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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

Factory Fire, Explosion Injures 5 in Shenzhen

Firefighters arrived quickly at the scene, coordinating their efforts to put out the flames and rescue those inside.

by Bailey Hu, 12 July 2016

Officials Investigated for Guangdong Rafting Accident

The 'accident' in question took place on May 28, when tourists rafting in Taishan's Fenghuangxia Scenic Area were caught in the middle of a flash flood.

by Bailey Hu, 06 June 2016