China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Shanghai Tour

Shanghai Tour

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - Tourists use umbrellas to take a sightseeing tour at Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Huangpu district of Shanghai, China, July 18, 2024.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Monitoring Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 8, 2024 - A surveillance device is installed on a pole next to Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai's Huangpu district, May 8, 2024. There are about 10 surveillance cameras on the pole.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 11

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows debris that fell from the ceiling and burst water pipe at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Police stand guard near scene of New Year's Eve stampede

Police stand guard near scene of New Year's Eve stampede

SHANGHAI, China - A Chinese police officer stands guard on Jan. 10, 2015, near a wall erected around Chen Yi Square in Shanghai where 36 people were killed in a stampede on New Year's Eve. The square is in the Bund waterfront area that draws tourists for its scenic view of European-style buildings.

Shanghai square closed after New Year's Eve stampede

Shanghai square closed after New Year's Eve stampede

SHANGAI, China - Chen Yi Square in Shanghai, China, remains closed on Jan. 10, 2015, following a stampede on New Year's Eve. The incident, which claimed 36 lives, occurred on the steps seen in the middle of this photo.

35 dead, 43 injured in stampede in Shanghai

35 dead, 43 injured in stampede in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Photo taken Jan. 1, 2015, shows stairs leading to Chen Yi Square in the Bund waterfront area of Shanghai, where a stampede occurred the previous night, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others.

Police stand guard near scene of New Year's Eve stampede

Police stand guard near scene of New Year's Eve stampede

SHANGHAI, China - A Chinese police officer stands guard on Jan. 10, 2015, near a wall erected around Chen Yi Square in Shanghai where 36 people were killed in a stampede on New Year's Eve. The square is in the Bund waterfront area that draws tourists for its scenic view of European-style buildings. (Kyodo)