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China’s Yangtze River is recovering following fishing ban
New study has found the Yangtze River is experiencing a doubling in fish biomass and beginning a 'cautious ecological comeback'
Why does Venezuela have mounting debt?
Estimates suggest Venezuela has anywhere between $150 to $170 billion in debt. So, what is the nation doing to tackle such vast arrears?
Using biochar could cut emissions of China’s croplands by up to half, study finds
Common agricultural byproduct – biochar – could offer a practical solution to tackling high emissions of greenhouse gas 300 times more powerful than CO2
Geographical’s top ten most-read articles of 2025
From the world's biggest megacities to the creatures in the depths of the Mariana Trench, discover the articles that piqued your interest this year
China’s green revolution reshapes global power
While the US retreats from climate leadership, China is investing billions in renewables and expanding its influence abroad
What is the AI bubble – and will it burst?
Worldwide, AI expenditure is set to hit $644 billion by the end of the year. But will such vast investment yield profit?
China: Debt, demographics and a manufacturing slowdown
Antonio Graceffo explores whether the world’s second-largest economy can maintain its momentum in the face of major structural crises
Why China’s new dam will cast ripple effects far beyond the country
Hydropower dams in China lead to downstream environmental repercussions in several major countries, such as India & Bangladesh
China vs US: which has the world’s biggest economy?
Which country comes out on top? It's an answer that varies... read on to break down exactly how both economies square up
China opens first monitoring station in Antarctica
New monitoring station in Antarctica opened by China will provide continuous observations of atmosphere to aid understanding of climate change
Why it is so important that the USA and China can talk to each other
Tim Marshall on the importance of USA and China relations during a world crisis – and what communication links the countries have.
Finding a Shangri-la in modern China
Alec Ash on why he, and many others, are opting out of the rat race of modern China to find a Shangri-la in a rural backwater
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