Taiwan: Typhoon Podul Intensifies, Strikes Southern and Eastern Regions 4

Typhoon Podul strengthened as it approached Taiwan on Wednesday, August 13, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across the island’s southern and eastern regions. Over 5,500 residents were evacuated, while train services were partially suspended and roads closed as precautions. The storm’s impact is expected to peak in the evening. This video shows the strong winds and rain wash the roof and the street in Taitung City.

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLYING TIGERS-VETERANS-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLYING TIGERS-VETERANS-VISIT (CN)

(231103) -- KUNMING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegation members visit a production base of Kun Zhong Yao, or Kunming Chinese Medicine Factory Co., Ltd., in Chenggong District of Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 3, 2023. Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and Flying Tigers veterans and descendants visited Kunming from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3. (Xinhua/Wang Anhaowei)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLYING TIGERS-VETERANS-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLYING TIGERS-VETERANS-VISIT (CN)

(231103) -- KUNMING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Flying Tigers veteran Harry Moyer signs during a visit to a production base of Kun Zhong Yao, or Kunming Chinese Medicine Factory Co., Ltd., in Chenggong District of Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 3, 2023. Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and Flying Tigers veterans and descendants visited Kunming from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3. (Xinhua/Wang Anhaowei)

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

XIAMEN, China - Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014, shows a statue of folk hero Zheng Chenggong looking down on the southern Chinese port city of Xiamen from nearby Gulangyu island.

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

XIAMEN, China - Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014, shows a statue of folk hero Zheng Chenggong looking down on the southern Chinese port city of Xiamen from nearby Gulangyu island. (Kyodo)