24/7 News Coverage
May 21, 2023
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Chinese astronomers transform understanding of Milky Way's spiral structure



Nanjing, China (SPX) May 19, 2023
Chinese astronomers have recently transformed our understanding of the spiral structure of the Milky Way. They determined that it is more like a common multiple-arm galaxy, rather than a special galaxy with four spiral arms extending from its inner parts to its outer parts. Largely speaking, there are three types of spiral galaxies in the universe. Grand-design spiral galaxies are characterized by clear, long and symmetrical spiral arms. Flocculent galaxies are fragmented, consisting of many short ... read more

GPS NEWS
Beidou launches fifty-sixth Beidou navigation satellite
Beijing, China (SPX) May 19, 2023
The fifty-sixth Beidou navigation satellite, developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, recently took to the skies. The satellite is part of the geostation ... more
SPACEWAR
Is the US in a space race against China
Maxwell AFB AL (The Conversation) May 19, 2023
Is the US in a space race against Chinas proclaiming the rise of a new "space race" between the U.S. and China have become common in news coverage following many of the exciting launches in recent y ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's next space exploration to feature new faces
Beijing (XNA) May 19, 2023
China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched within this month to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans made by the China Manned ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China unveils first 3D rainfall maps from inaugural Fengyun-3G Satellite
Beijing, China (SPX) May 18, 2023
On May 15, the China Meteorological Administration unveiled the first set of maps from the country's premier low-inclination orbit precipitation measurement satellite, Fengyun-3 G (FY-3G). These ima ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION
Chinese aerial remote sensing system obtains mountain, glacier detection data
Beijing (XNA) May 17, 2023
A Chinese aerial remote sensing system has obtained effective mountain glacier detection data through an ongoing combined detection experiment. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Wuhan ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China continues testing its 130-ton reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engine
Beijing, China (SPX) May 17, 2023
China's National Space Agency has announced a significant achievement in the country's space propulsion development. The Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Research Institute, known for its independent rese ... more
AEROSPACE
Biden blames China relations on 'silly balloon' shootdown
Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2021
President Joe Biden on Sunday blamed the recent poor relations between the United States and China on the "silly balloon" carrying surveillance equipment that was shot down earlier this year. ... more
NUKEWARS
China nuke arsenal build-up 'concern for global stability': G7
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023
China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability", Group of Seven leaders said Friday after talks on nuclear disarmament in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 communique
Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2023
China on Saturday expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim at Beijing on issues including the South China Sea, human rights and alleged interference in their democracies. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Russian PM to visit China next week: Beijing
Beijing (AFP) May 19, 2023
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China from May 23 to 24, Beijing's foreign ministry and the Kremlin said on Friday. ... more
GPS NEWS
Value of Chinese satellite navigation system increases as service expands
Beijing (XNA) May 19, 2023
By the end of 2022, the overall value of satellite-enabled navigation and positioning services in China was about 501 billion yuan ($71 billion), a 6.8 percent increase year-on-year, according to an ... more
SUPERPOWERS
G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 20, 2023
G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its "militarisation activities" in the Asia-Pacific region but said the bloc also wanted "constructive and stable relations" with Beijing. ... more

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TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations
Taipei (AFP) May 20, 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option". ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan's WHO exclusion risks 'terrible impact': minister
Geneva (AFP) May 21, 2023
Taiwan's health minister warned Sunday that the continued exclusion of the self-ruled island from the WHO amid pressure from China posed a significant threat to global health. ... more
WAR REPORT
Poland asks China to condemn Russian 'aggression' in Ukraine
Warsaw (AFP) May 19, 2023
Poland on Friday asked Beijing to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and criticised Moscow's nuclear "blackmail" during a meeting in Warsaw with China's special Ukraine envoy Li Hui. ... more
THE STANS
Xi says China, Central Asia must 'fully unleash' potential
Xian, China (AFP) May 19, 2023
Xi Jinping called on China and Central Asia to "fully unleash" their potential in trade, economic and infrastructure cooperation Friday, as he wrapped up a landmark summit with heads of state from the strategically vital region. ... more
GPS NEWS
New Beidou satellite launches into orbit
Beijing (XNA) May 18, 2023
China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Wednesday morning to transport a satellite into space for the country's Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment of a Beidou ... more
FLOATING STEEL
UK aircraft carrier returning to Pacific in 2025: Sunak
Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 18, 2023
Britain will send an aircraft carrier back to the Pacific as part of a Carrier Strike Group in 2025, Downing Street said Thursday as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Japan. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan opposition picks popular mayor as presidential candidate
Taipei (AFP) May 17, 2023
Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition Kuomintang party on Wednesday nominated Hou Yu-ih, a popular mayor, as its candidate for the island's presidential election next year. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Japan, China ministers make first call on defence hotline
Tokyo (AFP) May 16, 2023
Japan and China used a new military hotline for the first time on Tuesday, their defence ministries said, following years of negotiations to set up the communication channel. ... more

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