Guangdong

China's Hualong One nuclear reactor at the Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong has begun commercial operation, marking a milestone in the region's nuclear energy expansion. The reactor, managed by China General Nuclear Power Group, is positioned to meet summer electricity demand in the Greater Bay Area.

A villager in Guangdong discovered a headless body in a suitcase in 2019, and police later found the head nearby. A Chinese forensics team's investigation, detailed in a peer-reviewed paper, ruled out murder in the case.

Hong Kong authorities plan to expand the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme to all 21 Guangdong cities by early next year due to surging demand. Applications for the scheme reached approximately three times the daily quota, with 15,000 motorists applying for next month's permits.

Hong Kong will allow elderly welfare recipients in Guangdong and Fujian to receive cash assistance directly into their mainland Chinese bank accounts starting July. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the service during a visit to Fujian.

Hong Kong issued an amber rainstorm warning as thundery showers and strong gusts hit the city following its hottest day of the year. The warning, the lowest in a three-tier system, was activated at 10am due to a low-pressure trough causing showers and thunderstorms in Guangdong's coastal areas.

Hong Kong issued its first 'very hot weather' warning of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 33°C (91.4°F) due to an anticyclone, persisting until Friday.

Southern China is experiencing torrential rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in provinces like Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian, prompting government agencies to emphasize flood prevention measures. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management are coordinating emergency responses to mitigate flooding risks.