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China: Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Wind and Rain

Typhoon Noul brought destructive winds and heavy rains to South China, and made landfall in Guangdong Province on Sunday, July 26, knocking down trees and cutting power. Trains were stopped, schools were halted and residents were evacuated as the storm approached the coast. More than 715,000 people were evacuated across Guangdong, and over 700 flights were canceled in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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China: Powerful Wind Bends Trees and Knocks Over Scooters in Guangzhou

A storm with gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered Guangzhou, Guangdong, on September 17. This video shows trees bent nearly to a right angle amid the severe weather, while several scooters were knocked to the ground.

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China: Workers Caught in Sudden Downpour as Awning Collapses in Guangzhou

On April 24, 2025, in Guangzhou, located in southern China, a surveillance camera captured a sudden downpour incident at night. Several workers were busy moving goods beside a store as rain poured heavily. Without warning, a water-laden awning above them gave way, releasing a torrent of collected rainwater all at once. The workers below were instantly drenched, caught completely off guard.Chinese netizens joked that it looked like someone had dumped a giant bucket from the sky.

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China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly. The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist). Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

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China: Passenger Captures Crazy Lightnings From Plane Flying Over Guangzhou

A passenger captured lightning continuously flashing within dark clouds as she flew over Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in the wee hours on April 27, 2024.

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Strong tornado kills 5, injures 33 in China's Guangzhou

STORY: Strong tornado kills 5, injures 33 in China's Guangzhou SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of tornado hitting Guangzhou STORYLINE: Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. Experts say the tornado was caused by multiple meteorological factors, including the increasing intensity of warm and moist stream from the southwest of the South China Sea, warm and humid near-ground air and low-level jet over the preceding period. Rescuers from the city's emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health de

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Chendong Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A fallen tree is seen after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged car is seen after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers remove debris on electrical wires after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows rescue vehicles in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged building is seen in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man removes debris after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People repair power supply facilities after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows damaged buildings after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers conduct rescue missions after a tornado in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People remove fallen trees after a tornado in Chendong Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-GUANGDONG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A damaged truck after a tornado is seen in Guangming Village of Zhongluotan Town of Baiyun District, Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2024. Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a strong tornado that hit Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, Saturday afternoon, local authorities said. The tornado hit Zhongluotan Town in the city's Baiyun District at approximately 3 p.m., while the weather station in Liangtian Village, roughly 2.8 kilometers from the tornado's point of occurrence, registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

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24 Solar Terms: Chunfen

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Chunfen SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional Chinese musical instruments performance and animation about spring STORYLINE: The spring equinox, or Chunfen in Chinese, the fourth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on March 20 this year. After the spring equinox, the days get longer, the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow fast. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Major Snow

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Major Snow SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation about Major Snow STORYLINE: Major Snow, or "Da Xue," the 21st of the 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Dec. 7 this year. It indicates the start of the midwinter season. From this point onwards, the weather gets colder, and snow becomes abundant. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Chunfen

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Chunfen DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: The spring equinox, or Chunfen in Chinese, the fourth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on March 21 this year. After the spring equinox, the days get longer, the weather becomes warmer, and plants start to grow fast. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Railway technicians in China work amid cold weather to ensure safe trips for travel season

STORY: Railway technicians in China work amid cold weather to ensure safe trips for travel season DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the technicians working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING HEPENG, Technician with China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GUO XIAOQING, Technician with China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. 4. various of the railway 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE SHOUCHANG, Technician with China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HE SHOUCHANG, Technician with China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Rail flaw detection technicians in Anyang City, central China's Henan Province have been working hard to ensure safe trips during the Spring Festival travel rush. They start working from early morning, covering nearly 8 kilometers on sections along the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway on a daily basis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING HEPENG, Technician with China R

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24 Solar Terms: Major Snow

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Major Snow DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ink paintings STORYLINE: Major Snow, also known as "Da Xue" in Chinese, is the 21st of the 24 Solar Terms on the Chinese lunar calendar and the third solar term in winter. Major Snow indicates the start of the midwinter season. During this period, the weather gets colder, and the days become shorter. Preserving meat, eating good food, having snowball fights and enjoying winter scenery are customs favored by people. All these traditional customs help make the coldest days warm and enjoyable. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Xiaoxue

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Xiaoxue DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ink paintings STORYLINE: Xiaoxue, or Minor Snow, is the 20th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is the second solar term in winter. When Xiaoxue comes, the weather gets cold and snow will fall. This year's Xiaoxue falls on Nov. 22. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Cold Dew

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Cold Dew DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: ink paintings about autumn views with birds STORYLINE: Cold Dew (Hanlu), the 17th solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Oct. 8 this year. Just as its name suggests, the arrival of Hanlu comes with growing coldness, shorter daytime, and longer nights. Traditionally, the imagery of "dew" is symbolic of colder weather. Cold Dew marks the turning point between cool and cold. Cold Dew falls closely to the Chongyang Festival, thus also shares similar customs. Eating flower cakes, drinking flower wine, and climbing up high, these traditional Chinese customs have always served to add a touch of warmth to crisp autumn days. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Bailu

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Bailu DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. animation of Bailu STORYLINE: Bailu, or White Dew, indicates the real beginning of cool autumn. The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Bailu is the 15th of the 24 solar terms and falls on Sept. 7 this year. Temperatures gradually go down and vapors in the air often condense into white droplets on the grass and trees at night. The 24 solar terms consist of 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms. The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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24 Solar Terms: Liqiu

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Liqiu DATELINE: Aug. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. animation of Liqiu STORYLINE: "Liqiu," or the beginning of autumn, is the first day of autumn on the Chinese lunar calendar. The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The beginning of autumn, the 13th solar term of the year, falls on Aug. 7 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Qingming, a time to worship ancestors and loved ones

STORY: Qingming, a time to worship ancestors and loved ones DATELINE: April 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of animations about Qingming STORYLINE: Qingming falls Tuesday this year. Literally meaning "clear and bright," it is one of the 24 dates that divide the solar year and has been observed for thousands of years. On this day, Chinese people worship their ancestors and pay tribute to their loved ones who died. Thus, it is also known as Tomb Sweeping Day. As Qingming heralds the warm weather and regular rainy showers, it presents an opportune time for plowing and sowing. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Crashed plane's black box recovered, experts investigate crash site

STORY: Crashed plane's black box recovered, experts investigate crash site DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: NANING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the black box of the MU5735STANDUP (English): GUO YIFAN, Xinhua correspondentvarious of the crash site of the MU5735 STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GUO YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent "Now I'm at the crash site of the MU5735, and now we have heard the news that the block box of the plane has been found." The Boeing 737 aircraft was carrying 132 people on board when it crashed in south China's Guangxi Monday afternoon. It departed from Kunming and was bound for Guangzhou. No survivors have been found so far. Over 2,000 people have been sent to the site as part of the rescue efforts. An official said at a news briefing Wednesday that the weather was normal and there were no hazardous weather conditions when the plane crashed. About 20 civil aviation technical experts on Wednesday arrived at the crash site to carry out an investigat

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Passenger plane carrying 132 crashes in south China, rescue underway

STORY: Passenger plane carrying 132 crashes in south China, rescue underway DATELINE: March 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: BREAKING SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG WEI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG WEI, Xinhua correspondent "A passenger plane with 132 people aboard crashed Monday afternoon in a mountainous area in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. We are now at the site of the crash. The Boeing 737 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines took off from Kunming and was bound for Guangzhou. It crashed at about 2:38 p.m., causing a mountain fire. The fire has been put out. But the terrain of the locality is complicated and the latest weather report has forecast torrential rain, which may further hamper the rescue. Hundreds of firefighters from Guangxi and neighboring Guangdong have arrived at the scene along with medical workers. China Eastern Airlines said on Monday that it has initiated an emergency response mechanism following the crash.

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Spring equinox signals start of one of the year's busiest farming periods in China

STORY: Spring equinox signals start of one of the year's busiest farming periods in China DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: Today (March 20) marks Chunfen or the spring equinox which is the fourth of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. It signals that the sun is exactly above the equator, marking the equal length of day and night. After Chunfen, the weather turns warm, and the rain increases. With the vitalizing sunlight, the natural world gets back to life. Plants have finally taken off their withered yellow "coats" and replaced by greenery "suits." Flora and fauna all pop their heads out and enjoy the warm sunlight. People also change to lighter spring clothing, and farmers start spring sowing. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)