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Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Rescue crews are racing against the clock to find survivors after a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing

The Independent UK

Eight killed, 34 missing after landslide buries homes in China's Chongqing

A landslide in Pengshui county, China, killed eight people and left thirty-four missing. The disaster flattened residential buildings and prompted a large-scale rescue operation. Authorities had ordered evacuations after spotting falling rocks about an hour earlier. President Xi Jinping ordered comprehensive search and rescue efforts for the missing. Emergency response…

The Economic Times

Watch: Deadly landslide strikes China, dozens remain missing

At least eight people are dead and 34 remain missing after a rain-triggered landslide buried residential buildings in southwest China's Chongqing municipality on Friday.

The Times of India

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Several trapped after landslide buries homes in China's Chongqing

State broadcaster CCTV said a local community worker noticed rocks falling from a hillside at around 8 am local time and issued an emergency warning. Authorities immediately began evacuating more than 60 residents, but the landslide struck at 9.08 am, trapping several people before the evacuation could be completed. Footage…

The Times of India

Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway

State media says a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has buried some residential buildings, trapping an undetermined number of people

The Independent UK

DFSK launches new version of E5 PLUS in Hong Kong

Chongqing-based automaker DFSK has unveiled its E5 PLUS hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong, marking the global debut of the right-hand-drive (RHD) version.

Bangkok Post

Changan Group Unveils Its In-house Developed ADAS -- SDA Pilot

CHONGQING, China, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 28th Chongqing International Auto Exhibition, Changan Group showcased its full brand lineup including CHANGAN NEVO, CHANGAN DEEPAL and AVATR at Hall N8, and officially launched its self-developed Advanced Driver-Assistance System, SDA Pilot.At the press conference, Zhu Huarong, Chairman of Changan Group,…

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Chinese Man Arrested After Allegedly Using Fake Adoptions to Obtain Dogs for Abuse Videos

A man in Chongqing, China, allegedly posed as an animal adopter to film abuse videos, sparking public protests and calls to enforce animal cruelty laws.

International Business Times UK

Inside China's '8D Magic City': People think they're on the ground floor until they discover they're 20 storeys up

A visitor exits a shopping centre in Chongqing and steps onto what appears to be an ordinary street. Cars pass by. Pedestrians weave through the crowd. Restaurants and convenience stores line the pavement. Everything feels exactly as it should. Then comes the surprise. Leaning over a railing nearby reveals a…

The Times of India

132 Scary Photos That Prove We’re Living In An Urban Hell (New Pics)

While some thrive in the city, others long to escape the overwhelming maze of windowless skyscrapers, endless parking lots, and traffic jams found in poorly planned areas. While not every city is built this way, the worst offenders have sparked a massive online movement. Internet users openly call these places…

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How China built world’s largest high-speed railway station on a mountain in just 38 months

China has completed the world's largest high-speed railway station, Chongqing East Railway Station, in a remarkable 38 months. Built on a reshaped mountain, the $7.8 billion mega-station utilizes advanced robotics and AI for its construction. It features 29 platforms and is set to become a crucial hub connecting southwest China…

The Economic Times

One dead, 17 missing after record rains hit China's Chongqing

One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, local authorities reported to Xinhua.

The Times of India

CFTEC, AEOTrade Co-host China-Singapore Digital Trade Roadshow at WCIFIT

CHONGQING, China, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing - Chongqing Qianxin Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Group (CFTEC) and AEOTrade co-hosted a digital cross-border trade roadshow on May 22 during the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT), as Chongqing seeks to expand…

AAP

WCIFIT Opens in Chongqing with 1,400 Global Firms, Showcasing Robots, Flying Cars, and Local Cuisine

CHONGQING, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing - The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened in Chongqing on May 21, bringing together nearly 1,400 companies from 50 countries and regions to explore new opportunities in investment, trade, and industrial cooperation…

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The Times of India

World’s longest escalator: China’s 905-meter ‘sky ladder’ lets you climb 80 floors in 20 minutes

China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what…

Euronews

Chinese team operates thousands of drones using a single computer

A drone light show in Chongqing highlights China’s ability to control thousands of drones simultaneously using a single automated system.

The Conversation

Projecting dissent: China’s new politics of resistance under surveillance

As China ramped up its security in Bejing ahead of its largest military parade in history, over in Chongqing, a city of 30 million people, slogans mysteriously appeared projected on the walls of a university residential complex. “Only without the Communist Party can there be a new China,” read one.…

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Watch a Massive Fire Engulf a Motorcycle Parking Lot in China’s Chongqing

A fire destroyed a temporary motorcycle parking lot in Chongqing, China. The cause is still unknown, but no casualties have been reported.

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“Hilarious”: TikTok Can’t Get Enough Of Chinese Trump Impersonator Who Nails Every Line

The Chinese TikToker has never been to the US and is not a native English speaker. “This is the best impression of Donald Trump I’ve seen yet,” one fan said.

The Guardian - UK

A sprawling megacity of multi-level madness: why Chongqing in China is my wonder of the world

This megacity is like Hong Kong on steroids – a vertically sprawling, astonishing urban phenomenon that can only be understood in three dimensions

The Guardian - UK

Warm fronts to Y-fronts: Chinese city hit by underwear storm

Chongqing authorities say cloud seeding to break heatwave did not cause winds that sent laundry flying

International Business Times

15 Most Populated Cities In The World: Unveiling The Urban Giants

If you feel that your city might be overpopulated, you should check the staggering number of people living in the most populated cities in the world.

The Guardian - UK

The Hunan Man, London: ‘The best Chongqing chicken I have ever had’ – restaurant review

Fortune favours the brave when tasting these superb but challenging chilli-boosted regional Chinese dishes

Zenger

Money Mules Charged With Moving $307M In Tether, Converting Sum To Renminbi: Report

A Chinese court near Chongqing sentenced 21 people for online fraud, CoinDesk reported

Dynamite News

15 dead, 4 missing due to torrential rains in China's Chongqing

The latest round of torrential rains since Monday had killed 15 people and left four others missing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality as of 7 am on Wednesday, state news agency (Xinhua) reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

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