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  Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 Traditionally, China's astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with ample flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm should an emergency arise in space. Yet among the three astronauts aboard Shenzhou XVI, which is taking them to Tiangong, China's space station, is Gui Haichao, a professor from Beihang University. He is the first civilian China has sent into space, and will conduct space science experiments, collect and analyze data and m ... read more |
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China aims to make manned moon landing before 2030Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 China plans to send astronauts to the moon before 2030, a space official said on Monday. Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, said at a news conference at the Jiuquan ... more 
Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023 China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more 
China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023 China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more  
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 |
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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
Dedication to lunar research pays off for China's Chang'e projectBeijing, China (SPX) May 26, 2023 Since 2004, China has been pioneering many aspects of lunar exploration with the Chang'e project, of which all five missions were successful in obtaining new information about the Moon. China has be ... more  
Mainland, Macao put 2 satellites into orbitBeijing (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 S ... more  
Beijing blames US 'provocation' for South China Sea fighter jet incidentBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Beijing blamed US "provocation" Wednesday for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. ... more |
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China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyondBeijing (AFP) May 30, 2023 China successfully launched the latest mission to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, with a crew that includes its first civilian astronaut. ... more  
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for 'cooperation' talksYangon (AFP) May 31, 2023 A top Chinese intelligence official has visited Myanmar to discuss military "cooperation" with the junta, Myanmar state media reported Wednesday, the latest high-profile delegation sent by Beijing to its internationally isolated ally. ... more
Astronauts meet in Tiangong space station core moduleBeijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 The Shenzhou XVI mission crew, which includes the first Chinese civilian astronaut, reached orbit on Tuesday and started work in the Tiangong space station. Aboard the Shen�zhou XVI spacecraft ... more  
China deploys police, makes arrests after mosque clashesBeijing (AFP) May 30, 2023 China deployed hundreds of police and made arrests in a mostly Muslim southwestern town after clashes erupted over the planned partial demolition of a mosque, witnesses told AFP. ... more |
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Broader national security law takes effect in MacauHong Kong (AFP) May 30, 2023 Macau's new national security law took effect on Tuesday, imposing wider restrictions on political opposition and civil society in the Chinese city. ... more  
North Korea informs Japan of upcoming 'satellite launch'Tokyo (AFP) May 29, 2023 North Korea has informed Japan that it is preparing to launch a satellite as early as this week, Tokyo announced Monday but warned it may actually be a sanctions-defying ballistic missile test. ... more 
China congratulates Turkey's Erdogan on re-electionBeijing (AFP) May 29, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election, after he won a historic runoff vote to extend his two-decade rule. ... more 
China declines meeting with US defense chief: PentagonWashington (AFP) May 30, 2023 Beijing has declined a US invitation for a meeting in Singapore between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu, the Pentagon said. ... more |
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China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023 China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more  
Chinese aircraft carrier passes through Taiwan StraitTaipei (AFP) May 27, 2023 Three Chinese ships, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, which an expert said was an "unusual" display of Beijing's military might during a prolonged period of tensions. ... more  
Russia strikes Ukraine clinic, blames Kyiv for border attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 26, 2023 Russian missiles on Friday hit a medical clinic in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least two people as Russia blamed Kyiv for dozens of strikes on its southern Belgorod region. ... more 
Russia's Lavrov tells China envoy 'serious obstacles' to Ukraine peaceMoscow (AFP) May 26, 2023 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told China's special envoy Li Hui on Friday that there were "serious obstacles" to resuming peace talks, blaming Ukraine and Western countries. ... more |
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