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  Kaiping, China (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Far beneath the lush landscape of southern China, a sprawling subterranean laboratory aims to be the world's first to crack a deep scientific enigma. China has emerged as a science powerhouse in recent years, with the country's Communist leadership ploughing billions of dollars into advanced research to contend with the United States and other rivals. Its latest showpiece is the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), a state-of-the-art facility for studying the minuscule subatomic par ... read more |
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China deploys 18 new satellites for Spacesail networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 China successfully launched 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, marking the deployment of the second set of satellites for th ... more  
Chinese drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over blacklistingShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese drone maker DJI, which dominates the global consumer market, said Saturday it was suing the US Department of Defense, complaining that Washington had "erroneously" included the company on a Chinese military company blacklist. ... more  
China's Myanmar consulate hit with explosive device: Junta chief to visit China next monthBangkok (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 China's consulate in Myanmar's city of Mandalay was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported. ... more  
China's Xi calls for troops to boost war preparednessShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. ... more |
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Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more |
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Taiwan president says defence of island's sovereignty 'will not change'Taipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te insisted Friday that the island's determination to defend its sovereignty "will not change", as he praised troops and coast guard personnel for their response to China's latest military drills. ... more 
US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on UkraineWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine. ... more  
Drones offer efficient monitoring of maize re-growthSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Maize, also known as corn, is a vital cereal crop used globally for food production and trade. However, extreme weather events such as rain and wind can cause maize plants to fall, a phenomenon know ... more  
TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformationWashington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation. ... more |
UK's Starmer urges Hong Kong to release Jimmy LaiLondon (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday called for the jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be freed from prison, as the pro-democracy campaigner faces trial. ... more  |
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Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says studyWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday. ... more  
Compositional evolution of Earth's upper mantle shaped by plate tectonicsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 The ongoing process of plate subduction on present-day Earth continuously alters the chemical makeup of the convecting mantle, with various mantle sources linked to these processes being extensively ... more  
Chinese EV battery giant CATL reports jump in profitsBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese electric vehicle battery behemoth CATL reported a 26.0 percent jump in third-quarter profits on Friday but still fell short of analyst expectations. ... more 
Britain's Lammy calls for 'more diplomacy' with ChinaShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in "more diplomacy" as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. ... more |
Asian markets mixed as traders digest China rate cutHong Kong (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 Asian markets started the week on a mixed note Monday as traders weigh Chinese central bank interest rate cuts aimed at reigniting the world's number two economy, while gold hit a record high on geopolitical concerns. ... more 
Beijing workers unconvinced of economic recoveryBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 As China on Friday reported its worst quarterly growth since the start of last year and officials unveiled more measures aimed at kickstarting the economy, workers speaking to AFP in Beijing were sceptical about their prospects. ... more 
Asian markets rise as China economy tops forecasts, gold hits recordHong Kong (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai soared Friday to lead gains across most Asian markets Friday after Chinese growth beat forecasts and officials flagged fresh measures to boost the world's number two economy. ... more 
China posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes dragBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday as authorities come under pressure to follow up a recent slew of stimulus with more action to reignite the world's number two economy. ... more |
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'Deeply misguided' to wall US off with tariffs: YellenWashington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will push back Thursday on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposals of high tariffs on allies and rivals, calling such moves "deeply misguided" weeks before the November 5 election. ... more  
Swiss watch exports to China plunge 50% in SeptemberZurich (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Swiss watch exports suffered their steepest fall this year in September, pulled down by a 50-percent plunge in sales to China, the industry's federation said Thursday. ... more  
Taiwan's TSMC posts sharp rise in third quarter net profitTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Taiwanese chip giant TSMC announced a bigger-than-expected increase in net profit for the third quarter on Thursday and raised its growth forecasts for the year on "extremely robust" demand for AI technology. ... more  
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more |
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Markets mixed as China's latest stimulus leaves traders wantingHong Kong (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong slipped on a mixed day for Asian markets Thursday as Chinese traders shrugged at Beijing's latest plan to boost the country's troubled property sector, which came up short of expectations. ... more |
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China toughens Taiwan stance over president's sovereignty defenceTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify. ... more 
China to almost double support for unfinished housing projectsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China said Thursday it would boost credit available for unfinished housing projects to more than $500 billion as it unveiled another round of measures to shore up the sector and try to reignite the economy. ... more  
Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war gamesTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the self-ruled island. ... more  
China says 'expelled' Japanese ship from waters near disputed islandsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China's coast guard said Thursday it had "expelled" a Japanese ship that ventured into waters around disputed islands, as Beijing increasingly presses its regional territorial claims. ... more |
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