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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 The scientific payloads for space breeding and other technological experiments carried aboard China's first reusable and returnable satellite, Shijian-19, were delivered to both Chinese and international users on Thursday. During a ceremony held in Beijing by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the CNSA and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation formalized the transfer of the payloads, signing delivery certificates with domestic and international users from countries in ... read more |
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China deploys three Tianping 3 satellites with Long March 6 rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 6 rocket on Tuesday morning, carrying three multifunctional Tianping 3-series satellites, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced. ... more  
US unveils national security memorandum on AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more  
Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027Beijing (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027. ... more 
China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China's Shenzhou XIX spacecraft is set to launch soon, transporting three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to a statement from the China Manned Space Agency. On Tuesday afte ... more |
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Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Mond ... more |
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Taiwan president visits island off China for battle anniversary; as Taiwan holds live-fire drills nearbyKinmen, Taiwan (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited an island off China on Friday for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces, days after China and Taiwan held military drills in sensitive waters separating the two. ... more  
Indonesia says Chinese coast guard ship driven from disputed watersJakarta (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Indonesia said Thursday it drove a Chinese coast guard vessel from contested waters in the South China Sea twice in recent days, the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation against Beijing's actions in the strategic waterway. ... more  
China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite groupSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichan ... more 
Indonesia says Chinese coast guard ship driven from disputed watersJakarta (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Indonesia said Thursday it drove out a Chinese coast guard vessel from contested waters in the South China Sea twice in recent days, the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation against Beijing's actions in the strategic waterway. ... more |
 
Modi and Xi hold first bilateral talks in five years as key issues remainKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 India and China Wednesday agreed to work towards improving bilateral ties, signalling a potential thaw between the neighbours since clashes between their troops in 2020 over a contested border. ... more  |
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Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo droneSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has introduced the W5000, the world's largest unmanned cargo drone. The aircraft made its first public appearance at a ceremony held in Changzhou, Jiangsu pr ... more 
Saudi, Iran in Sea of Oman war games: spokesmanRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Saudi Arabia held military exercises with Iran and other countries recently in the Sea of Oman, the Saudi defence ministry spokesman said in a statement to AFP Wednesday. ... more  
China insists on 'no escalation of fighting' in Ukraine, Xi tells BRICSKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 China's President Xi Jinping said Wednesday there must be "no escalation of fighting" in Ukraine as he addressed leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies, including his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more 
Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan StraitTaipei (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island. ... more |
 
Trump vs Harris: Competing visions for a warming worldWashington (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 "Drill, baby, drill" versus championing green energy: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer starkly opposing visions on climate, with the outcome of the US presidential race poised to shape the planet's warming trajectory. ... more  
Dinosaur fossils discovered for first time in Hong KongHong Kong (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the species remains unknown. ... more 
China, Vatican extend deal on bishop appointmentsVatican City (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 China and the Vatican announced Tuesday they were extending a historic deal on the appointment of bishops for another four years, marking a new stage in improving ties. ... 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 |
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US unveils national security plan to step up use of AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States on Thursday ordered the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to step up use of artificial intelligence to advance national security, in the first such strategy to counter threats from rivals such as China. ... more 
Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force". ... more  
Taiwan's TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to HuaweiTaipei (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC halted shipments to a customer this month after its semiconductors were sent to China's Huawei, a Taipei government official told AFP, potentially breaching US sanctions. ... more  
West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS contentParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a "brighter future" in partnership with non-Western powers, especially those belonging to the BRICS emerging economies meeting this week in Russia. ... more |
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China to hold key meeting next month as markets await stimulus detailsBeijing (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Chinese leaders will convene a key political meeting early next month, state media reported Friday, as observers watch for more details on a stimulus plan to support the country's wavering economy. ... more |
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'Significant gaps' remain between China, EU over EV dutiesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 The EU said Friday there were "significant remaining gaps" in negotiations seeking to avoid hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars due to take effect next week but added that talks would continue. ... more 
Asia markets diverge after Tesla boosts Wall StreetHong Kong (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Japanese shares ended down on Friday but Chinese markets gained in disjointed Asian trade, after Wall Street cheered strong results from electric car giant Tesla. ... more  
East DR Congo grapples with Chinese gold mining firmsKamituga, Dr Congo (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Italian priest Davide Marcheselli has been fighting for years against Chinese companies illegally mining gold in the town of Kitutu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. ... more 
Mercedes reports profit plunge on China woesFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Friday its profits in the third quarter plunged by more than 50 percent, hit hard by weakness in the key Chinese market. ... more |
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