After Typhoon Pulasan struck Shanghai twice on Thursday night, bringing record-breaking rainfall before departing on Friday morning, the city ramped up relief efforts to support residents in the aftermath.
Firefighters, emergency response teams, and local cleanup crews have been fully mobilized to rescue individuals trapped by floods, restore traffic, and clear waterlogged areas.
Before dawn on Friday, an elderly woman became trapped in a basement as floodwaters rose to her shoulders. Receiving the emergency call, police arrived with life-saving equipment and successfully rescued her using a life buoy.
In Fengcheng Town, floodwaters reached depths of up to 40 centimeters. Emergency teams deployed water pump trucks, and after more than three hours of effort, the area was cleared of water.
On Friday morning, several road sections in Fengxian District experienced significant flooding, with one intersection in Nanqiao Town particularly hard hit. The pooling disrupted local traffic and flooded nearby schools and a kindergarten.
Firefighters and cleanup crews quickly drained the water and restored road access.
In Jinshan District, heavy rains submerged a crossroads, prompting the local government to temporarily block the road. Firefighters used floating and hand-held pumps to drain the water, reopening the road by afternoon.
Some low-lying neighborhoods also experienced flooding. Firefighters, cleanup crews, and local residents have been working together to pump out water and clear drains, while residents of flooded homes were relocated for safety.
"Government organs at various levels are fully committed to draining the floodwaters. So far, flooding in 45 residential compounds has been cleared," said Xu Jianbing, a staff member at the Fengxian District Flood Control Office.
Shanghai ramps up relief efforts in response to Typhoon Pulasan's aftermath
Shanghai ramps up relief efforts in response to Typhoon Pulasan's aftermath
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
