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MR-SAM ready to fire.
Indian Army Turns to Indian-Israeli MR-SAM as New Air Defense Weapon

India and Israel will co-develop and produce MR-SAM.

Some of the Breakthrough Prize winners for 2016.
Breakthrough Prize, the World Richest Science Prize, now Accepting Nominations

The Breakthrough Prizes were founded by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, and Yuri and Julia Milner.

Completed in 2012, Suzhou’s Tower Bridge has twice the number of towers than the original. At night, the replica is bathed in hues of blue and yellow.
Copycat Architecture in China Continues to Draw Flak

China has a small collection of replicas of some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. As of date, it already has a couple of White Houses, a few copies of Arc de Triomphe and Great Sphinxes, and at least one replica of Eiffel Tower.

The skyrocketing price of houses has failed to discourage potential buyers, as parents continue to buy extremely expensive houses in order to get their children to top schools.
Property Bubble in Beijing’s School Districts Becoming a Trend

According to a report by China.org, house prices in the district have significantly increased over the past years.

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Since labor unions are forbidden in China, Wu and other Longhua miners have taken to WeChat, a social media app, to organize and let their demands be heard.
China to Fire 2.3 Million Coal and Steel Workers in Two Years

In April 2016, hundreds of steelworkers in northern Hebei province took to the streets after being fired from their jobs.

Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant when completed (concept).
China Building 21 Nuclear Reactors to Boost National Power Supply

These will add 9.86 GWe of nuclear generating capacity to the grid together with the other projects.

China-EU trade
Shifting Tides: Can China Overtake US's South China Sea Fleet?

China’s increasing global prominence is consonant to its military’s growth from strength to strength. Given a few years, China’s control over the South China Sea can overtake that of the U.S., international agreements and a looming arms race notwithstanding.

Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of Australia.
Former Australian PM Urges Overhaul of Ties with China

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has called for a review of Australia’s foreign policy to include a more positive strategic engagement with China.

SF Express is now as valuable as Yahoo.
SF China Launches Public Offering; Delivery Guy Wang Wei Becomes Third Wealthiest Man in China

Delivery man turned billionaire Wang Wei made SF Express the biggest parcel service in China.

China's aging population is on the rise.
China’s Pensioners Diversify Funds to Other Investments

China wants to make money out of a fat pension fund and they’re running out of time.

Political education is a key part of government policy, and it is quite rare for a government body to admit difficulties in enforcing such laws.
Returning Chinese from Abroad Driven by Legal Barriers, Other Opportunities

Over the recent years, Chinese students have opted to explore other opportunities in foreign shores. In a striking turn of events, however, more students are also coming home, according to an article by the Wall Street Journal.

Sitting and working.
Study Finds Link between Sedentary Work and Risk of Heart Disease

It supports advice to sit less and be more active.

ROC Navy Tuo Jiang corvette.
Taiwan Girds for Conflict; Steps-up Patrols of South China Sea

The People's Liberation Army Air Force has also increased the number of aerial patrols passing close to Taiwan's airspace.

Chinese citizens are forced to wear face masks to protect themselves from harmful particles in the air.
Chinese Citizens Sue the Government, Demand Compensation for Smog

Chinese city dwellers are suing the government for damages caused by bad air--a historic and brave move from Beijing citizens.

China was once the biggest polluter in the world. But it also leads in renewable energy.
China Becomes Leader in Renewable Energy from Being World’s Largest Polluter

China has reached a new low for coal consumption for the third straight year.

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