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China will continue to 'modernise' nuclear arsenal: foreign ministry![]() Beijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2022 China Tuesday said it will continue to "modernise" its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons spreading. In a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions, the United States, China, Russia, Britain and France reaffirmed their goal of creating a world free of atomic weapons and avoiding a nuclear conflict. The five nuclear powers also committed to full future disarmament from a ... read more |
China to complete building of space station in 2022Beijing (XNA) Jan 06, 2022 China will complete the building of its space station in 2022, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The country will see 40-plus space launches in 2022, includi ... more
CASC plans more than 40 space launches for China in 2022Beijing (XNA) Jan 06, 2022 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's major space contractor, plans to carry out more than 40 space launch missions this year, according to its annual work report. Among t ... more
Scientists invent lead-free composite shielding material for neutron and gamma-rayHefei, China (SPX) Jan 01, 2022 Dr. HUO Zhipeng and his student ZHAO Sheng from the Hefei Institutes of physical science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently developed a lead-free neutron and gamma ray composite shi ... more
China plans missions to moon's south poleBeijing (XNA) Jan 04, 2022 China has approved the fourth phase of its lunar exploration program, including a basic model of a research station built on the moon over the coming decade, according to the China National Space Ad ... more |
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China launches final rocket of the year into orbitBeijing (XNA) Jan 01, 2022 China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province early on Thursday morning, marking the completion of the country's annual launch schedule. ... more
China's astronauts mark New Year with livestream from spaceBeijing (XNA) Jan 03, 2022 From hosting a children's art gallery in space to answering questions about manned spaceflight, the three astronauts onboard China's Tiangong space station celebrated the New Year by cultivating sci ... more
Japan, Australia sign defence treaty with eyes on ChinaTokyo (AFP) Jan 6, 2022 Japan and Australia on Thursday signed a "landmark" treaty to strengthen defence ties, saying the accord would contribute to regional stability, as China expands its military and economic clout. ... more
Taiwan troops simulate urban warfare with ChinaKaohsiung, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 6, 2022 Taiwanese troops and armoured vehicles were deployed Thursday for a mock urban street battle in the latest drill preparing forces against China, which has long vowed to take the island. ... more
Chinese spy spoof draws rare response from MI6 chiefBeijing (AFP) Jan 6, 2022 Britain's spy chief on Thursday thanked China's state news agency for "free publicity" after it posted a spoof of James Bond that mocked the Western intelligence community's growing focus on threats posed by Beijing. ... more |
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Taiwan sets up $200m fund for Lithuania after China rowVilnius (AFP) Jan 5, 2022 Taiwan said Wednesday it would set up a fund with $200 million (176 million euros) to invest in Lithuania, as businesses there complain of losses from a China-Lithuania row. ... more
Lithuanian president says Taiwan office name was 'mistake'Vilnius (AFP) Jan 4, 2022 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Tuesday that it was "a mistake" to allow Taipei to open a representative office in Vilnius using the name Taiwan. ... more
China heads launch list of space rocketsBeijing (XNA) Jan 01, 2022 China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket at Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province early on Thursday, marking the completion of the country's annual launch schedule. The rock ... more
World powers make rare pledge to prevent nuclear weapons spreadParis (AFP) Jan 3, 2022 Five global nuclear powers pledged Monday to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions to reaffirm a goal of a nuke-free world. ... more
Iran detects new 'realism' from West in nuclear talksTehran (AFP) Jan 3, 2022 Iran said Monday it has detected a new "realism" on the part of Western countries, as further meetings in Vienna aimed at rescuing an accord on its nuclear programme got underway. ... more |
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