A Chinese-funded waste-to-energy plant, which generates electricity from solid waste recycling, was launched Saturday in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said the factory would help solve waste processing issues while generating electricity and creating jobs.He added that the project would significantly improve the environmental conditions in the capital and contribute to the electricity supply for the population.In an interview with the press, Vice Mayor of Bishkek Ramiz Aliev said that the project would aid the city's fight against smog by converting waste into clean energy.The construction and operation of the factory were...