A 36-year-old man in China's Hubei province, surnamed Yu, suffered severe vision loss after over a thousand demodex mites infected his eyes, causing blepharitis. His doctor attributed the infestation to his life habits.
At least 17 people have died and hundreds injured as tornadoes and storms batter central China, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Super Typhoon Bavi is also approaching China's eastern coast after causing damage in US Pacific islands.
Um tornado atingiu a província de Hubei, na China, nesta segunda-feira (6), causando a morte de pelo menos 11 pessoas e ferindo 331. Ventos de até 260 km/h devastaram cidades, arremessando um homem de seu apartamento no 12º andar e destruindo veículos e edifícios.
Storms across China have resulted in 15 deaths, hundreds injured, and tens of thousands evacuated. Leader Xi Jinping has urged comprehensive rescue efforts as severe weather, including thunderstorms, gales, tornadoes, and flooding from Typhoon Maysak, has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Two tornadoes struck Hubei province, killing at least eight people and leaving sixteen missing after a landslide in Gansu. China faces increasing extreme weather, including Super Typhoon Bavi, causing significant economic losses.
Fortes chuvas e temporais atingiram a China, resultando em pelo menos 15 mortos, centenas de feridos e a evacuação de dezenas de milhares de pessoas. A província de Hubei foi a mais afetada, com 11 mortes e um desaparecido devido a tempestades e ventos violentos.
Dois tornados atingiram a província de Hubei, na China, na noite de segunda-feira (6), causando severa devastação. Pelo menos oito pessoas morreram e uma continua desaparecida, com ventos de até 149 km/h arrancando telhados e capotando veículos.
At least eight people have died in Hubei Province, China, due to severe thunderstorms and high winds. Forecasters predict more heavy rain and tornadoes in other regions, potentially impacting agricultural crops and causing economic losses. China is also tracking Super Typhoon Bavi.
Eight people have died and 173 injured following tornadoes and heavy rain in China's Hubei province. Thousands have been evacuated as meteorologists warn of complex flood prevention challenges this year.
Scammers in China are increasingly targeting academics with paper submission-based fraud. A lecturer paid $680 for a conference publication indexed in Compendex, only to receive a paper in an obscure journal from a fabricated conference.
A taxi driver in Wuhan, China, is being hailed online for rushing an unconscious three-year-old girl to the hospital. The family, unable to get a timely ambulance, flagged down the taxi, and passengers voluntarily exited to help. The driver, Wang Tao, drove critically, disregarding traffic rules.
The 13th China Yichang Chaotianhou Natural Water Rafting Competition has opened in Xingshan, Hubei, attracting over 2,000 participants. The Chaotianhou rafting area, known as "Central China's No. 1 Drift," has become a significant driver of rural tourism, with many villagers returning home to open agritainment businesses and homestays, boosting local income.
The 2026 China Dragon Boat Open (Hubei·Jingzhou Station) and the main venue for Hubei Province's "Sports Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival" event commenced on June 13th in Jingzhou. The competition features 32 teams and nearly a thousand participants, showcasing traditional dragon boat racing with various race formats and cultural activities.
The 3rd Green Smart Inland Ship Industry Seminar was held in Yidu, Hubei, gathering nearly 300 experts and entrepreneurs to discuss the development of green and intelligent inland shipping. Yidu aims to become a leading manufacturing hub with an annual output value of 20 billion yuan by 2030.
In Zigui County, Hubei Province, the traditional craft of making mugwort for the Dragon Boat Festival has become a significant source of income. The local industry, centered around the unique climate and soil ideal for growing high-quality mugwort, has developed a comprehensive value chain from cultivation to processing, e-commerce, and cultural tourism, boosting villagers' incomes and preserving cultural heritage.
Hsinchu County Mayor Yang Wen-ke and Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang both invoked "justice lies in people's hearts" but with different interpretations. Yang highlighted county government's contributions to Zhubei's development, while Cheng emphasized his achievements within the limited scope of a mayor's authority.
Over three years since RCEP's full implementation, Hubei enterprises have seen import and export trade valued at ¥6.44 billion benefiting from preferential policies. This includes ¥1.39 billion in imports with ¥33.98 million in tariff reductions and ¥5.05 billion in exports.
Lichuan City, Hubei Province, is developing a new rural landscape by integrating agriculture and tourism. The Biyuntian Ecological Agriculture Sightseeing Park in Jingba Village has become a model, with its mulberry farm attracting tourists for picking and processing, creating jobs and boosting local economy.
Villages in Hubei and Henan provinces are collaborating on a cross-provincial tourism project along the Yan'ergou River, the source of the Huai River. The "one raft crossing two provinces" bamboo raft漂流 project aims to break down administrative barriers and share tourism revenue.
The 8th Hubei Tongshan · Daban Loquat Tourism Season began on May 23rd with a ceremony and a health run through loquat orchards. The event features cultural performances, tourism promotions, and showcases processed loquat products, aiming to boost local industries and rural revitalization.
Hubei's Dongbao District held a talent recruitment event in Xi'an, attracting students from 14 universities. Over 40 companies offered nearly 600 positions, with 226 graduates reaching preliminary employment agreements. The district promotes its industries and offers incentives like housing subsidies and educational support for relocated talent.
GigaAI's S1 robot, an AI-powered household assistant, will be tested by families in Wuhan, China, starting in the first half of 2027. The robot can perform various domestic tasks and will undergo trials with employees in hi-tech industries before wider household testing.
Xianning, Hubei, hosted a national land improvement conference showcasing its successful "mountain-for-valley" reform model. The initiative transforms fragmented, low-yield land into standardized bases for industries like ramie cultivation and high-standard farmland, boosting rural revitalization.
Chiu Chen-yuan, former Deputy Mayor of Hsinchu City, has resigned to run for Mayor of Zhubei City. He aims to address local needs and foster regional cooperation, emphasizing his experience and ability to collaborate.
