Stampede killed 35 in Shanghai

Stampede killed 35 in shanghai historical riverfront area -Chen Yi square. There are also 42 people injured in the accident.
   
According to the local government statement, the crushed happened after many people who come from different places to celebrate new year.

After the accident, the government set up a work group overnight. The leaders requires the every related department to focus on the wounded rescue and rehibilitaiton treatment. The reason of this accident is under investigation now.

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ChenYi square is located at the bund which is chinese former financial center of China's commercial hub with the traditional architecture that is built before in 1949. Now there is one of the most popular tourist destination in Shanghai and many high-end hotels and luxury shops.

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After the accident happened, the government stated "every effort" have to be put in caring the patatients and their family. all of the 43 people injured have been

taken to at least three local hospitals.

some of the patatients' friend said the reason of the stampede is someone throw some paper like US dollars to attract the crowed to plunder. But, the cause of the accident is under investigaiton.

by- katy(yu yan)

plane QZ8501

There were 155 passengers on board. According to the AirAsia’s statement:

1. 137 adults, 17 children and 1 infant.

2.2 pilots, 4 cabin crews and one engineer- one French, the others Indonesian

3. Most in plane were Indonesian

4. Several : one Malaysian , one UK

The plane QZ8501：The plane used by AIRASIA from 2008  has flown 13600 times and covering 23000hours.

Beijing at 7:17 on December 28, Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Surabaya to Singapore lost contact with the control tower in the route.  After 3 days, Indonesian government found the plane’s wreckage; meanwhile, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia also dispatched ships and planes to aid in the effort.  They found more than 40 dead bodies.

This has been a difficult year for aviation in Asia. The plane in question is the third disaster about the Malaysian’s air company. The first is the flight MH370 which lost contact in the route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.  This is a mystery because the plane has not been found. Second was shot down over Ukraine. It lost a lot of lives in this year.

Pray for them, There may be a miracle!!

Reference:

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                                                                                           By Roger(Tingyang YE)

Indian Ocean tsunami marks 10th anniversary

It is a full of joy and festival seasons on December where everyone celebrate Christmas and prepare to count down for a brand new year. December might be a very good month for most of us as we are enjoying holiday, spending time with families or even travelling around the world but 10 years ago while most of the countries around the world are enjoying their holidays and having funs natural disaster Indian Ocean tsunami occurred killing approximately 230000 people in 14 countries.  The tsunami has impacted and affected to countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand and etc etc. It was one of the most horrifying natural disasters recorded in the history books.

The shoreline in Banda Aceh, Indonesia before the 2004 tsunami hit

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The shoreline in Banda Aceh, Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami hit

http://www.businessinsider.com/satellite-images-natural-disasters-2011-3?IR=T&op=1

Even though the tsunami disaters happened quite a long time ago but the affected countries are still mouring and paying their respect to those that lost their life in these natural disaters.

In Sri Lanka                                                                           

In Thailand

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30602159

Although natural disaster cannot be prevented and predicted but during the crucial period it is pleased to see countries around the world staying unite to help affected countries.

http://www.directrelief.org/2014/12/ten-years-south-asian-earthquake-tsunami/

                                              The admin:Lee (Xiaoqing Li)

Hong Kong: Occupy Central Movement

The protested area central on 11/12/2014 had been dismissed since the pro-democracy leader surrender themselves to the police which means occupy central is over in Hong Kong from 28 November 2014. However, several protesters refuse to end the pro-democracy protest and continue to occupy central. Thus, this illegal action cause clashes between the police and the protester of central. Finally, Hong Kong police arrested the 12 people during the Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. 

 

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Every citizen has the right to require the government to enhance the policies which benefit the public. However, the people should adopt the right legal action and peaceful ways to protest their reasonable demand. Not by doing illegal activities that will greatly affect the public or economy.

 

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For example, the action of occupy central is unwise. This action would affect the other citizen daily life. It would affect the economic development, destruction the international reputation of Hong Kong and also obstruct the transport on central area. Not to mention, such activity is against the law.

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In addition, it will increase the chance of criminals’ activity which makes a mess in society. Protest might benefit pro-democracy campaign. In fact, the illegal actions are not reasonable action which result most of the citizen to become a victim.

                                                      The admin:Lee (Xiaoqing Li)

Boxing Day

 

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Boxing Day is the day after the Christmas day; it is also a traditionally celebrated holiday.  Bosses or employers will gave a “ Christmas box” to the servants and tradespeople  in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and other Commonwealth nations. Nowadays, it is became a bank holiday on 26 December.

The origin of the “boxing day” is unclear. There are several explanations in this regard. Don’t care what is that in the past, today, it is primarily known as a shopping holiday. If you are in Australia, someone ask you what is Boxing Day. The first impression is sale.  

According the data from the ARA, Australian will spend 21 hundred million. Some shops would open in 5 am for that large amount impatient customer. Some of them queue up overnight; same came before 7: 30 am. They are crazy like these are because the sale attracts them and scare they cannot get the good they want.              
                                                                      by roger(Tingyang ye)