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  Wenchang, China (XNA) May 10, 2023 China's cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou 6, is ready for launch, according to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, under the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, in China's southern island province of Hainan. The launch of Tianzhou 6 will be the first spaceflight since China's space station entered into the application and development stage. The site has completed all preparations and a final rehearsal for the launch, which comprehensively covered all relevant systems. This process included fueling up ... read more |
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China's reusable experimental spacecraft successfully landsJiuquan, China (SPX) May 09, 2023 A reusable experimental spacecraft on Monday successfully returned to its scheduled landing site at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, marking an important milestone in the nati ... more 
Tianzhou-5 cargo craft separates from China's space stationBeijing, China (SPX) May 07, 2023 The China Manned Space Agency announced on Friday that the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from China's space station at 3:26 p.m. Beijing Time. The spacecraft, which had been sup ... more  
Germany, China clash over UkraineBerlin (AFP) May 9, 2023 China and Germany traded barbs on Tuesday over Ukraine, with Beijing warning the EU against sanctions targeting its companies while Berlin said "neutrality" in the conflict meant taking Russia's side. ... more  
UK's Truss heads to Taiwan to show 'solidarity' against ChinaLondon (AFP) May 9, 2023 British former prime minister Liz Truss said Tuesday she would head to Taiwan next week to support the island democracy against what she said was China's "increasingly aggressive behaviour". ... more |
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Taiwan in talks for $500 mn weapons package from US: defence ministerTaipei (AFP) May 8, 2023 Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements, the island's defence minister said on Monday. ... more  
Foxconn founder vows to 'preserve peace' with China if elected Taiwan presidentKaohsiung, Taiwan (AFP) May 7, 2023 The billionaire founder of Foxconn vowed Sunday at a rally that if elected president of Taiwan, he would be able to "preserve peace" between the democratic self-ruled island and China. ... more 
Taiwan holds first training for women reservistsTaoyuan, Taiwan (AFP) May 9, 2023 Strapped with gas masks, soldiers crouched on a playground Tuesday with rifles aimed at their target during Taiwan's first-ever reservist training for women as the island bolsters its defences against China. ... more  
Reusable spacecraft returns after 276-day testBeijing, China (SPX) May 09, 2023 China's reusable experimental spacecraft returned to Earth on Monday morning after completing a 276-day orbital journey, according to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwester ... more |
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Ukraine looms over Chinese foreign minister's European visitBeijing (AFP) May 8, 2023 Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said on Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict and rebuild ties with the continent. ... more 
Canada, China expel diplomats in escalating rowShanghai (AFP) May 9, 2023 China said Tuesday it was expelling Canada's consul in Shanghai, in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa announced it was sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a lawmaker. ... more  
Xi to host first China-Central Asia summit this monthBeijing (AFP) May 8, 2023 President Xi Jinping will host a two-day summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week, Beijing said on Monday, as China moves to increase its influence in the region. ... more  
Australia says 'deep concerns' for reporter held in China since 2020Sydney (AFP) May 8, 2023 Canberra called for a jailed Australian journalist to be released and reunited with her family on Monday, as the broadcaster marked 1,000 days in detention in China. ... more |
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Taiwan leader, Paraguay president-elect reaffirm ties in phone call Taipei (AFP) May 5, 2023 Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen made a congratulatory telephone call to Paraguayan president-elect Santiago Pena on Friday as they reaffirmed relations between the island and its only diplomatic ally in South America, her office said. ... more 
Afghan foreign minister woos neighbours in rare visit abroadIslamabad (AFP) May 6, 2023 The foreign minister of Afghanistan's Taliban government, which is not recognised by any other nation, held talks Saturday with his counterparts from Pakistan and China during a rare visit abroad. ... more
Canada summons China ambassador, mulls expelling diplomatsOttawa (AFP) May 4, 2023 Canada on Thursday summoned China's ambassador as it considered expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and his family over the MP's criticisms of Beijing. ... more 
France drops fashion group probe over Uyghur labourParis (AFP) May 4, 2023 French magistrates have dropped a probe into allegations four fashion groups profited from forced labour of the Uyghur minority in China, prosecutors said Thursday. ... more |
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US opens embassy in Tonga, expanding Pacific reachNuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) May 10, 2023 The United States said it has opened an embassy in the Kingdom of Tonga, as it jostles with China's growing clout in the South Pacific. ... more 
Chinese woman appeals in battle for right to freeze her eggsBeijing (AFP) May 9, 2023 A single Chinese woman on Tuesday began an appeal in her legal battle for the right to freeze her eggs, a procedure only available in China to married couples. ... more  
Three 'Himalayan Viagra' pickers missing after Nepal avalancheKathmandu (AFP) May 8, 2023 Three people are missing and 12 others were injured after an avalanche hit northwestern Nepal, where the group was picking "Himalayan Viagra", officials said on Monday. ... more  
Eyeing White House bid, DeSantis targets Chinese influenceMiami (AFP) May 8, 2023 Florida Governor and likely presidential candidate Ron DeSantis signed multiple bills Monday aimed at curbing Beijing's growing sway - restricting real estate purchases in the southern US state by Chinese nationals and tightening access to video-sharing app TikTok. ... more |
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