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Walking through Asia’s water tower – the challenge of climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Article·Hengduan Mountain Research Society
As a global meteorological outpost, the mechanism and influence of climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are complicated. In October 1998,he led the “Yarlung Zangbo River scientific rafting expedition”， drifted 1,600 kilometers from the Jiemayangzong Glacier in Zhongba County, Tibet, the source of the Yarlung Zangbo River, to Pai Township (today’s Pai Town) in Mainling County. After that, he crossed the Grand Canyon on foot and spent 35 days crossing the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. In 2010, he launched another bold project, “Asian Water Tower — International River Survey on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau” and spent six months visiting a majority of international rivers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Although he had explored most of the rivers on the Tibetan Plateau over the past 20 years, in this mission, he did a systematic, complete, inch-by-inch survey of the headwaters of Asian great rivers that originate on the Tibetan Plateau.
During the investigation, he felt the benefits that the implementation of the River Chief System in recent years has brought to the protection of both water resources and the relevant environment on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and he could clearly see the efforts of climate actions such as the layout of clean energy and de-coaling. But the unprovoked accusations, such as artificial rainfall on the Tibetan plateau, are always discouraging. Regardless of the standpoint of science, the well-rounded artificial rainfall, as a very scientific and rigorous scientific practice, has been used in the United States, Australia and other countries. However, many people still believe that artificial rainfall is to release some cold air into the clouds. The most important fact is that the Tibetan Plateau region of China has a small population and the natural ecology has been able to meet the need of local living conditions. Therefore, large-scale artificial rainfall has no practical application scenario and practical significance at all. To top it all off, some people believe that China is just competing with India for rainwater.
he have heard similar rumors and prejudices at many South Asian Non-governmental organizations’ symposium on international rivers. Most of the participants remarked, “It is amazing how little the media of each country knows about its neighbors.” In this environment of lack of communication and political suspicion, debate is often driven by lack of information and political smear, and alarmist media reports are more likely to fan the flames of national conflicts.
There has always been controversy around the discussion of climate change, especially the various claims of the scientific interpretation of the mechanism of climate change. What is even more puzzling is that negotiations on climate action, without strong scientific support, seem to only strive for profit, and humanity will lose its way if it continues like this. The scientific community has long believed that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the frontier of the earth science, with many key issues to be broken through. Tackling climate change will be futile or even disastrous before it is solved.
What are the main causes of climate change and glacier melting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau? In recent years, some researchers have suggested that when the solar system moves out of the Quaternary Ice Age and into a higher background energy field, it is the cause of the temperature rise. However, he believe that the temperature rise at the altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters is mainly caused by the fact that a large amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human beings absorb heat in the atmosphere of the Tibetan Plateau in the atmospheric circulation. Therefore, they should face and share the responsibility together instead of making groundless accusations against any one country in order to deal with climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and even over the whole world.
Vice President of the United States Harris pointed out recently, the war for water resources will come soon. In he’s opinion, both water resources and the influence of global warming on the Tibetan Plateau are a fait accompli, the unilateral effort of each country is only a temporary solution. Environmental protection is not just a matter of pure science, but if there is too much political manipulation and rancour involved, the problem gets trickier. The growth of all creatures depends on harmony. China and south Asian countries around the Tibetan Plateau create a new win-win cooperation of climate governance in such aspects as scientific research, the meteorological disaster warning, can not only monitor the secondary disasters caused by climate change, to avoid the life and property loss. More importantly, a collaborative and vivid climate action can provide the international community with a set of effective experiences that can be replicated in climate governance.
Climate change is already causing serious environmental problems on the Tibetan Plateau and the Brahmaputra River basin as I have proposed many times in international seminars. The international community should build consensus and join hands in tackling these threats especially the neighboring countries. Partha J. Das, a scientist from the Indian NGO Aaranyak, also pointed out at the symposium that these warnings apply to the Indian government as well. The Indian government plans to build 70 water projects on the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River. China and India need face the common threats in cooperation. Referred to the outburst floods from the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra in June 2000, Das said: “Most of the damage could have been avoided if the media in both China and India had reported it widely.” Obviously, China and India are both on the same page at environmental and climatic changes on the Tibetan Plateau. He also claimed that China and India should enhance cooperation on flood early warning both in the Government and Non-governmental, signing a bilateral agreement and sharing hydrological observation data.
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Former Sony, Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey executive Masayuki Chatani explores how AI is reshaping leadership in his new book.
Tokyo, Japan, 16th Sep 2026 – Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), before holding senior leadership positions at companies including Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey.
Today, Chatani practices what he calls the “Solo CEO with AI” model, an approach in which a single entrepreneur leverages multiple AI systems as a virtual team. Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.
Following “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Key Points of the Book
Cover of the New Book
1. AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker
Before practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.
Having observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.
2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner
After leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.
This book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.
3. From managing people to orchestrating AI: A new measure of leadership
Drawing on leadership experience ranging from the launch of PlayStation to management roles at global professional services firms, the book explores how leadership may shift from managing large organizations to effectively orchestrating AI systems.
It offers a new perspective for technology leaders navigating the changing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
4. Answering the question: “What remains?”
Through the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”
It presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.
Background: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?
With the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.
The era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.
The starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.
This perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.
The concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.
Book Overview
Title:
“Tech Leaders in the Age of AI – The Fading Tech Leaders”
Author:
Masayuki Chatani
Structure:
10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)
Publication Date:
August 2026
Publisher:
Office Chatani Publishing
Price:
Hardcover: GBP 28.00
Paperback: GBP 20.00
eBook: GBP 8.00
Distribution:
Available through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including UK.
Prices are individually set for each country’s store.
ASIN:
B0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)
Available on Amazon:
https://amzn.eu/d/0e9uWkmx (UK Amazon)
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders
Chapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity
Chapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”
Chapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?
Chapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?
Chapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom
Chapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”
Chapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust
Chapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”
Chapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan
Chapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future
In Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”
Author’s Comment
This book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).
Masayuki Chatani’s Business Books
Drawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.
It has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.
Author Profile – Masayuki Chatani
Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.
He subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.
He is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.
As a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. He is also active as a calligrapher under the name “KouTetsu Chatani.”
KouTetsu Chatani’s Calligraphy Books
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Zero-spread ECN broker honored at India’s largest trading and investing expo, where it exhibited as a Titanium Sponsor
Mumbai, India, September 16th, 2026– CentFX, a globally regulated multi-asset broker serving clients in more than 100 countries, received the Best Execution Platform 2026 award at Money Expo India, held Aug. 29–30 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
The award recognizes the broker’s ECN execution model, built around zero-spread pricing and low-latency order routing, and was presented by HQMENA, a financial media and events group and the organizer of Money Expo India.
The recognition comes as CentFX expands its presence across South Asia through a growing partner network, new introducing broker relationships, and localized client support. The company exhibited at the event as a Titanium Sponsor at Booth No. 13, one of the principal stands on the exhibition floor.
“Receiving the Best Execution Platform award is a recognition of where we have chosen to invest as a business,” said the Chief Executive Officer of CentFX. “Execution is the part of a broker’s offering that traders feel on every single order, and it is the part that is hardest to fake. We have built our pricing and routing around that principle, and to have it recognized in India — a market where traders are increasingly discerning about where and how their orders are filled — is significant for us.”
According to the company, CentFX provides ECN pricing from 0.0 pips with an average order execution speed of 0.04 seconds across more than 2,100 instruments spanning Forex, indices, commodities, and other asset classes. Clients access the markets through the company’s proprietary trading application or MetaTrader 5 on desktop and mobile, supported by multilingual platform coverage including Hindi and Bengali.
Now in its fifth edition, Money Expo India is the country’s largest trading and investing expo, according to the organizer. The event brought together more than 20,000 attendees, 1,000 companies, 300 exhibitors and 200 speakers representing more than 30 countries.
The award was accepted on behalf of CentFX by the CentFX Team, who led the company’s delegation at the event. Across the two days, the CentFX stand hosted platform demonstrations, on-site account walkthroughs, and partnership discussions with introducing brokers and affiliates from across the region.
The recognition comes amid continued growth in trading and investing participation across India, where demand is rising for transparent pricing, dependable order execution, and educational resources suited to participants at every level of experience. CentFX operates CentFX Academy, which provides video courses, eBooks, trading calculators, and market analysis materials to clients at no cost, and the company has indicated it will continue investing across these areas as it develops its partnerships and market presence in the region.
For more information, please visit www.centfx.com
About CentFX
CentFX is a globally regulated multi-asset broker offering access to Forex, indices, commodities, and other instruments across a range of more than 2,100 products. The company holds regulatory authorisations in Anguilla (ARCA), Mauritius (FSC), and Dubai (Government of Dubai), ASIC and USA, and serves clients in over 100 countries. CentFX operates a proprietary trading application alongside full MetaTrader 5 support, and provides client education through CentFX Academy.
Risk Warning: Trading in Forex and contracts for difference carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance and awards are not indicative of future results.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 16th, 2026, FinanceWire
AI assistants have spent the past year helping traders understand the markets. Leverate’s new MCP for Traders extends that functionality to connected trading platforms.
Leverate has released MCP for Traders, connecting MCP-compatible third-party AI assistants, including Claude and ChatGPT, directly to a live trading account. Traders can ask about the market, check positions, and place orders without leaving the conversation, with nothing executed until they explicitly say yes.
The release follows the MCP for Brokers server, launched in July 2026, which opened a firm’s CRM, Broker Portal and trading platform data to the same AI assistants. That server gave AI access to the business. MCP for Traders takes the next step: giving AI access to the individual trading account and, with permission, the ability to act.
How It Works
The trader opens the AI Connector section in their platform settings and copies a connection prompt or configuration into their AI app, which then has scoped access to that one account. Fifteen trading tools sit behind the connection: ten focused on account and market data and five supporting trading account functions.
Every action runs in two phases. The assistant prepares the order and restates the instrument, direction, size, order type, price, stops and margin effect. Nothing reaches the market until the trader approves it inside their own AI application. The assistant is instructed to answer only on the connected account and the broker’s own instruments, explain trading terms neutrally, and decline requests for advice, recommendations, or predictions.
What It Gives the Broker
The demand is already there. An Investing.com survey of 938 US retail investors, published in April 2026, found that 62% use AI tools to inform their investment decisions, and 54% have used assistants such as ChatGPT for research. A broker running MCP for Traders can tell those clients that its platform connects to the assistant they already use.
Enablement sits with the broker. From the Broker Portal, a firm switches MCP for Traders on for its brand and chooses who receives it, by group, trading terms, country or a manual allowlist. Every AI-originated order is logged to Leverate CRM with its own source flag, so risk and compliance teams can distinguish it from a manual order. On prop accounts, orders placed through an assistant route through the same risk engine as any other and respect challenge and daily-loss limits. Each connection is bound to one account and secured with a token the trader controls.
For brokers, that creates a new engagement layer around the trading account. Clients can use the AI environments they are increasingly adopting, while the brokerage retains control over access, execution and visibility.
“Most brokers’ traders are already using AI. The question was whether they would use it on the broker’s own platform or somewhere else entirely. We built this so the answer can be on the platform, with the trader confirming every order and the firm able to see exactly what came from an assistant.” Ran Strauss, CEO & Co-Founder, Leverate
The way traders interact with digital tools is evolving, and the data behind it is still emerging. Leverate will publish usage figures from the first connected accounts in the coming months, showing how the feature is being used in practice.
MCP for Traders is live on Leverate’s white-label trading platform and is rolling out across the Client Portal and the wider Leverate ecosystem, with MT4/5 solutions to follow. Brokers activate it themselves, where it is off by default. Availability may vary by jurisdiction.
For more information about Leverate’s MCP server and the wider platform, visit https://leverate.com.
About Leverate
Leverate is a leading force in fintech innovation, dedicated to empowering financial institutions, brokers and prop firms with cutting-edge technology that drives growth, efficiency, and success. With 19+ years of experience and broker clients worldwide, Leverate provides a complete ecosystem, from trading platforms and CRM to liquidity and prediction markets, helping firms launch, operate, and scale with confidence.
Disclaimer
MCP for Traders enables AI-assisted trading and does not provide financial advice. Trading involves significant risk.
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