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  Beijing (XNA) Jun 07, 2023 By Yang Yuguang | China Daily Global | Updated: 2023-06-06 00:00 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. ... read more |
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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  
Tianzhou 5 reconnects with Tiangong space stationBeijing (XNA) Jun 07, 2023 The Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft re-docked with the Tiangong space station early on Tuesday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency. In a brief news release, the agency said the rob ... 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 |
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France cool on proposal for NATO office in Japan: officialParis (AFP) June 6, 2023 France is unenthusiastic about a proposal for NATO to open a liaison office in Japan, an official said on Tuesday, adding the move would take the alliance away from its prime region of focus. ... more  
Treasury sanctions several with ties to Iranian missile programWashington DC (UPI) Jun 6, 2023 The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned seven people and six entities over their ties to Iran's ballistic missile program. ... more |
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UK orders China to shut unofficial police stations on British soilLondon (AFP) June 6, 2023 The UK government has ordered China to shut unofficial police stations operating on British soil, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat told parliament on 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  
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  
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's main rocket engine for lunar crewed missions sets record 
China questions whether there is a new moon race afootBeijing (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 ... 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 |
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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 
China, Russia conduct air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China SeaBeijing (AFP) June 6, 2023 China and Russia conducted joint air force patrols over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on Tuesday, as South Korea said it had deployed fighter jets in response to warplanes near its airspace. ... more 
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
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 Earth 
China warns 'NATO-like' alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-PacificSingapore (AFP) June 4, 2023 China's defence minister warned Sunday against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a "whirlpool" of conflict. ... more  
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 |
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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  
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, 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 |
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  
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  
China trade with Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine warBeijing (AFP) June 7, 2023 China's total trade with Russia in May soared to levels not seen since the beginning of Moscow's war in Ukraine, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing steps up support for its sanctions-hit ally. ... more  
Blinken eyes trip to China as tensions easeWashington (AFP) June 6, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is likely to reschedule an aborted visit to China in the coming weeks, officials said Tuesday, as the two powers try again to put a cap on tensions. ... more |
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US sanctions Chinese firms aiding Iran missile program Washington (AFP) June 6, 2023 The United States placed sanctions Tuesday on several Chinese and Hong Kong firms it said were supplying Iran's ballistic missile program. ... more 
China's exports fall 7.5% in May, adding to stimulus talkBeijing (AFP) June 7, 2023 China's exports fell in May for the first time since February, data showed Wednesday, breaking a two-month growth streak as a post-Covid rebound faded and adding to speculation that officials will unveil fresh stimulus measures. ... more 
Stocks mixed as China data points to more weaknessHong Kong (AFP) June 7, 2023 Markets swung Wednesday as data showed ongoing weakness in China's economy with speculation swirling that officials will unveil fresh stimulus measures, while investors held out hope the Federal Reserve will skip an interest rate hike this month. ... 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 |
 
France announces massive state aid to chips factoryParis (AFP) June 5, 2023 France is ploughing 2.9 billion euros ($3.1 billion) of public money into a factory to make microchips, officials said on Monday, heating up a global race for the lucrative market. ... more  
EU probes alleged fraudulent biofuel from ChinaBrussels (AFP) June 5, 2023 The European Commission is investigating alleged fraudulent biofuel imports from China following a complaint from a member country's government, a spokesman for the EU executive told AFP on Monday. ... more  
Thailand cuts power to Chinese-backed casino complex in MyanmarBangkok (AFP) June 7, 2023 Thailand has cut electricity supplies to a Myanmar border township home to a billion-dollar Chinese-backed development that analysts say is a front for illegal gambling and online scam operations. ... more 
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC says industry could have 'stabilising' effectHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) June 6, 2023 Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Tuesday its production of ever-smaller microchips will remain on the island, hopeful that the critical industry will have a "stabilising effect on global geopolitical conflicts". ... more |
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EU agrees economic weapon in face of China trade spat Brussels (AFP) June 6, 2023 The European Union on Tuesday agreed to create a trade tool aimed at punishing countries that seek to put pressure on one of its member countries, after China targeted Lithuania. ... more 
China inaugurates embassy in HondurasTegucigalpa (AFP) June 5, 2023 China officially inaugurated its embassy in Honduras on Monday, just weeks after the Central American country switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing. ... more 
Senior US official to travel to China for rare visit: govtWashington (AFP) June 3, 2023 A senior US diplomat will embark on a rare trip to Beijing Sunday, the government said, as Washington seeks to allay tensions between the rival powers. ... 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 |
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