Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 3

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well. This video shows heavy rain and strong winds in Hualien County.

Philippines: TS Trami Brings Heavy Rainfall And Causes Flooding As It Approaches 2

Tropical Storm Trami, locally known as Kristine, brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding as it approached the Philippines. In the past two days, torrential rains from Kristine have triggered flash floods in several areas of the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Sultan Kudarat.

China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall

STORY: China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-hit areas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHOUJI, Resident, Sucun Village, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HUIYAN, Resident, Gaoliang Village, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center renewed a red alert for heavy rainfall, the most severe alert in the country's weather warning system. Floods have occurred in several rivers. Rescue and evacuation efforts are underway in multiple flood-hit areas. In low-lying rural areas of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, a mother who had just given birth was transferred with her family to a safe place. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG

Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - (From L) South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jong Deok, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura and Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Yang Zhijin pose for photos as they meet in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014.

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin works in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 17, 2018 shows Francois' leaf monkeys in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin records Francois' leaf monkeys with a mobile phone in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys through binoculars in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows a view of the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys through binoculars in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 16, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows a view of the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - (From L) South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jong Deok, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura and Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Yang Zhijin pose for photos as they meet in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. (Kyodo)