4 d. ago Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations

Record rainfall in central China leads to flooding and evacuations  NBC News

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2 w. ago China to evacuate citizens from Israel, US brain drain: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China to evacuate citizens from Israel via Egypt border as conflict escalates China’s embassy in Israel said it would begin evacuating nationals via the Egyptian border from Friday. Hundreds have already left the country, while about 1,600 Chinese citizens have left Iran over the last few days. 2. Will US actively join Israel against Iran? Pentagon chief...

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2 w. ago China to evacuate citizens from Israel via Egypt border as conflict escalates

China’s embassy in Israel said it will begin evacuating nationals via the Egyptian border from Friday, after hundreds had already left the country, while about 1,600 others had left Iran over the last few days. In a statement on Thursday, the embassy said it was seeking to register Chinese citizens who wished to evacuate in organised groups, which would leave Israel by bus via the Taba border crossing, about 360km (224 miles) from Tel Aviv. Evacuees must hold a valid Chinese passport or valid...

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2 w. ago China evacuates 1,600 from Iran and hundreds from Israel, warns of border congestion

China evacuates 1,600 from Iran and hundreds from Israel, warns of border congestion  Reuters

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2 w. ago Hundreds of Chinese citizens leave Iran as fighting with Israel continues

Hundreds of Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran while work is continuing to remove more than a thousand others amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. “As of now, under the organisation and coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Iran, and with the active assistance and support of neighbouring countries, 791 Chinese citizens have been relocated from Iran to safe areas, while over 1,000 more are in the process of being evacuated,”...

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2 w. ago China leads exodus from Israel and Iran as nations rush to evacuate citizens over conflict

China leads exodus from Israel and Iran as nations rush to evacuate citizens over conflict  New York Post

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2 w. ago China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire

China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire  Reuters

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2 w. ago China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM

China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM  Global Times

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2 w. ago Israel, US, and China issue Tehran evacuation orders as fear of war grows | World News

Israel, US, and China issue Tehran evacuation orders as fear of war grows | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 w. ago Hong Kong’s retail sector is struggling but people will have to adapt: John Lee

Hong Kong’s leader has conceded that the city has a problem with its sluggish retail scene amid a trend of locals spending their holidays across the border, but warned against using it as the sole yardstick in assessing the economy. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also called on businesses to “work harder” in light of the market changes and to reform to retain if not grow their slice of the cake. Hong Kong’s retail sales dropped for a 14th consecutive month in April, falling by 2.3 per cent,...

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