Dry conditions, particularly in China, caused a "historic" global drop in hydropower generation in the first half of 2023, a new analysis shows, highlighting the effects of climate change.But while the extreme heat and drought conditions that caused this year's decline may have been driven by climate change, the think tank warned it remains hard to calculate future effects.
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday. The eight-day-long holiday is the longest week of public holidays since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted in December. Big cities like the capital, Beijing, Shanghai, and southern cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou are favored destinations.
Beijing, China (Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2023) - The awards ceremony of the Fifth Belt and Road Initiative Short Video Competition was held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 7.Ninety-nine works were honored with the following awards: The Integration of Civilizations Award, the Most Beautiful BRI Co-builders Award, the Voice of the Generation Z Award, the Popularity Award (China), the Popularity Award (Overseas), the Best Technology Award, and the Excellent Work Award
China has added to its growing network of classified Yaogan series satellites with a pair of Long March rocket launches, adding a third satellite in the Yaogan 33 series of classified Chinese remote sensing satellites.