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  Paris (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said Thursday. The theory that an ocean covered as much as a third of the Red Planet billions of years ago has been a matter of debate between scientists for decades, and one outside researcher expressed some scepticism about the latest findings. In 2021, China's Zhurong rover landed on a plain in the Martian nort ... read more |
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Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more  
China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's firstSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement f ... more  
China achieves full real-time satellite data reception nationwideLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 China now has real-time satellite data reception covering its entire national territory and 70 percent of Asia's land area, following the completion of a high-altitude ground station in Yulong Naxi ... more  
From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China pushWashington (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Marco Rubio's first experiences with Donald Trump involved trading schoolyard insults, but he will now become the president-elect's face to the world - potentially showing a more traditional, hawkish US foreign policy, especially on China. ... more |
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China reaffirms boundaries of sea near flashpoint reefBeijing (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 China reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Sunday, two days after the Philippines defined its own sea boundaries in the contested waters. ... more |
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China, Russia must fight US 'containment': security chiefBeijing (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing. ... more 
Trump picks China hawk for crucial national security role: reportsWashington (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former army special forces veteran and noted China hawk Michael Waltz for the crucial National Security Advisor post in the White House, reports said on Monday. ... more  
Five things to watch at China's largest airshowBeijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 China's burgeoning aviation industry and military might will be on display this week as the country's largest air show gets under way on Tuesday. ... more  
Russia's Shoigu to visit China next weekMoscow (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 The secretary of Russia's Security Council Sergei Shoigu will visit China next week for talks with top Chinese officials, Russian state news agencies reported. ... more |
 
China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car ramming attackZhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 13, 2024 Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years, snuffing out makeshift memorials to the 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd at a sports complex. ... more  |
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China launches new set of remote-sensing satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 11, 2024 China's advancements in satellite technology took another step forward as it successfully launched a new group of PIESAT-2 remote-sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in North ... more  
Scientists harvest nutrient-rich rice grown in spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 11, 2024 At a crop breeding center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was cultivated from seeds initially grown on China's space station Tiangong, also known as "Heavenly Palace." ... more 
Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmersBeijing (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 Farmer Liu Bingyong used to make a tidy profit selling milk but is now leaking cash - the victim of a dairy sector crisis that embodies several of China's economic woes. ... more
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack dronesZhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. ... more |
 
Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economyBoston MA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 The operations of Taiwan's electronics, manufacturing, and financial firms vary widely, but their leaders all have at least one thing in common: They recognize the role that a changing energy landsc ... more  
China's Xi heads to Peru for APEC meeting shrouded in Trump fearsBeijing (AFP) Nov 13, 2024 Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, bound for a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organisation leaders overshadowed by fears of renewed global trade tensions under Donald Trump. ... more 
Peru's Chancay: China's megaport of entry to South AmericaChancay, Peru (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 Huge cranes loom over Peru's massive new Chinese-funded Chancay port, a symbol of Beijing's growing influence in South America which is set to be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on Thursday. ... more 
Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears buildHong Kong (AFP) Nov 13, 2024 Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation. ... more |
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'Solar Great Wall' aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Ordos in Inner Mongolia is spearheading an ambitious "Solar Great Wall" project, merging renewable energy development with ecological restoration, as reported by local officials. Stretching 40 ... more 
China says to impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandyBeijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 China said Monday it will impose "temporary anti-dumping measures" on brandy imported from the European Union, deepening a trade standoff between Beijing and Brussels after similar measures last month. ... more  
China expanding advanced EV charging stations to meet growing demandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 To support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), China is accelerating the development of its charging infrastructure nationwide. In Taizhou, Jiangsu province, new charging stati ... more 
Startup turns mining waste into critical metals for the U.S.Boston MA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition. Wind farms, solar panels, and electric cars require many times more copper, zinc, and nickel than their gas-powered alternatives. They al ... more |
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China aims to boost winter sports industry with 1.5 trillion yuan goal by 2030Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 China has launched a strategic plan to drive growth in its ice and snow economy, with winter sports, tourism, and equipment manufacturing at the forefront, targeting a 1.5 trillion yuan ($211 billio ... more |
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China planning to cut taxes on home buying: reportBeijing (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 China is looking to slash taxes on home purchases as the government strengthens fiscal support for its ailing real estate sector, a media report said on Tuesday. ... more 
Fears of Trump trade wars cast pall over Asia-Pacific summitLima (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 The presidents of the United States, China and other Asia Pacific nations gather in Lima this week for an economic summit overshadowed by the prospect of a world embroiled in trade wars under Donald Trump. ... more  
Pharma giant AstraZeneca takes China probes 'very seriously'London (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it takes "very seriously" China's investigations into potential illegal data collection and drug imports by the group that led to the detention of its China boss. ... more
Asian markets drop as Trump worries kick in after China disappointsHong Kong (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Asian markets sank Tuesday as worries about the impact of a possible trade war between China and the United States when Donald Trump takes office, which compounded disappointment about Beijing's lack of extra measures to boost its stuttering economy. ... more |
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