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Foreign Stargazers Observe Total Solar Eclipse In East China Beijing, China (XNA) Jul 15, 2009
More than 500 amateur astronomers from overseas have booked their hotels in Haiyan County in east China's Zhejiang Province to see a total solar eclipse this month, Zhu Jin, chief of the Beijing Planetarium, revealed on Tuesday. The foreign stargazers, from the United States, Denmark, Germany and other countries, together with Chinese amateur and professional astronomers have chosen the ... read moreARKNAV Announces R-35 GPS Tracker For The Elderly Based in Taiwan, ARKNAV is fast becoming a leader in the provision of superior Global Positioning System (GPS) peripherals and innovative integrated tracking solutions. ARKNAV designs, develops, and manufactures high quality GPS tracking products for B2B and OEM/ODM customers, including location based and personal tracking systems for the vehicle, medical and security markets. ... more
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Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests
CORRECTED: Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation Japan says Chinese embassy break-in 'regrettable' Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation US still deciding how to resume nuclear tests: official Iran, Israel trade strikes as push for talks intensifies Ex-Hong Kong policeman denies spying for China in UK trial War in the Middle East: latest developments China FM tells Iran counterpart 'talks better than fighting' Residents recount guilt, chaos in hearing on deadly Hong Kong fire
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China to protect Chinese overseas from terrorism: govt
Beijing (AFP) July 14, 2009China will take all necessary measures to protect its people overseas, the government said Tuesday, after Al-Qaeda reportedly vowed to avenge the deaths of Muslims killed in Xinjiang's unrest. "The Chinese government opposes terrorism in any form," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters. "We will keep a close eye on developments and make joint efforts with relevant countries ... more China's Urumqi tense after police shooting
Urumqi, China (AFP) July 14, 2009Heavily armed security forces were out in force in China's volatile Urumqi city Tuesday close to where police shot dead two Muslim Uighurs who state media said were calling for jihad. Large groups of police armed with semi-automatic weapons and batons were deployed close to the scene of Monday's violence, where Chinese authorities said police shot and killed two Uighur "lawbreakers" and ... more Chinese appetites wiping out pangolins in Southeast Asia
Singapore (AFP) July 14, 2009China's insatiable demand for pangolins is threatening the survival of the vital pest eaters in Southeast Asia and governments must do more to protect them, experts and activists warned Tuesday. "Due to continual demand and the decreasing Chinese wild population, in the past few years pangolin smuggling from Southeast Asia has resulted in great declines in these producing countries' wild ... more China appeals for understanding from Muslim world
Beijing (AFP) July 14, 2009China appealed to the Muslim world for understanding Tuesday over its handling of deadly unrest in its far northwest, as it denied accusations from Turkey that it was guilty of genocide. "We hope that the relevant Muslim countries and Muslims can recognise the nature of the July 5 incident in Urumqi," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters. "The incident in Urumqi on July 5 ... more |
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CesiumAstro buys Vidrovr to embed AI across satellite communicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2026 CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr in a move to integrate artificial intelligence directly into its space communications systems, payloads, and satellite platforms, extending AI-driven analytics and r ... more
Behind Space Innovation The Growing Role of Outsourcing ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2026 Explore the reasons outsourcing has become the norm in space innovation. Discover how it helps teams reduce turnaround times, lower costs and improve results within a short time. ... more
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan mineralsCaracas (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals. ... more
Left, right and faithful unite to demand human control over AIWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 A coalition spanning US conservative figure Steve Bannon, progressives, labor unions and faith groups announced Wednesday a joint declaration of principles on artificial intelligence, framing the effort as a pushback against what they called Silicon Valley's reckless deployment of AI. ... more
Europe should focus on industrial AI, SAP saysWalldorf, Germany (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Europe should focus on competing in industrial AI, a top executive at German software giant SAP said, as the continent plays catch-up in the race for the cutting-edge technology against the United States and China. ... more
Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikesParis, France (AFP) Mar 7, 2026 The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated. ... more |
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China, US set date for new high-level dialogue
Washington (AFP) July 14, 2009Top Chinese and US leaders have agreed to meet in late July in Washington for the first "strategic and economic dialogue" with the Obama administration. The new high-level discussions, set for July 27-28, are an extension of economic talks begun under the previous administration of George W. Bush, but with a broader focus. The dialogue "will focus on addressing the challenges and ... more Taiwan president says time not right to meet Chinese leader
Taipei (AFP) July 14, 2009Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday he will not consider meeting his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao until a raft of decades-old problems between the two sides have been resolved, it was reported. In an interview with the Taipei-based Commercial Times, Ma was quoted as saying now was not the right time for him to meet Hu, although cross-Strait ties have been improving. "There are ... more Chinese businessman buys UK satellite station: report
Beijing (AFP) July 13, 2009A Chinese businessman has bought the British satellite television channel Propeller and plans to use it to broadcast programmes promoting China in Europe, media reports said Monday. Ye Maoxi, chairman of advertising company Xiking Group, acquired Propeller in June after six months of talks, the City Express newspaper reported. Propeller, broadcast from Yorkshire via digital provider Sky ... more China tools up for Asian space race
Hong Kong (AFP) July 12, 2009Forty years after the United States landed a man on the moon, China's fledgling space programme is racing to get to the lunar surface before an American return and ahead of its Asian rivals. The United States - the only country to have sent men to the moon - is hoping to touch down on the lunar surface again by 2020, almost a generation after it first completed six historic manned lunar ... more |
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Japan to deploy counter-strike missiles closer to China
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
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