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Tangshan
Coverage of Tangshan in the Nexus archive.
- In 1976, earthquake in China’s Tangshan kills over 240,000 people – SCMP archive
A powerful earthquake struck northern Hopei Province in China on July 28, 1976, causing heavy casualties and severe damage to industrial plants and property. Aftershocks of similar intensity followed 16 hours later, exacerbating the destruction.
- Ex-China military dog handler offers low-cost pet treatments, has 5 million online followers
A retired military dog handler in China, Qian Yong, has gained 5 million online followers by offering low-cost pet treatments at a rural clinic in Tangshan, Hebei province. He is nicknamed 'Hua Tuo in the Vets Field' for his veterinary skills.