Articles in this Cluster
25-09-2025
Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in southern China after causing severe flooding in Taiwan, resulting in at least 17 deaths and numerous missing persons. The typhoon, categorized as a Category 5 hurricane, brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall to the region, prompting the evacuation of nearly two million people in China. Ragasa also caused disruption in Hong Kong and the Philippines, with 90 people injured in Hong Kong and at least eight killed in the Philippines. The typhoon is considered the strongest storm of the year globally.
Entities: Typhoon Ragasa, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong and southern China, causing widespread destruction and killing 14 people in Taiwan. The storm brought hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and a storm surge that flooded coastal areas and damaged buildings. Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from low-lying areas, and almost 2 million people were relocated to higher ground in Guandong Province. The storm is considered one of the most powerful seen globally this year.
Entities: Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Chuandao • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
The article discusses the rise of gig workers in China, with 200 million people, or 40% of the urban labor force, depending on flexible work. This shift has significant implications for China's economy and society, and offers lessons for other countries as technology continues to reshape labor markets. The article highlights the challenges faced by these precarious workers, including struggles to buy property and access public services and benefits. It also touches on the broader implications of this trend for the future of work globally.
Entities: China, gig workers, tech platforms, urban labour force, The Economist • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
Thousands of people were evacuated from a Hong Kong neighborhood after a 1,000-pound WWII bomb was discovered at a construction site. Bomb experts worked through the night to defuse the bomb, which was likely dropped by U.S. service members during the war. The bomb contained 500 pounds of TNT and was neutralized by 11:48 a.m. without anyone being injured. This is not the first WWII bomb to be found in Hong Kong, with another 1,000-pound bomb being defused in 2018.
Entities: Hong Kong, World War II, United States, Quarry Bay, Andy Chan Tin-Chu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa brought multiple megacities in China to a standstill, causing widespread disruption with ferocious winds and rain. Despite initial fears, the damage on the mainland was not as severe as expected. Cities like Zhuhai were heavily affected, with shuttered businesses and debris-filled roads. The typhoon is part of a growing trend of increasingly regular and intense storms in the region, with Hong Kong experiencing its ninth typhoon this year, exceeding the annual average of six.
Entities: Typhoon Ragasa, China, Zhuhai, Macao, Hong Kong • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to cut China's greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035 in a video address to the United Nations high-level climate summit. This announcement comes as the US is rolling back on its climate commitments under President Donald Trump, who has been skeptical of climate change. Xi's statement was seen as a thinly-veiled swipe at the US, emphasizing the need for the international community to stay focused on combating climate change. China's pledge is in addition to its previous commitment to peak its carbon emissions by 2030, a goal that appears to be on track according to China's statistics.
Entities: China, Xi Jinping, United Nations, United States, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
China has pledged to accelerate the global adoption of its home-grown BeiDou satellite navigation system, an alternative to the US-run Global Positioning System (GPS). The system has dominated China's domestic market and is increasingly integrated into daily life, with over 70% of the domestic consumer market share. Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang announced the country's plans to enlarge its circle of international friends after 31 years of developing the technology. The BeiDou system is expected to see widespread expansion, with new terminals and devices compatible with the technology expected to exceed 400 million units by 2028.
Entities: China, BeiDou, GPS, Ding Xuexiang, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
Hong Kong is recovering after powerful typhoon Ragasa caused widespread destruction and disruption for nearly two days. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled all typhoon warning signals on Thursday morning as the threat from the typhoon diminished. Schools resumed classes, and workers began cleaning up the damage. Ragasa triggered the highest-level No 10 hurricane warning for nearly 11 hours and came as close as 100km to the south of Hong Kong on Wednesday morning.
Entities: Hong Kong, Ragasa, Hong Kong Observatory, Typhoon Ragasa, No 10 hurricane warning • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
25-09-2025
A photographer captured a viral image of a man sitting on a bench during Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong, with waves crashing against the coast. The photographer, Elson Li, hopes the image conveys the danger and fear of the situation, rather than just being seen as a daring or impressive feat. The man was sitting alone on a bench at the Tseung Kwan O promenade, facing the sea, as the typhoon reached its closest point to Hong Kong. Li took photos of the man as he was swept off his feet by a wave.
Entities: Elson Li, Tseung Kwan O promenade, Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong, Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
