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Waste of Space
As China has expanded capacity to handle urban waste and divert trash from landfills, overcapacity in waste-to-energy plants has left some regions scrabbling for garbage
Ending the Job Jostle
As new apps aim to provide transparency and convenience for China’s army of casual workers, older and less-tech savvy laborers could lose out if in-person job markets close
Circuit Makers
China is adopting virtual power plants to integrate dispersed renewable energy and stabilize the grid. But uncertain profitability, market fragmentation and the absence of a mature spot energy market challenge large-scale commercialization
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Balance of Power
Distributed PV networks have become so popular, local grid capacity is often overwhelmed. Now China is transitioning to market pricing to encourage better local use and distribution of renewable energy
Liquid Assets
China’s top delivery platforms are slashing beverage prices in a battle for users. But are deep discounts enough to reshape a deeply entrenched market?
Rise of the Rentals
From weddings to marathons, humanoid robots are going viral in China. But will spectacle lead to real-world integration?