Zhejiang
Coverage of Zhejiang in the Nexus archive.
- Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China’s Zhejiang province, causing over 1.7 million evacuations and disrupting infrastructure. It intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines, triggering landslides that killed 17 people. Chinese authorities allocated $5.9 million in disaster relief funds as the storm weakened inland.
- Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands
Typhoon Bavi brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, prompting evacuations and high alerts in Taiwan and eastern China. The storm intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the southern Philippines, causing landslides that killed at least 17 people. Bavi is forecast to pass north of Taiwan before making landfall in China’s Zhejiang province.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.
- ‘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.
- After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy
Starbucks is adapting its consumer strategy in China, as observed by an American expatriate who notes differences in local stores compared to those in the United States. The company aims to maintain its presence in the Chinese market by tailoring its approach to local preferences.
- China ‘Wheel Queen’: from tractor driver to owner of US$1.6 billion manufacturing empire
Chen Ailian, known as China's Wheel Queen with a net worth of 11 billion yuan (US$1.6 billion), built a successful manufacturing empire through her company Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. She rewarded key employees with 100 BMW cars, as reported by Sina.com.
- 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.