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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.
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China has established a new military support base in Laos, deepening its defense presence in Southeast Asia. The move, reported by Bloomberg, signals Beijing's continued effort to project influence along its southern border and near key regional supply routes. Observers are likely to weigh what the base means for neighboring countries and for the balance of power in a region where the US and China compete for strategic ground.