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- 1Asean firms see opportunity and risk in China's Pinglu Canal●Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports
Asean businesses are watching the Pinglu Canal project in southern China, which will link inland regions to the sea and shorten shipping routes to Southeast Asia. Firms hope the new waterway will open up the Chinese market to their exports, but many also worry it could make it easier for cheap Chinese imports to flood their home markets, hurting local industries.
- 2Climate change could reshape Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies▼Climate change could reshape the future of Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies
New research suggests climate change could significantly alter the future of Chinese milk vetch, a legume widely grown as green manure in southern China's rice paddies. Shifting temperatures and rainfall patterns may affect where and how well the plant grows, with implications for soil fertility and sustainable rice farming in the region.
- 3Robots steal the show at Zhuhai indoor theme park▼Robots steal the show at world’s largest indoor theme park in Zhuhai
Robots are drawing crowds at the world's largest indoor theme park, located in Zhuhai, southern China. The venue is showcasing robotic attractions and performances as a central feature of the visitor experience, highlighting China's push to integrate robotics into entertainment and tourism.
- 4Wildlife photographer shares Silver-throated Bushtit shot from Shenzhen park●I believe I haven't shared this one yet, a Silver-throated Bushtit from last month (August 27, 2026) at Huanggang Binjia
A photographer has shared a picture of a Silver-throated Bushtit taken on August 27 at Huanggang Binjiang Park in Shenzhen, China. The small songbird, native to southern China, was photographed in the park's greenery as part of an ongoing series of bird and wildlife photos the poster shares with fellow birding and photography enthusiasts.
- 5Qian Chu, last king of Wuyue, born in 929●Qian Chu, born OTD in 929, was the last king of Wuyue https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/china /yangshuo.html?s=mb # trav
History enthusiasts are marking the birthday of Qian Chu, born on this day in 929, who ruled as the last king of Wuyue, one of the Ten Kingdoms of southern China. His reign ended when he peacefully surrendered his realm to the Song dynasty, a move remembered as sparing the region from war.
- 6China opens new air force centre in Laos in overseas military push●China takes strategic military step overseas with new Laos air force centre
China has established a new air force centre in Laos, a move described as a strategic military step overseas. The development highlights Beijing's expanding defence footprint in Southeast Asia and its deepening military ties with Vientiane, drawing attention from regional observers watching China's growing presence along its southern flank.