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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 China launched a new satellite designed to detect ocean salinity on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China, as reported by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The satellite was successfully sent into orbit at 6:42 am Beijing Time, carried by a Long March-4B Y53 rocket. This satellite aims to close the gap in China's high-precision global ocean salinity detection capabilities and enhance data collection on oceanic dynamics and environmental ... read more |
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Chang'e-6 samples reveal ancient volcanic history of lunar farsideSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Basalt samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission have shed light on volcanic activity on the Moon's farside, revealing eruptions occurring 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga. This significan ... more  
Zebrafish thrive in space experiment on China's space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 A closed aquatic ecosystem on China's space station has set a new milestone with four zebrafish completing their life cycle, from growth to reproduction, within 43 days, as reported in 'The Innovati ... more  
China unveils new two-stage reusable heavy rocket designSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China has introduced an innovative two-stage, fully reusable heavy rocket design during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, highlighting unique recovery techniques for ea ... more 
Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ... more |
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China tests building Moon base with lunar soil bricksBeijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2024 China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the Moon's own soil. ... more |
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US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military informationManila (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region. ... more  
Australia, US and Japan strengthen military cooperationSydney (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Australia, Japan and the US on Sunday committed to closer military cooperation in training their forces as the countries deepened their ties in a bid to counter China's military strength. ... more  
China, Russia ministers discuss Korea tensions at G20: state mediaRio De Janeiro (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed tensions on the Korean peninsula during a meeting at the G20 summit in Brazil on Monday, according to Beijing's state media. ... more  
China says one citizen dead, four injured in attack near Tajik-Afghan borderBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 One Chinese citizen was killed and four others injured in an attack near the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ... more |
Trump return won't impact Iran-China ties: Khamenei aideTehran (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 Iran's ties with China will remain unchanged despite the election of Donald Trump as US president, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said in remarks carried by ISNA news agency. ... more  |
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German FM warns of 'consequences' if China drone aid to Russia confirmedBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Monday of "consequences" if China is confirmed to be supplying Russia with drones for its war in Ukraine, as EU ministers reviewed the evidence at a meeting in Brussels. ... more  
Xi tells Biden support for Taiwan a 'red line' in tiesLima (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States on Saturday not to cross a "red line" in support for Taiwan, but told his counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing was willing to work with the incoming administration of Donald Trump. ... more  
India hails 'historic' hypersonic missile test flightNew Delhi (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday, publicising the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers. ... more 
Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to TrumpLima (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump's new administration for a "smooth transition" in bilateral ties, as he met outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time. ... more |
 
School stampede in China's Xinjiang injures 14; Multiple injured in car crash at central China schoolBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 A stampede at a middle school in China's northwestern Xinjiang region has left 14 people injured, according to local authorities. ... more  
Rapid expansion of wildland-urban interface linked to wildfire risks worldwide study findsSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 The rapid spread of human development into natural landscapes has significantly expanded the wildland-urban interface (WUI), increasing wildfire risks globally, a recent study indicates. A tea ... more  
Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for 'medical care'Beijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Beijing said Tuesday the head of a Myanmar ethnic minority armed group had come to China for "medical care", after news reports in its war-torn neighbour said he had been arrested on Chinese orders. ... more 
Benny Tai: from Hong Kong's elite scholar to 'state subverter'Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Once the Hong Kong government's go-to constitutional law expert, Benny Tai was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years in prison for subversion, labelled the "mastermind" in the city's largest national security case. ... more |
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Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity. ... more
Man held after crashing car near China school, injuring multiple childrenBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Police said Tuesday a man was in custody after crashing a car outside a primary school in a central Chinese city, injuring multiple children. ... more 
China says Western criticism of HK sentences 'desecrates' rule of lawBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 China on Tuesday said Western criticism of the sentencing of dozens of democracy campaigners in Hong Kong "desecrates and tramples on" the rule of law, after the United States and other nations slammed the rulings. ... more  
China and Brazil advance joint efforts on seventh satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Engineers and scientists from China and Brazil are collaborating on the development of a new remote-sensing satellite aimed at enhancing data collection and imaging for public and economic use. ... more |
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Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack; Police formally arrest car ramming suspectBeijing (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China, and the suspect - a former student - has been arrested, police said. ... more |
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World's first gigawatt-scale offshore solar project begins operationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 The world's first gigawatt-scale offshore solar power project has successfully been connected to the grid and started power generation, according to CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy). S ... more  
Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focusHong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Asian markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the upcoming release of tech giant Nvidia's earnings, while traders also kept tabs on Donald Trump's picks for his new administration. ... more 
Starmer hails importance of 'strong' UK-China ties in Xi meetingRio De Janeiro (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the importance of a "strong UK-China relationship" while confronting Chinese President Xi Jinping over several contentious issues as the pair met Monday at the G20 summit in Brazil. ... more  
China's Xiaomi posts sales bump as EV deliveries speed upBeijing (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi on Monday announced a surge in sales during the third quarter, propelled in part by accelerating electric vehicle deliveries after it entered the highly competitive sector this year. ... more |
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