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  Beijing (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. It marked the latest space milestone for China, as it looks to catch up with the United States and Russia. Here is a look at the Chinese space programme, and where it is headed: - Mao's vow - Soon after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, Chinese leader Mao Zedong pronounced: "We too will make satellites." It took more than a decade, ... read more |
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Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' during Beijing visitBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Elon Musk praised China's "vitality and promise" on Wednesday, Beijing said, during a trip to the Chinese capital in which he has met multiple government officials and reportedly declared he will expand his business there. ... more 
China looks to expand scope of space operations with Shenzhou 16Beijing (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 ... more  
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  
Shenzhou-16 spaceship transports seeds for breeding experimentsShanxi, China (SPX) Jun 01, 2023 Nine varieties of seeds, selected from north China's Shanxi Province, have been sent into space onboard the country's Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, according to the Science and Technology Daily on T ... more |
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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
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  
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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'Unfortunate' China declined talks says Austin; as Blinken urges China 'open lines' Tokyo (AFP) June 1, 2023 Beijing's decision to decline a meeting between US and Chinese defence chiefs is "unfortunate", particularly given recent "provocative" Chinese behaviour, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more  
China's Xi, officials call for tighter controls over AIBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top officials have called for greater state oversight over artificial intelligence as part of work to counter "dangerous storms" facing the country, state media reported Wednesday. ... more 
US, Japan modernising military alliance: AustinTokyo (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Japan are working to modernise their military alliance in the face of threats from China, North Korea and Russia, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more  
Taiwan, US to sign trade deal: TaipeiTaipei (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island. ... more |
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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 
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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