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  Beijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country's space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power. China has ploughed billions of dollars into its space programme in recent years in an effort to achieve what President Xi Jinping describes as the country's "space dream". The world's second-largest economy has bold plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade and eventual ... read more |
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China unveils new round of space station life science experimentsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced a new series of life science investigations to be conducted aboard the Tiangong space station during the Shenzhou XX crewed mission. The program in ... more
SAR astronauts prepare for landmark 2026 space missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 Chinese astronauts representing the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are on track to make their inaugural spaceflight as early as 2026, according to an announcement from the China ... more  
China deploys three-satellite system in Earth-Moon retrograde orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 China has successfully established the first three-satellite constellation operating in the distant retrograde orbit (DRO) of the Earth-Moon system, a major achievement in the nation's ongoing expan ... more  
China opens international payload opportunities for Mars sample return missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has officially called for international participation in its upcoming Mars sample-return project, Tianwen 3, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Thursday. During ... more |
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China urges Germany to 'stop smearing and vilifying' it in spy caseBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China on Wednesday warned Germany against "smearing and vilifying" it after a former aide to a scandal-hit lawmaker from the far-right AfD party was charged over spying on behalf of Beijing. ... more |
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China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probeGeneva (AFP) April 28, 2025 China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday. ... more  
Taiwan says Somalia blocks entry to island's passport holdersTaipei (AFP) April 30, 2025 Somalia began blocking entry to Taiwan passport holders on Wednesday, the island said, alleging China had pressured the East African country to curb travel by Taiwanese people to the region. ... more  
China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveriesBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China on Tuesday blamed US tariffs for Beijing's decision to stop accepting new aircraft from aviation giant Boeing, saying the levies had "disrupted the international air transport market". ... more  
Syria FM says wants to 'strengthen relations' with ChinaDamascus (AFP) April 28, 2025 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed on Monday his government's willingness to build a "strategic partnership" with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. ... more |
 
China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reefManila (AFP) April 28, 2025 China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and harass" with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes changePu'Er, China (AFP) April 30, 2025 At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown coffee beans, a modern twist on the region's traditional drink. ... more  
New Zealand, Phillippines sign troops deal in 'deteriorating' strategic environmentManila (AFP) April 30, 2025 The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment. ... more  
Carney's Liberals win Canada election defined by TrumpOttawa (AFP) April 29, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after winning Canada's election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power. ... more 
Elitist no more, caviar is turning casualParis (AFP) April 29, 2025 When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke. ... more |
China says US deep-sea mining plan 'violates international law'Beijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 A US push to approve deep-sea mining in domestic and international waters "violates international law", China warned on Friday, after a White House order to ramp up permits. ... more  
China says EU ties 'inject precious stability' into world economy, tradeBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China on Wednesday hailed its ties with the European Union as adding "precious stability" to the global economy, as Beijing seeks closer relations with the bloc as its trade war with Washington persists. ... more 
BRICS blast 'resurgence of protectionism' in Trump eraRio De Janeiro, Brazil (AFP) April 29, 2025 China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz. ... more  
'Not everyone will survive': China carmakers eye cutthroat marketShanghai (AFP) April 23, 2025 Dozens of cutting-edge Chinese carmakers displayed their prowess at the world's largest auto show in Shanghai on Wednesday - but not all will survive the country's brutal domestic market, executives said. ... more |
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China and Kenya pledge to upgrade ties, oppose tariffsBeijing (AFP) April 24, 2025 China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing. ... more 
China's manufacturing shrinks in April as trade war bitesBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China's factory activity shrank this month, official data showed Wednesday, with Beijing blaming a "sharp shift" in the global economy as it fights a mounting trade war with the United States. ... more 
France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fearsParis (AFP) April 29, 2025 France will from next year impose a handling tax for every small parcel sent from China sent by platforms such as Shein and Temu, a minister said Tuesday. ... more 
China says 'no phone call' recently between Xi and TrumpBeijing (AFP) April 28, 2025 Beijing on Monday insisted that "no phone call" took place recently between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, after Donald Trump said he had spoken with the Chinese leader. ... more |
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Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crashShanghai (AFP) April 28, 2025 Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances - but a recent fatal crash has seen the government intervene to put the brakes on runaway enthusiasm. ... more |
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Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspectsLagos (AFP) April 25, 2025 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-graft agency said Friday that a court has ordered the seizure of dozens of Lagos properties linked to Chinese nationals suspected of internet fraud. ... more  
UN chief says energy revolution unstoppable despite US pivotUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that "no group or government" could stop the global energy transition, as the United States pivots away from international climate efforts under President Donald Trump. ... more 
China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney winBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. ... more 
Volvo Cars launches $1.9 billion cost-cutting planStockholm (AFP) April 29, 2025 Sweden's Volvo Cars announced Tuesday a plan to cut costs by 18 billion kronor ($1.9 billion), including through job cuts, as its profits fall and the auto sector navigates US tariffs. ... more |
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