Hong Kong, other parts of south China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer

Most of Hong Kong and other parts of southern China ground to a near standstill Friday with classes and flights canceled as Super Typhoon Saola edged closer. The typhoon could make a landfall in southern China and many workers stayed at home.

Hong Kong-Flagged Bulk Carrier Runs Aground In Suez Canal

Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier Xin Hai Tong 23 ran aground in the Suez Canal early on Thursday, with tugboats trying to re-float it, the agent of the Suez Canal, Leth Agencies, said.

Plusieurs régions de Chine élèvent leurs niveaux d'alerte et ferment écoles et transports publics

 

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Hong Kong launches 'plastic-free beaches' campaign

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Thursday launched "plastic-free beaches" campaign, calling on people to cut down the use of disposable plastic tableware on beaches to protect the ocean environment.

16 dead, more than 500 injured as Typhoon Hato batters South China

At least 16 people have been killed and 500 more injured after the strongest typhoon of the year, Typhoon Hato, made landfall in southern China on Wednesday.

3 dead as Typhoon Hato hits Macau, Hong Kong

The Chinese resort city of Macau reported three deaths and numerous power outages after Typhoon Hato struck the island with gale-force winds.

Two more Hong Kong beaches closed after palm oil spill, bringing total to 13

Two more Hong Kong beaches have been closed due to the regional palm oil spill as environmental officials revealed that 1,000 tonnes of oil fell into the water following a ship collision in the Pearl River estuary last Thursday.

Key component of world's longest cross-sea bridge installed (video)

Chinese engineers installed a 6,000-ton key structure of the world's longest cross-sea bridge linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao.

Ivory Trade in China to Be Fully Prohibited in Coming Year

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China will introduce a nation-wide ban on the sale of ivory items and will prohibit ivory processing by the end of next year, the country’s State Council said.

More than 100 Hong Kong, China flights cancelled as typhoon Nida approaches

Hong Kong and southern China hunkered down today as Typhoon Nida swirled towards the region, with hundreds of flights cancelled, schools closed and ferries halted.

Hong Kong coral reef thrives despite pollution (video)

Marine life is thriving despite major developments at Hong Kong's busy harbour.

At 36 Celsius, Hong Kong swelters on its hottest day in history

Hong Kong on Saturday recorded its hottest day since authorities began taking temperature readings 130 years ago, due to the influence of a nearby typhoon.

China issues alert for super typhoon Usagi. (1+1 video fr)

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China’s meteorological authority has issued an alert for super typhoon Usagi that is expected to hit the country’s southern coast. 

Usagi was upgraded to a super typhoon at around 5 p.m. Beijing time on Thursday. This is the strongest classification for a Typhoon.