Kunming
Coverage of Kunming in the Nexus archive.
- Ferrari owner sues ‘unapologetic’ Chinese parents whose kids scratched $530,000 supercar
A Ferrari owner in Kunming, Yunnan province, is considering legal action after four children damaged his $530,000 supercar by using it as a slide, with their parents showing no remorse. Surveillance footage captured the incident while the owner was on a business trip.
- China’s Malacca panic jails US scholar to appease Myanmar
China arrested US scholar Min Zin in Kunming, Yunnan province, to protect access to the Strait of Malacca and appease Myanmar. The scholar was wrongfully detained and is a specialist in China-Myanmar relations.
- Don’t panic if you see a snake on a Chinese power line. It might be a robot
Robotic snakes are being used in Kunming, Yunnan to inspect power lines and ensure stable electricity during China’s national college entrance exam. The devices detect hazards like broken wires and abnormal temperatures, with over 130km of lines already checked by the Guandu district power supply bureau.