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  Beijing (XNA) May 24, 2023 China launched two science satellites on Sunday afternoon jointly developed by scientists from the mainland and Macao, according to the China National Space Administration. The Macao Science Satellite 1A and 1B were carried by a Long March 2C carrier rocket that lifted off at 4 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert. The launch marks the 474th mission of the Long March family and China's 20th space launch this year. The satellite platforms were ... read more |
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Ancient northern ocean on Mars evidenced by in situ observations of marine sedimentary rocksBeijing, China (SPX) May 24, 2023 An international research team led by Professor Long Xiao from the School of Earth Sciences of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) discovered the presence of marine sedimentary rocks on the surf ... more  
Shenzhou XVI mission to launch in daysBeijing (XNA) May 24, 2023 China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched in the coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. ... more 
Mars rover Zhurong finds evidence of water at red planet's low latitudesBeijing (XNA) May 22, 2023 China's Mars rover Zhurong has provided key observational evidence of liquid water at low Martian latitudes, the warmest regions on the red planet, according to a new study published in the journal ... more  
Russia sending nuclear arms to Belarus in Ukraine fightMoscow (AFP) May 25, 2023 Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Russia had begun moving nuclear weapons to its territory, which borders the European Union, ratcheting up tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. ... more |
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EU urges China to push Russia to withdraw from UkraineBrussels (AFP) May 25, 2023 The European Union told China's envoy on Thursday that it expects Beijing to help push Russia to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine and withdraw from the country. ... more  
Successful in-orbit testing of hyperspectral comprehensive observation satellite ground systemBeijing, China (SPX) May 25, 2023 On May 19, the China Resources Satellite Application Center, under the auspices of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, conducted a thorough review meeting in Beijing. The meeting ... more  
US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructureWashington (AFP) May 25, 2023 State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally. ... more  
China's hypersonic missiles threaten US power in the PacificBoulder CO (SPX) May 25, 2023 China's newest hypersonic missile, the DF-27, can fly as far as Hawaii, penetrate U.S. missile defenses and pose a particular threat to U.S. aircraft carriers, according to news reports of an assess ... more |
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Paraguay ready to trade with China despite Taiwan relations: presidentDoha (AFP) May 24, 2023 Paraguay's outgoing president Mario Abdo Benitez said Wednesday the South American nation is open to trading with China but would not give in to pressure to switch its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan. ... more 
Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirms new investment in MexicoTaipei (AFP) May 24, 2023 Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirmed it had "investment plans" in Mexico on Wednesday after the governor of Nuevo Leon announced the company would pump an additional $1 billion into his state. ... more 
TikTok 'confident' of stopping Montana ban: CEODoha (AFP) May 23, 2023 TikTok is confident of stopping a ban in the US state of Montana, its CEO said on Tuesday, after the Chinese-owned social media app launched a legal challenge. ... more  
As 'Blue Helmets' turn 75, chief laments UN divisionsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) May 25, 2023 The UN's head of peacekeeping operations told AFP that a divided Security Council was hampering the work of the so-called Blue Helmet forces, which turn 75 on Monday. ... more |
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Guam 'weathers storm' as Typhoon Mawar moves westLos Angeles (AFP) May 25, 2023 Typhoon Mawar was moving away from Guam on Thursday, prompting the governor of the US territory to declare the island had "weathered the storm." ... more  
Pope offers support for Catholics in ChinaVatican City (AFP) May 24, 2023 Pope Francis offered his support to Catholics in China on Wednesday, sharing at his weekly audience "a special thought to all those who suffer, pastors and the faithful". ... more 
Chinese diaspora bears brunt of Canada-Beijing tensionsToronto, Canada (AFP) May 24, 2023 The Chinese diaspora has been caught in the crossfire of Ottawa's row with Beijing over its alleged meddling in Canada's affairs - facing both intimidation from Chinese operatives and rising stigmatization. ... more 
Sri Lanka navy finds 14 bodies in capsized Chinese boatColombo (AFP) May 24, 2023 Sri Lanka's navy said Wednesday it had located 14 bodies inside a Chinese fishing boat that had capsized last week with 39 crew on board. ... more |
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What do we know about the mechanics of two-dimensional materialsBeijing, China (SPX) May 24, 2023 Publishing in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, scientists from McGill University, University of Illinois, and University of Science and Technology of China comprehensively reviewe ... more  
US criticizes China restriction on Micron chipsWashington (AFP) May 22, 2023 The United States on Monday criticized China for restricting sales of chips from American giant Micron, the latest move in a feud between the two powers on semiconductors. ... more  
China auto giant BYD denies claims its cars failed emissions testBeijing (AFP) May 25, 2023 Electric auto giant BYD on Thursday denied accusations levelled by a rival carmaker that two of its models failed China's strict emissions standards. ... more  
Five Eyes: China-sponsored hackers spying on U.S. infrastructureWashington DC (UPI) May 25, 2023 A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has been spying on critical U.S. infrastructure sectors, Western intelligence agencies said, while warning the international community that the surveillance campaign may be worldwide. ... more |
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