Chinese team injects desert moss gene into Xinjiang cotton to beat fungus, boost output
Chinese scientists who inserted a gene from desert moss into cotton say their innovation can boost yields by nearly a quarter through protection against...
China’s new battery tech set to turbocharge EVs, energy storage
Next-generation Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) batteries that charge in minutes are expected to add fuel to global sales of the country’s carmakers. An EV battery...
Japanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for stray bear enters third day
A bear roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced the closure of nearly 100 schools on Monday, as dozens of...
China sees record panda bond issuance in 2026 as foreign borrowers pile in
Foreign governments, international banks and multinational companies are increasingly tapping China’s domestic bond market, as panda bond issuance hit a record high in the...