I guess after detente of Iran and KSA, the leaders found the many of the past security issues is not from one another -- but the main culprit are Israel and USA.
US and Israel create security issues in Iran and KSA and stir discord between Iran and KSA.
The outflow of Tarim river is actually Lop Nur-- which was a seasonal lake. 1000 years ago, it was a permanent lake. Once China started massive agriculture in Xinjiang Lop Nur dries up.
Dont mis-understand me, I think this is a good thing.
Lop Nur is now Chinese weapon test site.
The old public worker receive huge amount of pension -- very fairly adjusted yearly on inflation data.
Local government debt may be a issue due to aging.
Old is sucking blood from young through property.
But if government suck too much blood from young, then young dont breed,
Saudi buying J10C.
Saudi Arabia and China are reportedly in talks over the potential sale of Chengdu J-10C fighter jets to the Middle Eastern Kingdom, according to a report from the Tactical Report intelligence service.
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/saudi-china-j10c-drone-classes
China Southern Airlines Singapore Office issued an apology on Saturday after a passenger complained over being verbally abused and called "dog" by a member of ground staff in Singapore. The company said that it has suspended the employee, who worked for a local ground agent service provider...
This place is not so poor. There is water for agriculture use also but maybe the quality is not suitable for direct human consumption. This is a desert.
BTW China has used up all 100% Tarim river for agriculture -- one reason why the outflow of Tarim river LOP NOL will permanently remain a...
ARJ21 efficiency and reliability is a big success. I reckon C919 will be as good.
Now China need just to upgrade the engine. LEAP1C while is very good is not the best from Safran.
Quietly, 100 ARJ21 delivered and NO serious accident till date.
This is by far the safest pilot program if...