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China's space missions break new ground![]() Beijing (XNA) Apr 24, 2023 Lunar samples, mineral discovery and experience for future missions among gains Chinese scientists have made major advances in the research of Earth's nearest celestial neighbor, the moon, thanks to samples and data gathered by China's lunar probes. In the latest development, water locked in glass beads has been found in lunar samples returned by the Chang'e 5 mission. A study published in Nature Geoscience journal late last month revealed that the soil samples collected by Chang'e 5 had imp ... read more |
Open cooperation, China Aerospace goes to the worldBeijing, China (SPX) Apr 24, 2023 On November 21, 2022, President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory letter to the United Nations/China Space Exploration and Innovation Global Partnership Symposium that there is no end to ... more
A staunch supporter of China's space undertakingsBeijing (XNA) Apr 24, 2023 President Xi Jinping has been a staunch supporter of China's space undertakings. He has paid visits to several space launch sites and he frequently mentioned the country's space achievements in his ... more
China says respects ex-Soviet sovereignty; France gives China envoy 'stern rebuke'Beijing (AFP) April 24, 2023 China insisted on Monday it respects the sovereignty of all ex-Soviet countries after comments by its ambassador to France drew ire in Europe and threw into question Beijing's efforts to position itself as a neutral mediator of the Ukraine war. ... more
US sanctions Chinese men linked to North Korean hackersWashington (AFP) April 24, 2023 The United States slapped sanctions Monday on two Chinese men it said laundered money for North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group, a hacking and cybercrime operation. ... more |
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Virginia governor, Taiwan president meet in TaipeiTaipei (AFP) April 25, 2023 Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei to discuss investment opportunities as the potential US presidential contender kicked off a trade mission to Asia, their offices said. ... more
Guatemala leader vows to stand by 'solid' ally TaiwanTaipei (AFP) April 25, 2023 Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged support on Tuesday for "solid diplomatic ally" Taiwan during a visit to the self-ruled island that has been slammed by China. ... more
China, Singapore to hold joint naval drillsBeijing (AFP) April 24, 2023 China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defence ministry said on Monday. ... more
China blasts potential US investment curbs as 'economic coercion'Beijing (AFP) April 21, 2023 Beijing accused the United States Friday of "naked economic coercion and technological bullying", in response to Washington's potential new restrictions on US firms' ability to invest in Chinese entities. ... more |
Australia unveils biggest defence reform in decadesCanberra (AFP) April 24, 2023 Australia launched its biggest defence shakeup in decades Monday, vowing to turn a military that is "no longer fit for purpose" into a fighting force that could deter China or any would-be foe. ... more
Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with ChinaManila (AFP) April 22, 2023 The Philippines' top diplomat has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, Manila said on Saturday. ... more
Learning a language for loss: Uyghur school in US offers link to homelandFairfax, United States (AFP) April 24, 2023 At a weekend school in the US state of Virginia, language classes serve a dual purpose for young Uyghurs - cultural preservation, and access to vocabulary to discuss the plight of relatives in China. ... more
China FM warns of 'dangerous consequences' of Taiwan criticismShanghai (AFP) April 21, 2023 Criticising China over Taiwan will have dangerous consequences, Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Friday, as he insisted Beijing is a "growing force for peace and justice". ... more |
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Biden to meet Philippines leader amid rising tension with ChinaWashington (AFP) April 21, 2023 President Joe Biden will welcome Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the White House on May 1 in a sign of a warming bond between the two nations amid US tensions with China over Taiwan. ... more
Macron, Biden agree to 'engage' China on Ukraine: French statementParis (AFP) April 20, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden "agreed on the importance of continuing to engage" China in helping to end the war in Ukraine, the French presidency said Thursday after talks by phone between the leaders. ... more
UK alarm over Chinese businessman and 'secret police station'London (AFP) April 19, 2023 The UK on Wednesday promised to get tough on authoritarian regimes operating overseas, after newspaper claims about a London-based businessman's links to a secret Chinese police station. ... more
Beijing says G7 'maliciously slandered China; Political manipulation' behind US arrestsBeijing (AFP) April 18, 2023 China said on Tuesday G7 nations in Japan had "maliciously slandered and smeared" it, after foreign ministers in the group of developed economies criticised a number of Beijing's policies. ... more |
'Get ready': Taiwan civilians train for Chinese invasionTaipei (AFP) April 19, 2023 Physician Lin Yuh-ting has taken time out of her weekend to learn civilian defence tips she can relay to her two young children in case China invades self-ruled Taiwan. ... more
India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UNUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 24, 2023 India will overtake China as the world's most populous country in the coming week, hitting almost 1.43 billion people, the United Nations said Monday. ... more
Biden urges climate forum to 'step up' against global warmingWashington (AFP) April 20, 2023 President Joe Biden announced another $1 billion in US climate funding Thursday at a virtual meeting with leaders from the world's biggest industrial nations to coordinate efforts to push back on global warming. ... more
India population to surpass China mid-year: UNNew Delhi (AFP) April 19, 2023 India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous country by the end of June, UN estimates showed Wednesday, posing huge challenges to a nation with creaking infrastructure and insufficient jobs for millions of young people. ... more |


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