At least nine people have died after four tourists boats capsized in China due to strong winds. Another 70 were hospitalised following the accidents along a river in Qianxi City in Guizhou, southern China, on Sunday. A total of 83 people fell in the water, state media reported, and more than a dozen went missing. All but one have now been found.

This comes during a peak tourism season for China during its week-long May Day holiday, marking an annual celebration of the labour movement. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue missions. He noted other similar incidents from recent months and urged people to take strong safety measures.

The busy tourist season has also sparked calls for authorities in the country to ramp up public health and safety measures, particularly as this is not the first incident of its kind.

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