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  Wuhan (XNA) Jul 13, 2023 The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC) has announced the official start to the construction of an ultra-low orbit satellite constellation. The CASIC made the announcement at the opening of the 9th China (International) Commercial Aerospace Forum, which kicked off on Wednesday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. The CASIC said the first satellite of the ultra-low orbit satellite constellation will be launched in December, carrying payloads such as an optica ... read more |
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China unveils preliminary plan on manned lunar landingWuhan (XNA) Jul 13, 2023 China plans to land its taikonauts on the moon before 2030 to carry out scientific exploration, according to a preliminary plan released by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday. T ... more  
High-resolution Ice Radar System Contributes to China's Antarctic ExpeditionBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 During the latest Chinese Antarctica Research Expedition (CHINARE 39) which wrapped up in April, 2023, a high-resolution shallow ice radar system developed by the Aerospace Information Research Inst ... more 
India shoots for the moon with latest rocket launchBengaluru, India (AFP) July 12, 2023 India on Friday launches its latest attempt at an unmanned moon landing, the next frontier of a burgeoning, cut-price aerospace programme rapidly closing in on the milestones set by global superpowers. ... more  
China Aerospace Foundation and Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization Sign Cooperation MOUSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 The China Aerospace Foundation and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization have solidified their commitment to collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the headquarter ... more |
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  Exploring dark matter and the first bright galaxies simultaneously: 21-cm forest probe may unlock secrets of early universe  
LandSpace to launch methane-propelled rocketBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 11, 2023 LandSpace, a leading private rocket maker in China, will soon carry out the second launch of its ZQ 2, the world's first methane-propelled carrier rocket, at a launch facility in the Gobi Desert. ... more |
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Saudi Space Commission holds several meetings with Chinese space companiesRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jul 11, 2023 The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) delegation visiting China held several bilateral meetings with government agencies, Chinese companies, and leaders of the space sector to discuss ways to enhance coo ... more  
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  
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic tiesJakarta (AFP) July 12, 2023 Economic cooperation and the disputed South China Sea will be on the agenda when Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet their Chinese, Japanese and South Korean counterparts for ASEAN-plus-three talks on Thursday. ... more  
Macron rejects NATO office in Japan; Australia, NZ press China on Solomons policing dealVilnius (AFP) July 12, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties in the face of China. ... more |
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  Chinese hackers breached US govt email accounts: Microsoft  
Paraguay's president-elect vows to be 'on the side' of TaiwanTaipei (AFP) July 12, 2023 Paraguay's incoming president Santiago Pena said Wednesday the country would stand by Taiwan's side for the duration of his five-year term, reaffirming it as Taipei's lone diplomatic ally in South America. ... more |
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China's Xi congratulates Uzbek president on re-election: state mediaBeijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping called his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev to congratulate him on winning a third term as the head of the Central Asian country on Monday, Beijing's state media reported. ... more  
US-Israeli analyst charged with China lobbyingWashington (AFP) July 11, 2023 US authorities on Monday announced covert lobbying and arms dealing charges against a US-Israeli analyst who has accused President Joe Biden's son of corruption. ... more  
Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers' meetingJakarta (AFP) July 11, 2023 ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Indonesia on Tuesday for talks dominated by the crisis in Myanmar, with the regional bloc divided over how or whether to reengage with the country's ruling junta. ... more  
Xi says Russia and China should 'lead global governance reform'Beijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 China and Russia need to "lead the correct direction of global governance reform", according to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hailed the two countries' partnership at a meeting with a top Russian politician in Beijing on Monday, state media reported. ... more |
 China's Xi says army must 'dare to fight' during military inspection 
Australia, NZ press China to reveal Solomons policing dealSydney (AFP) July 12, 2023 Australia and New Zealand have urged China to release the details of a new policing pact with Solomon Islands, saying Beijing's latest push for influence threatens to inflame tensions in the South Pacific. ... more |
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Hong Kong prosecutors gain new powers in national security trialsHong Kong (AFP) July 12, 2023 Hong Kong prosecutors on Wednesday gained new powers to challenge High Court judges' decisions to acquit people in national security trials, which allows for defendants to be re-arrested and detained even if they are found not guilty. ... more 
Considerable but unsustainable water supply from thawing permafrost on the Tibetan Plateau in a changing climateBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 This study is led by Dr. Taihua Wang and Dr. Dawen Yang (Tsinghua University), together with experts in the field of both permafrost and glacier including Dr. Tandong Yao, Dr. Xin Li (Institute of T ... more  
Sino-European joint space mission enters flight model phaseBeijing (XNA) Jul 11, 2023 A China-Europe joint space mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), has entered the flight model phase in an all-around way, according to the National Space Science Center ... 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 |
 
Chinese premier affirms support for technology sectorBeijing (AFP) July 12, 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang met representatives from tech giants including Alibaba and TikTok's Chinese counterpart Douyin on Wednesday to "listen" to them, state media reported, after years of turbulence in the sector. ... more 
China launches new satellite to test satellite internet technologiesBeijing (XNA) Jul 12, 2023 China on Sunday sent a new test satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at 7:00 p.m. (Bei ... more
Top US, Chinese diplomats to meet at ASEAN talksJakarta (AFP) July 13, 2023 The top US and Chinese diplomats will hold their second meeting in as many months on Thursday in Jakarta, seeking to manage tensions that risk flaring anew over alleged Chinese hacking. ... more 
China exports plunge in June, deepening economic woesBeijing (AFP) July 13, 2023 Chinese exports tumbled more than expected in June, official data showed Thursday, putting fresh pressure on Beijing to unveil more stimulus measures to kickstart the flagging recovery. ... more |
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US climate envoy Kerry heads to China at week's endWashington (AFP) July 12, 2023 US envoy John Kerry will travel to China on Sunday, the State Department said, as the world's two biggest polluters work to restart talks on climate change. ... more  
Foxconn pulls from $19.4 bn deal in India to make semiconductorsTaipei (AFP) July 11, 2023 Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn withdrew from a $19.4 billion deal with India's Vedanta to make semiconductors in the South Asian nation owing to "challenging gaps", it announced Tuesday. ... 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 
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 |
Most markets advance as US inflation data loomsHong Kong (AFP) July 12, 2023 Asian and European markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of a key US inflation report later in the day, and Hong Kong extended gains on hopes for fresh Chinese stimulus. ... more 
Yellen sees 'desire on both sides' for productive US-China tiesWashington (AFP) July 10, 2023 Washington and Beijing both want to stabilize US-China ties and deal constructively with problems in their relationship, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview airing on Monday. ... more 
Facebook says China trolls 'evolving' in push for influenceSydney (AFP) July 11, 2023 Networks of fake Facebook accounts run from China are "evolving" and adopting new tactics in their quest to sow discord overseas, the social media platform told Australian lawmakers Tuesday. ... 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 |
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Stock markets mostly rise on China support; pound ralliesLondon (AFP) July 11, 2023 Major stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as China moved to boost its flagging economy, while the pound hit a 15-month high against the dollar as UK data pointed to more aggressive interest rates hikes from the Bank of England. ... more
Paraguay president-elect to visit Taiwan to cement 'friendship'Taipei (AFP) July 9, 2023 Paraguayan president-elect Santiago Pena will visit Taiwan this week, Taipei's foreign ministry announced Sunday, to cement the "friendship" between the self-ruled island and its last diplomatic ally in South America. ... more 
China, Solomon Islands ink police cooperation dealBeijing (AFP) July 10, 2023 China and Solomon Islands signed a new deal on police cooperation Monday, deepening their bilateral partnership four years after the Pacific island nation cut ties with Taiwan and formally established relations with Beijing. ... 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 |
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