China Heatwave Breaks Records... and It's Getting Hotter Still

The second-hottest July since 1961.

by Malavika Suresh, 05 August 2022

Explainer: Sanfu the Hottest Days of the Year

Sanfu refers to the hottest 30-40 days of the year in accordance with the lunar calendar.

by Lars James Hamer, 14 July 2022

China Could Soon Be the World's Deadliest Place for Heatwaves

Unsurvivable heatwaves are predicted to hit China's most densely populated region by the end of the century, a new study suggests.

by Phumelele Simelane, 04 August 2018

Shanghai Cracking Down on Bund Sleepers

Stop having sleepovers on the Bund, you guys.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 26 July 2017

This Map Shows Just How Hot it is in China Right Now

Most of eastern China is trapped in a 'Heat Dome' this week.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 24 July 2017

Is Shanghai Going to 'Make it Rain' to Cool City Down?

As another heatwave alert is issued, some are speculating Shanghai might initiate 'artificial rainfall' to make temperatures go down.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 24 July 2017

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