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  Beijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2023 The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study of the moon, is very important for scientists, as it can give them insights into other celestial bodies and advance planetary science. If we want to know the history of Earth, together with the history of our solar system, studying the moon is essential. The exploration of the moon started in the 1950s. In those days, however, lunar missions were driven by politics, be ... read more |
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China's main rocket engine for lunar crewed missions sets recordBeijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2023 In recent developments from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the primary rocket engine designed for future manned lunar missions has undergone its sixth trial run. This round ... more 
Scientific experimental samples brought back to Earth, delivered to scientistsBeijing (SPX) Jun 06, 2023 In a recent development from China's ambitious space program, the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth with a collection of experimental samples originating from the Tian ... more
Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner MongoliaBeijing (XNA) Jun 02, 2023 Completing a six-month mission that included the successful completion of the Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou XV mission crew returned to Earth early Sunday morning. The crew's reentry ca ... 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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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, China join naval drills in Indonesia despite riftsJakarta (AFP) June 5, 2023 The United States and China have sent warships to the multinational naval drills that began in Indonesia on Monday, despite the rifts between the two powers. ... more  
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu accuses U.S. of 'provocation,' warns of 'disaster' of warWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2023 China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu has accused the United States of "provocation" and warned of the "unbearable disaster" of war between the two nations. ... more  
Musk says China detailed plans to regulate AIWashington (AFP) June 5, 2023 Top Chinese officials told Elon Musk about plans to launch new regulations on artificial intelligence on his recent trip to the Asian giant, the tech billionaire said Monday, in his first comments on the two-day visit. ... more  
US and India agree defence industry cooperation planNew Delhi (AFP) June 5, 2023 The United States and India agreed a roadmap for military industrial cooperation Monday, as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on key arms supplier Russia in the face of tensions with China. ... more |
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  China, Russia conduct air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea  
Chinese, US diplomats hold 'frank' talks in BeijingBeijing (AFP) June 6, 2023 The United States and China held "frank" and constructive talks in Beijing on improving ties and managing their differences, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday. ... more  
EU wants 'sincere' partnership with Central Asia: Michel to AFPCholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) June 2, 2023 EU chief Charles Michel on Friday took part in a key summit in Central Asia, telling AFP that Brussels wanted a "sincere" partnership with the energy-rich region. ... more |
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US urges keeping Russia nuclear arms limits, eyes ChinaWashington (AFP) June 2, 2023 A top White House official on Friday offered to maintain current nuclear warhead limits with Russia, while making the case for putting rising power China at the center of future arms control efforts. ... more
US says talks with China 'essential' to curb risk of conflictSingapore (AFP) June 3, 2023 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday it was "essential" to renew dialogue with China to avoid "misunderstandings" that could lead to a conflict between the two superpowers. ... more 
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to EarthBeijing (AFP) June 4, 2023 Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success". ... more 
CIA chief made secret trip to Beijing last month: US officialWashington (AFP) June 2, 2023 CIA Director William Burns made a secret trip to China last month hoping to shore up lines of communication with Beijing amid a deep chill in bilateral relations, a US official said Friday. ... more |
 China warns 'NATO-like' alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific  
Austin rebukes China on lack of 'serious' crisis management measuresWashington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2023 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday rebuked China for not taking crisis management between the two countries "seriously" while Beijing's military chief responded with sharp criticism. ... more  
Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' on Beijing visitBeijing (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. ... more |
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'Unsafe' action by China near American ship in Taiwan Strait: US Washington (AFP) June 4, 2023 A Chinese Navy ship maneuvered in an "unsafe manner" near an American destroyer transiting the Taiwan Strait, the US military said Saturday. ... more  
Hong Kong arrests 4 for 'seditious' acts on Tiananmen anniversary eveHong Kong (AFP) June 3, 2023 Police arrested four people in Hong Kong for "seditious" acts and "disorderly conduct" on Saturday, on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. ... more 
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  
Germany tells China to stop poaching ex-air force pilotsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) June 3, 2023 Germany on Saturday asked China to stop recruiting former Luftwaffe pilots to train its own air force, fearing they could reveal NATO secrets. ... 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 
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 
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  
China releases 5-meter-resolution broadband multi-spectral satellite datasetBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 06, 2023 The world's first 5-meter-resolution Broadband Multi-spectral Satellite Dataset (JLS-5M) was officially opened to global users for sharing during the 6th Asia-Oceania Group on Earth Observations (AO ... more |
Hong Kong, China step up security on Tiananmen crackdown anniversaryHong Kong (AFP) June 4, 2023 Hong Kong boosted security around a park Sunday where tens of thousands of people used to gather for an annual memorial of the bloody Tiananmen Square crackdown, ensuring no protests on the event's 34th anniversary. ... more  
Four Hong Kong men arrested over organ donation cancellationsHong Kong (AFP) June 5, 2023 Hong Kong police on Monday arrested four men for fraudulently cancelling organ donation registrations, weeks after officials lashed out at a spike in withdrawals following a proposal to share organs with mainland China. ... more  
Hong Kong seeks court ban on democracy protest songHong Kong (AFP) June 6, 2023 Hong Kong's government said Tuesday it had asked the city's high court to ban the song "Glory to Hong Kong", an anthem born out of huge pro-democracy protests in 2019. ... more
Hong Kong performance artists detained on Tiananmen anniversary eveHong Kong (AFP) June 3, 2023 Police detained at least two performance artists in Hong Kong, according to AFP reporters on Saturday, the eve of the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing. ... more |
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Fourteen killed in southwest China landslide: governmentBeijing (AFP) June 4, 2023 Fourteen people were killed and five are missing following a landslide in southwestern China's Sichuan province on Sunday, the local government said. ... 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  
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 |
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