69 h. ago China maths genius opens first social media account, gains 23 million fans in 5 days

Chinese mathematics prodigy Wei Dongyi has recently launched his first social media account, capturing widespread attention due to concerns about his appearance and dental health, while amassing an impressive 23 million followers in just five days. The 33-year-old, originally from Shandong province in eastern China, serves as an assistant professor in the mathematics department at the esteemed Peking University. Despite his remarkable achievements, Wei prefers a life centred on research and...

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2 w. ago 5 dead and 6 missing after explosion at Chinese chemical plant

5 dead and 6 missing after explosion at Chinese chemical plant  NBC News

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2 w. ago Five dead and six missing after huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant

Five dead and six missing after huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant  CNN

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2 w. ago Explosion hits chemical plant in eastern Chinese province of Shandong

An explosion has hit a chemical plant in Shandong province eastern China, producing a large fireball and sending plumes of smoke hundreds of feet into the air. Rescue efforts were ongoing on Tuesday afternoon but the number of casualties was unknown, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The explosion occurred at a site owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in Gaomi city just before noon. The cause is yet to be determined. Residents reported hearing a loud bang and said the blast had shattered the...

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2 w. ago 5 dead and 6 missing after chemical plant blast in Chinese province of Shandong

An explosion at a chemical plant in Shandong province in eastern China on Tuesday has killed five people with a further six still missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The explosion, which occurred at a site owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in Gaomi city just before noon, also left 19 people injured. The local emergency management bureau said on-site search and rescue operations and clean-up work had continued into the night. The cause is yet to be determined. The accident created a large...

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2 w. ago Huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant, authorities launch rescue operation

Huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant, authorities launch rescue operation  CNN

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