China's bicycle ownership on the rise as low-carbon travel takes off

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  Data from the China Bicycle Association shows that China's bicycle ownership has topped 200 million with an additional 380 million electric-powered two-wheelers in use,

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  bolstering low-carbon travel.

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  Chinese urbanites use bicycles or e-bikes for around 30 out of every 100 trips they make.

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  The figures point to a shift in China,

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  where growing environmental awareness is prompting more commuters to opt for two-wheeled,

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  low-carbon alternatives, according to estimates from the Association.

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  Two-wheeled travel reduces carbon emissions in China by about 10,000 tonnes per day.

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  The equivalent of saving roughly 6.6 million litres of petrol.

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  In many parts of China, napping is a common post-lunch recharge practice, similar to Spain's siesta.

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  Yet classroom napping has proved problematic with limited space and non-adjustable traditional desks.

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  Most students could only doze off.

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  by leaning on their desks.

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  Now, NAP Friendly Furniture offers a solution.

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  Adjustable backrests and cushions can create a comfortable angle of over 150 degrees,

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  far more suitable for lying down.

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  Also, headrests are retractable.

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