northern China
Coverage of northern China in the Nexus archive.
- China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
Workers in northern China have used 'straw checkerboards' for 50 years to combat desertification. China's 'Green Great Wall' project has tamed desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over.
- Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
At least 82 people were killed and two are missing following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, according to officials. The incident highlights significant safety concerns in the region's mining industry.
- At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
At least 82 people were killed in a coal mine explosion in northern China at 19:29 local time on Friday, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at a coal mine, though the specific name of the mine was not mentioned.
- China: At least 8 dead, dozens trapped in coal mine blast
A coal mine blast in northern China has killed at least 8 people and left almost 40 others trapped underground. President Xi Jinping has ordered an urgent search and rescue operation.
- China: Dozens dead in coal mine blast — state media
An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with some still unaccounted for, according to state media. President Xi Jinping has demanded an 'all-out' effort to search for and rescue those missing.