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China to harvest sun’s energy in space and beam it to Earth for power by 2030
Civilian and military researchers will look at applications for the technology amid concerns about radiation and the potential for beams misfired from space.
China’s Oil Refining Tumbles to 14-Month Low Amid Crackdown
China’s oil refining slumped to the lowest level in 14-months as private processors scaled back operations amid a crackdown by authorities.
Delta Variant Dents Oil Demand Recovery While OPEC Expects More Supply
The economic impact of the Covid-19 Delta variant and rebounding output mean that expectations of global oil demand outstripping supply are fading, the IEA and OPEC said.
China’s Corporate Intervention Drives Investors to Industries Beijing Supports
The government corporate intervention in China that has hammered internet stocks is driving investors to sectors still in Beijing’s good graces.
Hainan Duty Free Uses QR Codes on Items to Deter ‘Daigou’ Trade
An increasing number of people are buying products from the island province’s retail outlets and reselling them on the mainland — all while avoiding taxes.
China to Restart Coal Mines Amid Climate Versus Growth Debate
China’s top planning authority authorized more shuttered coal mines to restart production as key policymakers seek to balance progress on climate goals against still surging power demand.
Coal Projects in Asia Face Dwindling Financing as Climate Pressure Mounts
Banks are cutting off funding for new coal-fueled power plants in poorer Asian countries, a move that could hasten the shift toward cleaner energy sources in some of the fastest-growing parts of the world.
WSJ News Exclusive | Two U.S. Companies Seek Continued Tariffs on Imported Solar Panels
Auxin Solar and Suniva plan to ask the U.S. International Trade Commission to extend the solar tariffs for four years, reigniting a fight that has split the industry—and could force the White House to choose sides.
For China’s Most Beloved Team, It’s the End of an Era
The country’s women’s volleyball team was unceremoniously ousted in the group stage of this year’s Olympics, but they’re still the popular favorites.
Behind the Rise of U.S. Solar Power, a Mountain of Chinese Coal
The West’s transition to renewable energy relies heavily on China’s low-cost, high-emissions industry, and governments and companies are looking for changes at the source.
Less Than Eden: China’s Rural Returnees Face an Uncertain Future
Lost amid the fantasies of a rural utopia is the reality — and diversity — of life on the ground in the countryside.
Watching the Watchers
Chinese artist Ge Yulu has found a devious way to defy the country’s growing network of surveillance cameras: Staring back.
Team China Aims to Conquer an Unfamiliar New Sport: Skateboarding
Skateboarding has long been associated with freewheeling self-expression. But China is approaching the new Olympic event with severe, military-like discipline.
As Slowly Receding Floodwaters Pose Risks, Henan City Evacuates
Typhoon In-fa brought further rain to the region over the past couple of days.
How Yunnan Became China’s Immigration Frontline
The foreign population of the southwestern Yunnan province has multiplied over the past decade, thanks in part to strong demand for laborers from nearby Southeast Asian countries.
Peter Hessler’s Last Class
He Yujia, a freelance translator and Hessler’s friend, reflects on the author’s years in China.
How China’s Pick-Up Artists Fell Victim to Their Own Mind Games
For members of the much-criticized subculture, wealth isn’t enough anymore. You need to have class.
Britain could pursue Sizewell C nuclear project even without Chinese funding
The proposed £20 billion plant is still viable despite the government exploring ways to remove state-owned China General Nuclear Power from all future projects, source says.
Poorly Prepared for Floods, Rural Henan Faces Slow Recovery
Usually parched northern China is ill-equipped to face extreme downpours.
Flood Defense in Ancient Times
How the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system solved flooding in Sichuan
