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  Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 13, 2023 China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALVT) in Beijing, has successfully tested a parachute-controlled descent system that could mitigate the risks and costs associated with rocket debris falling to Earth after a launch. This new advancement in rocketry was unveiled during a recent launch of a Long March 3B rocket. Rocket debris, which can pose a threat to populated areas below a rocket's trajectory, has long been a challenging issue. It often forces local authorities to evacuate residents ... read more |
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USTC reveals reconfiguration process of solar eruptionsHefei, China (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 Recently, a research team led by Prof. GOU Yanyu from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) found that the solar outburst structure underg ... more 
China launches rocket with record payloadBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 China launched a ZK 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, transporting 26 satellites into space and setting a new record for the most spacecraft launched ... more  
Chief designer details how future China lunar landing worksBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 China is working on a rocket for its moon landing mission, which will send a manned spaceship and a lander to lunar orbit in two separate flights, chief designer of the country's manned space progra ... more  
Existence of massive first-generation stars with 260 solar masses confirmedBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 A new study led by Chinese scientists has confirmed the existence of first-generation stars with 260 solar masses for the first time by finding evidence of the existence of pair-instability supernov ... more |
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  Tianzhou 5 reconnects with Tiangong space station  
Blinken urges open lines of communication with ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 14, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday for open lines of communication as he spoke with China's foreign minister, ahead of planned face-to-face discussions in Beijing. ... more 
China's parachute system makes controllable landing of rocket boostersBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 During a recent space launch, China tested a parachute system that can help guide fallen rocket boosters into targeted areas, the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology said on Friday. The ... more |
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Nuclear arms spending, arsenals swell as global tensions growGeneva (AFP) June 12, 2023 The world's nuclear powers, and China in particular, increased investment in their arsenals for a third consecutive year in 2022 amid swelling geopolitical tensions, two reports showed Monday. ... more 
China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions growStockholm (AFP) June 11, 2023 The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year and other atomic powers continued to modernise theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said Monday. ... more 
China's Xi signals support for Honduras after diplomatic switchBeijing (AFP) June 12, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged economic and social backing for Honduras on Monday, state media reported, in his first remarks on the Central American country since it cut ties with Taiwan and recognised Beijing instead. ... more  
Canadian official probing election meddling by China resignsOttawa (AFP) June 9, 2023 An elder statesman tapped by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to look into allegations that China meddled in Canada's last two elections resigned on Friday following opposition party backlash over his appointment. ... more |
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  Taiwan foreign minister to address Prague conference 
Russia says military ties with China provide global 'stability'Moscow (AFP) June 9, 2023 Russian armed forces chief of staff Valery Gerasimov said on Friday his country's strong military partnership with China provides stability around the world. ... more 
US, not China, keen on moon raceBeijing (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 o ... more |
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Taiwan's armed forces hold coastal drillsKaohsiung, Taiwan (AFP) June 10, 2023 Patrol boats circled and officers descended by rope from a helicopter during a staged hostage crisis in the southern city of Kaohsiung, as Taiwan's armed forces held drills on Saturday. ... more 
China operating intel unit in Cuba for years: US officialWashington (AFP) June 11, 2023 China has been operating an intelligence unit in Cuba for years and upgraded it in 2019 in an effort to enhance its presence on the Caribbean island, a White House official said Saturday. ... more 
South Korea summons China envoy over 'nonsensical' commentsSeoul (AFP) June 9, 2023 South Korea summoned Beijing's ambassador Friday over his comment that Seoul was "wrong to bet against China". ... more  
Xi briefed on African peace mission to Ukraine, RussiaJohannesburg (AFP) June 10, 2023 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping about an upcoming mission by African leaders to Russia and Ukraine to try and broker peace, Pretoria said Saturday. ... more |
  Earth had an 19-hour day for a billion years  
Vegetation Gradually Recovering in Quake-hit JiuzhaigouBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 Jiuzhaigou Valley of southwest Sichuan Province, China is a famous UNESCO natural heritage site that was hit by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in August 2017. Since then, things have improved and, on Ju ... more  
Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing chip tech for China factorySeoul (AFP) June 13, 2023 South Korea has charged a former Samsung executive accused of stealing company secrets worth hundreds of millions of dollars to set up a copycat chip factory in China, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday. ... more |
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Top Chinese, US diplomats hold phone callBeijing (AFP) June 14, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a telephone call Wednesday, the highest-level talks in a recent flurry of diplomatic activity between the countries. ... more 
IMF, World Bank are key counterweights to China: YellenWashington (AFP) June 13, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that international financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank "reflect American values" and serve as key counterweights to "unsustainable lending from others like China." ... more 
China acting 'counter to our interests' says GermanyBerlin (AFP) June 14, 2023 Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in the release of its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order. ... more 
Markets mixed as US inflation data open way for Fed rates pauseHong Kong (AFP) June 14, 2023 Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after data showed US inflation fell further last month, ramping up expectations the Federal Reserve will finally pause its interest rate hike campaign. ... more |
 
New recipes for better solar fuel productionSuzhou, China (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 Just as a superb meal requires the right ingredients prepared expertly, the production of better green fuel alternatives requires combining the right materials and methods. Recently, a team of ... more 
Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing chip tech for China factorySeoul (AFP) June 13, 2023 South Korea has charged a former Samsung executive accused of stealing company secrets worth hundreds of millions of dollars to set up a copycat chip factory in China, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday. ... more 
US, UK announce new economic partnership faced with ChinaWashington (AFP) June 8, 2023 The US and British leaders on Thursday announced a new economic partnership that will boost industry ties on defense and renewable energy, in the face of growing competition from China. ... more  
Saudi announces investment deals at Arab-China summitRiyadh (AFP) June 11, 2023 Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday billions of dollars in investment deals between China and the Arab world, on the first day of the China-Arab business conference in Riyadh. ... more |
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New Zealand PM announces China trade visitWellington (AFP) June 12, 2023 New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Monday a visit to China later this month aimed at boosting trade ties, despite deepening concerns about Beijing's actions in the Pacific. ... more 
Single quantum bit achieves complex systems modelingBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 A team led by Academician GUO Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), with collaborative efforts from the University of Manch ... more  
USTC enhances fluorescence brightness of single silicon carbide spin color centersBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 In a study published online in Nano Letters, the team led by Prof. LI Chuanfeng and Dr. XU Jinshi from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences made progr ... more
Blinken reschedules postponed Beijing visit for June 18Washington (AFP) June 10, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China next week, rescheduling a visit that was canceled in February after a saga over a suspected surveillance balloon, US officials said Friday. ... more |
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrives in ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 13, 2023 Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, state media reported, with China expressing readiness to help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. ... more  
China's launches first plate-shaped satelliteHarbin, China (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 China launched the nation's first plate-shaped satellite into space on Friday. Developed by researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology in Heilongjiang province, the Longjiang 3 experime ... more 
China inflation stays low as growth sputtersBeijing (AFP) June 9, 2023 Chinese inflation came in flat again in May, official figures showed Friday, as the country's economy sputters owing to softening demand and falling exports, leading to calls for a rate cut and a bigger government stimulus. ... more  
37 Chinese warplanes cross into Taiwan's defence zoneTaipei (AFP) June 8, 2023 More than 30 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's air defence zone over the course of about six hours, the island's defence ministry said Thursday, a sharp ramp-up in single-day incursions by China's military. ... more |
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ASEAN bloc to hold first joint military drillsJakarta (AFP) June 8, 2023 Southeast Asian nations have agreed to hold their first-ever joint military drills in the South China Sea, Indonesian officials said Thursday, as tensions grow over China's increasing assertiveness in the region. ... more 
All parties deny report of plans for Chinese spy base in CubaHavana (AFP) June 8, 2023 The Havana government on Thursday denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores. ... more
AI, facial recognition tech front and centre at China security expoBeijing (AFP) June 8, 2023 AI tech that spots "undesirable" behaviour and long-distance facial recognition software were on show Thursday at a Beijing expo attended by hundreds of companies - many blacklisted by the United States for their alleged role in repression in China and abroad. ... more
Saudi says US, China ties not 'zero-sum game'Riyadh (AFP) June 8, 2023 Saudi Arabia said Thursday its relations with the United States and China were not a "zero-sum game", as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted its ally was not being asked to choose sides. ... more |
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