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  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 |
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Martian dunes eroded by a shift in prevailing winds after the planet's last ice ageBeijing, 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  
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  
China's Xi says army must 'dare to fight' during military inspectionBeijing (AFP) July 6, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the country's military must "dare to fight", state media reported, as he inspected forces operating in a flashpoint region near Taiwan. ... 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 |
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 Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shift  
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 |
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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'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  
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 |
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 CIA director says US won''t 'waste' chance to recruit Russians disaffected by war 
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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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  
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  
Climate change, El Nino drive hottest June on recordParis (AFP) July 6, 2023 The world saw its hottest June on record last month, the EU's climate monitoring service said Thursday, as climate change and the El Nino weather pattern looked likely to drive another scorching northern summer. ... more |
  China's Qu Dongyu re-elected unopposed as head of UN food agency  
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 |
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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  
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  
Fukushima water release plan clears last regulatory hurdle in JapanTokyo (AFP) July 7, 2023 Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan on Friday, as China said it would ban some food imports over the move. ... more |
 
China unveils new operating system amid US tensionsBeijing (AFP) July 6, 2023 China has launched its first homegrown open-source operating system for computers, state media said on Thursday, as Beijing seeks to reduce its foreign dependence at a time of increased rivalry with the United States. ... more 
Blinken to seek ASEAN pushback on China, pressure on MyanmarWashington (AFP) July 7, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek in talks with Southeast Asian nations next week to push back on China and to pressure Myanmar's junta, a top aide said Friday. ... more 
Yellen says 'impossible' to decouple China, US economiesBeijing (AFP) July 7, 2023 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday that the United States is not seeking "winner-take-all" competition, in a visit to Beijing aimed at stabilising fraught ties. ... more 
AIIB says internal review found 'no evidence' of China influenceBeijing (AFP) July 7, 2023 The China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Friday there was "no evidence" it was dominated by Beijing's ruling Communist Party, as it released a review into explosive claims made by a former executive. ... more |
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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 
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 
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
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 |
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 
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 
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 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 |
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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  
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
Yellen to visit China, raising need to 'responsibly manage' tiesWashington (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 |
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