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      China's HK, Macao brace for Typhoon Yagi

      2024-09-06 14:05 Last Updated At:15:07

      South China's Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) have taken a variety of precautions for Super Typhoon Yagi, which is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon or evening.

      The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal on Thursday evening.

      The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons.

      Under the effect of Yagi, the 11th typhoon and the second-most powerful storm on the planet this year, all ferries, buses and taxis have been suspended across Hong Kong, and subways are providing limited services.

      To ensure students' safety, the Education Bureau of the HKSAR government has announced that the classes of all-day schools will remain suspended on Friday.

      The HKSAR government has warned residents of landslide risks and other possible natural disasters caused by heavy rains, especially those living in mountainous areas. It has also asked residents to stay away from the sea, where there will be gales and high waves.

      The main bridge of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been temporarily closed until further notice.

      The region's Home Affairs Department said 29 makeshift shelters have been in place since Thursday afternoon for residents in need.

      Macao has also issued the No. 8 signal, as winds continue to strengthen amid a thunderstorm brought by Yagi.

      To ensure residents' safety, the Civil Protection Operations Center has announced that the SAR has entered a state of immediate prevention, with four safe havens open to the public.

      Customs services at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port, as well as buses toward Hong Kong, have been suspended.

      The three cross-sea bridges and the Lotus Bridge in Macao have been closed on Thursday night, and several ferries have been suspended on Thursday and Friday.

      More than 100 flights have been canceled.

      In addition, all preschool, primary, middle and special education classes will be suspended Friday.

      China's HK, Macao brace for Typhoon Yagi

      China's HK, Macao brace for Typhoon Yagi

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      South African president meets Chinese FM to deepen bilateral cooperation

      2025-02-21 16:03 Last Updated At:16:37

      South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday, pledging to deepen bilateral cooperation in various areas.

      The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg. Wang is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

      During the meeting, Ramaphosa asked Wang to convey his sincere greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed his heartfelt thanks to China for its firm support for South Africa's struggle for national independence and its valuable help in accelerating national development.

      South Africa, which cherishes the high-level mutual trust between the two countries and regards China as a reliable friend, will continue to firmly adhere to the One-China policy, said Ramaphosa.

      The president pledged that his country is willing to deepen practical cooperation in various areas with China and to push for greater achievements of the all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era between South Africa and China.

      For his part, Wang conveyed the warm greetings from President Xi to Ramaphosa, saying that China and South Africa have always understood and supported each other and carried out close exchanges, communication and coordination, which demonstrates the high level of bilateral relations.

      In the face of the current complex and volatile international situation, China will maintain its strategic focus and firmly run its own affairs well, said Wang.

      He noted that China, which is pursuing Chinese-style modernization in an all-round way, stands ready to work with South Africa and other countries to promote world modernization.

      China appreciates South Africa's adherence to the One-China principle and standing on the right side of history, said the foreign minister. In the process of South Africa's development and revitalization, China will always be a trustworthy and reliable friend and partner of South Africa and will continue to provide assistance within its capacity, he added.

      Noting that both China and South Africa are important members of the Global South, Wang said China supports South Africa in fulfilling its responsibilities as the G20 presidency, putting development at the center of the international agenda, giving a strong voice to the Global South, enhancing the unity of the Global South, pooling joint efforts of developing countries, and pushing the G20 to make due efforts for global growth and people's well-being.

      South African president meets Chinese FM to deepen bilateral cooperation

      South African president meets Chinese FM to deepen bilateral cooperation

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