Hong Kong-listed Soho China, a prime office developer in major Chinese gateway cities Beijing and Shanghai, announced on Wednesday the resignation of its chairman and CEO, the billionaire founders of the company, who want to “focus on supporting the arts and philanthropic pursuits.” Continue reading “Soho China’s billionaire founders step back from leadership roles”
How China creates new crops from space: exploring the Hainan Space Breeding Center
China’s space seed project has bred nearly 1,000 new species since the effort began 35 years ago. Some of the seeds have been tested and grown in southern China’s Hainan Province, home to the nation’s southernmost space launch center. Continue reading “How China creates new crops from space: exploring the Hainan Space Breeding Center”