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  Beijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 The Shenzhou XIII mission has concluded the technology demonstration phase in the construction of China's Tiangong space station, according to a senior space official. Hao Chun, head of the China Manned Space Agency, told a news conference in Beijing on Sunday that the phase, which included the deployment of Tiangong's core module and two manned spaceflights, has laid a solid foundation for the in-orbit assembly of Tiangong in coming months. "During the technology demonstration phase, we ver ... read more |
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China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crewsBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 The crews of China's Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions have been selected, and are carrying out relevant training and mission preparations, according to a press conference on Sunday. Both c ... more 
Core module of China's space station achieves anticipated goalBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 Tianhe, the core module of China's space station, has completed its verification of key technologies and achieved its expected goal. Yang Hong, chief designer of the space station system of th ... more  
China Satellite Navigation Conference to highlight digital economy, intelligent navigationBeijing (XNA) Apr 15, 2022 The 13th China Satellite Navigation Conference will be held in Beijing in May, highlighting the digital economy and intelligent navigation, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. ... more  
China launches Zhongxing-6D satelliteXichang (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 China successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Friday. The satellite, Zhongxing-6D, was launched at 8 p.m. (B ... more |
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China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyondBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2022 The return to Earth of three astronauts on Saturday after six months at China's new space station marks a landmark step in the country's space ambitions, ending its longest crewed mission ever. ... more 
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months in spaceBeijing (AFP) April 16, 2022 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after 183 days in space, ending China's longest crewed mission as it continues its quest to become a major space power. ... more 
Xi calls on Wenchang to build world-class spaceportWenchang (XNA) Apr 15, 2022 President Xi Jinping has called on the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southern island province of Hainan to build itself into a world-class spaceport. Xi made the remark on Tuesday aftern ... more  
Race is on for China's first domestic satellite listed firmBeijing (XNA) Apr 13, 2022 China's commercial aerospace sector has embraced a wave of IPO plans recently, as private enterprises hasten to "aim for the stars" and become the country's first domestically listed aerospace compa ... more |
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China must 'pay price' for Russia backing, says US senator in TaiwanTaipei (AFP) April 15, 2022 China must pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a senior United States senator said Friday, during a trip to Taiwan in which American lawmakers vowed that Washington would not abandon the island. ... more  
US warns on China pact as diplomats head to Solomon IslandsWashington (AFP) April 18, 2022 The United States on Monday voiced alarm over a potential security deal between China and the Solomon Islands, as top US diplomats headed to the South Pacific to curb Beijing's inroads. ... more  
Taiwan activist home after five years in China jailTaipei (AFP) April 15, 2022 A Taiwanese democracy activist jailed in China for five years returned home on Friday after serving his full sentence in a case that had strained relations between the two neighbours. ... more
China defends stance on Russia after US criticismBeijing (AFP) April 14, 2022 China on Thursday defended its stance on the Ukraine conflict as being "on the right side of history", after a US warning that Beijing's unwillingness to sanction Russia could affect its relations with other economies. ... more |
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Tianzhou 4's rocket arrives in HainanWenchang (XNA) Apr 13, 2022 The Long March 7 carrier rocket tasked with launching the Tianzhou 4 cargo spacecraft arrived at Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency said. ... more  
Shanghai reports seven more Covid deaths since start of lockdownShanghai (AFP) April 19, 2022 China reported seven more deaths from Covid-19 in Shanghai on Tuesday, after hundreds of thousands of cases in the metropolis during a weeks-long lockdown. ... more  
New satellite to advance research on atmospheric environment, pollutionBeijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 Chinese scientists will soon have a new space-based tool to advance their research on the atmospheric environment and pollution. After in-orbit tests, the Atmospheric Environmental Surveyor sa ... more 
China receives data from newly launched GF-3 03 satelliteBeijing, China (SPX) Apr 14, 2022 China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station (RSGS), a major national S and T infrastructure hosted by the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) ... more  
First Hong Kongers convicted for online vote-boycott callsHong Kong (AFP) April 19, 2022 A man and a woman on Tuesday became the first Hong Kongers convicted for supporting a local election boycott in online posts, the latest court verdict to shrink political freedoms in the business hub. ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Apr 19, 2022 
The crews of China's Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions have been selected, and are carrying out relevant training and mission preparations, according to a press conference on Sunday.
Both crews will stay in orbit for six months, and they will for the first time rotate in orbit to realize the uninterrupted manned residence, Huang Weifen, chief designer of the China manned space program's ... more |
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 London (AFP) April 16, 2022  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to travel to India next week to discuss trade and security with his counterpart Narendra Modi, who has taken a neutral stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
"As we face threats to our peace and prosperity from autocratic states, it is vital that democracies and friends stick together," Johnson said in a statement before the visit, his first to India as British ... more |
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 Taipei (AFP) April 15, 2022 
China must pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a senior United States senator said Friday, during a trip to Taiwan in which American lawmakers vowed that Washington would not abandon the island.
Beijing threatened "strong measures" in response to the delegation led by Lindsey Graham, a vocal China hawk, which arrived in Taipei late Thursday for a two-day visit.
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 Tokyo (AFP) April 8, 2022 
Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has said it is suspending its plan to split into two after last month's shareholder vote against the idea and will now weigh the possibility of going private.
The firm announced in a statement Thursday that its management team will lead discussions with private equity funds and other possible investors on potential offers.
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 New Delhi (AFP) April 7, 2022 
India on Thursday claimed it foiled an attempted cyber-attack by Chinese hackers targeting its power distribution system near a disputed frontier where the two countries are engaged in a military stand-off.
Ties between the world's two most populous nations are at a low ebb after a deadly skirmish in the Himalayan region of Ladakh that left at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead i ... more |
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Tokyo (AFP) April 8, 2022
Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has said it is suspending its plan to split into two after last month's shareholder vote against the idea and will now weigh the possibility of going private.
The firm announced in a statement Thursday that its management team will lead discussions with private equity funds and other possible investors on potential offers.
A newly formed special com ... more |
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 Braunschweig, Germany (SPX) Apr 13, 2022 
Wind turbines are among the most important technologies for a sustainable energy supply. In the case of offshore plants, maintenance teams and materials have to travel long distances to reach the site.
The time and costs involved are comparatively high. Could drones provide a safe and effective alternative to sending out ships, helicopters and cranes in future, and could they take some of ... more |
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 New York NY (SPX) Apr 13, 2022 
Renewable energy prices have fallen by more than 70 percent in the last decade, driving more Americans to abandon fossil fuels for greener, less-polluting energy sources. But as wind and solar power continue to make inroads, grid operators may have to plan for large swings in availability.
The warning comes from Upmanu Lall, a professor at Columbia Engineering and the Columbia Climate Scho ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) April 18, 2022 
The United States on Monday appeared to dismiss a key Iranian demand to salvage a nuclear accord as Tehran blamed Washington for the prolonged impasse.
Iran and the United States have been negotiating indirectly in Vienna for a year to restore the 2015 agreement, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, from which former US president Donald Trump withdrew.
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 Brasilia (AFP) April 13, 2022 
President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday downplayed the Brazilian military's recent purchase of Viagra, which drew scrutiny from opposition lawmakers and a flurry of jokes online.
"It was maybe 50,000 pills total. With all due respect, that's nothing," the far-right president said at a meeting with Evangelical Christian ministers at the presidential palace, two days after revelations the armed ... more |
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 Lagos (AFP) April 15, 2022  The US State Department has approved the sale of 12 Viper attack helicopters worth almost one billion dollars to Nigeria, despite concerns over human rights.
The purchase of AH-1Z Vipers includes guidance and night vision imaging systems as well as training for an estimated 997 million dollars.
It "will better equip Nigeria to contribute to shared security objectives, promote regional st ... more |
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 Los Angeles (AFP) April 13, 2022  Sending miniature robots deep inside the human skull to treat brain disorders has long been the stuff of science fiction - but it could soon become reality, according to a California start-up.
Bionaut Labs plans its first clinical trials on humans in just two years for its tiny injectable robots, which can be carefully guided through the brain using magnets.
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 Pasadena, United States (AFP) April 15, 2022 
Holding binoculars and toting folding chairs the sightseers are laser-focused: the objective is to see the massive container ship Ever Forward, which has been stranded for a month in the mud of the US East Coast's Chesapeake Bay.
Some bring their families, while others come with friends, popping a squat at the best vantage point around - a park in the city of Pasadena, Maryland which offers ... more |
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 Taipei (AFP) April 15, 2022 
A Taiwanese democracy activist jailed in China for five years returned home on Friday after serving his full sentence in a case that had strained relations between the two neighbours.
Local media live-streamed footage of Lee Ming-che's arrival in Taiwan via a Xiamen Air flight before he was escorted by two airport workers in pandemic protection suits into a car.
Lee was jailed by a cou ... more |
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 Kabul (AFP) April 17, 2022 
The death toll from Pakistani military air strikes in the eastern Afghanistan provinces of Khost and Kunar has jumped to at least 47, officials said Sunday, as Islamabad urged Kabul to act against militants launching attacks from Afghan soil.
Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen since the Taliban seized power last year, with Islamabad claiming militant groups are carry ... more |
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