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  Beijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Elon Musk praised China's "vitality and promise" on Wednesday, Beijing said, during a trip to China in which he has met multiple government officials and reportedly declared he will expand his business there. The mercurial tycoon, one of the world's richest men, is on his first trip to China in over three years. He met Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on Wednesday, praising "the vitality and potential of China's development", according to a ministry readout of the meeting. Musk "expr ... read more |
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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  
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 
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 |
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US puts China at center of future arms control effortsWashington (AFP) June 2, 2023 A top White House official on Friday will make the case for putting rising nuclear power China at the center of future arms control efforts with Russia. ... more  
US and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warningWashington (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Taiwan signed a trade deal Thursday aimed at deepening economic relations between both sides - in a move that has sparked a warning from Beijing. ... more |
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China envoy sees 'many difficulties' preventing Ukraine peace talksBeijing (AFP) June 2, 2023 China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs said Friday there remained "many difficulties" ahead before Ukraine and Russia can sit down for peace talks on ending the war. ... more  
Singapore and China to establish secure defense telephone linkMiami FL (UPI) Jun 1, 2023 Singapore Thursday announced an agreement to establish a secure defense telephone link with China. It came during the introductory visit of Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Li Shangfu. ... more  
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  
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'  
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 |
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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 
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 clashes 
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  
Taiwan tribe despairs as drought shrinks bamboo cropTaipei (AFP) June 2, 2023 Hacking at a bamboo plant with a machete, Avayi Vayayana peels back the shoot's stiff bark as he scans southern Taiwan's mountains, anxious for more of the money-making crop his Indigenous tribe increasingly struggles to find. ... more |
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US sanctions Chinese, Mexican entities over drug equipmentWashington (AFP) May 31, 2023 Washington has slapped sanctions on 17 individuals and companies in China and Mexico over the supply of pill press machines and other equipment used to make illegal drugs. ... more 
Malaysia searches Chinese ship suspected of looting WWII wrecksKuala Lumpur (AFP) May 30, 2023 Malaysia's coast guard said on Tuesday authorities were questioning the crew of a Chinese vessel detained on suspicion of looting two British World War II shipwrecks. ... more 
China blames India for journalist visa spatBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 China blamed India on Wednesday for a tit-for-tat visa spat in which they have effectively expelled each other's journalists, adding to tensions between the neighbouring powers. ... more 
US trial opens over alleged forced repatriation of Chinese abroadNew York (AFP) May 31, 2023 America's first federal trial over China's alleged attempts to forcibly repatriate its citizens under a campaign known as "Operation Fox Hunt" got underway in New York on Wednesday. ... more |
Chinese comedy group punishment sends chills through arts sphereBeijing (AFP) May 28, 2023 China's recent punishment of a comedy studio has sent a chill through the country's cultural sphere - a striking reminder of the increasingly limited public space for artistic expression under President Xi Jinping. ... more  
China and DR Congo vow tighter ties, discuss mining contractsBeijing (AFP) May 26, 2023 China and the Democratic Republic of Congo will strengthen their partnership and step up cooperation, Beijing said Friday, as talks over renegotiating mining contracts for the African country's valuable mineral reserves continue. ... more  
Huge lithium mine gets key greenlight in PortugalLisbon, Portugal (AFP) May 31, 2023 Portugal's environmental protection agency gave a green light Wednesday for a massive lithium mine that could become western Europe's biggest and give a boost to the continent's growing electric car industry. ... more  
BRICS ministers open to enlargement as Putin looms largeCape Town (AFP) June 1, 2023 Top diplomats from BRICS countries said the group was open to welcome new members, during talks in South Africa on Thursday, as the bloc seeks a larger voice in the international arena. ... more |
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EU, US ready common code of conduct on artificial intelligenceStockholm (AFP) May 31, 2023 The European Union and the United States said Wednesday that they would soon release a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence, hoping to develop common standards among democracies as China makes rapid gains. ... more 
Chinese fans welcome 'Comrade Musk'Beijing (AFP) June 1, 2023 Lavish meals, gushing praise and memes about "Comrade Musk" - China showered the Tesla CEO with admiration during his whistlestop tour of the country this week. ... more 
Stocks mixed as US debt bill news offset by Fed, China worriesHong Kong (AFP) June 1, 2023 Markets were mixed Thursday after the US House passed a bill to avoid a painful default, but as traders turn their attention to the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting and China's struggling economy. ... more 
Australia 'hopeful' China will lift barley tariffsSydney (AFP) June 1, 2023 Australia's efforts to remove sky-high tariffs on its barley exports to China are "going in the right direction", the government said Thursday, as once-icy relations show further signs of a thaw. ... more |
 
Taiwan's Foxconn predicts huge growth in AI server businessTaipei (AFP) May 31, 2023 Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn predicts three-digit growth for its artificial intelligence server business due to robust demand for AI products such as ChatGPT, its chairman said Wednesday. ... more 
Musk, China industry minister hold talks on 'new energy vehicles': ministryBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chinese industry minister Jin Zhuanglong held talks on "new energy vehicles" Wednesday, Beijing said. ... more 
France opens its first electric car battery factoryBilly-Berclau, France (AFP) May 30, 2023 France launched its first factory for electric vehicle batteries on Tuesday, taking a big step in its race to build up a sector dominated by China. ... more
Elon Musk says wants to expand China business in FM meetingBeijing (AFP) May 30, 2023 Elon Musk said Tuesday he was willing to expand his business in China, as he met Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on his first trip to the country in over three years. ... more |
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Markets tumble as hardline Republicans threaten US debt dealHong Kong (AFP) May 31, 2023 Asian markets sank Wednesday on worries that hardline Republicans could vote down a crucial bill to hike the US borrowing limit and risk a catastrophic default that could hammer an already fragile global economy. ... more 
China factory activity declines further in MayBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 China's manufacturing activity shrank in May for the second successive month, official figures showed Wednesday, the latest sign that the country's economic recovery is losing steam. ... more 
Crypto here to stay, must be regulated: Hong Kong treasury chiefHong Kong (AFP) May 30, 2023 Hong Kong has decided to let retail investors trade cryptocurrency under its new regulatory regime because "virtual assets are going to stay", the city's minister overseeing financial services said Tuesday. ... more 
France to open its first electric car battery factoryBilly-Berclau, France (AFP) May 30, 2023 France will launch its first battery factory for electric cars on Tuesday, taking a big step in its race to build up a sector dominated by China. ... more |
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