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Relocation might help bitcoin miners in China reduce carbon footprint

Bitcoin virtual currency displayed in front of a Chinese national flag in this illustration [Reuters-CGTN]
Bitcoin virtual currency displayed in front of a Chinese national flag in this illustration [Reuters-CGTN]
CGTN | 11-Apr-2021 | Alok Gupta

Enticed by cheap electricity, easy availability of hardware and land, bitcoin miners thrive in China. But the energy-guzzling sector has started feeling the pinch, with the country planning to become carbon neutral by 2060. More than 75 percent of global bitcoin operations are in China, according to data from BTC.com. The majority of them are located in the autonomous regions of Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, which power the sector through coal power plants. Continue reading “Relocation might help bitcoin miners in China reduce carbon footprint”

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Chinese travelers off the beaten track

Ren Zhongli, Yuan Meng, friends camp near the Ya'nyu Lake in Ya'an, Sichuan. [China Daily]
Ren Zhongli, Yuan Meng, friends camp near the Ya’nyu Lake in Ya’an, Sichuan. [China Daily]
China Daily | 10-Apr-2021 | By Xu Lin

Tourists look for quieter destinations to avoid crowds and get a better understanding of the place. For some experienced Chinese travelers, who have visited many destinations home and abroad, their focus has shifted to explore the domestic road less traveled amid the global pandemic situation. For those who’re adept at discovering such places, they like to share their stories online, so that visitors can find a way to avoid crowds－be it a getaway from a city’s hustle-and-bustle, or experiences like learning some craft. Continue reading “Chinese travelers off the beaten track”