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  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 |
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Chinese private space company to launch latest rocket in 2024Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 04, 2023 In the vanguard of the rapidly evolving commercial space industry, Beijing-based private firm Space Pioneer plans the inaugural launch of its TL 3 carrier rocket in 2024. The launch will signify an ... more  
Changguang achieves milestone in satellite laser communicationsSydney, 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 
China Achieves Milestone in Satellite-to-ground Laser CommunicationsBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 03, 2023 The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in partnership with the Changguang Satellite Technology, successfully conducted a satellite-to-ground ... more  
Xi urges Shanghai alliance solidarity, Putin praises supportNew Delhi (AFP) July 4, 2023 China's Xi Jinping urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai alliance states on Tuesday to boost ties and resist sanctions, as Vladimir Putin thanked the bloc for support during a failed rebellion. ... more |
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  Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' manoeuvres  
CIA director says US won''t 'waste' chance to recruit Russians disaffected by warWashington 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 |
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China's sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effectBeijing (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  
Rebels attacked Chinese convoy in Myanmar: juntaYangon (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 
China says UK offering 'protection to fugitives' after bounty put on Hong Kong activistsBeijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 China has accused the UK of giving protection to fugitives after its foreign secretary slammed Hong Kong's decision to offer bounties for information leading to the capture of prominent democracy activists based overseas. ... more 
Chinese warships on 'port call' in NigeriaLagos (AFP) July 3, 2023 Three Chinese warships are visiting Nigeria as part of growing naval cooperation between the two countries, officials said on Monday. ... more |
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  Taiwan conducts missile live-firing test
China seeks to expand cooperation with Russian navyBeijing (AFP) July 3, 2023 China's defence minister said on Monday he hoped to expand naval cooperation with Russia, in the highest-level public talks between military officials from the two countries since a failed mutiny in Russia last month. ... more |
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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 
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 |
 China's top diplomat urges S. Korea, Japan to know their 'roots'  
Bye bye 'Barbie': Vietnam bans new movie over South China Sea mapHanoi (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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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  
Fifteen dead as heavy rains lash southwest ChinaBeijing (AFP) July 5, 2023 Fifteen people died and four were missing after torrential rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials and state media said Wednesday. ... more  
China-funded prototype satellites delivered to EgyptCairo (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  
China warns of 'multiple natural disasters' in JulyBeijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 Chinese authorities have warned of extreme weather and "multiple natural disasters" in the coming month, as heavy rain in parts of the country led to thousands being evacuated. ... more |
 
China's Qu Dongyu re-elected unopposed as head of UN food agencyRome (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 
Hong Kong: a turbulent road since the handoverHong 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 
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 |
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Huangshan dialogue advances sustainable development of heritage sitesHuangshan 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 
EU 'concerned' about China's curbs on rare metalsBrussels (AFP) July 4, 2023 The European Commission said Tuesday it was "concerned" about China's decision to impose export controls on two rare metals vital for making semiconductors amid an escalating tech battle between Washington and Beijing. ... more  
Netherlands imposes new trade restrictions to block export of semiconductors to ChinaWashington 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 
Yellen meets Chinese ambassador before trip; as Beijing cancels EU envoy visitBeijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 China's ambassador to the United States said he hoped Beijing and Washington would "meet each other halfway" during talks with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday before she visits China, according to state media. ... more |
Markets drop as China data indicates further weaknessHong Kong (AFP) July 5, 2023 Equity markets sank Wednesday as another round of data showed China's economy continued to struggle in June, with little hope that its leaders can unveil the blockbuster stimulus needed to kickstart growth. ... more 
China slaps export curbs on essential chip-making metalsBeijing (AFP) July 3, 2023 China said on Monday it would slap export controls on two rare metals essential for the manufacture of semiconductors over security concerns, as Beijing and Washington tussle over the global market for chips. ... more  
EU official sees 'contradiction' between China's climate goals, coal plantsBeijing (AFP) July 3, 2023 A top EU climate official said Monday there is a "contradiction" between China's ambitious goals to combat global warming and its continued building of coal-fired power plants. ... more
Dutch restrictions on chip exports set for SeptemberThe 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 |
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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 
EU ambassador regrets lack of progress with China on tradeBeijing (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  
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  
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 |
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