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: China's Deadliest Maritime Disaster

The sinking of SS Kiangya was the world's worst maritime disaster unrelated to military action.

by Ned Kelly, 03 December 2021

10 Horrifying Chinese Maritime Accidents of the 21st Century

We take a look back at some of the notable maritime disasters that have occurred within the Middle Kingdom’s borders during the 21st Century.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 January 2019

Enormous Titanic Replica Being Built in Rural China

Visitors will even be able to experience a simulated sinking.

by Rachel Deason, 01 December 2016

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

WATCH: 91 People Missing After Shenzhen Landslide

Horrifying images out of Shenzhen.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 December 2015

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

60,000 Evacuated as Sichuan Recovers From 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake

The seismic disaster is the second in under 10 years to ravage Jiuzhaigou, with memories of the 2008 earthquake still fresh in the minds of those native to the region.

by Jesse Pottinger, 10 August 2017

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