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  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 |
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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  
Yellen says visit helps put US-China ties on 'surer footing'Beijing (AFP) July 9, 2023 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have helped put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the two biggest economies. ... more  
Solomons PM heads to China to tighten tiesSydney (AFP) July 8, 2023 Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare flew to China on Saturday to strengthen their "serious" relationship, his office said, as Beijing cements its growing influence in the Pacific region. ... more  
Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shiftTenke Fungurume, DRC (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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 EU 'concerned' about China's curbs on rare metals  
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 |
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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  
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 
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 |
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 Climate change, El Nino drive hottest June on record  
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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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  
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  
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 
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 |
 Blinken to seek ASEAN pushback on China, pressure on Myanmar 
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 |
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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  
Chinese fintech giant Ant announces share buyback after crackdownBeijing (AFP) July 8, 2023 Chinese fintech giant Ant Group announced on Saturday a share buyback plan to allow some investors to offload or reduce their stakes after the government slapped the firm with a $1 billion fine for alleged "illegal acts". ... 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  
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 |
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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 
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 
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'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 |
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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 
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 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
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 |
 
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  
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  
Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversaryHong 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 
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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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 
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 |
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