24/7 News Coverage
April 25, 2023
DRAGON SPACE
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

DRAGON SPACE
Open cooperation, China Aerospace goes to the world
Beijing, 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
DRAGON SPACE
A staunch supporter of China's space undertakings
Beijing (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
SUPERPOWERS
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
CYBER WARS
US sanctions Chinese men linked to North Korean hackers
Washington (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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TAIWAN NEWS
Virginia governor, Taiwan president meet in Taipei
Taipei (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
TAIWAN NEWS
Guatemala leader vows to stand by 'solid' ally Taiwan
Taipei (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
FLOATING STEEL
China, Singapore to hold joint naval drills
Beijing (AFP) April 24, 2023
China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defence ministry said on Monday. ... more
TRADE WARS
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
MILPLEX
Australia unveils biggest defence reform in decades
Canberra (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
TAIWAN NEWS
Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China
Manila (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
THE STANS
Learning a language for loss: Uyghur school in US offers link to homeland
Fairfax, 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
TAIWAN NEWS
China FM warns of 'dangerous consequences' of Taiwan criticism
Shanghai (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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TAIWAN NEWS
Biden to meet Philippines leader amid rising tension with China
Washington (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
SUPERPOWERS
Macron, Biden agree to 'engage' China on Ukraine: French statement
Paris (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
CYBER WARS
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
SUPERPOWERS
Beijing says G7 'maliciously slandered China; Political manipulation' behind US arrests
Beijing (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
TAIWAN NEWS
'Get ready': Taiwan civilians train for Chinese invasion
Taipei (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
ABOUT US
India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN
United 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
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Biden urges climate forum to 'step up' against global warming
Washington (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
SINO DAILY
India population to surpass China mid-year: UN
New 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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