China Central Television — 17 Latest News (Weekly)

Apr 19

4 Disqualified from Beijing Race After 3 Let Chinese Runner Pass: A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties.

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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified

Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.

The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.

Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.

Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.

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Apr 22

Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south: The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.

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Apr 21

Massive river flooding expected in China’s Guangdong, threatening millions : BEIJING — Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China’s Guangdong province are ...

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Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong

Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are at risk of dangerous floods, putting over 127 million people in jeopardy.

Local weather officials highlighted the severity of the situation, with certain river sections experiencing rare spikes in water levels, prompting emergency responses.

The province has been hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds due to severe convective weather, affecting various parts of China in recent weeks.

Reports of flooding, evacuations, power outages, and school closures have emerged, signaling the need for emergency preparedness and relief efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding.

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Apr 16

China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

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Apr 23

Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China. Ten others are missing: Heavy rainstorms that swept across southern China over the weekend have killed at least ...

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Apr 15

China indicates man executed for spying had sold secrets to US: China indicated for the first time on Monday that a man executed for spying in 2016 had sold ...

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Apr 21

Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...

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