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energy1 year ago

CNOOC's Massive 100M Ton Oilfield Discovery in South China Sea

Chinese state-owned oil and gas company CNOOC has announced the discovery of a new oil reserve in the South China Sea, containing over 100 million tons of oil equivalent proved in-place at its deepwater Kaiping South oilfield near Guangdong province. The reserve, which contains light crude, is part of CNOOC's efforts to develop China's offshore oil and gas reserves and offset declining output from aging onshore fields, with the company raising its 2024 production target by about 8% to a record 700 million to 720 million barrels of oil equivalent.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Hong Kong as China Issues Highest Warning"

China has issued its highest typhoon warning as Typhoon Saola, with winds exceeding 200 kph (125 mph), approaches the southeastern coastline, posing a threat to Hong Kong and major manufacturing hubs in Guangdong province. The typhoon is expected to make landfall between Huilai County in Guangdong and Hong Kong on September 1, potentially becoming one of the five strongest typhoons to hit Guangdong since 1949. Authorities have suspended classes, halted train services, and implemented safety measures to mitigate the impact of the storm. Heavy rainfall and storm surges are expected in coastal areas, with Fujian and Guangdong provinces likely to be affected.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Knife Attack at Chinese Kindergarten Leaves Six Dead

A stabbing attack at a kindergarten in Guangdong province, China, has left six people dead and one injured. The police have taken a 25-year-old man into custody and described the attack as "premeditated." The victims include a teacher, two parents, and three students. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many users calling for a death sentence for the suspect. China has strict gun control, but mass stabbings remain a significant issue in the country.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Knife Attack at Chinese Kindergarten Leaves Six Dead

A man armed with a knife killed six people and injured one at a kindergarten in Lianjiang, Guangdong province, China. The attacker, a 25-year-old man, was arrested following the incident. Reports suggest that the attacker's child had been involved in a previous incident with one of the victims. Kindergarten attacks in China are not uncommon, often attributed to grudges or mental illness, despite increased security measures implemented after a tragic incident in 2010.