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Martian dunes eroded by a shift in prevailing winds after the planet's last ice age![]() Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 06, 2023 Detailed analysis of data obtained by the Zhurong rover of dunes located on the southern Utopian Plain of Mars suggests the planet underwent a major shift in climate that accompanied changes in prevailing winds. This shift likely occurred about 400,000 years ago, which coincides with the end of the last glacial period on Mars. Researchers from the National Astronomical Observatories, Institute of Geology and Geophysics and Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, i ... read more |
China's FAST in the Hunt for Nanohertz Gravitational WavesGerroa, 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 o ... more
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
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 |
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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
Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' manoeuvresManila (AFP) July 5, 2023 The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday accused Chinese patrol vessels of blocking two of its boats in the disputed South China Sea, describing their actions as "very dangerous". ... more
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
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 |
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Taiwan conducts missile live-firing testTaipei (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 |
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
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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Moderna signs agreement towards making mRNA medicine in ChinaShanghai (AFP) July 5, 2023 US-based biotech giant Moderna on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding towards producing mRNA medicine in China for the domestic market, the company said, an investment reportedly worth $1 billion. ... more |
China's top diplomat urges S. Korea, Japan to know their 'roots'Beijing (AFP) July 4, 2023 China's top diplomat has called on South Korea and Japan to know their "roots" and reject Western influences, in racially charged comments to officials from Seoul and Tokyo. ... more
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
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 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-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'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 |
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
Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shiftTenke Fungurume Mine, Dr Congo (AFP) July 6, 2023 A mountain of copper and cobalt worth up to $2 billion is piled up in DR Congo, symbolising the wildly volatile market for metals touted as crucial to the green energy revolution. ... more
NGO accuses Chinese renewables firms of abuses in 18 countriesJakarta (AFP) July 6, 2023 Chinese companies investing in minerals used in the renewable energy industry have been accused of more than 100 human rights and environmental abuses around the world since 2021, according to a report released on Thursday. ... more
Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metalsTaipei (AFP) July 6, 2023 Taiwan's chip giant TSMC said Thursday it did not expect any direct effect on production from China's latest export controls on two rare metals essential for making semiconductors. ... more |
China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any countryBeijing (AFP) July 6, 2023 China's commerce ministry on Thursday said recent curbs on essential chip-making metals were not aimed at any specific country and that they did not represent a "ban on exports". ... more
Germany's 'China city' seeks new direction amid fraying tiesDuisburg, Germany (AFP) July 6, 2023 Duisburg once touted itself as Germany's "China city" due to strong links to the Asian giant, but it is now desperately seeking an image makeover as geopolitical tensions upend bilateral ties. ... more
Yellen heads to China as US seeks to stabilize tiesWashington (AFP) July 6, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is due to arrive in Beijing on Thursday, kicking off a high-level visit aimed at improving communication and stabilizing the tense relationship between the world's top two economies. ... more
Equities track Wall St losses as traders brace for more Fed hikesHong Kong (AFP) July 6, 2023 Markets fell again in Asia on Thursday as traders resigned themselves to more US interest rate hikes after minutes from the Federal Reserve's June meeting showed officials felt more needed to be done to rein in inflation. ... 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 |
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