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  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 |
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China details plans for manned lunar landing by 2030Sydney, 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  
China tests critical fairing for Long March 10 lunar rocketSydney, 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  
Sweden joins Danes guarding Chinese ship in cable probeStockholm (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  
Austin becomes first US defence chief to visit FijiSydney (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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Danish navy shadowing Chinese ship after Baltic cables severedCopenhagen (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 |
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China urges 'calm' after Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weaponsBeijing (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  
China unveils cloud platform to expand remote-sensing data accessSydney, 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  
Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizesTaipei (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  
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 |
 
Myanmar rebel group says hands over 760 scam suspects to ChinaYangon (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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under TrumpHong 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  
US restricts food, metal imports on Uyghur forced labor concernsWashington (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 
Western leaders on their guard with China ahead of Trump returnBeijing (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 |
 
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 
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chipsTokyo (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  
Rich nations pressed to put money on table at UN climate talksBaku (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  
China urges ICC to take 'objective' position after Netanyahu arrest warrantBeijing (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 |
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Denmark in diplomatic talks over Chinese ship in cable incidentCopenhagen (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  
China blames US for failure of defence chiefs to meetBeijing (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 
China unveils new measures to boost foreign tradeBeijing (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  
Temu's Chinese owner posts slower growth as competition buildsBeijing (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 visitBrasilia (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 |
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Olive seeds from space mission begin growth in ChinaSydney, 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  
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantleBaku (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
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 
Apple Daily: the Hong Kong tabloid that dared to challenge ChinaHong 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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