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December 31, 2021
EARTH OBSERVATION
China launches Tianhui 4 satellite into orbit



Beijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021
China launched the Tianhui 4 satellite into space on Wednesday evening from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The State-owned space contractor said the satellite was deployed by a Long March 2D carrier rocket that blasted off at 7:13 pm and has entered orbit. Tianhui 4, built by the company's China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, will be used to conduct scientific experiments, land resour ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Musk says his 'tiny' satellites can't block any rival spacecraft
Moscow (Sputnik) Dec 30, 2021
The accusations come amid the Chinese complaint filed in the UN in December, describing how in October and July, two Starlink satellites caused the Chinese space station to adopt "preventive collisi ... more
MARSDAILY
Experiments show algae can survive in Mars-like environment
Beijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021
Chinese researchers have demonstrated that algae can survive in a Mars-like environment during four experiments since 2019, raising the hope that mankind might be able to turn the barren planet into ... more
MOON DAILY
Carbonaceous chondrite impact responsible for lunar water: study
Beijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021
A Chinese research team has found that a meteorite hit the moon about one million years ago through data sent by the Chang'e-4 probe, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The im ... more
TECH SPACE
China slams US after space station 'close encounters' with Musk's satellites
Beijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2021
Beijing on Tuesday accused the United States of irresponsible and unsafe conduct in space over two "close encounters" between the Chinese space station and satellites operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. ... more
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THE STANS
New chief calls for modernisation of China region beset by rights fears
Beijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021
The new party chief in China's Xinjiang called for improved business conditions in his first official visit to the region, where forced labour accusations have prompted some countries to announce a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China launches new resource satellite
Taiyuan (XNA) Dec 27, 2021
China sent a new resource satellite into planned orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday. The resource satellite, ZY-1 02E, was launched at 11 ... more
SINO DAILY
Shuttered Hong Kong news outlet's editors charged with sedition
Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 30, 2021
Two senior editors of Hong Kong media outlet Stand News were charged with "conspiracy to publish seditious" material on Thursday, authorities said, following a raid that drew international condemnation over China's crackdown on press freedom in the city. ... more
TECH SPACE
China's tallest rocket deploys two satellites
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2021
The launch of a modified Long March 7A carrier rocket on Thursday that sent two experimental satellites into space marked the debut mission of China's tallest rocket. The 60.7-meter-tall rocke ... more
AEROSPACE
Delta cites new China Covid rules after flight returns to US
New York (AFP) Dec 27, 2021
Delta Air Lines on Monday cited new Chinese cleaning requirements after it rerouted a China-bound flight back to the United States, drawing criticism from Chinese authorities. ... more


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EARTH OBSERVATION
China receives data from newly launched resource satellite
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2021
The China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station has successfully received the first data transmitted from the newly launched resource satellite ZY-1 02E, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said ... more
EPIDEMICS
Mexicans join bid for Covid compensation from China, WHO
Mexico City (AFP) Dec 30, 2021
Devastated by the loss of his daughter to Covid-19, Jaime Michaus joined hundreds of Mexicans seeking compensation from China and the World Health Organization, despite reservations and uncertain prospects of success. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in China
Beijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021
Armed riot police in southern China have paraded four alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets, state media reported Wednesday, leading to criticism of the government's heavy-handed approach. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Xi'an residents complain of food shortages as lockdown drags on
Beijing (AFP) Dec 30, 2021
Residents in the locked-down Chinese city of Xi'an said they were struggling to find enough food, despite Beijing insisting Thursday that there were now adequate supplies. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Chinese officials admit struggle providing food in locked down Xi'an
Beijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021
Chinese officials admitted Wednesday they have faced challenges getting enough supplies to residents in locked-down Xi'an, after the city's inhabitants took to social media to complain they didn't have enough food and call for help. ... more
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