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Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today...

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HomeExpats in HaikouWinter holiday time...

Winter holiday time adjustment for primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Haikou & Sanya.

On January 7, the Education Bureaus for Haikou and Sanya announced in accordance with requirements for epidemic prevention and control work of the Hainan Provincial Department of Education, the 2021 school winter holiday calendar is to be adjusted.

Originally students would be starting their winter holidays on the 23 January. The new date is now adjusted to 15 January.

The new ruling applies to all kindergarten students (including special education schools), elementary and middle schools students in Haikou and Sanya. 

During the holiday, students should not return to school to receive their grades and homework, and students should not return for remedial classes.

The next semester will begin according to the school calendar and there will be further notification on any future changes.

The winter holiday still starts on 23 January for senior year high school students and all schools must implement fully closed management and epidemic prevention and control measures.

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Extreme Weather Warning, Temperatures of 38 Degrees Expected Today in Haikou

Hot! Hot! Hot! The temperature is expected to reach a high of 38℃ in Haikou today, with an orange warning for high temperatures in effect. This is the first warning of its kind this year and is expected to continue until tomorrow.

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From July! New “mandatory national standard” for e-bike helmets in China

Starting from July 2023, all e-bike riders in China will be required to wear helmets that comply with the new national standard. The standard sets strict rules for the durability and reliability of the straps and other components, collision energy absorption, puncture resistance, and eye protection.

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