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China expands compensation for people impacted by floodwater diversion
Beijing just rolled out an improved compensation scheme for folks living in flood diversion areas. ICYDK: Designated flood diversion areas are used to redirect floodwaters that would otherwise damage cities and industries downstream. The new measures – unveiled by the… Read More »

Trump reportedly considering China visit
US President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling a visit to China. On Saturday, Nikkei scooped that American officials are “drawing up plans for President Donald Trump to visit China later this year with a delegation of dozens of CEOs.” On… Read More »

Beijing issues plan to beef up flood defenses
On Thursday, the Party Central Committee and State Council released new guidelines to improve flood control. Some context: China is suffering from increasingly erratic weather – including more frequent and more severe flooding. To address the issue, the is climate… Read More »