The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "roof of the world" and "Asia's water tower," serves as a vital ecological security ...

When enlarged into a world map, though, Mercator becomes problematic, Braun said. The map’s mistakes were not likely to be a conspiracy against Africa or the Global South, but its continued use ...

When enlarged into a world map, though, Mercator becomes problematic, Braun said. The map’s mistakes were not likely to be a conspiracy against Africa or the Global South, but its continued use ...

Limits on China's Exports Despite this global footprint, China's arms trade remains regionally narrow. While its defense industry has grown, total exports declined by 5.4 percent from 2020 to 2024.