The three major ports in Haikou, capital of south China's tropical island province of Hainan, have suspended operations starting Monday evening, as Typhoon Fengshen, the 24th typhoon of the year, was upgraded to a severe tropical storm late Monday.
The center of Typhoon Fengshen was located approximately 75 kilometers from the Yongxing Island of the Xisha Islands in Hainan's Sansha City in the South China Sea at 16:00 on Tuesday.
The typhoon is forecast to sweep the northwestern part of the Xisha Islands from Tuesday afternoon to evening, heading towards Vietnam's central coast before gradually weakening, according to the Hainan Provincial Meteorological Service.
"Heavy to torrential rains are forecast in the east half of the Hainan Island, with particularly severe downpours likely in some areas. And the western half of the Hainan Island is anticipating moderate to heavy rains, with torrential rains in some areas. The rainfall process will mainly start from Tuesday night, and last until Wednesday to Thursday. And the highest temperature in most areas would drop to between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius," said Jiang Xianling, chief forecaster of the Hainan Provincial Meteorological Service.
The Xinhai Port, the Xiuying Port, and the Railway South Port in Haikou have all suspended operations due to the typhoon, with services expected to resume around Thursday depending on weather conditions, according to Haikou's transport and port authorities.
Additionally, some train services to and from the Hainan Island have been canceled, and emergency response levels have been adjusted to enhance preparedness.
South China's Hainan suspends port operations due to typhoon
More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.
Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.
Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.
It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."
The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.
Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday
