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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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Built for short-form platforms, the feature helps creators generate dance-led visual content from songs, characters and creative prompts.
Singapore, 8th Jul 2026 – Music-led short video has made dance one of the most direct ways for songs, characters and brands to reach audiences across digital platforms. Sondo AI, a leading AI music video generator, recently launched AI Dance in mid-June 2026, introducing a faster AI-assisted workflow for creators, musicians and brand teams.
With AI Dance, users can upload a song and a still image of a person or character, then generate a rhythm-driven dance video in one click. The system analyzes the music’s genre, rhythm, mood and melodic flow to create synchronized dance movements, character performance and visual scenes that match the soundtrack.
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The launch extends Sondo AI’s existing music video creation capabilities by adding a dedicated format for dance performance. While the platform already includes AI music video generation, AI Dance focuses on choreographed, music-synced content for short-form platforms, music promotion and creative video production.
Dance videos have become a central format in online music culture. Across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other digital channels, dance challenges, choreography clips, covers and character-led performances can help songs travel faster, strengthen fan participation and give brands a more visual way to enter cultural conversations. Because these videos are highly engaging, easy to recreate and widely shared, they are especially well suited to short-form platforms where trends can spread quickly through recommendation feeds.
For many creators, producing dance videos remains time-consuming and difficult to do repeatedly at a high quality. A traditional shoot often requires creative planning, choreography, performer or talent casting, rehearsal, set or location setup, filming, lighting, editing and visual effects, making it challenging for independent creators and small teams to respond quickly to trends. AI Dance compresses this process into a simpler “upload and generate” workflow.
The feature gives users different levels of creative input. Users can let AI Dance handle the full process, from concept generation and choreography to final video output, or guide the result through prompts such as dance style, choreography direction and performance atmosphere. This lowers the barrier for casual users while giving experienced creators more control over the final performance without relying on filming, animation or advanced editing skills.
For musicians, creators, brands and digital artists, AI Dance provides a faster way to create dance-led visuals, promotional assets and animated performance content without traditional production workflows.
AI Dance also accounts for multi-platform publishing. It supports both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait formats, allowing users to adapt dance videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels and other digital channels without rebuilding the same concept from scratch. For creators working across several platforms, that format flexibility can reduce extra production work while keeping the same song, character or campaign idea consistent across different viewing environments.
As part of Sondo AI’s broader creator ecosystem, the feature also supports social distribution and future monetization opportunities, helping users turn creative output into broader audience reach and potential commercial value.
Beyond helping creators adjust videos for different platforms, the feature also changes how music video creation can begin: a static image can become a performer, and a song can become the basis for movement, scene design and visual expression. In that sense, AI Dance adds not only faster output, but also a more flexible route for creators to turn music into dance-focused video content.
The launch reflects a broader shift toward AI-assisted video production, where AI systems can understand music, generate motion and create video, making complex visual workflows faster and more accessible. For Sondo AI, AI Dance expands its suite of creator tools by adding a more social, performance-oriented layer to its music video generation and editing workflow.
Looking ahead, Sondo AI plans to continue advancing its work in music understanding, character consistency, motion generation, cinematic storytelling and video quality.
About Sondo AI
Sondo AI is an all-in-one AI music creation and visualization platform built for the next generation of music video and audio production. The platform uses advanced artificial intelligence to help users transform audio concepts into polished, cinematic music video experiences.
Serving music enthusiasts, content creators, professional artists, corporate brands and creative teams, Sondo AI provides tools for AI music video generation, smart audio-visual synchronization, real-time editing, lip-sync technology, cinematic human modeling and digital content distribution. With AI Dance, the platform adds a dedicated path for dance-based and choreography-focused visual content.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire
New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage’s long-term commitment to the region
Vantage Markets (“Vantage”), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.
The regulatory license strengthens Vantage’s regional presence in the MENA market. This expansion is a core pillar of Vantage’s long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa. By prioritizing stringent regulatory standards, Vantage seeks to set a benchmark for financial services in the MENA region.
As the UAE continues to accelerate its trajectory as a leading global financial hub, local traders and investors are placing a greater emphasis on the transparency, governance, and security of the platforms they choose. For Vantage, securing this regulatory approval is more than a compliance milestone – it is the bedrock for deeper regional engagement, and meaningful participation in one of the world’s most dynamic financial landscapes.
“The UAE is a pivotal market in our global expansion, and securing the CMA Category 5 licence underscores our long-term commitment to the region,” said Marc Despallieres, Global Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Markets. “As the MENA market continues to mature, traders are looking beyond simple market access. They demand transparency, operational confidence, and responsible support. This milestone allows us to accelerate our growth with market trust at the very center of our approach.”
This regulatory achievement arrives as Vantage continues to scale its global footprint through continuous investments in financial technology, product innovation, and comprehensive client education. Across the MENA region, Vantage is dedicated to fostering a highly informed community, seamlessly combining global market access with education-led engagement and a steadfast focus on responsible trading practices.
Vantage’s MENA regional strategy is anchored in three core priorities: strengthening local relevance, supporting trader education, and building enduring consumer trust.
With more than 17 years of proven industry experience, Vantage, through the relevant licensed entities, provides global clients with seamless access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across major asset classes – including forex, commodities, indices, shares, and ETFs; all supported by intuitive trading platforms and a client-first ecosystem.
“This is not just a licensing milestone; it is a definitive statement of our long-term intent in the MENA financial market,” added Despallieres. “We firmly believe the next chapter of regional growth belongs to firms that effectively combine innovation with regulatory accountability, and that is precisely where Vantage intends to lead.”
About Vantage
Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to Gold, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds, offered under the relevant licensed entities under the Vantage Markets brand.
With over 17 years of experience, Vantage provides a reliable trading platform, an award-winning mobile app, and a user-friendly trading experience.
Vantage Global Financial Services L.L.C is licensed by the United Arab Emirates CMA under Category 5 and acts solely as an introducer and not a broker or counterparty to any trades.
Risk Warning: CFDs are complex leveraged products and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Availability of products and services described in this release is subject to jurisdictional restrictions and may not be available to residents of certain countries or regions.
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iLedgends becomes emoni, reinforcing its position as a trusted EMI for compliance-intensive businesses
Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire
iLedgends B.V., a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) serving compliance-focused industries, announces its rebrand to emoni, the new brand name of the iLedgends group.
The new name reflects the company’s continued evolution as a specialist payments partner for businesses operating in regulated and complex sectors. An all-in-one platform to manage all your finances.
A Name Built on Trust
The name emoni is inspired by values shared across cultures, where it is associated with faith, trust, and confidence, principles that sit at the centre of the company’s client relationships.
“Trust is built over time through consistency and transparency,” said Eran ten Napel, Founder and CEO of emoni “Our clients depend on us for critical payment infrastructure. The name emoni reflects the responsibility we carry and the long-term relationships we build.”
A Strategic Milestone in the Company’s Growth
Founded in 2022 as iLedgends, the company has developed a strong position as a payment’s infrastructure provider for compliance-intensive businesses in need of a unified platform for managing different payments.
“Changing our name is not about changing who we are,” added ten Napel. “It is about better reflecting what we have become. We built this company to support businesses that need secure and reliable payment infrastructure to grow. emoni reflects that maturity and clarity of purpose.”
Regulated in the Netherlands
emoni operates under a Dutch Electronic Money Institution license and is supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank.
This regulatory framework provides clients with the assurance that emoni operates under one of Europe’s most established financial supervisory regimes, with strict standards for compliance, safeguarding, and risk management.
Through its EMI license, emoni offers dedicated IBAN accounts, international payment capabilities, multi-currency solutions, and onboarding processes designed for complex and regulated business models.
Addressing Growing Challenges in Access to Payments
Businesses in regulated industries are increasingly facing challenges when accessing banking and payment services. As compliance requirements rise, onboarding processes are becoming more detailed and time-consuming.
De Nederlandsche Bank has noted that legitimate businesses can face difficulties accessing payment services and has stressed the importance of assessing companies based on their individual risk profile rather than applying broad restrictions by sector (DNB, 2022).
emoni was built to address this gap by combining strong compliance standards with a detailed understanding of complex business models and payment flows.
Built for Specialist Industries
emoni supports businesses operating in sectors that require deeper payment and compliance expertise, including CFD brokers and other regulated financial service providers.
These businesses depend on payment infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and built around their operational needs.
“Our approach is based on understanding how our clients operate,” said ten Napel “We design compliance frameworks around real business models, which allows us to support clients safely and at scale.”
Built on Trust. Designed to Scale.
Under its new brand, emoni continues to focus on providing secure and scalable payment infrastructure for international businesses operating in regulated environments.
The company provides:
- Dedicated IBAN accounts under a Dutch EMI license
- Global and local payment rails
- Multi-currency solutions
- Tailored payment infrastructure for specialised industries
- Specialist compliance onboarding and risk assessment
- Scalable payment solutions for international businesses
- The security of a payment partner supervised by DNB
About emoni
emoni is a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution providing secure and scalable payment solutions for compliance-focused businesses. Licensed and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, emoni supports businesses operating in regulated and specialist sectors through tailored payment infrastructure, robust compliance frameworks, and reliable banking solutions designed for growth.
At its core, emoni is built on trust. In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, businesses need more than access to payments, they need a partner that understands their industry, manages risk effectively, and supports long-term stability.
emoni combines regulatory strength, operational expertise, and sector knowledge to help clients navigate evolving compliance requirements while maintaining access to reliable global payment infrastructure.
As expectations across the financial sector continue to evolve, emoni remains committed to delivering secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions for businesses worldwide.
References:
De Nederlandsche Bank. (2022, December 15). Het MOB zet zich in om ongewenste neveneffecten van de-risking aan te pakken. De Nederlandsche Bank. https://www.dnb.nl/nieuws-voor-de-sector/toezicht-2022/het-mob-zet-zich-in-om-ongewenste-neveneffecten-van-de-risking-aan-te-pakken/
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Chloe Denise Munro
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