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A delivery rider and a man on an electric bike in China faced off for four hours at a narrow crossing, refusing to let each other pass. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese delivery rider and biker face off for 4 hours at narrow crossing

Police will review surveillance footage to assess road conditions and determine whether either rider violated traffic rules.

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China road accident racketeer snared by victim after netting US$14,000 in bogus payouts

China society

Video | Shanghai worker kayaks to work to skip rush-hour traffic

Science

Chinese and Thai researchers team up to solve traffic woes

Thai professor uses a shared mathematical language to work with Chinese peers in Wuhan, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and help drivers make better decisions on the road.

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Heavy traffic in Bangkok in August 2017. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Safety in China

4 dead in expressway flyover collapse in China’s Hubei province

Three trucks, including a heavily overloaded freight vehicle, were on the bridge at the time, traffic authorities say.

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China society

‘I sleep alone in my truck’: Life on the road no joyride for China’s truckers

Long-haul truck drivers are unhappy with China’s new toll system, which has increased costs in an industry already notorious for tough working conditions.

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China society

Three dead in highway flyover collapse in eastern China

Initial investigation blames structure’s failure on overloaded freight trucks.

Rescuers work to remove rubble at the site of a flyover collapse in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
China society

Pedestrians face fine for checking phones while crossing road

People’s Congress of Jiaxing warns ‘frolicking’ on zebra crossings will not be tolerated, while local newspaper says that, as with smoking bans, public opinion must be shaped to break uncivilised habits.

China technology

Why Chongqing residents aren’t scared of cameras on every corner

Whether it is to monitor traffic, prevent petty theft in restaurants or monitor public safety in parks – residents can be sure there is a camera following their every move.

China society

36 people killed after coach slams into truck on expressway in China

Bus had a tyre blowout and collided with road divider before slamming into truck in the opposite land in Yixing, Jiangsu province, police say.

The expressway reopened after a rescue operation of more than eight hours. Photo: Weibo
China society

Safety questions after woman dies stepping off moving bus in China

Authorities investigating why passenger suddenly leapt to her feet and went through open door

The woman in yellow died after alighting from the moving bus in Fenggang county, Guizhou province, on Sunday. Photo: Weibo
China society

Traffic police in China are using drones to give orders from above

Video footage shared on social media shows scooter rider in Fujian province being addressed as a ‘handsome young lad’ and told to put on his helmet, which he does.

China society

Four-year-old among five dead in tunnel fire in China

Investigators in Zhejiang say fire from tyres spread to truck’s load of leather goods; authorities say three children were airlifted from hospital in Linhai to Hangzhou for specialist medical treatment.

China society

Chinese city plans to ban loud music and videos on subway

Kunming tests support for new rules that demand travellers earphones when using noisy electronic devices.

Cities across China are listening to the complaints of commuters and ordering owners of noisy mobile phones and music devices to turn them down and wear earphones. Photo: Shutterstock
China society

Road crash stunt lands Chinese ‘humour blogger’ and mum behind bars

Online celebrity stages collision with his mother to try and attract more followers on social media.

A blogger, his mother, and a friend with a camera pull the road accident stunt in Zhengzhou, Henan province, that was to end in detention and a fine for them all. Photo: Weibo
China society

Woman threatened and pushed in China subway seat argument

Fellow passenger records footage of dispute which starts when young woman refuses to give up her seat on crowded train.

China society

Rolls-Royce driver blocks Beijing hospital’s emergency entrance

Motorist issues tearful apology for losing her temper and refusing to move when she was told to queue at another entrance.

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China society

Chinese woman driving Porsche faces online backlash over road rage video

Footage shows her exchanging blows with a man driving a cheaper car after she attempts a U-turn for which she is later fined.

The woman steps from the Porsche to confront the male motorist. Photo: Weibo
China society

Driver in fatal crash may have passed out at wheel, police say

Three of the 13 travellers struck by car in Changzhou cycle lane die of injuries in hospital, while in Anhui man is detained for making inappropriate comments about crash on social media.

China society

Woman caught on camera faking road accident in payout bid

Passers-by watch as would-be victim runs alongside truck, throws herself under its wheels to feign being knocked off her bicycle.

China society

Chinese bus rage strikes again as woman attacks driver, grabs wheel

Culprit is detained for endangering public safety in the latest of a string of such incidents, which have been in the spotlight since one ended in a bus plunging into the Yangtze River in October, killing 15.

A still from the video footage, which shows the woman stamping on the driver after hitting him, throwing a bottle and trying to grab the steering wheel. Photo: Weibo
China society

Chinese pensioner takes a stand for the younger generation

Subway passenger’s LED badge reading ‘no need to give me a seat’ makes him talk of the town.

The man’s badge reading “no need to give up your seat” captured attention. Photo: Weibo
China society

Chinese man lauded for chasing and stopping runaway truck

Motorist abandons his car and jumps into driver’s cab to slam on breaks at 40km/h after it rolls 200 metres, threatening carnage.

China society

Chinese traffic police mourn officer killed on duty

More than 20 fellow officers line hospital corridor as doctors fight to save young policeman struck down by car.

China society

The apps helping Shanghai tackle its chronic car park shortage

Smart technology is matching drivers with free spaces in some of the city’s most congested areas.

Apps are helping match drivers with available parking bays in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
China society

Twelve pilgrims killed as overloaded truck tumbles off mountain road

Driver ‘meant well’ in offering lift to pilgrims, says relative of one victim, but traffic inspectors are investigating what they say was an ‘illegal ride’.

Authorities in in Wenling, Zhejiang province, are investigating the deaths of 12 people aboard a truck after a temple visit. Photo: Weibo
China society

Got a licence for that e-bike? Say no and it could cost you US$150

Six months after Chinese capital passes by-law on safety standards, 1 million unapproved machines remain unregistered.

China society

Pet owner held by police after bus driver assaulted in row over dog

Travellers help driver after fists fly when passenger is told to take his dog and get off – bus company says it will support employee during his recovery.

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