Several railway services under the China Railway Nanning Group have been suspended or adjusted as Typhoon Maysak continues to affect southern China, especially Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Central Television reported Monday.
Influenced by Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon this year, heavy to torrential rains have battered southern parts of Guangxi, with some areas experiencing extreme downpours.
Railway authorities noted that additional trains passing through the Nanning–Guangzhou railway had been temporarily halted due to the impact brought by Typhoon Maesak starting from around 09:00 on Monday.
Passengers are advised to follow updates via the official 12306 railway website, mobile app or station announcements and make reasonable travel arrangements.
Due to the downpours and rain-triggered floods, the railway operator raised its flood control emergency response from Level IV to higher Level III on certain sections of track due to the typhoon's impact from 18:00 Sunday.
Several other train services passing cities of Guangxi have also been suspended.
Train services suspended in south China due to Typhoon Maysak
A Chinese envoy said on Monday that the international community must make every effort to promote a ceasefire in Sudan.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Sudan, Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said the international community should persistently pursue peace talks, alleviate the humanitarian crisis, and stand together to maintain regional stability.
"As the conflict in Sudan drags on, it has not only caused heavy casualties and displacement of ordinary people, but also severely undermined development of the country and impacted the stability of neighboring countries. This tragedy should not continue. The Sudanese people's desire for peace is growing, and the responsibility of the UN Security Council and the international community is becoming even greater. China has consistently stressed that sanctions are a means, not an end, and should not become a substitute for diplomatic efforts. The UN Security Council should use this special tool prudently, fully respect Sudan's sovereignty, take into account the legitimate concerns of the country concerned, and ensure that sanctions are objective, just and effective," said Sun.
China welcomes the Sudanese government's initiation of an inclusive political dialogue and supports the United Nations in playing its central mediation role, Sun said.
The international community should effectively safeguard Sudan's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, adhere to the principle of Sudan's ownership, and avoid imposing external solutions, he added.
Since erupting on April 15, 2023, the war in Sudan has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and ruined the economy.
Politically, Sudan is deeply divided, with an internationally recognized government aligned with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and a parallel administration declared by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in alliance with political and armed groups.
Analysts warn that this fragmentation of authority is prolonging the conflict and raising fears of further instability.
China calls for all-out efforts to promote ceasefire in Sudan
