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Is China’s climate returning to that of Tang dynasty golden age? Experts warn of a trap
Local media in China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region is highlighting increased rainfall and a northward shift of the 400mm precipitation line, suggesting potential climate benefits for agriculture. Experts, however, caution against overestimating these changes, warning of possible environmental or climatic risks.
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