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November 24, 2024
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China inflatable space capsule aces orbital test



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China's innovative inflatable capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian-19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) on Thursday. The test, described as a complete success, marks a significant step forward in space engineering. The inflatable capsule represents a cutting-edge, multi-functional technology featuring a flexible skin that can be compressed and folded for launch. Once in orbit, the capsule unfolds and inflates, creating ... read more

MOON DAILY
China details plans for manned lunar landing by 2030
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China has revealed additional insights into its manned lunar mission, targeting a moon landing by 2030, through a video presentation at the Human Space Symposium. The animation, released by the Chin ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China tests critical fairing for Long March 10 lunar rocket
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the nation's state-owned space industry leader, has successfully tested a key component of its Long March 10 rocket, an essential part of C ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Sweden joins Danes guarding Chinese ship in cable probe
Stockholm (AFP) Nov 23, 2024
Sweden's coast guard said Saturday it had joined Denmark in monitoring a Chinese ship anchored off their coasts, after two undersea cables were severed in a suspected sabotage case. ... more
WATER WORLD
Austin becomes first US defence chief to visit Fiji
Sydney (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Lloyd Austin touched down in Fiji on Friday, becoming the first US defence secretary to visit the Pacific Island nation, which has become increasingly important in a tussle for influence with China. ... more
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Iran to launch 'advanced centrifuges' in response to IAEA censure
Tehran (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Iran said Friday it would launch a series of "new and advanced" centrifuges in response to a resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog that censures Tehran for what the agency called lack of cooperation. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Advanced Chinese warship showcased in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
An advanced Chinese warship thought to play a key role in the country's South China Sea and Taiwan strategies sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, part of a publicity campaign showcasing Beijing's increasingly sophisticated military force. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan foreign minister stops in Brussels for European Parliament visit
Taipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung met with European Parliament members this week in an unannounced stop in Brussels as part of his first visit to Europe to firm up ties. ... more
NUKEWARS
Trump return won't impact Iran-China ties: Khamenei aide
Tehran (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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Danish navy shadowing Chinese ship after Baltic cables severed
Copenhagen (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Denmark's navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing a Chinese cargo vessel that was stopped off the Danish coast, a day after Finland and Sweden opened investigations into suspected sabotage of two undersea telecoms cables. ... more
NUKEWARS
China urges 'calm' after Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weapons
Beijing (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
China on Wednesday urged "calm" and "restraint" after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat and Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China unveils cloud platform to expand remote-sensing data access
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China has officially launched the GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform, a public cloud service aimed at broadening access to aerospace information applications, including remote-sensing data. The platform, in ... more
EPIDEMICS
Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizes
Taipei (AFP) Nov 23, 2024
A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. ... more
DEMOCRACY
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he advocated 'peaceful resistance'
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai on Friday said he had advocated for "peaceful resistance" against China's erosion of the city's freedoms and tried to "reduce violence" during huge democracy protests in 2019. ... more
INTERN DAILY
Myanmar rebel group says hands over 760 scam suspects to China
Yangon (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
A Myanmar ethnic armed group has arrested more than 760 Chinese citizens suspected of being involved in online scams and handed them over to China, its spokesperson said on Wednesday. ... more
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WATER WORLD
Study sees 'resurgence' of China aid to the Pacific
Sydney (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
China has renewed efforts to curry favour in Pacific island nations, a new report found Wednesday, after charting a "resurgence" in Beijing-backed aid and infrastructure funding. ... more
CHIP TECH
Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 23, 2024
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and nothing will stop the global advancement of artificial intelligence. ... more
TRADE WARS
US restricts food, metal imports on Uyghur forced labor concerns
Washington (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
The United States said Friday that it is barring imports from dozens more China-based companies - ranging from businesses in the metals to food industries - citing worries over forced labor. ... more
TRADE WARS
Western leaders on their guard with China ahead of Trump return
Beijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping pitched his country as a font of stability at the G20 summit this week as a second Trump term looms, but analysts say wary Western nations are likely to hold Beijing at bay. ... more
FIRE STORM
Rapid expansion of wildland-urban interface linked to wildfire risks worldwide study finds
Sydney, 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
CHIP TECH
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
Rich nations pressed to put money on table at UN climate talks
Baku (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Pressure mounted on wealthy nations Wednesday to put a figure on the table as time runs out at COP29 to strike a deal on climate assistance for poorer countries. ... more
WAR REPORT
China urges ICC to take 'objective' position after Netanyahu arrest warrant
Beijing (AFP) Nov 22, 2024
China urged the International Criminal Court on Friday to remain objective and fair after it issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ... more
CYBER WARS
Denmark in diplomatic talks over Chinese ship in cable incident
Copenhagen (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
Denmark said Thursday that it was in diplomatic talks with several countries over a Chinese ship anchored off its coast since Tuesday, after two undersea cables were severed in a suspected case of sabotage. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China blames US for failure of defence chiefs to meet
Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
China on Thursday blamed Washington's support for Taiwan for the failure of the two countries' defence ministers to meet this week, after US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called Beijing's no-show "unfortunate". ... more
TRADE WARS
China unveils new measures to boost foreign trade
Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
China unveiled new measures on Thursday to boost foreign trade, as Beijing battles to turn around a slowing economy threatened further by the potentially hostile policies of incoming US president Donald Trump. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Temu's Chinese owner posts slower growth as competition builds
Beijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2024
Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings announced slower sales growth in its latest quarter on Thursday, as the Temu owner faces intensified competition and consumer caution in its home market. ... more
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Xi urges peace in Ukraine, ceasefire in Gaza during Brazil visit
Brasilia (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged "more voices" to end the Ukraine war and a ceasefire in Gaza, as he conducted a state visit to Brazil's capital, Chinese state media said. ... more
FARM NEWS
Olive seeds from space mission begin growth in China
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
Olive seeds that were part of space mutation experiments aboard the Shenzhou XIV spacecraft in 2022 have successfully germinated in Longnan, Gansu province, Northwest China, as reported by China Cen ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
Baku (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
With Donald Trump expected to take the United States again out of climate diplomacy, China, the world's largest emitter but green energy powerhouse, is seizing on the chance to project itself as the global leader. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Xi, Lula meet in Brasilia to 'enhance ties'
Brasilia (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
China's President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Brazil Wednesday, fresh off a warm reception at summits of the G20 and APEC groups, both held under the cloud of Donald Trump's White House return. ... more
DEMOCRACY
Apple Daily: the Hong Kong tabloid that dared to challenge China
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper was once the city's most popular tabloid by punching up against a particularly powerful entity that tolerates little criticism: the Chinese Communist Party. ... more
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