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  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 years. Experts have pointed to China's rapid advancements in space as evidence of an emerging landscape where China is directly competing with the U.S. for supremacy. This idea of a space race between China and the U.S. sounds convincing given the broader narrative of China's rise, but how accurate is it ... read more |
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Beidou launches fifty-sixth Beidou navigation satelliteBeijing, 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  
Chinese astronomers transform understanding of Milky Way's spiral structureNanjing, 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 gal ... more  
China's next space exploration to feature new facesBeijing (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  
China unveils first 3D rainfall maps from inaugural Fengyun-3G SatelliteBeijing, 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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China continues testing its 130-ton reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engineBeijing, 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  
Papua New Guinea, US to sign security pact with eye on ChinaPort Moresby (AFP) May 22, 2023 Papua New Guinea will sign a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's growing footprint in the Pacific region. ... more  
Biden blames China relations on 'silly balloon' shootdownWashington 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 
Pacific isles fear becoming theatre for US-China rivalryHiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 19, 2023 A Pacific Islands leader on Friday called on the United States and China to not bring "adversarial competition" to the region, as the rival powers intensify their bids for influence. ... more |
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China expresses 'strong dissatisfaction' with G7 communiqueBeijing (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  
China nuke arsenal build-up 'concern for global stability': G7Hiroshima, 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 
Modi seeks to boost New Delhi's Indo-Pacific roleNew Delhi (AFP) May 19, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Papua New Guinea and Australia on Sunday as New Delhi seeks to counter mounting Chinese influence in both the Indian and Pacific oceans. ... more 
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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Biden says US, China should see a 'thaw very shortly'Hiroshima, Japan (AFP) May 21, 2023 US President Joe Biden said Sunday that ties between Washington and Beijing should thaw "very shortly", after the United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon this year. ... more  
Taiwan's WHO exclusion risks 'terrible impact': ministerGeneva (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 
Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relationsTaipei (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 
Russian PM to visit China next week: BeijingBeijing (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 |
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Business tough in China as national security trumps allShanghai (AFP) May 20, 2023 Doing business in China has become harder and potentially more perilous as the government prioritises an ever-widening definition of national security over all else, despite insisting the country has reopened for trading. ... more 
Value of Chinese satellite navigation system increases as service expandsBeijing (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  
Xi says China, Central Asia must 'fully unleash' potentialXian, 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  
Poland asks China to condemn Russian 'aggression' in UkraineWarsaw (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 |
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