Zhejiang province
Coverage of Zhejiang province in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese wife sparks outrage after beating mother-in-law for dating instead of babysitting
A woman in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, fractured her mother-in-law’s ribs, accusing her of neglecting grandchildren to pursue a romantic relationship. The incident sparked online debates about childcare and filial obligations.
- Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Zhejiang province, China, but continued to bring strong winds and heavy rain to eastern and northeastern regions. Evacuations affected over 2.2 million people in Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Fujian, while damage included uprooted trees and flight cancellations in Shanghai. In Taiwan, at least 134 injuries were reported due to the storm.
- Typhoon Bavi weakens but brings strong winds and rain to China as more than 2 million evacuated
Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after landfall in China's Zhejiang province, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China. Over 2 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Fujian, with injuries reported in Taiwan due to storm conditions.
- More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Chinese authorities evacuated over 1.7 million people as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang province, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and halted high-speed railway services. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week.
- China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
China is preparing for the second typhoon in a week, Bavi, which is approaching landfall. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with Wenzhou near the storm's path.
- China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
China is preparing for the second typhoon in a week as Typhoon Bavi approaches landfall. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, particularly near Wenzhou, which is close to the storm's projected path.
- China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
China is preparing for the second typhoon in a week, Bavi, as hundreds of thousands are evacuated in eastern Zhejiang province. The city of Wenzhou is near the storm's path.
- Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
China evacuated over 600,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bavi's landfall near Wenzhou, following its impact on Japan and Taiwan. The typhoon, carrying significant moisture, is expected to hit Zhejiang province, with evacuations also reported in Fujian province and Taiwan.
- Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands
Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, with Taiwan and eastern China preparing for its impact through evacuations and high alerts. The typhoon, with 144 kph winds, is expected to pass north of Taiwan and make landfall in Zhejiang, China. Over 14,000 people were evacuated in Taiwan, while Japan canceled 200 flights and issued storm warnings.
- Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations
Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, is intensifying as it approaches China's eastern coast, prompting emergency preparations and the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains. The storm is expected to make landfall between Taizhou (Zhejiang province) and Fuding (Fujian province) with winds up to 45 meters per second, according to the National Meteorological Centre.
- Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools
Typhoon Bavi is moving toward China's east coast, prompting school closures in Taipei and flight cancellations. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang province as the storm weakens from supertyphoon strength. Previous storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak and severe thunderstorms, have caused at least 50 deaths in China.
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms
A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after causing disruptions in Taiwan and Japan, following a week of deadly storms that killed 50 people in China. Evacuations and flight cancellations are underway as the typhoon weakens from supertyphoon strength, with previous storms and floods in Guangxi and Hubei provinces also claiming lives.
- Flights disrupted as weakened Bavi still packs a punch on its way towards China
Flights have been cancelled and refunds offered at 10 airports as weakened Typhoon Bavi approaches China’s coast, with 14 cancellations reported at Zhoushan airport and 17 inbound flights cancelled in Wenzhou. The typhoon is expected to land between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
- Chinese gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints
A man in Hangzhou, China, was refunded by a gym after being asked to stop using the facility due to complaints about his strong body odor. The gym also offered him a three-month membership at another location as part of the resolution.
- Why is no one chartering China’s first privately owned research vessel?
China's first privately owned research vessel, Haiying Jiake, launched by 37 Zhejiang fishermen, remains unassigned to its first mission. The 82-meter, 3,500-tonne vessel is designed for global operations, including thin sea ice, and supports various research.
- Chinese man jailed after flat’s high electricity usage exposes breeding of 300 snakes
A man in eastern China was jailed for breeding 300 pythons at home, discovered due to high electricity usage. Pythons are Grade Two protected animals in China, and the case was highlighted by CCTV as causing 'serious' harm to wildlife.
- Q&A: What do China’s provincial five-year plans say about climate and energy?
China's provincial governments have released their 15th five-year plans (2026-2030), aligning with national climate goals like peaking carbon emissions by 2030. Plans emphasize solar, wind, hydrogen, and new-energy vehicles (NEVs), with regional variations in focus, such as Zhejiang's 90GW solar target and Jilin's 50% NEV sales goal by 2030.
- China Gen Z male midwife goes viral for skills, looks, bringing ‘powerful tenderness’ to childbirth
Zhang Jintao, a 25-year-old male midwife in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, has gained viral attention for his skills and appearance while challenging societal norms in a male-dominated profession. The article notes that men accounted for only 3% of China’s nurses in 2021, with even fewer working as midwives.
- Top Motorcycle Exporter China Urges Industry to Curb Price Wars
China, the top motorcycle exporter, urges the industry to curb price wars. A Zhejiang-based company is producing four-wheel ATVs and electric off-road motorcycles for export to European and American markets.
- China woman nearly dies after becoming tangled in fishing line while riding bike at night
A woman in Hangzhou, China, nearly died after a fishing line wrapped around her throat while she rode an electric bike on a crowded bridge. The incident occurred on May 23, sparking online safety concerns.