A North China province surrounding Beijing and Tianjin
Typhoon Dolphin has weakened inland but continues to cause extreme rainfall and floods across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Fujian. Authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands, canceled thousands of flights, and closed major attractions as the storm moves westward.
Dolphin has made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, bringing winds of 151 km/h and torrential rain. The storm has prompted mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and widespread transport disruptions as authorities warn of prolonged rainfall and flood risk across eastern China.
Multiple storms have triggered heavy rainfall and evacuations across the Philippines and China. Landslides, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions have prompted emergency responses, with millions moved to safety and governments easing rules for disaster claims.
Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in a Hebei prison for works authorities deem insulting to revolutionary figures. He has been in detention since August 2024 and plans to appeal. Amnesty International and the UN condemn the ruling as a crackdown on artistic freedom.
Pilgrims and tourists flock to the Wudang Mountains in central China, drawn by Taoist temples, ancient halls and the belief that the site embodies weather, harvest and peace. Local families visit with reverence, while guides describe Taoist practices that blend movement with stillness.