Guangdong Flood Fighting Situation Severe
Guangdong is still facing a severe flood fighting situation as heavy rains during the weekend caused water levels across the province to exceed limits. According to the latest figure by the Pearl River Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, the death toll caused by the heavy rainfalls has risen to 17 since the 25th of this month, causing direct economic losses of nearly 1.7 billion yuan.
China unveils new turboprop regional aircraft
The first Chinese-made regional aircraft Modem Ark (MA)600 was completed on Sunday, marking a milestone in China's drive to be one of the world's leading providers of turboprop regional aircraft.
South China tiger photos are fake: provincial authorities
The controversial photographs of a rare South China tiger in the wild were allegedly fabricated by farmer Zhou Zhenglong, Shaanxi Provincial government officials said on Sunday. Zhou, 54, from Zhenping County, claimed to have photographed the tiger with a digital camera on the afternoon of October 3 last year. He has been arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Spain Beats Vienna at Euro 2008
Spain won out over Germany 1-0 at Ernst Happel stadium in Vienna yesterday at the Euro 2008 final soccer match.
Hot Weather Expected this Week
A heat wave is predicted to hit Guangdong on Wednesday(July 2nd) as typhoon Fengshen loses its control over the province, resulting in less rainfall. Today Guangdong will still experience scattered showers of varying intensity.
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