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A sudden and violent storm capsized two boats on the Wu River in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Sunday, leaving 20 people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Around 70 people were aboard the vessels when the storm, bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, struck without warning. Rescue teams managed to save 50 people by Sunday evening, according to sources. The search for the missing continues in the Qianxi area, where emergency workers are battling misty conditions and turbulent waters. Footage shared by state media shows a dramatic moment where a rescuer is seen performing CPR on a rescued individual aboard a boat. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the missing individuals were wearing life jackets or the nature of the boat trip. The W...

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leaving over 1,600 people dead and injuring 14 Chinese nationals, according to reports from Chinese authorities. The quake, which hit near Mandalay, also caused strong tremors across the China-Myanmar border, forcing residents in Yunnan Province to evacuate their homes. In response, China has pledged 100 million yuan (USD 13.9 million) in humanitarian aid and dispatched relief teams to assist in rescue efforts. A chartered flight from Kunming has already delivered 7.3 tonnes of emergency supplies to the affected areas. The tremors were widely felt in Yunnan, including Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Baoshan, Dehong, and Pu'er, leading many to seek safety outdoors. Two injuries have been reported in the province, though no fatalities have be...

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20 Missing After Boats Capsize in China’s Wu River During Sudden Storm

Myanmar Earthquake Kills 1,600, China Sends Aid and Relief Teams