Li Guoying

Mainland China braces for Super Typhoon Gaemi after storm slams Taiwan, soaks Philippines

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Mainland China braces for Super Typhoon Gaemi after storm slams Taiwan, soaks Philippines

The eastern coastal provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang have prepared for the approaching typhoon by suspending air travel, ships and trains and closing outdoor scenic spots. The Fujian Meteorological Bureau activated a Level 1 emergency response – the most serious category – for typhoons and rainstorms on Thursday. It is expected to be the second-strongest … Read more

China starts building pivotal dam to manage Yellow River, the world’s muddiest waterway

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China starts building pivotal dam to manage Yellow River, the world’s muddiest waterway

After decades of planning, construction has begun on a massive new dam on China’s Yellow River in the latest water management project aimed at controlling increasing sediment in the world’s muddiest river. The Guxian Water Conservancy Project, which is located midstream on the river between the central provinces of Shaanxi and Shanxi, officially began construction … Read more