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  Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 A joint research team led by Prof. DU Aimin from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) has found extremely weak magnetic fields during the Zhurong rover's first 1-km traverse on Mars. This indicates no detectable magnetization anomalies below Zhurong's landing site. The researchers utilized two fluxgate magnetometers aboard the Zhurong rover to conduct the first magnetic field survey in the Utopia Basin on the Martian surface. "The intensity of the mag ... read more |
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Astronomers reveal evidence of universe's 'background hum'Paris (AFP) June 29, 2023 Astronomers across the world announced on Thursday that they have found the first evidence of a long-theorised form of gravitational waves that create a "background hum" rumbling throughout the universe. ... more  
France tests hypersonic glider for first timeParis (AFP) June 27, 2023 France has for the first time tested a hypersonic glide vehicle, a warhead that defies interception thanks to its unpredictable trajectory, a source with knowledge of the test said Tuesday. ... more  
Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US: PentagonWashington (AFP) June 29, 2023 The Chinese spy balloon shot down by a US fighter jet over the Atlantic in February did not collect intelligence as it flew across the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday. ... more  
US approves sale of ammunition, parts to TaiwanWashington (AFP) June 30, 2023 The United States said Thursday it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island's defense. ... more |
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  Changguang achieves milestone in satellite laser communications 
Taiwan rejects Chinese officials entry permits for tourism expoTaipei (AFP) June 29, 2023 Taiwan has rejected applications by Chinese tourism officials to enter the island for an international travel fair next month, authorities said Thursday, citing the current "cross-strait situation" with China. ... more
Taiwan detects two Russian warships off its coastTaipei (AFP) June 28, 2023 Taiwan sighted two Russian frigates sailing off its eastern coast on Tuesday and deployed surveillance ships and aircraft to monitor their movements, the island's Ministry of National Defence said. ... more |
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China's first low-Earth-orbit broadband network tested at seaBeijing (XNA) Jun 27, 2023 GalaxySpace, a private satellite maker in Beijing, has carried out sea-based tests to verify the capability of its Mini Spider Constellation, China's first low-orbit broadband internet network. ... more  
New Zealand PM hails 'constructive' role for China in UkraineBeijing (AFP) June 27, 2023 New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said China could play a "constructive role" in the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. ... more  
Libya says arrests 50 Chinese in crackdown on crypto miningTripoli (AFP) June 22, 2023 Libyan authorities have dismantled a crypto mining operation in the country's west, the prosecution in Tripoli said Thursday, adding that 50 Chinese nationals had been detained. ... more 
China says supports Russia in 'protecting national stability': foreign ministryBeijing (AFP) June 25, 2023 China on Sunday said it supported Russia in "protecting national stability", in Beijing's first official remarks on a short-lived armed uprising led by the head of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin. ... more |
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  Switzerland a magnet for Russian, Chinese spies, Bern says 
China contends with weakened Putin after Wagner mutinyBeijing (AFP) June 26, 2023 A once-in-a-generation security crisis in Russia compounded fears in Beijing that a strategic partner central to its global ambitions is not as stable as it hoped, analysts say. ... more  
US aircraft carrier arrives in VietnamDanang, Vietnam (AFP) June 25, 2023 A US aircraft carrier arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Danang on Sunday, weeks after Hanoi protested against Chinese vessels sailing in its waters. ... more |
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Dismissing tensions, Biden expects to see Xi despite 'dictators' jabWashington (AFP) June 22, 2023 US President Joe Biden voiced confidence Thursday that he would meet Xi Jinping soon, as he refused to back down after angering Beijing by likening the Chinese leader to "dictators." ... more  
Buzz off: wasps wreak havoc on Albania's chestnutsRec, Albania (AFP) June 29, 2023 The northern Albanian village of Rec is locked in a life or death battle with a tiny wasp. ... more  
Yellen hopes to visit China to 'reestablish contact' with leadersWashington (AFP) June 29, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview that aired Wednesday she hopes to travel to China to "reestablish contact" with Beijing despite differences between the two countries. ... more 
Hong Kong exiles in UK say 'living in fear' of BeijingLondon (AFP) June 28, 2023 When artists Lumli and Lumlong fled Hong Kong in 2021 they didn't tell a soul for fear of being reported and arrested before they could leave. ... more |
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Study of deep-sea corals reveals ocean currents have not fuelled rise in atmospheric carbon dioxideBristol UK (SPX) Jun 27, 2023 Pioneering analysis of deep-sea corals has overturned the idea that ocean currents contributed to increasing global levels of carbon dioxide in the air over the past 11,000 years. The study, l ... more  
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka scraps monkey business planColombo (AFP) June 26, 2023 Bankrupt Sri Lanka's government on Monday said it was scrapping plans to export around 100,000 endangered monkeys to China following an outcry and a court case by animal lovers. ... more |
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No evidence Covid created in Chinese lab: US intelligenceWashington (AFP) June 24, 2023 The head of US intelligence said Friday that there was no evidence that the Covid-19 virus was created in the Chinese government's Wuhan research lab. ... more  
Russia, China block move for new Antarctic marine reservesSantiago (AFP) June 23, 2023 Members of a multinational group on Antarctic conservation failed to agree Friday on a roadmap for the creation of three new marine protected areas - a goal that has proven elusive for years. ... more  
Gulf oil states on a Pacific charm offensiveSydney (AFP) June 29, 2023 Gulf oil states are using their vast wealth to build influence across the far-flung South Pacific, experts have told AFP, tearing a page straight out of China's Belt and Road playbook. ... more  
Integrated space-ground supervisory system monitors pollution emissions in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 30, 2023 Zhao Qunying, head of the law enforcement bureau at China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, announced the establishment of an integrated space-ground supervision system to bolster the efficienc ... more |
 
China, Russia pledge $1.4 bn for lithium plants in BoliviaLa Paz (AFP) June 30, 2023 China and Russia will invest $1.4 billion in lithium projects in Bolivia, a South American nation with vast reserves of the metal crucial for batteries to power electric vehicles, the government said on Thursday. ... more  
China's top diplomat says new law to counter foreign 'bullying'Beijing (AFP) June 29, 2023 China's top diplomat said Thursday a new foreign relations law would help counter "bullying" from abroad after Beijing approved legislation it said would enhance its powers to counter sanctions. ... more 
Markets rise but rate hike worries temper upbeat US dataHong Kong (AFP) June 30, 2023 Markets mostly rose Friday as more forecast-beating data reinforced the US economy's resilience despite surging interest rates but piled further pressure on the Fed to keep hiking to tame inflation. ... more 
Amazon pulls the plug on Kindle store in ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2023 US tech giant Amazon pulled the plug on its Kindle online services in China on Friday, closing a chapter on its fight for the massive consumer market and sending bereft bookworms rushing to stock up on e-books. ... more |
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French luxury brand tycoon Bernard Arnault in ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 29, 2023 French billionaire and luxury brand magnate Bernard Arnault is in China this week, social media posts showed, the latest visit by a foreign executive keen to reconnect to the world's second-largest economy. ... more 
China factory activity shrinks for third straight monthBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2023 Activity in China's factory sector contracted for a third straight month in June, official data showed on Friday, signalling a patchy recovery in the world's number two economy as global demand and raw material prices slumped. ... more 
EU to take one giant leap towards digital euroBrussels (AFP) June 28, 2023 The EU will take the next crucial step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists. ... more 
China accepts WTO fishery subsidy accordGeneva (AFP) June 27, 2023 China formally accepted on Tuesday a WTO agreement on curbing harmful fishing subsidies, joining the United States, the European Union and a small group of other countries. ... more |
Dual-use rechargeable batteryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 28, 2023 In the quest to advance the field of energy storage, researchers from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, have developed an innovative battery system. The novel hybrid battery system not only sto ... more 
Zambia creditors agree to restructure debtParis (AFP) June 23, 2023 Zambia's lenders, including major creditor China, have agreed to restructure the country's public debt, officials said Thursday, providing financial relief to the first African nation to default after the Covid pandemic. ... more 
Markets rise as upbeat US data plays against rates outlookHong Kong (AFP) June 28, 2023 Equity markets rose Wednesday as investors weighed data showing the US economy remained resilient in the face of rising interest rates against the prospect of more tightening to bring inflation under control. ... more 
New Zealand PM scores trade deals on China tripBeijing (AFP) June 28, 2023 China and New Zealand on Wednesday signed a string of agreements designed to boost trade between the two countries, as their leaders met in Beijing for talks. ... more |
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China calls West's economic de-risking a 'false proposition'Tianjin, China (AFP) June 27, 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang slammed efforts in the West to "de-risk" their economies as a "false proposition" on Tuesday, hitting back against US and EU policy aimed at reducing their reliance on China. ... more 
China 'on course' to achieve 5% growth in 2023; Economics journalist censoredTianjin, China (AFP) June 27, 2023 China is on course to achieve its five percent target for economic growth in 2023 set by Beijing earlier this year, premier Li Qiang said Tuesday. ... more 
Most markets rise but wary eyes on Fed, RussiaHong Kong (AFP) June 27, 2023 Markets mostly rose Tuesday after more than a week of losses but traders remained anxious about central banks' plans to continue hiking interest rates to fight stubborn inflation. ... more
US aircraft carrier arrives in VietnamDanang, Vietnam (AFP) June 25, 2023 A US aircraft carrier arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Danang on Sunday, AFP journalists saw, weeks after Hanoi protested against Chinese vessels sailing in its waters. ... more |
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