Guangdong
Coverage of Guangdong in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides
Hong Kong will experience 'extremely hot' weather with occasional showers as Typhoon Bavi moves east of Taiwan towards Guangdong, disrupting flights. The Observatory predicts unstable offshore weather and mainly fine but hot conditions in Guangdong from Friday to Sunday due to Bavi's subsiding outer airstream.
- China’s latest nuclear reactor goes live, first in Greater Bay Area with Hualong One tech
China's Hualong One nuclear reactor at the Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong has begun commercial operation, marking a milestone in the region's nuclear energy expansion. The reactor, managed by China General Nuclear Power Group, is positioned to meet summer electricity demand in the Greater Bay Area.
- How Chinese forensics team ruled out murder in mystery of a dismembered woman
A villager in Guangdong discovered a headless body in a suitcase in 2019, and police later found the head nearby. A Chinese forensics team's investigation, detailed in a peer-reviewed paper, ruled out murder in the case.
- Hong Kong to expand southbound travel scheme to all 21 Guangdong cities as demand surges
Hong Kong authorities plan to expand the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme to all 21 Guangdong cities by early next year due to surging demand. Applications for the scheme reached approximately three times the daily quota, with 15,000 motorists applying for next month's permits.
- Hong Kong to send welfare cash to elderly’s mainland Chinese bank accounts from July
Hong Kong will allow elderly welfare recipients in Guangdong and Fujian to receive cash assistance directly into their mainland Chinese bank accounts starting July. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the service during a visit to Fujian.
- Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning as storms follow record heat
Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning as thundery showers and strong gusts hit the city following its hottest day of the year. The warning, the lowest in a three-tier system, was activated at 10am due to a low-pressure trough causing showers and thunderstorms in Guangdong's coastal areas.
- Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning
Hong Kong issued its first 'very hot weather' warning of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 33°C (91.4°F) due to an anticyclone, persisting until Friday.
- Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears
Southern China is experiencing torrential rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in provinces like Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian, prompting government agencies to emphasize flood prevention measures. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management are coordinating emergency responses to mitigate flooding risks.