China News – China – That’s China

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

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

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

2 Chinese Nationals among Injured after Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand

White Island is said to be one of several volcanoes on the island country that can erupt at any given time.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 10 December 2019

Guangzhou Hit with 2nd Earthquake in Less than a Month

This is the second earthquake to occur in Zengcheng District this month, and the fourth to hit Guangzhou since May.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 21 August 2019

6 Dead After Landslide Strikes South China Town

The recent onslaught of heavy rains triggered the landslide, which buried the first floor of a concrete-reinforced, three-story building.

by Barnaby Lofton, 04 June 2019

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

Villagers Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out in Hong Kong

At 11am this morning, the blaze was still alight in Hong Kong's New Territories.

by That's PRD, 22 March 2018

We're on WeChat!

Scan our QR Code at right or follow us at thatsonline for events, guides, giveaways and much more!

7 Days in China With thatsmags.com

Weekly updates to your email inbox every Wednesday

Download previous issues

Never miss an issue of That's Magazines!

Visit the archives