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China’s Second Largest Hydropower Plant Starts Operation

China's second-largest hydropower station officially started operation this month after a three-day test run.

Chinese May Have Higher Stroke Risk Than Caucasians

A new study suggests that Chinese people may have a higher risk of having a stroke than Caucasians.

Experts: H7N9 Virus Still Cause For Concern

The H7N9 virus has several highly unusual traits that paint a disquieting picture of a pathogen that may yet lead to a pandemic, say experts.

China Successfully Launches Three Experimental Satellites

China successfully launched three experimental satellites into space at 7:37 a.m. on Saturday.

Luqa Pharma To Commercialize BMG Pharma’s Products In China

Chinese pharma Luqa Pharmaceuticals will commercialize BMG Pharma's products in China and Hong Kong.

Kinex Pharma To Lead Orascovery Program In China

Kinex Pharma will lead Hanmi Pharma's Orascovery program development in China.

Restricting Calories May Extend Longevity, Study Finds

Scientists in China have found that restricting calorie intake promotes growth of gut bacteria associated with increased lifespan in mice.

Global Crop Yields Fail To Keep Pace With Demand

The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, says a new study.

Genome Of World’s Toughest Little Bird Decoded

Researchers have decoded the genome of the ground tit, a small bird that lives in one of the most hostile environments on earth.