China in Pictures Page 16

Mar 16, 2022 19:51 PM

Gallery: Kyiv’s Homes Under Fire
Firefighters rushed to the rescue in Kyiv as strikes intensified across the city, killing civilians and destroying stores and settlements. Russia attacked a 15-story apartment building in a residential part of Kyiv on Tuesday, killing at least two and wounding several, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said. Kyiv authorities imposed a 35-hour curfew Tuesday as shelling increased
Mar 16, 2022 15:14 PM

Gallery: Deserted Streets in Once Bustling Shenzhen
Chiwei village, a densely populated urban area in Shenzhen located along the border with Hong Kong, has gone quiet after movement controls were imposed amid a Covid outbreak. The curbs include a graded control system, designating streets into sealed, controlled and guarded areas. Residents who live in the ‘sealed areas’ are required to quarantine at home, with food delivered directly to their doors. Shenzhen reported 55 confirmed and 37 asymptomatic ones on Tuesday
Mar 15, 2022 20:49 PM

Gallery: Homes Reduced to Rubble in Ukraine
Constant Russian attacks are turning more and more urban residential areas into fields of debris. Russia and Ukraine again accused each other of killing civilians after missile fragments fell near a government building in Donetsk, killing 20 and injuring nine. Both countries plan to resume talks
Mar 15, 2022 18:56 PM

Gallery: Covid Testing in the Snow in Northeast China
Snow descended on Northeast China’s Jilin province as the latest Covid-19 outbreak worsened, leaving residents to queue for hours outdoors in wintery conditions to take nucleic acid tests. On Monday, Jilin reported over 3,000 infections, leading the government to order travel restrictions on people living across the province. The government aims to contain the virus by organizing mass testing, setting up more isolation facilities and imposing strict restrictions on movement
Mar 14, 2022 20:42 PM

Gallery: Russia Strikes Base Near Polish Border
Russian airstrikes hit a military training base near the western city of Lviv on Sunday, killing at least 35 and wounding 134, a Ukrainian official said. The military base is located some 10 miles from the Polish border. Cities across Ukraine have witnessed destruction and death as Russia’s assault on its neighbor enters day 19
Mar 14, 2022 18:49 PM

Gallery: Shanghai, Shenzhen Residents Face Strict Covid Curbs
Shanghai reported 41 confirmed local cases and 128 asymptomatic ones on Sunday. Some areas have been locked down, while public bus service was suspended to prevent the virus from spreading. In Shenzhen, where 86 cases were reported Sunday, all 17 million residents are living under lockdown Monday, curtailing residents’ movement around the city
Mar 11, 2022 20:02 PM

Gallery: Millions Internally Displaced in Ukraine
While 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine, another 2 million have been internally displaced, according to the United Nations. High-level talks between Russia and Ukraine have not yielded major results, but humanitarian corridors have been set up for refugees fleeing the attacked nation
Mar 11, 2022 18:39 PM

Gallery: Chronicler of China’s Botanical Wonders
An exhibition featuring 40 plant and bird paintings by noted botany illustrator Zeng Xiaolian opened at the Shanghai Center of Photography on Saturday. Zeng has devoted his life to documenting natural beauty of China since 1958. His paintings accurately present both the science and the art of plants
Mar 10, 2022 19:53 PM

Gallery: Ukrainian Maternity Hospital Evacuated After Attack
An attack on a maternity hospital in the city of Mariupol Wednesday left at least 17 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of the incident, while Russia denied its role in the carnage and dismissed the reports, calling them fakes
Mar 10, 2022 17:58 PM

Gallery: Our Vanishing Natural World
An exhibition featuring photographs of endangered or vulnerable animals opened Tuesday at the Beijing Museum of Natural History. The Disappearing World, made up of 48 works by British photographer Tim Flach, aims to raise awareness of protecting the global environment and biodiversity. The exhibition will run through June 12
Mar 10, 2022 15:00 PM

Gallery: 2 Million Refugees in Two Weeks
The number of refugees from Ukraine has soared, with the U.N.’s refugee agency estimating more than 2 million people have fled the country in the two weeks since the war with Russia began. The two countries have agreed to set up humanitarian corridors in parts of Ukraine to allow civilians to escape combat zones in relative safety. On Tuesday, Ukraine established two such areas in the cities of Sumy and Mariupol. And China finished transporting more than 6,000 of its citizens from war-torn parts of Ukraine on Wednesday
Mar 09, 2022 19:19 PM

Gallery: China Ratchets Up Covid Controls
Long lines have appeared once again at Covid-19 testing points across China as outbreaks have spread to 16 provinces. According to the National Health Commission, the number of new cases reported on the Chinese mainland exceeded 500 on Monday. In the hardest hit provinces of Yunnan, Jilin and Guangdong, local governments have designated lockdown areas to prevent the virus from spreading. More than 20 regions in China have experienced Covid-19 outbreaks since the start of this year
Mar 08, 2022 20:42 PM

Gallery: Women’s Resilience and Misery in Ukraine
While the war between Russia and Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands of women to flee the violence with their children, many others have stayed to defend and support their country. On International Women’s Day, Caixin has compiled photos of women facing up to military conflict, demonstrating their vulnerabilities and strengths
Mar 08, 2022 16:27 PM

Gallery: Women Make Mark at China’s ‘Two Sessions’
742 female deputies are attending this year’s annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, while 440 women are members of this year’s gathering of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which is a record for female representation in the country’s political advisory body, state media reported
Mar 07, 2022 18:37 PM

Gallery: Thousands Flee South Korea Wildfire
The blaze spread quickly along the South Korea’s eastern coast starting Friday, destroying 16,000 hectares of woodland and forcing thousands to flee from homes. The fire began in Uljin county and extended into neighboring Gangwon province during the weekend, damaging 343 homes. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has ordered efforts to protect a nuclear power plant threatened by the wildfire. No casualties were reported
Mar 07, 2022 15:46 PM

Gallery: Ukraine Ceasefire Falls Apart
A deal between Russia and Ukraine to establish a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave encircled Mariupol fell apart during the weekend as both countries blamed each other for breaking the terms. On Sunday, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced the failure to evacuate an estimated 200,000 refugees from the city after shelling resumed Saturday
Mar 04, 2022 16:44 PM

Gallery: Oil Depots Smolder as Talks Take Humanitarian Turn
Fire broke out in energy facilities and civilian settlements in Ukraine due to heavy Russian bombardment this week. Shelling turned buildings into debris in Kharkiv and Kyiv. Russia and Ukraine ended their second round of talks after intense discussion on Thursday in a city on the Polish-Belorussian border. The two sides agreed to hold a third round soon
Mar 03, 2022 20:03 PM

Gallery: Hong Kongers Flock to Stores on Lockdown Fears
The number of daily Covid-19 infections reached a new local record as Hong Kong reported over 55,000 cases, of which just 27 were came from abroad, on Wednesday. The soaring caseload and fears of a full lockdown led residents to flock to local pharmacies and supermarkets for Covid-19 test kits and daily necessities. Hong Kong officials reported 117 Covid-linked deaths of people between the ages of 58 and 100 on Wednesday
Mar 03, 2022 19:38 PM

Gallery: Ukraine’s Children Caught Up in War
The fighting in Ukraine has upended lives, forcing people to flee to neighboring countries or take shelter underground, including many of the country’s children. On Wednesday, Russia intensified attacks on cities such as Kyiv and Kharkiv, destroying civilian infrastructure, including railway lines. Over 1 million people have fled Ukraine, the United Nations said Thursday
Mar 02, 2022 19:25 PM

Gallery: Russian Airstrikes on Ukrainian Cities Intensify
A rocket hit the regional police department building Wednesday in Kharkiv, one day after an airstrike on the city’s administrative building, in which at least 10 were killed, according to Ukrainian officials. Russian airstrikes also hit the Kyiv TV Tower on Tuesday, killing five and knocking out television signals