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May 12, 2023
ROCKET SCIENCE
Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site can launch new-generation rockets



Wenchang, China (XNA) May 12, 2023
The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province is already capable of high-density launch of new-generation large and medium-sized carrier rockets. Since the launch site was established, it has conducted many major space launch missions, including the maiden flight of China's new-generation high-thrust carrier rockets, China's first planetary exploration, and the construction of China's space station complex. A Long March-7 Y7 rocket, carrying the Tianzhou-6 cargo craft, ... read more

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Plateau observatory ready to advance knowledge of universe
Beijing, China (SPX) May 11, 2023
China's Large High-Altitude Air Shower Observatory, one of the world's most advanced cosmic ray observatories, passed national appraisal on Wednesday. The facility will help scientists uncover the o ... more
TECH SPACE
Great balls of fire! 'Rocket debris' lights up Japan night
Tokyo (AFP) May 11, 2023
Fiery streaks of light across the night sky over southern Japan may have been caused by space debris from a rocket launched by China, Japanese officials said Thursday. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Tianzhou 6 docks with Tiangong space station
Beijing (XNA) May 11, 2023
The Tianzhou 6 robotic cargo ship connected with the Tiangong space station early Thursday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency. In a brief news release, the agency said the car ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's cargo craft Tianzhou 6 ready for launch
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. ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
China's reusable experimental spacecraft successfully lands
Jiuquan, 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
WAR REPORT
China special envoy to visit Ukraine, Russia
Beijing (AFP) May 12, 2023
China will send a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday, Beijing said on Friday, the highest-ranking Chinese diplomat to visit the war-torn country since Moscow's invasion last year. ... more
TRADE WARS
Germany says controversial Chinese stake in Hamburg port to go ahead
Berlin (AFP) May 10, 2023
The German government said Wednesday that it would allow a Chinese firm to buy a stake in a Hamburg port, after the terminal was classed as critical infrastructure. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talks
Washington (AFP) May 11, 2023
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced Thursday, as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
EU looks for united voice on China
Stockholm (AFP) May 12, 2023
EU foreign ministers meet Friday to seek a common approach on lessening Europe's reliance on China and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
TRADE WARS
Police raids 'wake-up call' for China-based consultancies: Capvision
Beijing (AFP) May 10, 2023
International consultancy Capvision, whose offices were raided by Chinese authorities this week, said Wednesday the situation was "a wake-up call" for business consultancies in the country. ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Imaging satellite takes piggyback ride on spacecraft
Dalian, China (SPX) May 12, 2023
The first satellite designed and built in China's northeastern province of Liaoning has been carried into space by the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, which was launched on Wednesday night, according t ... more
SUPERPOWERS
France insists on China's role for peace in Ukraine
Paris (AFP) May 10, 2023
France said Wednesday that China had an important role to play for "global peace and stability" as Beijing seeks to mediate in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more

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DEMOCRACY
Hong Kong bans foreign lawyers from national security cases
Hong Kong (AFP) May 10, 2023
Hong Kong amended a law Wednesday to bar foreign lawyers from working on national security cases, allowing exceptions only if the city's leader permits their participation. ... more
CYBER WARS
Austria bans TikTok on government work phones
Vienna (AFP) May 10, 2023
Austria said on Wednesday it will ban TikTok on federal employees' work phones, joining a growing list of Western nations cracking down on the Chinese-owned social media platform due to security concerns. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan holds first training for women reservists
Taoyuan, 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
SUPERPOWERS
Germany, China clash over Ukraine
Berlin (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
TAIWAN NEWS
UK's Truss heads to Taiwan to show 'solidarity' against China
London (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
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan in talks for $500 mn weapons package from US: defence minister
Taipei (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
SPACEWAR
Reusable spacecraft returns after 276-day test
Beijing, 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
SUPERPOWERS
Canada, China expel diplomats in escalating row
Shanghai (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

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