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Sculpture in middle of ‘Mirror of the Sky’ China lake criticised for disrupting serene beauty
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5/6/2026

Sculpture in middle of ‘Mirror of the Sky’ China lake criticised for disrupting serene beauty

China’s Chaka Salt Lake, a heaven-like tourist attraction hailed as a “mirror of the sky”, has hit the headlines over an “ugly” installation. The lake in northwestern China’s Qinghai province is famous for its mirror-like surface, formed as a result of the water’s high salt content. It was selected by an authoritative Chinese geography magazine as being among the top must-visit sites in China and received around 40,000 visitors daily last year. However, some people have complained that an...

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Self-Taught Chinese Innovator Launches Budget Rocket Reaching 3,700m Altitude
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5/4/2026AI summary

Self-Taught Chinese Innovator Launches Budget Rocket Reaching 3,700m Altitude

A 31-year-old self-taught innovator Lu Yulong has successfully launched China's Shenzhen Pioneer rocket in Qinghai province, reaching a record altitude of 3,700m. The 12m liquid rocket was built by a five-person team in just 15 days in Shenzhen, demonstrating the feasibility of budget space exploration. Lu, from Jiangxi province, developed his passion for science after a childhood accident with corrosive acid left him with severe burns.

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