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1. China blows up 300 dams, shuts hydropower stations to save Yangtze River habitat
China has demolished 300 dams and shut down most of the small hydropower stations on a major tributary of the upper Yangtze River to safeguard fish populations as part of an effort to restore the ecology of Asia’s longest waterway.
2. Buckle up: China unveils maglev marvel, redefining the future of high-speed rail
A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world leader in high-speed rail networks.
3. China’s ‘green great wall’ in Inner Mongolia traps 3 more deserts
