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July 07, 2023
TECH SPACE
China Achieves Milestone in Satellite-to-ground Laser Communications



Beijing, 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 laser communication experiment at a speed of 10 gigabyte per second (GB/s) using self-developed 500-millimeter-diameter ground system and Jilin-1 satellite. The experiment obtained good-quality satellite payload data, which will meet the requirements of high-standard commercial applications. This experi ... read more

MARSDAILY
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 prev ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Chinese private space company to launch latest rocket in 2024
Los 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
TECH SPACE
EU 'concerned' about China's curbs on rare metals
Brussels (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
TECH SPACE
Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shift
Tenke 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
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TRADE WARS


Yellen heads to China as US seeks to stabilize ties

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
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
SUPERPOWERS
Xi urges Shanghai alliance solidarity, Putin praises support
New 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
FLOATING STEEL
Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' manoeuvres
Manila (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
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

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CYBER WARS


China says UK offering 'protection to fugitives' after bounty put on Hong Kong activists

FLOATING STEEL
Chinese warships on 'port call' in Nigeria
Lagos (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
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
FLOATING STEEL
China seeks to expand cooperation with Russian navy
Beijing (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
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
EPIDEMICS
Moderna signs agreement towards making mRNA medicine in China
Shanghai (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
SINO DAILY


Bye bye 'Barbie': Vietnam bans new movie over South China Sea map

SHAKE AND BLOW
Fifteen dead as heavy rains lash southwest China
Beijing (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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
China warns of 'multiple natural disasters' in July
Beijing (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
SOLAR DAILY
NGO accuses Chinese renewables firms of abuses in 18 countries
Jakarta (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
TECH SPACE
China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any country
Beijing (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
CHIP TECH
China slaps export curbs on essential chip-making metals
Beijing (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
CHIP TECH
Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals
Taipei (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
TRADE WARS
Equities track Wall St losses as traders brace for more Fed hikes
Hong 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
SUPERPOWERS
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
TRADE WARS
Germany's 'China city' seeks new direction amid fraying ties
Duisburg, 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
TRADE WARS
Yellen meets Chinese ambassador before trip; as Beijing cancels EU envoy visit
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
Markets drop as China data indicates further weakness
Hong 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
THE PITS
EU official sees 'contradiction' between China's climate goals, coal plants
Beijing (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
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
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 o ... more
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
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
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
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
DEMOCRACY
Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversary
Hong Kong (AFP) July 1, 2023
Hong Kong's leader said the city must guard against "destructive forces engaging in soft resistance" as it marked the 26th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule on Saturday. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
US approves sale of ammunition, parts to Taiwan
Washington (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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