Photo taken on Sept 15, 2018 shows Sizihwan in Taiwan, China. [Photo/VCG] TAIPEI - Typhoon Mangkhut did not make landfall in Taiwan but the storm's periphery has continued to bring strong winds and downpours to the island. Mangkhut passed closest to Taiwan on Saturday and was moving further northwest. Its periphery, however, has continued to affect the island, prompting meteorological authorities to issue warnings for heavy and torrential rain in nine counties and cities, as well as warnings on strong winds in 18 counties and cities Sunday. Some coastal areas and nearby waters are likely to be hit by gusts of up to level 11 on the Beaufort wind scale (104 to 117 kph). Gusts at a speed of up to 75 kph could also be expected in areas of Taipei, according to meteorological authorities. By Sunday morning, rainfall in Pingtung County had exceeded 1,000 mm in 24 hours. Mountainous areas of Pingtung and Hualien counties will continue to be pounded by sporadic torrential rains on Sunday. Saturday's rain and wind caused power outages for over 10,000 households in Pingtung, with power restored early Sunday. Taiwan-based carrier EVA Air has canceled all Sunday flights to Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. rubber bracelets canadaevent wristbandsprinted-wristbanddual-layer-wristband
BEIJING -- Beijing plans to renovate existing houses or build new apartments for 23,550 households identified as living in decrepit housing across the capital this year, according to a document issued by the municipal government.Some 236 housing redevelopment projects covering a total land area of 13,430 hectares will be undertaken in the city this year, it added. Some 15,300 households, or 65 percent of the total beneficiaries, reside in the six downtown districts.The housing redevelopment project aims to improve the living standards and quality of life of the residents.Redevelopment of decrepit housing has remained a priority for the government in recent years. Last year, China rebuilt 6 million apartments for residents, according to official data.
