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. event wristbandsrubber band bracelets
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan-China Institute launched Chinese language classes here on Monday, in a move to provide opportunities to businessmen and other professionals who are interested in doing business in China.Speaking at the event, Pakistani Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani said he is happy about the commencement of the Chinese language classes by the important think tank in Pakistan, adding that the Pakistan-China friendship has been mutually beneficial for the two countries in strategic and economic terms.Mushahid Hussain, head of the Pakistan-China Institute, said it is important to enhance people-to-people contact between the two countries.Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing said language is the vehicle of basic understanding, and that the commencement of Chinese language classes will bring closer cooperation between Pakistan and China, adding that by overcoming the language barrier, both peoples will better understand each other's culture.The Chinese language classes started eight years ago in Pakistan schools, and the newly launched one is the second phase of such classes for businessmen, academics, and intellectuals.
