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News18
27-05-2025
- General
- News18
Huge Blast Hits Chemical Plant In China's Shandong, Over 230 Firefighters Deployed
Last Updated: China Chemical Plant Explosion: The explosion was so strong that it shattered windows at a warehouse more than three kilometres from the factory China Chemical Plant Explosion: A powerful explosion rocked a chemical plant in eastern China's Shandong province on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The blast occurred at Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., located in an industrial park in Weifang city. There were no immediate reports of casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing. The plant produces pesticides and chemicals used in medicine and employs over 500 people, according to company registration records. The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. The explosion was so strong that it shattered windows at a warehouse more than three kilometres from the factory. A local resident, who spoke anonymously, said his home shook from the blast and he saw a large column of black smoke rising from the site, even though he lived more than seven kilometres away. Footage showing thick black smoke rising from the area was widely shared on social media platform X. An #explosion hit a chemical company in Gaomi, #Shandong Province, around 11:57 am today. Emergency crews are on-site. — Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) May 27, 2025 In response to the incident, China's Ministry of Emergency Management quickly sent a work team along with specialists — including firefighters, medical experts, and safety officials — to assist in the rescue efforts. More than 230 firefighters have been deployed to the scene, according to CCTV. Authorities have not yet confirmed if there were any injuries or fatalities. Location : China First Published: May 27, 2025, 15:26 IST
Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Ancient Chinese Tower Partially Collapses
China's largest remaining drum tower partially collapsed on Monday, and the entire incident was captured on camera. NEW: The roof of a 650-year-old drum tower in Anhui, China, collapses. The incident happened at the Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China. Officials have since launched an structure was first built in 1375 during the Ming of the building was… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 20, 2025 The video above shows hundreds of roof tiles sliding off the historic Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China at the start of the week. Local media reports no injuries. 'The tile falling lasted for a minute or two,' one eyewitness told the state newspaper Yangcheng Evening News. Tiles fell from the ancient Drum Tower in Fengyang, #Anhui Province, on May 19. The tower, originally built in 1375 and rebuilt in 1995, had been under renovation since late 2023. Local authorities are investigating the incident. #architecture #China — Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) May 20, 2025 Another witness told state media outlet The Beijing News that 'no one was in the square and no one was injured' at the time of the incident. Located in Anhui province, the drum tower was constructed in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, with a reconstruction phase in 1995 after it was destroyed in 1853. China's local culture and tourism bureau reported no casualties and said the 'situation is under investigation.' Also read: China's Numerous Aging Dams Pose A Serious Threat To Safety
Daily Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Tesla rolls out advanced selfdriving functions in China
US electric vehicle giant Tesla has started offering advanced self-driving functions for its cars in China, including autopilot on city streets, the company announced on Tuesday. The functions described in Tesla's statement are similar to the "Full Self-Driving" capability it offers in the United States. Cars with that capability are not fully autonomous, and are meant to be used under driver supervision. The news was first reported by the state-owned Shanghai Daily on Tuesday. Tesla said in a statement on its WeChat page that it will gradually roll out a software update that includes "automatic Autopilot-assisted driving on city streets", as well as a rearview mirror function that detects whether drivers are paying attention. The update "has already been released for some car models, and will be gradually rolled to other suitable car models", Tesla said. China is a major market for Tesla, where the company has two factories and is trying to compete with fast-growing domestic manufacturers. The firm has been working to gain approval for FSD i n C h i n a , which needs to be compliant with strict data and privacy laws.
Dubai Eye
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Dubai Eye
Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving functions in China
US electric vehicle giant Tesla has started offering advanced self-driving functions for its cars in China, including autopilot on city streets, the company announced on Tuesday. The functions described in Tesla's statement are similar to the "Full Self-Driving" capability it offers in the United States. Cars with that capability are not fully autonomous, and are meant to be used under driver supervision. The news was first reported by the state-owned Shanghai Daily on Tuesday. Tesla said in a statement on its WeChat page that it will gradually roll out a software update that includes "automatic Autopilot-assisted driving on city streets", as well as a rearview mirror function that detects whether drivers are paying attention. The update "has already been released for some car models, and will be gradually rolled to other suitable car models", Tesla said. China is a major market for Tesla, where the company has two factories and is trying to compete with fast-growing domestic manufacturers. The firm has been working to gain approval for FSD in China, which needs to be compliant with strict data and privacy laws.
