China, Taiwan & Hong Kong Natural Disasters News Monitoring

Myanmar's post-earthquake recovery requires sustained support, says ICRC official

YANGON, April 19 (Xinhua) -- As the response to Myanmar's 7.9-magnitude earthquake transitions from emergency relief to long-term recovery, there is an urgent need for sustained support in rebuilding housing infrastructures, restoring water and …

India edges closer to China, hedging against Trump’s unpredictability 

New Delhi - Longtime adversaries India and China, concerned by President Donald Trump’s disorienting early moves in trade and diplomacy, are testing a fragile thaw in relations. For most of the past century, a dispute over their 2,000-mile Himalayan border …

Persecuted in China, Young Shen Yun Artists Find N

NEW YORK—The clock rewinds to a plate of unfinished turnip cakes whenever Ellie Rao thinks of her dad, a bespectacled, oblong-faced man who Chinese police took from her when she was 4 years old. They were seated together, relishing that beloved southern …

LEADERSHIP: China Tests North Korea

April 19, 2025: China is upset over how neighboring North Korea has turned to Russia as an ally and now ignores traditional patron China. This is largely because Russia turned to North Korea for weapons, munitions and soldiers to use in the Ukraine War, …

Unforeseen Consequences: Burma’s Earthquake Triggers Health and Food Crisis

Antonio Graceffo In addition to the thousands dead and wounded, the recent Burma earthquake and ongoing government bombing campaigns are having unforeseen impacts on public health. Hospitals, already inadequate before the disaster, are now overwhelmed. IDP …

Scientists reveal Kahramanmaraş earthquake was 'one of a kind'

Research conducted after powerful earthquakes typically focuses on analyzing data to observe the effects of earthquakes along the faults with which they are associated. An earthquake fault is a fracture or crack in the Earth's crust that occurs when …

Tariffs, Prices, and Policy: How Trump’s Trade Strategy Impacts the U.S. and China

Image courtesy of India Shipping News President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Chinese imports with the dual goal of reducing China’s export volume and encouraging investment and manufacturing in the United States. The basic idea is straightforward: if …

TikTok Allows China to Flood Americans With ‘Direct From Factory’ Ads; Couple Charged With Kidnapping Their Own Kids ...

China and Cambodia agree on financing for a 94-mile canal linking the Mekong to the Gulf of Thailand

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia and China have signed a $1.2 billion deal to finance an ambitious canal project that aims to boost trade efficiency by linking a branch of the Mekong River near Phnom Penh to a port on the Gulf of Thailand, the …

Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan’s first dedicated satellite with Astranis

Chunghwa Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with Astranis on a dedicated MicroGEO satellite for Taiwan, supporting high-performance capacity for the country. The satellite is expected to launch by the end of 2025, providing full bandwidth as …

Macau, the national case study for flood disaster factors

Study reveals that Macau’s high-density urban environments are inherently vulnerable to flood events What motivates four researchers from Nanjing, Mianyang and Tianjin—each located more than a thousand kilometres from Macau—to study flood risks in this …

Trump’s trade war leaves China’s neighbors walking a fine line

Tokyo - As President Donald Trump targets allies and foes alike with tariffs in his quest to reshape the global trading system, China sees an opportunity to drive a wedge between its neighbors Japan and South Korea and their security ally in Washington. …

How Trump's China tariffs could be a catch-22 for RI's squid industry

Customs officials previously ruled that U.S.-caught squid isn't subject to tariffs if it's cleaned and cut into rings and tubes overseas – only if it's breaded. In the past, a substantial portion of squid landed in Rhode Island was shipped to …

Cambodia and China Sign Landmark Agreement for US$1.156 billion Funan Techo Canal Project

AKP Phnom Penh, April 18, 2025 --  The Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia yesterday signed a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract with Funan Techo Coastal - Inland Waterways Company Ltd. for the development of the Funan Techo Canal — a …

Rolling Trade Wars, Earthquake in Myanmar, Oil in the Amazon, and Politics of Time Zones

Donald Trump’s stop-start trade war continues. The Financial Times explains how China’s record trade surplus helped trigger the tariff war with the US president, and The Washington Post provides a live tracker of all the tariffs that Trump has enacted, …

Ending tax loophole for cheap Chinese goods ‘risks higher prices’

Removing the tax “loophole” that allows Chinese ecommerce giants to ship cheap goods to Britain would cause chaos at customs and lead to price rises and delivery delays for consumers, the big delivery providers have warned. Royal Mail, DHL Express and Evri …

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript April 17, 2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.12, expectations were $2.03. Jeff Su: Good …

Across China: 300-year-old dying tree in China gets second chance at life

CHANGSHA, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A camphor tree in Xinyuan Village of Hengshan County, central China's Hunan Province, stood strong for three centuries before it began to falter in recent years. When Wu Lei, a specialist in ancient tree conservation, …

'Trump mops floors, Vance sews MAGA hats': China’s AI meme blitz mocks America's 'bring manufacturing back' agenda

In the world of global diplomacy, insults are rarely thrown with this much grease—literal grease. A wildly viral AI-generated video out of China shows President Donald Trump making Nike shoes and mopping factory floors, US Vice President sewing MAGA hats, …

Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County will close temporarily at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Regardless of your county of residence, you can get in-person assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit …

Survivors in Tennessee Rebuild After Tropical Storm Helene

In a muddy grove 100 yards from the Nolichucky River, Betty Francis can hear the sounds of progress as her new home takes shape. Francis was forced to rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene upended the life she knew. Her new place is wired for electricity and …

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A storm can impact the residents of West Virginia at any time so it is important to be prepared year-round. Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several …

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …

American YouthWorks' Career Training Prepares Young Adults for Work in Disaster Response

Disaster response deployment to Roswell, NM, young adults gain job skills in disaster recovery & emergency management—turning service into sustainable careers. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

BLUETTI Apex 300 Pre-Launch: Next-Gen Versatile Energy with Exclusive Access Open Now

The Apex 300 is built for a simple start—and ready to scale into a smarter energy ecosystem TORONTO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUETTI, a leader in portable power and energy storage, today announced the pre-launch of its …

Fifteen Thomson Federal Prison Staff Member Exposed and Hospitalized

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fifteen federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison were rushed to the hospital today after exposure to dangerous substances in the prison mail room, requiring …

G2’s Spring 2025 Rankings Are Out; Winning Streak Continues for CivilGEO

CivilGEO, a leading provider of civil engineering software products, has once again secured top positions in G2’s Spring 2025 Grid® Reports. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CivilGEO, a leading provider of civil …

How to Document Damages After Severe Weather Events

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA understands that clean up and rebuilding after a flood can take time and be overwhelming. Guidance is available and it’s always important to put safety first. Follow instructions from your local officials to ensure it is safe to …

Allen Parish, Louisiana Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Oct. 16, 2025, for Allen Parish, Louisiana. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Stay Safe Cleaning Up After a Flood

If you were affected by the recent floods in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, cleaning up may seem overwhelming. Your first step is to stay safe. Once the water recedes, follow these tips for a safe and successful cleanup. Check with local officials first …

Bryan Murray Joins Poms & Associates to Expand Sacramento Market Presence

With a background in both technology and insurance, Bryan Murray brings a unique perspective to commercial risk management. CALABASAS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poms & Associates is proud to welcome Bryan Murray …

Kentuckians Have Until April 25 to Apply for Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is reminding the residents of Kentucky who were impacted by the February severe storms to apply for Disaster Assistance before the deadline of Friday, April 25. If applicants received a letter from FEMA and need to appeal, they have …

Last Day to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County

LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day for property owners to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE …

TWO VIRGINIAS, ONE MISSION TELETHON RAISES OVER $55,500 FOR FLOOD RELIEF

BLUEFIELD, WV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The spirit of unity and generosity shone brightly during the "Two Virginias, One Mission: Helping Hands and Healing Hearts Telethon”, which raised over $55,500 to support …

IXOM Watercare Unveils HiveLinx™: Revolutionizing Digital Water Management

DICKINSON, ND, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IXOM Watercare Unveils HiveLinx™: Revolutionizing Digital Water Management IXOM Watercare announces the launch of HiveLinx, an innovative digital water management system …

The Fast Fire Watch Company Offers Fire Watch Guards to Shipbuilders Across the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fast Fire Watch Company, a top-rated provider of professional fire watch services, proudly announces its nationwide expansion into the maritime industry, offering …

Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration Launches New Website

The leading disaster restoration company in Billings, MT, offers customers an enhanced user experience and more comprehensive information with their new website BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alpha Omega …

MEDIA ALERT: The Coastal Stewards Announce Beach Clean-Ups for April, May and June

Remove Plastic and Trash from Beaches While Learning About the Effects of Pollution on the Local Marine Life OCEAN RIDGE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit conservation organization …

Falcon Roofing and Restoration Launches Free Roof Inspections After Texas Hail Storms

Now serving Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, Falcon Roofing helps homeowners detect hidden roof damage at no cost. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the recent severe hailstorms that swept through …