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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 China launched a group of 18 communication satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Thursday afternoon, deploying the third batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit. Developed by Shanghai-based satellite company Spacesail, the plate-shaped satellites were carried by a Long March 6A rocket that blasted off at 12:41 pm and soon arrived in their preset orbit. After the launch, the Spacesail Constellation now has 54 satellites in servic ... read more |
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New rocket debuts at Hainan spaceport with advanced designSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 China's space ambitions took another step forward as the Long March 12 rocket completed its inaugural flight Saturday night, launching from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site in Hainan provin ... more 
Long March 3B reaches 100th launch milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 3B rocket on Tuesday afternoon from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, delivering an experimental satellite, Communication Technology D ... more  
Lunar research station advances global collaboration and talent developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 The International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), led by China in collaboration with multiple nations, is positioning itself as a hub for technological innovation, scientific exploration, and the dev ... more  
China launches new mapping satellites to enhance radar imaging networkSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 China successfully launched two new satellites aboard a Long March-2C rocket early Monday morning, bolstering its satellite imaging capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:39 a.m. Beijing Time ... more |
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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probeWashington (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. ... more |
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U.S. Space Force opens unit in JapanWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2024 The United States Space Force activated its first unit in Japan on Wednesday in cooperation with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force's own military space operations group. ... more  
Biden aide says US would run out of munition in China warWashington (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 President Joe Biden's national security advisor warned Wednesday that the United States could quickly run out of munitions in a war with China as he called for more sustained defense production. ... more  
UK cybersecurity chief warns defences must improveLondon (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 The UK is underestimating the online threat posed by criminal gangs as well as hostile states including Russia and China and must improve its resilience, Britain's cybersecurity chief said Tuesday. ... more  
Second major Myanmar rebel group calls for talks with juntaBangkok (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 A second major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has said it is ready for Beijing-mediated talks with the junta to end more than a year of renewed fighting that has ravaged areas along the Chinese border. ... more |
 
Taiwan's Lai arrives in Tuvalu to shore up Pacific alliesUnited States (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Wednesday, as part of a trip aimed at shoring up international support for Taiwan as China seeks to poach its few remaining allies. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China launches communication technology satellite aboard Long March 3BSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 China successfully launched an experimental satellite to advance communication technology from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on Tuesday. The satellite, lifted into orbit by ... more  
Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vesselManila (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship. ... more 
Chinese ships fire water cannons, collide with Philippine vessels in disputed watersWashington DC (UPI) Dec 4, 2024 Chinese warships and Coast Guard cutters fired water cannons and collided with a Philippines maritime patrol in disputed waters on Wednesday, marking the latest skirmish between the two countries over sovereignty in the South China Sea. ... more  
Chinese man arrested in US for smuggling arms to N.KoreaLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 A Chinese man was arrested in California on Tuesday for allegedly exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea, the Justice Department said. ... more |
 
Taiwan's space sector gains momentum as Foxconn unveils advanced technologies at TASTI 2024Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 01, 2024 Hon Hai Technology Group, widely known as Foxconn (TWSE:2317), has showcased its latest advancements in space technology at the second annual Taiwan International Assembly of Space Science, Technolo ... more 
Philippine president says Russian submarine 'worrisome'Manila (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday described as "very worrisome" the presence of a Russian attack submarine off the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea. ... more 
Chinese embassy urges citizens in S. Korea to exercise 'caution' after martial lawBeijing (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 China's embassy in Seoul on Tuesday warned its citizens to exercise "caution" after the imposition of martial law in South Korea. ... more  
Germany's top diplomat will not 'ignore' China disputes on visitBerlin (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock on Sunday said that she would not gloss over points of contention with Beijing as she heads to China for an official visit. ... more |
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China says Philippine ships 'illegally gathering' at reef; Philippine president says Russian subs 'worrisome' Beijing (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. ... more  
Global temps soar: China, Spain, and Japan all report warmest seasons on recordBeijing (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 China reported its warmest autumn this year since records began decades ago, its National Climate Centre announced on Wednesday. ... more  
Biden hails 'game changer' Africa investment on Angola visitLobito, Angola (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Joe Biden on Wednesday lauded a landmark railway infrastructure project aimed at countering China's investments in Africa as a "game changer" while on a historic first visit to Angola by a US president. ... more  
China advances next-generation BeiDou satellite navigation systemSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 China is embarking on the development of its next-generation BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide technologically superior capabilities and enhanced functionalities. This in ... more |
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Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN courtThe Hague (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines. ... more |
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China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears endSydney (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. ... more  
Survey shows decline in Uganda's lions but hyenas thriveSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 A comprehensive survey led by Griffith University, Southern University of Science and Technology (China), and Northern Arizona University has revealed alarming declines in lion populations across Ug ... more 
Revealing regional variations in Earth's upper atmosphere during May 2024 superstormSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Research published in Earth and Planetary Physics by a team led by postdoctoral researcher Wenbo Li and researcher Libo Liu from the Key Laboratory of Earth and Planetary Physics, Institute of Geolo ... more 
China launches Sea Sentinel 1 satellite for remote sensingSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 China successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Wednesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, placing the Haishao 1, also known as Sea Sentinel 1, satellite int ... more |
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