At least 19 people have been stung to death by bees in southern China . More than 580 people have been stung in China 's southern Shaanxi province . The Asian giant hornet , Circus mandarinia , is world 's largest hornet and may be invasive . `` I ran and shouted for help , but the hornets chased me about 200 meters , and stung me for more than 3 minutes , '' he recounted to the state-run China Youth Daily . Regional hot , dry weather and smell of people may be factors in increased hornet populations .
At least 19 people have been stung to death by bees in southern China . More than 580 people have been stung in China 's southern Shaanxi province . The Asian giant hornet , Circus mandarinia , is world 's largest hornet and may be invasive . Regional hot , dry weather and smell of people may be factors in increased hornet populations .