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6 Drown Following Guizhou Hydropower Station’s Water Release

Authorities are investigating whether the dam gave downstream residents advance notice.

2017-09-01 09:04:14

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17 Dead After Landslide in Guizhou

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2017-08-28 09:40:11

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Titanic’s Chinese Survivors Resurface From Depths of History

Six Chinese passengers survived the sinking of the Titanic. All were deported upon arrival in New Yo......

2017-08-23 10:09:39

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1.3 Million People Along Flood-Prone Yellow River Will Be Moved

Massive relocation part of plan to reach poverty alleviation goals.

2017-08-18 12:18:43

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How Early Warning Systems Brought Rapid Relief to Quake Victims

China’s increasingly developed disaster response systems prevented the Jiuzhaigou earthquake from be......

2017-08-17 02:26:08

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Tourism-Dependent Jiuzhaigou on Shaky Ground After Earthquake

Local residents and migrant workers grapple with the uncertain future of the famous scenic area.

2017-08-15 14:04:50

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Tunnel Design Flaw to Blame for Fatal Bus Crash, Expert Says

Accident that claimed the lives of 36 people was potentially caused by right-hand lane suddenly endi......

2017-08-11 11:44:40

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Earthquake Rocks Nature Reserve in Southwest China, Kills 19

Over 38,000 tourists were visiting the area.

2017-08-09 06:55:28

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After Deadly Landslide, Shaanxi Villagers Resist Relocation

Older residents cling to farming traditions against government’s mass migration plan.

2017-07-14 12:16:19

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Threat of Second Landslide Hampers Rescue Efforts in Sichuan

No more bodies have been found since Sunday, and 93 people remain missing.

2017-06-26 11:34:31

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Over 90 Missing in Sichuan Landslide

At least 10 people confirmed dead as rescue workers battle difficult conditions.

2017-06-24 03:11:37

Kevin Schoenmakers

Suspect Identified in Fatal Explosion Outside Kindergarten

22-year-old man believed to be behind Thursday’s blast in eastern China’s Jiangsu province died at t......

2017-06-15 11:33:02

Owen Churchill

Villagers Die Trying to Unblock Sewage Tank in Liaoning

Most died while trying to rescue person who fainted and fell during clean-up work.

2017-05-19 08:26:23

Wang Yiwei

Preserving Ruins and Memories in an Earthquake-Stricken Town

Nine years after tragedy ravaged Beichuan, those who lost loved ones are still learning to cope with......

2017-05-12 14:33:15

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Deadly Stampede at Henan Primary School

Headmaster fired after pupil is trampled to death.

2017-03-22 04:56:28

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Grief Without End: The Legacy of MH370

The search for the missing plane and 239 people on board has been terminated, but Chinese relatives’......

2017-03-21 02:20:05

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Seven Killed in Zhejiang Building Collapse

Rescue efforts come to a close as two survivors pulled from rubble of collapsed multi-story resident......

2017-02-02 10:57:38

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Chinese Tourists Rescued After Boat Capsizes off Malaysian Coast

Three fatalities confirmed as search and rescue operations save 22 people, while 5 remain missing af......

2017-01-29 04:39:22

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Fatal Blaze in Yueyang Fireworks Store

Customer trying out firecrackers said to be cause of the fire.

2017-01-25 03:31:34

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Explosions on Two Buses Injure Foshan Passengers

Man is in custody on suspicion of planting explosive devices in the buses’ trash cans.

2017-01-18 12:38:34

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