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July 03, 2023
PHYSICS NEWS
China's FAST in the Hunt for Nanohertz Gravitational Waves



Gerroa, Australia (SPX) Jul 03, 2023
A recent breakthrough in the field of gravitational wave detection has been achieved by scientists in China, who have found vital evidence of nanohertz gravitational waves, thanks to pulsar timing observations performed with the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST). The study was spearheaded by the Chinese Pulsar Timing Array (CPTA), a collaborative group of researchers from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and various other institu ... read more

MARSDAILY
Zhurong rover detects extremely weak magnetic fields on surface of Mars' Utopia Basin
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 ... more
TIME AND SPACE
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
MISSILE NEWS
Taiwan conducts missile live-firing test
Taipei (AFP) July 3, 2023
Taiwan kicked off a two-day missile live-firing test on Monday ahead of its largest annual military exercises as the island ramps up preparations against an increasingly assertive China. ... more
SINO DAILY
Bye bye 'Barbie': Vietnam bans new movie over South China Sea map
Hanoi (AFP) July 3, 2023
Vietnam has banned the upcoming "Barbie" movie from cinemas over scenes with a map showing China's claims to territory in the South China Sea, state media reported Monday. ... more
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FLOATING STEEL


China seeks to expand cooperation with Russian navy

CYBER WARS
CIA director says US won''t 'waste' chance to recruit Russians disaffected by war
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2023
The director of the CIA delivered a wide-ranging speech in Britain on Saturday in which he said the spy agency will not waste the chance to recruit Russians disaffected by President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and called China the "biggest geopolitical and intelligence rival" of the United States. ... more
CYBER WARS
China's sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effect
Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2023
A revised law dramatically expanding China's definition of espionage came into force on Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security. ... more
WAR REPORT
Rebels attacked Chinese convoy in Myanmar: junta
Yangon (AFP) July 1, 2023
The Myanmar junta on Saturday accused an armed ethnic group of attacking a vehicle convoy containing Chinese military personnel who were travelling to a meeting on border security, a claim the rebels denied. ... more
CHIP TECH
Netherlands imposes new trade restrictions to block export of semiconductors to China
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 30, 2023
The Netherlands imposed new trade restrictions Friday that will practically ban the sale of Dutch-made semiconductor chips and other world-class technology to China. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
France tests hypersonic glider for first time
Paris (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
AEROSPACE
Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US: Pentagon
Washington (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

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TAIWAN NEWS


US approves sale of ammunition, parts to Taiwan

TECH SPACE
Changguang achieves milestone in satellite laser communications
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 30, 2023
Changguang Satellite Technology, a state-run enterprise operating out of Changchun, Jilin province, disclosed their latest achievement in satellite communication technology. They have successfully p ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan rejects Chinese officials entry permits for tourism expo
Taipei (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
FARM NEWS
Buzz off: wasps wreak havoc on Albania's chestnuts
Rec, Albania (AFP) June 29, 2023
The northern Albanian village of Rec is locked in a life or death battle with a tiny wasp. ... more
SINO DAILY
Yellen hopes to visit China to 'reestablish contact' with leaders
Washington (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
EARTH OBSERVATION
Huangshan dialogue advances sustainable development of heritage sites
Huangshan City, China (SPX) Jul 01, 2023
The International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST), in collaboration with several other organizations, recently hosted the 4th Huangshan Dialogue on UNESCO-desig ... more
FARM NEWS
China's Qu Dongyu re-elected unopposed as head of UN food agency
Rome (AFP) July 2, 2023
The head of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, Qu Dongyu, was re-elected Sunday for a second term as head of the UN agency. ... more
DEMOCRACY


Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversary

SINO DAILY
Hong Kong: a turbulent road since the handover
Hong Kong (AFP) July 1, 2023
Hong Kong has had a turbulent history since it was handed over from Britain to China 25 years ago. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China-funded prototype satellites delivered to Egypt
Cairo (XNA) Jun 27, 2023
Two China-funded prototype satellites of the MisrSat II satellite project were delivered to the Egyptian side on Sunday, making Egypt the first African country with the capacity to assemble, integra ... more
OIL AND GAS
Gulf oil states on a Pacific charm offensive
Sydney (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
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Integrated space-ground supervisory system monitors pollution emissions in China
Sydney, 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
ENERGY TECH
China, Russia pledge $1.4 bn for lithium plants in Bolivia
La 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
TRADE WARS
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
INTERNET SPACE
Amazon pulls the plug on Kindle store in China
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
French luxury brand tycoon Bernard Arnault in China
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
China factory activity shrinks for third straight month
Beijing (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
CHIP TECH
Dutch restrictions on chip exports set for September
The Hague (AFP) June 30, 2023
Dutch export restrictions on technology to manufacture semiconductors, adopted in March under pressure from the United States and sharply criticised by China, will enter into force in September, the government said Friday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Iran to join Shanghai alliance with China, Russia next week: Lavrov
Moscow (AFP) June 30, 2023
Iran will be formally approved as a member of the regional Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with China, Russia and Central Asian countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Yellen to visit China, raising need to 'responsibly manage' ties
Washington (AFP) July 3, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit Beijing this week, the United States said Sunday, marking the second trip by a cabinet official to China since ties between the world's top two economies deteriorated earlier this year. ... more
TRADE WARS
EU ambassador regrets lack of progress with China on trade
Beijing (AFP) July 2, 2023
The European Union's ambassador to China expressed regret on Sunday over the lack of "substantial progress" with Beijing on trade talks, as EU countries seek to reduce their economic dependence on the Asian giant. ... more
TRADE WARS
EU to take one giant leap towards digital euro
Brussels (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
TRADE WARS
China accepts WTO fishery subsidy accord
Geneva (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
ENERGY TECH
Dual-use rechargeable battery
Los 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
AFRICA NEWS
Zambia creditors agree to restructure debt
Paris (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
TRADE WARS
New Zealand PM scores trade deals on China trip
Beijing (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
INTERNET SPACE
China's first low-Earth-orbit broadband network tested at sea
Beijing (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
SUPERPOWERS
New Zealand PM hails 'constructive' role for China in Ukraine
Beijing (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
SINO DAILY
Netanyahu says invited to China, with US-Israel ties tense
Jerusalem (AFP) June 27, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had been invited to China and his office had informed close ally the United States about the planned trip to Beijing. ... more
WATER WORLD
Study of deep-sea corals reveals ocean currents have not fuelled rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide
Bristol 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
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