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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. Mission Commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, along with Lieutenant Colonels Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were warmly greeted by the Shenzhou 18 crew, initiating a five-day transition period before the current occupants return to Earth early next week. ... read more |
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China progresses in full-scale efforts for manned Moon landing by 2030Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the Chi ... more 
Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday following an early morning launch into orbit. ... more  
USTC unveils high-energy Mars battery with extended lifespan for explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 A research team led by Prof. TAN Peng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has introduced a novel battery tailored to the dem ... more 
China's only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for 'dream' missionJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station this week, Beijing announced Tuesday. ... more |
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'System is broken': Blinken says Congress holdups aid US rivalsArlington, United States (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, nearing the end of his tenure, pleaded Wednesday for quicker confirmations of ambassadors by the Senate, saying that long delays and dysfunction only benefitted US competitors such as China. ... more |
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China says 'concerned' over Korean Peninsula tensions after North fires ICBMBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 China on Thursday said it was "concerned" over the situation on the Korean Peninsula, after Pyongyang said it had test-fired one of its most powerful missiles to boost its nuclear deterrent. ... more  
Australia launches plan to build long-range guided missilesSydney (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled Wednesday by a top defence official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay. ... more  
Unmanned System Test Island commences operations in Suzhou, ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 The first comprehensive unmanned system demonstration island in China has officially opened in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, announced during an Oct. 18 press conference on the low-space economy. This i ... more 
US welcomes India, China efforts to lower border tensionsWashington (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 The United States on Tuesday welcomed efforts by India and China to resolve border tensions, after they recently agreed on ways to step back from their deadly 2020 confrontation. ... more |
 
China slams planned US tech investment curbs, warns could respondBeijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 China on Wednesday condemned curbs finalised this week by the United State on investment in sensitive technology, adding that it "reserves the right" to take its own measures. ... more  |
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Hungary polls citizens on alleged EU 'trade war' with China, RussiaBudapest (AFP) Oct 28, 2024 The Hungarian government on Monday accused Brussels of launching "a trade war" against China and Russia, as Budapest prepares to host EU leaders at a summit. ... more 
Indonesia's Prabowo to visit China, US on first foreign trip: reportJakarta (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will set off on his first foreign tour next month, with stops in China and the United States, local media reported Tuesday, as the new leader seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. ... more  
Taiwan worries about 'transactionalist' Trump as US votesTaipei (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 While US arms sales to Taiwan will likely continue whoever wins the presidential election, analysts say there are concerns in Taipei over a re-elected Donald Trump's willingness to defend the island against China. ... more  
Taiwan says China holds 'combat' patrol after latest US arms salesTaipei (AFP) Oct 27, 2024 China deployed fighter jets and drones as part of a "joint combat readiness patrol" around Taiwan on Sunday, Taipei said, as Beijing slammed the latest round of US arms sales to the island. ... more |
 
China confirms South Korean detained for alleged spyingBeijing (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 China confirmed on Tuesday it had detained a South Korean citizen for alleged spying, as Beijing ramps up vigilance against perceived threats to national security. ... more  
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two deadYilan, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Workers cleared fallen trees and shop owners swept up debris in Taiwan on Friday after one of the biggest typhoons to hit the island in decades claimed at least two lives. ... more
Kong-rey among biggest typhoons to hit Taiwan in decadesKeelung, Taiwan (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday as one of the biggest storms to hit the island in decades, whipping up 10-metre waves, triggering floods and claiming at least one life. ... more  
Over 20 hospitalised after fire in southwest ChinaBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 More than 20 people have been taken to hospital after a fire tore through a building in southwest China on Thursday, state media said. ... more |
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Chinese EV giant BYD beats Tesla in quarterly revenue for first timeBeijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported surging sales on Wednesday, surpassing global rival Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time as its push into overseas markets advances. ... more  
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw 'huge' drop in 2023Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023 - among the biggest drops in decades - new data showed Thursday, though the bloc remains in a race against time to meet its ambitious climate goals. ... more  
EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers BeijingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers. ... more  
Apple narrowly beats estimates with boost from iPhone salesSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Apple reported revenues Thursday that narrowly surpassed analyst expectations, sending shares lower in after-hours trading even as the company enjoyed a boost from iPhone sales. ... more |
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Volkswagen profit plunges on high costs, Chinese slumpFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen reported a 64-percent drop in third-quarter net profit Wednesday, as it struggles with high costs and slowing sales in China. ... more |
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US drone maker says China sanctions to hit supply chainWashington (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 A US drone maker that supplies Ukraine's military has said sanctions by China will hinder its supply chain for months, calling Beijing's move an effort to "deepen dependence" on Chinese drone manufacturers. ... more  
AI boom unleashes wave of new applications across ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 "I'm thirsty," a visitor told a towering humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Without hesitation ... more 
China's Huawei says profits fall 13 percent in first three quartersBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Chinese technology giant Huawei saw its net profit fall by over 13 percent in the first three quarters of 2024 year-on-year, a company filing showed Thursday. ... more 
EU probes shopping app Temu over illegal productsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 The EU on Thursday hit Chinese-founded shopping platform Temu with a probe over concerns the site is doing too little to stop the sale of illegal products, in an investigation that could lead to large fines. ... more |
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