Bus driver pulls over to save choking child in China | South China Morning Post
A quick-thinking bus driver stopped his vehicle to save a choking child in central China.
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Passers-by lift car to rescue trapped girl in China | South China Morning Post
A group of passers-by in central China worked together to lift a car in order to rescue a five-year-old girl trapped underneath.
China warns of escalating tensions on Korean peninsula after North blows up roads to South | South China Morning Post
North Korea blew up sections of deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South on October 15, 2024, according to the South Korean military, which has responded with a “counter-fire” operation. Officials in the North accused the South of using drones to drop anti-regime propaganda leaflets on its capital Pyongyang …
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'Infrastructure monster': how China built the world’s longest high-speed railway | South China Morning Post
China has the world's longest high-speed railway. It only took about 20 years for the country to develop the 45,000km (28,000-mile) network. Known as an “infrastructure monster”, it is an example of the sort of development that has benefited China’s political system. The country also exports railway technology as a …
Kenya's national airline produces diesel fuel from plastic waste
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North Korea to ‘permanently’ block border links to ‘hostile’ South | South China Morning Post
North Korea says it will sever all road and rail links with the South. The announcement by the country’s army was Pyongyang’s first publicised military action to cut physical ties with its neighbour. The North’s military general staff made the declaration on October 9, 2024, after the Supreme People’s Assembly – Nor…
Chinese bars wary after new tariffs announced on European brandy imports | South China Morning Post
China plans to collect anti-dumping duties on European brandy imports from October 11, 2024. The European Union said it would challenge the move, announced just days after Brussels voted to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, at the World Trade Organization. Beijing’s plans would require major French b…
In the fast lane: Chinese car imports grow in South Africa
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Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl
Maylia Sotelo arrived in a black Cadillac. It pulled down an alley by the Fox River, which cuts through the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. On that Tuesday evening in November 2022, she stepped out of a rear door and into another car. Maylia was 15 years old and slight, with a soft, girlish face and large, upturned ey…
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Analysts: Completed Afghanistan-China road not yet ready for trade
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Driver in China survives after concrete block falls on car | South China Morning Post
A concrete block slid off a truck in southern China’s Guangdong province and onto a car, crushing a portion of it. The driver was unhurt.
China’s first civil manned airship breaks into country’s growing low-altitude tourism sector | South China Morning Post
An air transportation group in China’s southern Guangxi province received the country’s first batch of self-developed civil manned airships on September 14, 2024. The AS700 tourist airship, manufactured by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, is the latest addition to the country’s growing low-alt…
Typhoon Bebinca hits Shanghai as city sees worst storm since 1949 | South China Morning Post
China's financial hub Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon in 75 years. Typhoon Bebinca made landfall at 7.30am on September 16. Near its eye, the storm packed winds of more than 151km/h (94mph). The city had not seen a storm of this size since Typhoon Gloria in 1949. More than 414,000 people were evacuate…
What No One Tells You About Deferring a Car Payment
Have you taken out a car loan and struggled to pay it back? You’re not alone. Borrowers like you owe more than $1.6 trillion in auto debt, and many are falling behind. Your lender might have given you the option to move payments to a later date, also known as a “deferment,” “extension” or “forbearance.”
VOA60 Africa - Kenyan Aviation Workers Union strike, flights grounded
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VOA60 Africa - Dozens killed in fuel tanker collision in Nigeria
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Israel continues large-scale operation in West Bank to root out Hamas infrastructure
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What to expect at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation | South China Morning Post
The 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) opens on September 4, 2024, in Beijing. Held every three years, Focac is China and Africa’s most important engagement mechanism. Beijing has traditionally used the event to pledge investments in major infrastructure projects such as ports, railways, power dams and hi…
Angry woman assaults car driver after failing to cut into lane | South China Morning Post
A 38-year-old woman attacked a car driver after hitting a bus in front of her at a tourist site in eastern China.
Commuting by kayak a breath of fresh air for Shanghai office worker | South China Morning Post
In the bustling Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, office worker Ivan Li has found an unconventional alternative to stressful commuting: kayaking. Paddling through the city’s waterways allows Li to sidestep the congestion and chaos of driving or taking public transport. He said the approach not only saves time, but it …
Chinese EV maker Xpeng unveils budget car models priced under US$17,000 | South China Morning Post
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng launched a series of budget models equipped with preliminary autonomous driving systems on August 27, 2024. The Mona M03 cars are priced from 119,800 yuan (US$16,800) and can travel at least 515km (320 miles) on a full charge. Buyers praised the model for offering performa…
Ukraine deals with aftermath of massive air attack on infrastructure
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Canada to slap 100% tariffs on China-made EVs, 25% levy on steel, aluminium, matching US | South China Morning Post
Canada announced plans on August 27, 2024, to impose new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, aluminium and steel. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the move as a bid to align Canada’s trading system with its allies and an attempt to protect domestic manufacturers. Trudeau said his government wo…
Commuting in a kayak a breath of fresh air for Shanghai office worker | South China Morning Post
In the bustling city of Shanghai, office worker Ivan Li has found an unconventional alternative to stressful commuting: kayaking. By paddling through the city’s waterways, Li sidesteps the congestion and chaos of driving or taking public transport. His approach not only saves time but also provides a refreshing expe…
Police draw guns as driver tries to smash past Hong Kong roadblock in viral video | South China Morning Post
A 6km (3.7 mile) police chase ended when the driver of a pursued car failed to smash his way through a roadblock in a residential area of Ho Man Tin in Hong Kong on Friday, leaving two people injured, including an officer. A video clip posted online shows officers with their guns drawn and batons out as they approac…
Operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant halts preparations to remove radioactive debris | South China Morning Post
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), which operates Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, has suspended preparations for the test removal of nuclear fuel debris. Radiation levels from the debris are so high that the company has had to develop specialised robots to operate inside, but an installation error …
Driver rescued after car is impaled on iron girder | South China Morning Post
A car fell off a road and ended up skewered on a metal beam in southwestern China.
Driver reverses car to escape collision with out-of-control truck | South China Morning Post
A driver reversed his car to avoid being hit by an out-of-control vehicle going down a steep slope. The motorist and his family, who were in the car, were unhurt, reports said.
China’s EV drive in Cuba reshapes Havana's roads | South China Morning Post
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Paris Olympics: Ceci Lee inspired by Vivian Kong’s Hong Kong spirit in road raceHongkonger Lee came home 64th out of 78 finishers. The up-and-down 158-kilometres Paris course got the better of another 14 riders, including Xin Tang of China, who did not reach the end.
AI ‘coaching’ replacing human instructors at hi-tech Chinese driving school | South China Morning Post
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Man ‘surfs’ on flooded road as torrential rainfall hits China | South China Morning Post
A man was seen “surfing” on a flooded road after torrential rain hit northern China.
Billion-dollar car factory signals Turkey’s deepening ties with China
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What’s it like to ride in China’s AI-driven robotaxi? | South China Morning Post
Chinese tech companies, such as Baidu’s Apollo Go, have rolled out driverless robotaxis in major mainland cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan and Shenzhen. The pilot service has sparked public debate about the merits of the driverless transport system and concerns about such issues as job security for taxi an…
Car ploughs into pedestrians, injuring 8 in China | South China Morning Post
A car went out of control and crashed into the crowd at a pedestrian crossing, injuring eight people in central China.
VOA60 World - Somalia: Five dead, 20 injured in car bombing in Mogadishu
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New sports minister promotes South African car 'spinning'
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China launches high-level probe after paper says fuel tankers used to carry cooking oil | South China Morning Post
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Storm traps over 130 people near Tibetan border with China and Nepal | South China Morning Post
More than 130 people, including tourists, were trapped in Tibet, near China’s border with Nepal on July 10, 2024. Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, washing away road links. An evacuation operation was under way as rescuers and tourists had to hike up a mountain to relative safety.
Passers-by save driver trapped in burning car in China | South China Morning Post
A group of brave passers-by rushed to pull a driver out of a burning car in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province.
Chinese EV maker BYD launches its first Southeast Asia factory in Thailand | South China Morning Post
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD opened its first factory in Southeast Asia on July 4, 2024, in Thailand. Government subsidies and tax breaks are attracting a wave of investment from Chinese EV makers in the country. BYD’s next target is Europe.
Road collapses, forming massive sinkhole at construction site in China | South China Morning Post
A road in China collapsed while workers at a metro construction site were excavating it at night, forming a massive sinkhole.
Traffic police officer shields students from speeding truck | South China Morning Post
A brave traffic police officer used his body to shield students from a speeding truck outside a middle school in northern China.
Nine dead after car ploughs into pedestrians in Seoul | South China Morning Post
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Citybus eyes green future with hydrogen-powered double-decker bus, but is Hong Kong ready? | South China Morning Post
Financial support from the government will be critical to grow a domestic hydrogen industry in Hong Kong, according to Citybus General Manager for Engineering Kenny So. So said he believes hydrogen buses can be a one-to-one replacement for diesel vehicles when covering the same work volume. Currently, more than two …
Bolivia stops apparent coup attempt, arrests general after assault on presidential palace | South China Morning Post
Bolivia and its president held off an apparent coup attempt by former military commander Juan Jose Zuniga on June 26, 2024. An army vehicle smashed through the presidential palace as military units took over the central square. Zuniga was arrested hours later. Bolivian President Luis Arce has slammed the attack and …
Like 'raining bullets': fire kills over 20 factory workers in South Korea | South China Morning Post
A fire caused by a lithium battery plant explosion in Hwaseong, South Korea, claimed 22 lives on June 24, 2024. The blaze was set off when a series of battery cells exploded inside the factory. Most of the victims were Chinese nationals. South Korea is a major manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles. The fir…
China says Fujian carrier is world’s largest conventionally powered warship | South China Morning Post
China has claimed that its Fujian aircraft carrier is the world’s largest conventionally powered vessel – running on traditional fuel, instead of nuclear power. State media CCTV released fresh details of the vessel’s design on June 21, 2024, saying the ship has an advanced electromagnetic catapult. Such technology w…