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China needs to be more active in the Arctic

Toward the end of 2019 China plans to double the capacity of its icebreakers by commissioning a new research vessel, which will be a huge step forward for Beijing to better understand the consequences of climate change in the Arctic and reiterate its ability to become a crucial player in the region.

Myth and realities about dams and droughts

Much has been written about the building of hydropower dams in the upper reaches of the Mekong River, especially Lancang River in China, and their role in causing droughts in the Mekong delta region in Vietnam. Many environmental and social activists claim Chinese dams have reduced the water flowing in the delta, seriously harming rice cultivation and allowing saltwater to flow into the delta.

Abe can do without more trouble coming his way

At a press conference on June 19, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took the blame for the recent plunge in his government's popularity. Latest opinion polls show the Japanese government's approval ratings have nosedived.

Wanda Film rolls again

Shares in Wanda Film Holding, which crashed almost 10 percent on Thursday, recovered 3.6 percent to close at 53.80 yuan ($7.87) on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Friday.

Internet majors, banks edge closer to fintech success

China's internet giants that forayed into online finance are now joining hands with banks, their perceived competitors, to succeed together in the booming financial technology or fintech sector.

Unicom denies Alibaba and Tencent are picking up stakes

State-owned China United Network Communications Group, better known as China Unicom, denied a media report that internet majors Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd will be among its new investors.

Wheels come off bike-sharing firm

CHONGQING - A bike-sharing startup has gone bust after less than five months, despite being named after Wukong, the omnipotent Monkey King, in the Chinese classic Journey to the West.

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Tesla China is mulling local factory

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc - the highest valued car producer in the United States with a market capitalization of over $60 billion - never fails to surprise people, and this time it is the electric carmaker's localization plans for China.

Parts maker celebrates opening of Detroit tech center

For Zhang Daocai, chairman of the Sanhua Holding Group, it was a "historic moment, a milestone."