This Day in History: Massive Haiyuan Earthquake Devastates Gansu

Statistics released in 2010 show at least 273,400 were killed by the earthquake in Gansu, with Haiyuan losing 73,604 people, nearly half of the county’s entire population.

by Jonathan Zhong, 16 December 2021

This Day in History: Deadly Sichuan Earthquake of 2008

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the deadly Sichuan Earthquake, a catastrophic event that rocked China and claimed over 80,000 lives.

by Tabatha Baylis, 12 May 2022

Support Turkey & Syria Disaster Relief from China via WeChat, AliPay & More

Rescue efforts in the region are ongoing.

by That's Beijing, 10 February 2023

How You Can Help Sichuan Landslide Victims

Rescue efforts have been called off due to fear of another landslide, but you can still help.

by Bailey Hu, 27 June 2017

Here's What 2008 Sichuan Quake Sites Look Like 10 Years Later

Then and now: what areas devastated by the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan look like these days.

by That's, 17 May 2018

Deadly Taiwan Earthquake Felt in South China

Residents of Guangdong and Fujian experienced tremors last night.

by Matthew Bossons, 07 February 2018

Burning Oil Tanker Sinks Off China Coast, No Hope of Survivors

Officials say 30 missing crew members are presumed dead after an oil tanker exploded and sank on Sunday.

by That's Shanghai, 15 January 2018

WATCH: Fire Breaks Out on Nanshan Mountains in Shenzhen

A natural wildfire is the most probable cause of the fire.

by Rakini Bergundy, 22 January 2021

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