Commentary Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon in northwestern China died after extreme weather conditions hit the high-altitude race, the Chinese communist regime announced on May 23. The 100-kilometer (62-mile) mountain race was being held on May 22 in the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site of Baiyin city in Gansu Province, when it was…
Xi Jinping Orders a Full Investigation Into Ultramarathon Disaster to Quell International Media Criticism
The Gansu ultramarathon disaster, which killed 21 runners, has sparked public outrage and probes from international media into the deeper issues related to Chinese politics. In order to quell the worldwide criticism, Chinese communist regime leader Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation into the incident. Chinese media reported on May 25 that the Gansu Provincial…
China in Focus (May 24): 21 Found Dead After Ultramarathon Race in China
Outrage sparks in China after extreme weather conditions killed 21 marathon runners. Citizens are blaming authorities for failing to build a contingency plan. Earthquakes strike five Chinese provinces in just 24 hours. One clocked in at a 6.4 on the Richter scale—killing three and injuring almost 30 more. China’s flood season kicks off earlier than…
Top Runners Among 21 Dead From Harsh Weather During Ultramarathon in China
The Chinese communist regime announced on May 23 that 21 athletes, including China’s marathon champions, died at the Gansu ultramarathon due to the extreme weather. The death list includes Liang Jing, 31, China’s ultramarathon record holder, Huang Guanjun, 34, winner of the men’s marathon for hearing-impaired runners at China’s 2019 National Paralympic Games, and famous…
Organizer of Ultramarathon in China Fails to Protect Runners in Extreme Weather, 21 Die
The Chinese communist regime announced on May 23 that 21 athletes, including China’s marathon champions, died at the Gansu ultramarathon due to the extreme weather. The death list includes Liang Jing, 31, China’s ultramarathon record holder, Huang Guanjun, 34, winner of the men’s marathon for hearing-impaired runners at China’s 2019 National Paralympic Games, and famous…
Freak Weather Event Kills 20 During Ultramarathon in China
BEIJING—At least 20 people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon on Saturday in China’s northwestern Gansu province, local government officials said a day later. Another eight had been injured, officials from Baiyin city told the press at 8 a.m. Beijing time on Sunday. The 62-mile (100-kilometer) cross-country race was held on…
Extreme Weather Event in China Kills 21 in Ultramarathon, Sparks Outrage
BEIJING—At least 21 people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon on Saturday in rugged Gansu province in northwestern China, state media reported on Sunday, sparking public outrage over the lack of contingency planning. Another eight had been injured, officials from Baiyin city told the press at 8 a.m. Beijing time on Sunday….
21 Dead After Extreme Weather Hits Ultramarathon in China, Sparking Outrage
Twenty-one people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon in rugged Gansu province in northwestern China, sparking public outrage on Sunday over the lack of contingency planning. The 100-km (62-mile) race began on Saturday from a scenic area at a bend in the Yellow River known for its sheer cliffs and rock…
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