Fire Kills 13 in a School Dorm in Central China
A fire in the dormitory of a kindergarten and elementary school in central China killed 13 people, Chinese state-owned news media reported on Saturday.
Asian news from province Henan
Historic flooding in China’s Guangdong kills nine, warnings issued for other parts of country
BEIJING (AP) — Nine people have died and six are missing after downpours caused historic flooding in rural parts of Guangdong province in southern China, while authorities warned Friday of more flooding ahead in other parts of the country.
Heavy Rains Lash Southern China, Killing at Least 9
Heavy rains battered southern China over the weekend and into Tuesday, setting off landslides and causing roads and homes to collapse as rivers overran their banks.
China’s record heat and heavy rain raise food security concerns
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U.S. adds 26 Chinese cotton companies to import ban list
NEW YORK -- The U.S. moved Thursday to block goods from 26 Chinese cotton traders and warehouse facilities believed to be linked to forced Uyghur labor, a step that stands to intensify pressure on supply chains.
Xinyu: Dozens dead after fire breaks out in China shop
At least 39 people have been killed and nine injured in a fire that started in the basement of a shop in the Chinese city of Xinyu.
Building Fire in China Kills at Least 39, With Others Trapped
A fire in a commercial building in southeastern China killed at least 39 people on Wednesday, as emergency workers raced to rescue people still trapped inside.
13 students reported killed in an elementary school dorm fire in China’s Henan province
BANGKOK (AP) — A fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province, and 13 students died in the blaze, Chinese state media reported Saturday.
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