast in Chinese province of Shandong

The explosion at a site in Gaomi city left a further 19 people injured, creating a giant fireball and blowing in windows.

Video | Roof of historic tower collapses in China’s Fengyang county

The Fengyang Drum Tower’s roof fell just months after renovation work was finished on the Ming dynasty site

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‘Miracle’: Chinese woman survives 12-floor fall, will walk in 6 months

Factory cleaner plunges while not wearing safety gear, shouts ‘I am not dead yet’ to husband after hitting ground.

A woman in China has miraculously survived a 12-floor fall and doctors say she will be able to walk in six months following surgery. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Chinese culture

Historic Chinese building’s roof fall revives concerns about shoddy construction

The Fengyang Drum Tower’s roof fell in just months after the conclusion of renovation works on the Ming dynasty site.

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China hero saving lives during quake at 9, celebrated by public for becoming dad

Lin shares that upon learning he was going to be a father, he developed a deeper appreciation for the value of life.

Taiwan

Video | Plane engine cover falls apart mid-air during Taiwan flight

The plane returned to Kaohsiung and landed safely.

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Plane engine cover falls apart mid-air during Taiwan flight
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China boy inspired by heroes during deadly 2008 Sichuan quake becomes paratrooper

Quake survivor realises dream of joining elite unit of People’s Liberation Army, says he will go ‘wherever there is a need’.

A Chinese boy who was inspired by the actions of People’s Liberation Army paratroopers during rescue efforts following the deadly 2008 Sichuan earthquake has realised his dream of joining the unit’s ranks. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Video | Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

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China hero rips open door of burning car, saves injured driver moments before blast

Brave rescuer says muscle strength built up lifting heavy fertiliser bags at work allowed him to tear open door of blazing vehicle.

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Video | Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire

The cat only sustained burns to its fur and is in hospital for observation.

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Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire
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Video | ‘Magic carpet’ ride in China malfunctions, injuring tourists

Two visitors sustained fractures.

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‘Magic carpet’ ride in China malfunctions, injuring tourists
Science

‘Smallest, lightest, fastest’: China unveils new wireless morphing robots

Chinese team says their microrobot, with a design inspired by Lego, could be used in complex environments like disaster rescue operations.

Zhuhai

‘Drunk driver’ killed 6 in May Day holiday bus stop car crash in China: report

State broadcaster quotes police as saying 29-year-old motorist was speeding and trying to overtake another vehicle.

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