The Ace of Diamonds: Surviving the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake
Three years ago, Charlie and two friends set out on a daytime motorcycle trip to nearby Qingcheng Shan, one of the birthplaces of Daoism. Chaos ensued as the region was ravaged by a 9.0 earthquake....
View ArticleTaoping: A Qiang settlement near Wenchuan
The 2,000-year old Qiang minority settlement is the oldest and best-preserved of its kind, featuring a multi-level complex. Constructed in a maze-like fashion, the lower levels comprise narrow...
View ArticleDeadliest Disaster the World has Ever Known
On this day in 1556, an earthquake in Shaanxi province killed over 830,000 people, making it the deadliest earthquake on record. more »China EnvironmentearthquakeShaanxinatural disaster
View ArticleFracking comes to Southwest China
The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that China possesses shale gas reserves of up to 50 trillion cubic meters, more than double the proven reserves lying beneath the United States. What...
View ArticleThe Cultural Black Hole of China: From Power Ballad to Nationalistic Empowering
China has a tendency to borrow from other cultures; every culture does it, but severe ramifications often result with Chinese cultural appropriation. This story explores the pure motives of Sichuan...
View ArticleYunnan's third earthquake in 20 days leaves thousands homeless
An earthquake in Yunnan's Dali-Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州) over the weekend has caused widespread damage but no fatalities. The magnitude 5.5 tremor struck at 1:41pm local time Sunday after...
View Article6.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Chengdu
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook up Chengdu on April 20th, 2013. Information inside. more »China Newsearthquake
View ArticleMultiple deaths after earthquake hits rural Sichuan (Updating)
Hundreds may have been killed or injured, according to Chinese state media, after an earthquake struck rural Sichuan Province at 8:02 am Beijing time. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake was centered west of...
View ArticleAn earthquake in a Weibo-powered China
Seven out of the 8 top trending topics currently on Weibo are about the earthquake in Ya’an. The very first one titled “7.0 earthquake in Ya’an, Sichuan,” which keeps updating the latest news and...
View ArticleYa'an Quake: Mothers Love
When disasters strike, we seek out the hope amidst the tragedy. We look for some sign that we can survive, even under the most horrible conditions, because hope is the enemy of despair. The Ya’an...
View ArticleEarthquake Rebuilding Efforts: How You Can Help Ya’an
At this time of catastrophe, you could make a difference by donating money or relief supplies such as medical necessities, tents, clothes, water and food via one of these methods below: 1. 壹基金 (One...
View ArticleEarthquake-Proof Buildings Damaged in Lushan Earthquake, Alleged of Inferior...
The devastating Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 was well remembered for having killed a high number of children from collapsing schools. Promised that sub-standard unsafe buildings would be a thing of the...
View ArticleBoulder Blown Up in Post Earthquake Clean Up
During an aftershock of the recent earthquake in Sichuan, Saturday the 20th April 2013 on a road connecting Longmentong and Baosheng Township two large boulders had fallen, blocking the road from...
View ArticleEarthquake Relief Volunteer: "I Really Like to Help Other People, But I...
Thousands of volunteers flooded the roadways with aid this recent "4.20" earthquake, and a volunteer for the past Wenchuan earthquake may provide insight as to what may encourage a Chinese to take such...
View ArticleDozens Killed as Strong, Shallow Earthquake Hits Western China
A shallow earthquake struck a dry, hilly farming area in western China early Monday, killing at least 54 people, injuring nearly 300 and destroying thousands of homes, the local government said. more...
View ArticleSix years after Sichuan earthquake, a changed China from harmony to discord
Back in 2008, many people hoped that the earthquake can shake some positive boosts of change and reform into China, but soon they realized that it was but a dream. more...
View ArticleMagnitude 6.5 earthquake devastates northeast Yunnan
A severe earthquake in northeast Yunnan killed hundreds of people over the weekend and left tens of thousands homeless. Relief efforts are underway, but provincial authorities fear the death toll may...
View ArticleChinese Red Cross Battles CCTV In War to Forget Guo Meimei
Stuck between donating to the Red Cross to help earthquake victims and bearing a grudge against corruption, it looks like the Chinese public isn't in a forgiving mood. more »China NewsGuo...
View ArticleLudian digs out following catastrophic earthquake
People in northeast Yunnan are attempting to pick up the pieces following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the area August 3. The Chinese government has ramped up aid efforts while donations and...
View ArticleGrassroots Ludian Earthquake fundraiser pulls in 23,000 yuan
Five days after a devastating 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit northeast Yunnan, people from all around Kunming got together for the We are Yunnan fundraiser. The goal of the event was to raise money for...
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