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  Beijing (XNA) Dec 15, 2021 China launched a relay satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China early on Tuesday morning, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the nation's major space contractor. A Long March 3B carrier rocket blasted off at 0:09 am and then deployed the Tianlian II-02 satellite into orbit, the State-owned company said in a statement. The mission marked the 401st flight of the Long March rocket family. Developed by the company's China Academy of Space Te ... read more |
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Putin hails 'model' Russia-China relations in Xi calMoscow (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed Russia's "model" relations with China in a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and confirmed he would attend Beijing's Olympics, as both countries face increasing criticism from the West. ... more  
French lawmakers arrive in Taiwan for five-day visitTaipei (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 A delegation of French lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday in the latest sign of increasingly vocal Western support for Taipei having a place on the world stage despite threats from Beijing. ... more 
Lithuania recalls embassy chief from China over Taiwan rowVilnius (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 Lithuania said Wednesday it was recalling its current chief diplomat in China and would operate the embassy remotely, as relations between the two countries suffer over Taiwan. ... more 
China's Long March carrier rocket embarks on 400th missionBeijing (XNA) Dec 10, 2021 A Long March-4B rocket on Friday morning successfully sent a new group of satellites into space, marking the 400th launch mission of the China-developed Long March carrier rocket series. Since ... more |
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Firebrand Chinese state newspaper editor retiresBeijing (AFP) Dec 16, 2021 Chinese state tabloid editor Hu Xijin, who became a leading voice of strident nationalism with millions of social media followers, announced his retirement Thursday. ... more 
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing OlympicsSydney (AFP) Dec 13, 2021 South Korea's president on Monday ruled out joining a US diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Olympics, citing the need to work with China. ... more 
Blinken urges end to Chinese 'aggressive actions' in Indo-PacificJakarta (AFP) Dec 14, 2021 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged China to cease "aggressive actions" in the Indo-Pacific, speaking during a visit to the region, as Washington seeks to bolster alliances against Beijing. ... more 
Hong Kong 'patriots only' elections usher in muted new eraHong Kong (AFP) Dec 14, 2021 Against a backdrop of colourful banners and fluttering flags, local Hong Kong politician Allan Wong is trying to get morning commuters excited about the city's upcoming "patriots only" legislature polls. ... more 
Hong Kong's young 'neon nomads' keep dying trade flickeringHong Kong (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 Hong Kong was once world famous for its neon-light shop signs but many old masters took their secrets to the grave - now a generation of tech-savvy, globally connected young artists are trying to keep the trade alive. ... more |
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China lifts embargo on Brazilian beefBrasilia (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 China lifted an embargo on Brazilian beef Wednesday, three months after banning meat from the South American export powerhouse over two cases of mad cow disease, authorities in both countries said. ... more  
US targets Chinese firms in painkiller crackdownWashington (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Chinese painkiller makers as it vowed to step up action to curb the addiction epidemic that killed a record 100,000 Americans last year. ... more  
Hong Kong court orders Apple Daily parent firm to be wound upHong Kong (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 A Hong Kong court on Wednesday ordered the liquidation of the parent company of Apple Daily, delivering another blow to the already-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper. ... more  
Asia tech conference calls off 2022 event citing virus fearsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 16, 2021 A major tech conference scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in March has been cancelled and will return in 2023, organisers said Thursday, in a fresh blow to an international business hub that has embraced China's "zero-Covid" strategy. ... more  
China's retail sales growth eases, factory output picks upBeijing (AFP) Dec 15, 2021 China's retail sales grew slower than expected in November with consumers cautious as domestic coronavirus cases rose, official data showed Wednesday, but industrial output picked up after power shortages eased. ... more |
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