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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in China has begun the second phase of its development, which will feature two new launch pads specifically designed for liquid propellant rockets. The expansion is part of an effort to enhance the site's launch capabilities and meet the growing demand for commercial space missions in the country. The second phase will span over 133 hectares along the coast of Wenchang, a suburban city in Hainan. As announced by the Hainan International Commercial Aeros ... read more |
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China launches additional satellites for Spacesail ConstellationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2025 China successfully launched 18 new satellites on Thursday as part of the ongoing expansion of the Spacesail Constellation. The satellites were sent into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Cente ... more 
China unveils logos for three space missions in 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has revealed the official logos for three prominent missions scheduled for 2025: the crewed spaceflights Shenzhou XX and Shenzhou XXI, and the cargo spacecraft T ... more 
Top Beijing official urges Musk to deepen ties with China: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China, Beijing's state media said Monday. ... more  
Philippines stops research survey after Chinese 'harassment' in disputed seaManila (AFP) Jan 25, 2025 The Philippines said on Saturday it had suspended a scientific survey in the contested South China Sea due to "dangerous" harassment by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels and aircraft. ... more |
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China deploys new communication technology satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 China successfully launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Thursday night, placing an experimental satellite into orbit. According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the natio ... more |
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Malaysia's Anwar says don't single out China in sea tensionsDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday. ... more 
Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea. ... more 
Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea. ... more  
China travel peaks as millions head home for Lunar New YearBeijing (AFP) Jan 25, 2025 Train stations and airports across China saw the biggest peak in travellers on Saturday ahead of the Lunar New Year, as millions of people returned home to spend the holidays with their families in an annual migration that is expected to be a record. ... more |
 
Chinese artificial sun achieves record-setting milestone towards fusion power generationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 27, 2025 The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often referred to as China's "artificial sun," has achieved a significant scientific achievement by maintaining high-confinement plasma oper ... more  |
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Company developing supersonic aircraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 27, 2025 China's private aerospace sector is showcasing its advanced technological capabilities, expanding beyond rockets, satellites, and drones to pursue a bold new venture: the development of a supersonic ... more  
China manufacturing activity contracts for first time in four monthsBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 China's manufacturing activity shrank in January for the first time in four months, official data showed Monday, as Beijing struggles to sustain the recovery of the world's second-largest economy. ... more  
COP30 chief praises China's 'extraordinary' climate progressBrasilia (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 The Brazilian diplomat who will chair the next UN climate summit on Thursday praised China as an example in the fight against climate change while admonishing rich countries for shirking their responsibilities. ... more 
How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0Beijing (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 Donald Trump is back in the White House, promising to use the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in the deadly American fentanyl crisis. ... more |
 
China lodges protest with Afghanistan over mine worker killingBeijing (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 China said Thursday it had lodged "solemn representations" with Afghanistan's Taliban government over the killing of a Chinese mine worker in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. ... more 
Trump says he'd 'rather not' put tariffs on ChinaWashington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump said he would "rather not" impose tariffs on China, after repeated pledges on the campaign trail to hit America's biggest economic rival with hefty import levies. ... more  
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warnsParis (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks being overtaken by China, a think tank said Thursday, days after Trump announced a crackdown on new wind projects. ... more 
Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?Panama City (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say. ... more |
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Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent timesSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app's future remains uncertain in the United States. ... more 
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rallyChina (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president. ... more  
New marsquake data sheds light on the Martian crust mysteryCanberra, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 New research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled insights into Mars' geological evolution. Analysis of marsquakes-seismic events similar to ... more 
Shenzhou XIX crew completes second spacewalk missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 The crew of Shenzhou XIX aboard China's space station successfully carried out their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) early Tuesday, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency. T ... more |
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Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partnersWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea. ... more |
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Taiwan indicts ex-general over 'armed' group to help China invasionTaipei (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 A retired lieutenant general in Taiwan has been charged after using funds from China to recruit military personnel for an "armed" group that would assist invading Chinese forces, prosecutors said Wednesday. ... more  
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years onWuhan, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there. ... more 
Trump says EU 'in for tariffs', warns of 10% rate on ChinaWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US President Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to hit the European Union with tariffs, adding that a 10 percent duty on Chinese imports could also come as soon as February 1. ... more
China vows to defend 'interests' against Trump tariff threatsBeijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 China on Wednesday vowed to defend its "national interests" against tariff threats from US President Donald Trump after warned he could impose a 10 percent duty on imports from the country by the end of next week. ... more |
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