New Satellite Launch - China

New Satellite Launch - China

A Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) carrier rocket carrying the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, December 5, 2025. The satellites entered their planned orbit successfully. Photo by Li Yunxi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings Briefing on Investigation Findings Regarding System Failure. Photo shows Atsushi Katsuki, Representative Executive Officer, President and Group CEO of Asahi Group Holdings.=November 27,2025,Tokyo

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings Briefing on Investigation Findings Regarding System Failure. photo shows (from left) Kaoru Sakita, Group CFO, Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings; Atsushi Katsuki, President and Group CEO, Representative Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings; Kenji Hamada, President and CEO, Asahi Group Japan.=November 27,2025,Tokyo

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings System Failure Investigation Findings Briefing

Asahi Group Holdings Briefing on Investigation Findings Regarding System Failure. photo shows (from left) Kaoru Sakita, Group CFO, Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings; Atsushi Katsuki, President and Group CEO, Representative Executive Officer, Asahi Group Holdings; Kenji Hamada, President and CEO, Asahi Group Japan.=November 27,2025,Tokyo

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es A Jamais" Rally in Paris - France

"Invaincu·es a jamais" (Never defeated) rally in Paris at Place de la Bastille organized by the association NotreOhRage claiming concrete measures from the justice system to protect victims of gender-based and sexual violence, on November 30, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project

Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project

The staff are operating the monitoring system in the centralized control room of Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on November 29, 2025.

Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project

Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project

The staff are operating the monitoring system in the centralized control room of Huaneng Yantai Gas Turbine Power Generation Project in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on November 29, 2025.

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member of courier service loads packed eggs onto a vehicle at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A robotic arm maneuvers eggs on a platform for cleaning at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Staff members pack cleaned and sterilized eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Cleaned and sterilized eggs are labeled with date and brand logo at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene inside a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thailand: Catastrophic Floods Leave Hat Yai Under Disaster Declaration 3

Catastrophic floods battered southern Thailand, affecting 127,000 households across ten provinces and causing a rising death toll. The deluge, which included "the heaviest rain in 300 years" in Hat Yai city, has prompted a disaster declaration.

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer installs battery for a humanoid robot at Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer observes a humanoid robot grabbing a component at a laboratory of Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer operates a humanoid robot via VR equipment for data collection purpose at a laboratory of Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer adjusts a humanoid robot at a laboratory of Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

A staff member trains a humanoid robot to fetch objects for data collection purpose at Zerith, a robotics company, in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 25, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

A staff member trains a humanoid robot to fetch objects for data collection purpose at Zerith, a robotics company, in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 25, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

A staff member trains a humanoid robot to play Chinese diabolo (kongzhu) for data collection purpose at Zerith, a robotics company, in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 25, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer runs a simulation program at Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

A humanoid robot, operated by a staff member for data collection purpose, fetches objects at Zerith, a robotics company, in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 25, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM