Tens of thousands affected by Yunnan and Xinjiang earthquakes
A series of earthquakes have struck Southern China since December 19th, and initial figures put the number of victims affected at nearly 100,000 people, with nearly 30,000 needing relocation. A separate earthquake struck on December 28th in Xinjiang, and the extent of the damages is yet to be determined
Canton land subsidence incurs economic loss of 3 million Yuan
On 20th December, a land subsidence occurred in “Sand Park Corner” of Xiamao Economic Association in Shijing, Baiyun District of Guangzhou, resulting in damage to 73 houses. An area of over 5,000 square meters collapsed, causing damage to twelve houses. At present, some houses in the region are still subsiding gradually and the disaster has [...]
Liu-kuai village dubbed “cancer village”
Industrial development and poor environmental protection has led to one village in Tianjin having a cancer rating 25 times higher than the national average. Liu-kuai is now dubbed China’s “cancer village”.
Liu-kuai village used to be a prosperous fishery and rice patty area about a decade ago, according to Chinese media. The village is now [...]
Completion of China South-North Water Diversion Project put off for four years due to pollution
On December 10, due to serious pollution, China’s costly South-North Water Diversion Project will be delayed for four years and is expected to finish in 2014.
landslide in Yangtze River’s north shore sends 50,000 cubic metres of mountain mass into the river
A massive landslide at the north shore of the Yangtze River in Chongqing city on Sunday has sent 50,000 cubic square metres of gravel into the river causing massive waves.
Smuggling of refined oil around the coasts of China rises again
At present, due to the drop in international oil prices, the price of China’s refined oil is higher than international standards; the smuggling of the refined oil on the mainland’s south-eastern coast is getting more and more intense.
