What It Takes to Get Lunch Delivered to the 70th Floor
An informal network of last-mile runners close the gap between harried delivery drivers and hungry office workers in a Shenzhen skyscraper.
Shenzhen (China)
China’s Skyscraper Delivery Problem Creates a New Workforce
Food delivery drivers in Shenzhen are trying to get orders to office workers faster by paying intermediaries to complete the final, upward leg of the journey.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
One Million Evacuated in China as Typhoon Ragasa Barrels Toward Coast
The storm left 14 dead in Taiwan, and flooded Hong Kong and Macau, disrupting flights.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.
Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.
Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.
Storms Deluge Hong Kong and Other Southern Chinese Cities
Rainstorms caused by remnants of Typhoon Haikui, which had been churning along the Chinese coast, submerged roads and homes, and set rainfall records.