@chinaembassyinmaldives: Driven by ancient Chinese wisdom, a 500-year-old gate saves a city. On September 3, typhoon rains pushed river levels 40 cm above street level in Zhao'an, Fujian. Responders activated the historic floodgate—built on a 500-year-old wall foundation—using traditional timber stacking and dense soil to block the surge, keeping the inner city and its residents safe until waters receded on September 4.

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Saturday 05 September 2026 11:09:35 GMT