[On-Site Report] Developed by a Japanese start-up, LIMEX is a plastic alternative material made primarily of limestone. The material is made with small amounts of petroleum-based resin, but the company has recently succeeded in creating a petroleum-free bag by making use of a plant-based resin. From research and development, to joint recycling projects, this episode revisits one of Japan's premier start-ups and highlights its efforts to become even more environmentally friendly. [In Depth: China Sees Struggles, Challenges Ahead] China's quick recovery from the pandemic-ravaged economy has increased momentum in the race to overtake the US as the largest economy in the world. But its bid for high-tech supremacy and self-reliance may not be progressing as officials envisioned.