China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

Diamond Princess handed over to P&O Princess Cruise

Diamond Princess handed over to P&O Princess Cruise

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 116,000-ton luxury Diamond Princess, is anchored at Nagasaki Port on Feb. 26. The 14-deck vessel, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, was handed over to British shipping firm P&O Princess Cruise.

(2)Diamond Princess launched

(2)Diamond Princess launched

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 113,000-ton cruise ship Diamond Princess built for Britain's P&O Princess Cruises PLC at the Nagasaki shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) was launched in a gala ceremony at the shipyard on April 12.

(1)Diamond Princess launched

(1)Diamond Princess launched

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 113,000-ton cruise ship Diamond Princess built for Britain's P&O Princess Cruises PLC at the Nagasaki shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) awaits to be launched in a gala ceremony at the shipyard on April 12.

Fire-damaged Diamond Princess towed to repair dock

Fire-damaged Diamond Princess towed to repair dock

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 113,000-ton cruise ship Diamond Princess is towed by tugboats in Nagasaki Bay on Oct. 21 to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.'s dock in Koyagi, Nagasaki Prefecture, to repair damage sustained in a fire on Oct. 1. The vessel, owned by P&O Princess Cruises PLC of Britain, was launched in May, but caught fire while undergoing finishing work at another Mitsubishi dock in Nagasaki.

Mitsubishi Heavy to continue building fire-damaged luxury ship

Mitsubishi Heavy to continue building fire-damaged luxury ship

NAGASAKI, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 2 shows the 113,000-ton Diamond Princess damaged by fire while under construction at the Nagasaki shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. Mitsubishi said Oct. 10 it and P&O Princess Cruises PLC, a major international cruise company based in Britain, have agreed to continue construction on the ship.