66 h. ago Cheaper fresh water in China, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen China has launched a revolutionary facility in the eastern province of Shandong that produces fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per cubic metre, generating green hydrogen as a by-product in a breakthrough that...

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66 h. ago Fresh water in China, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 7 science highlights

Fresh water in China, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 7 science highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Kazakhstan, China to Build Smart Water Technology Plant in Taraz

Kazakhstan, China to Build Smart Water Technology Plant in Taraz  The Astana Times

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4 d. ago US Responds to Chinese Water Cannon Attack in South China Sea

US Responds to Chinese Water Cannon Attack in South China Sea  Newsweek

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7 d. ago China Planted 78 Billion New Trees—and Seriously Messed Up Its Water Cycle

China Planted 78 Billion New Trees—and Seriously Messed Up Its Water Cycle  Popular Mechanics

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7 d. ago Flood expert Xu Chongyu leaves Europe for China as climate change speeds up

For three decades, Xu Chongyu was Europe’s secret weapon against the rising tides. From his quiet office at the University of Oslo, his hydrological models have guarded cities from Copenhagen to Brussels, predicting floods before the first clouds formed. But the climate clock was ticking fast and his homeland needed him, so the Chinese-born scientist decided to leave. A homecoming ceremony was held for Xu on December 3 at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (NCWU) in...

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7 d. ago China’s desalination technology, Hong Kong Legco election turnout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen China has launched a revolutionary facility in the eastern province of Shandong that produces fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per...

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1 week ago Hong Kong Legco election, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Hong Kong Legco election’s 31.9% turnout surpasses record low of 2021 2. Tokyo accuses Chinese fighters of locking on Japanese jets northeast of Taiwan 3. Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s 4. The great slowdown: Germany at a standstill as ‘China shock’...

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1 week ago China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen

China has launched a revolutionary facility in the eastern province of Shandong that produces fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per cubic metre, generating green hydrogen as a by-product in a breakthrough that could redefine global water and energy systems. This small but world-first installation in the city of Rizhao is powered entirely by seawater and low-grade waste heat from nearby steel and petrochemical plants, official provincial news outlet Dazhong reported on...

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2 w. ago China clothing brand slammed for laundry tag, ‘please give it to your beloved woman’

A menswear company in China has found itself in hot water over a laundry care tag which allegedly discriminates against women. “Please give it to your beloved woman, she knows everything,” reads the tag in both Chinese and English. It does not carry any washing instructions but two QR codes linking to the company’s account on social media. The item of clothing, a coat, is made by Jiangsu-based Gu Zhuo Kang Zheng Garment Company that owns brands such as Labour Union, according to a report by...

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4 w. ago paper folding informs folio bridge's steel span over water path in china

paper folding informs folio bridge's steel span over water path in china  Designboom

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