Tropical storm nears Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Pacific Asia • Nov 12, 2025, 10:04 AM
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Taiwan has evacuated over 8,300 people ahead of Typhoon Fung-wong’s arrival. The storm, expected to hit on Wednesday, has already brought record rain and flooding to the island’s east coast. At least 51 people have been injured, and over 1,000 homes were flooded in Suao, which saw 648 mm of rainfall, a record for November. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby has the latest.
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China's toilet revolution: World toilet day aims to promote clean sanitation for all
Pacific Asia • 10:54 AM
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Today marks World Toilet Day, a day that seeks to inspire actions to tackle what the UN refers to as a global sanitation crisis, with some 3.4 billion people living without safe sanitation. In China this year also marks 10 years since Chinese President X
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China says 'no market' for Japan seafood imports amid Taiwan spat
Pacific Asia • 10:47 AM
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China will suspend Japanese seafood imports, media in Tokyo reported Wednesday as a row sparked by comments about Taiwan deepens, although neither government confirmed the move. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Jan Camenzind Broomby.
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