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AsiaOne
a day ago
- Climate
- AsiaOne
Lorry left dangling over collapsed bridge in China with driver trapped inside, China News
A lorry, with its driver trapped inside, was left hanging off a collapsed highway bridge in China's Guizhou province. Days of relentless rainfall had triggered a landslide beneath the Xiamen-Chengdu Expressway, causing it to give way at around 7.40am on Tuesday (June 24), reported Guizhou Daily. Videos of the incident posted to Chinese social media show the lorry with its cabin suspended over the drop. In a video interview posted to X by Shanghai Eye, You Guochun — the lorry driver — stated that once the front of the truck reached the point of the bridge that eventually collapsed, he felt the ground "sink down a little" and stepped on the brakes at once. "But there was a bit of inertia and the truck kept going a bit. The bridge in front of me all collapsed... I was scared and simply froze," he said. In a video circulating on social media, a witness at the scene can be heard saying to You, "You're lucky, this is dangerous", and asking him to wait for help to arrive. You responded that he had tried to contact the fire department but could not get through. The onlooker then explained that there was no mobile connectivity in the area. According to You, the fire department eventually arrived and threw a ladder over for him to climb up to the top of the lorry, guiding him through the process. Local transportation authorities found a deformation in the bridge structure during a patrol inspection at 5.51am on Tuesday and immediately implemented traffic control for the uphill lanes, which was enforced by 7.11am, reported the Global Times. The authorities also stated that there were three vehicles at the bottom of the bridge and confirmed there were no people inside them. An investigation into the cause of the collapse and follow-up work is currently underway, reported China Daily. Extreme weather in multiple areas State meteorologists have forecast more rain in the coming days, warning that flood-hit provinces like Guizhou remain at risk from overlapping storms. Despite summer floods being common in China, climate change is amplifying the risk — with heavier rainfall events becoming more frequent, they added. The possibility of "black swan" disasters, rare but catastrophic events like dam failures or sudden infrastructure collapses, become more likely under extreme weather conditions, said the Chinese authorities. While Southern China was hit by heavy rain and floods on Tuesday, Northern provinces such as Henan, Shandong and Hebei recorded temperatures nearing 40°C. [[nid:719450]]
AFP
14-03-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Video of New Year's Eve countdown in China altered and shared as pro-Yoon rally
The 12-second clip, apparently showing a crowd singing "Aegukga" as they release red, silver and black balloons, was shared on YouTube on March 1. Red is the symbolic colour of the country's right-wing. "Let's gather on March 1. Let's unite our forces once more," read text superimposed on the video. It continues with lyrics from the national anthem: "Until dry and worn away... May God protect us. Long live our nation." The post was shared as the suspended Yoon faced hearings before Constitutional Court judges who will determine whether to formally remove him from office over his martial law decree that plunged the country into political turmoil (archived link). A verdict is expected in mid-March. Image Screenshot of the altered YouTube video, taken on March 14, 2025 For months, tens of thousands of South Koreans have been taking to the streets in rival rallies either calling for or opposing Yoon's impeachment. His supporters wielded red traffic safety batons along with Korean and American flags -- with some co-opting Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" slogan to support unproven claims South Korea's recent elections were manipulated (archived link). The predominantly younger, liberal constituents calling for his removal waved colourful K-pop glow sticks and banners with witty messages at their rallies (archived link). Similar claims featuring the video surfaced since at least January on TikTok, X and Facebook. "Thank you for the huge crowd turnout. Many struggled in the cold," read a comment on one of the posts. Another said: "Why isn't this covered in the news? It seems like broadcasters are corrupt too. They should be thoroughly investigated." But the video, originally showing a New Year's Eve countdown event in southeastern China, has been doctored to add the South Korean national anthem and subtitles of the lyrics. Nanchang celebrations A reverse image search on Google found a longer version of the video published by Chinese state-media ShanghaiEye on YouTube on January 1, featuring an audio track of people counting down in Chinese (archived link). The caption reads: "Thousands gather in Nanchang city centre releasing balloons to celebrate the New Year." Nanchang is the capital of China's southeastern Jiangxi province. At the end of the video, the camera pans towards a large screen displaying "2025 Happy New Year" in Chinese text. Image Screenshot comparison between the video shared in false posts (left) and Shanghai Eye video (right) Further keyword searches led to a similar video of the countdown event published by Jiangxi state media Jxnews on Douyin on January 1, 2025 (archived link). The caption states the event took place at Nanchang's Zhongshan Road, which can be seen on Baidu maps. Image Screenshot comparison of the Shanghai Eye video (left), the Jxnews video (right) and Baidu maps street view imagery of Zhongshan Road, with similarities marked by AFP The altered video with the South Korean national anthem appears to have originated from YouTube, where it was posted on January 2 and 3 and racked up more than seven million views. These versions feature disclaimers that state they were created with voice synthesis technology and do not feature actual human voices, though users left comments indicating they had been misled. Image Yoon's declaration of martial law and his subsequent impeachment and trial has sparked a wave of misinformation debunked by AFP.
Zawya
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Ne Zha 2 Dominates Hong Kong Box Office for Four Straight Days, Crowned 2025's Top Film
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 February 2025 - Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has taken Hong Kong by storm, topping the city's box office charts for four consecutive days since its release. As of now, its cumulative earnings in Hong Kong have surpassed $2.07 million, securing its position as 2025's highest-grossing film in the region. The sequel to the 2019 hit "Ne Zha" premiered in Hong Kong on February 18 and hit the theaters on February 22, drawing enthusiastic crowds and critical acclaim. The film reimagines the mythical tale of Ne Zha—a divine warrior from Chinese folklore—with modern storytelling and cutting-edge animation, captivating audiences across the Chinese mainland since its Lunar New Year debut. The Hong Kong premiere at Causeway Bay drew a star-studded crowd, including representatives from its Hong Kong and Macau distribution teams, local cultural figures, and residents. Industry professionals praised the film's technical brilliance and narrative depth, with many cinemas, such as Kowloon Tong's Festival Grand Cinema, scheduling near hourly screenings to meet demand. Two Hong Kong moviegoers shared their excitement after attending early screenings. One resident remarked, "I don't usually watch adult-oriented animated films, but this one is definitely worth watching. Chinese animation can now rival, or even surpass, foreign productions." Another added, "Chinese animation keeps improving. Compared to films six years ago, the artwork is more beautiful, the visuals more vibrant, and the storytelling completely unexpected." LO Shuk-pui, Director of the Hong Kong SAR Government's Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau, highlighted the film's collaborative effort, stating, "The script is exceptionally well-written, with sharp dialogue and rich character development. I heard 138 companies worked on this project over five years—the dedication and technical excellence are evident." WONG Bak-ming, Chairman of Hong Kong's Oriental Film Company, emphasized its cultural significance, noting that Ne Zha series has successfully brought traditional Chinese stories to the global stage. It proves Chinese animation can achieve world-class results, and they're proud to contribute to this milestone. Globally, Ne Zha 2 has grossed over $1.698 billion as of February 18, surpassing "Inside Out 2" to become the highest-grossing animated film in history and entering the top eight of the all-time global box office chart. Due to its sustained popularity, the film's screening period in Chinese mainland has been extended to March 30. From its mythological roots to its record-breaking success, Ne Zha 2 continues to redefine the possibilities of Chinese animation, bridging cultural heritage with global appeal. Hashtag: #ShanghaiEye The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ShanghaiEye
