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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 28, 2025 In a move that has taken the global artificial intelligence (AI) community by surprise, DeepSeek, a private Chinese artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng, has open-sourced its cutting-edge reasoning model, DeepSeek-R1, alongside detailed scientific documentation and a consumer-facing iOS application. The release comes amidst a backdrop of intense geopolitical tensions and heightened competition in AI development. While the broader AI community has yet to bro ... read more |
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Chinese Satellite Companies Expand Global Services with Advanced Networks and ConstellationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 30, 2025 Chinese space companies are rapidly expanding their global satellite services, offering capabilities in communications, navigation, and remote sensing. This expansion is coupled with a swift increas ... more  
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  
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  
'Not interested': Analysts sceptical about US, Russia nuclear talksParis (AFP) Jan 30, 2025 The United States and Russia have pledged their readiness to resume nuclear disarmament talks after years of confrontation, but analysts are sceptical that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can or even want to reach a breakthrough new agreement. ... more |
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South Korea, Ireland watchdogs to question DeepSeek on user dataSeoul (AFP) Jan 31, 2025 Data watchdogs in South Korea and Ireland said Friday they would ask Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to clarify how it manages users' personal information, as governments from around the world turned a spotlight on the service. ... more |
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Upstart DeepSeek faces heightened scrutiny as AI wowsBeijing (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 With around six million dollars and a stockpile of chips acquired before Washington banned their export to China, startup DeepSeek has produced what Chinese tech titans couldn't - a world-class AI chatbot. ... more  
Philippines and New Zealand in talks for defence pactManila (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 The Philippines and New Zealand have begun negotiating an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil, the two countries said Wednesday, as concerns over maritime tensions with China grow. ... more  
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 
China wants to see US, Russian nuclear disarmament efforts before talksBeijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 China called on Washington and Moscow on Tuesday to "further reduce" their nuclear arsenals as a precondition for its participation in potential disarmament talks called for by US President Donald Trump. ... more |
'Authoritarians' must not dominate space: EU commissionerBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 The EU's new space chief said Tuesday Europe must boost rocket production, ramp up spending, and streamline its market or risk letting rivals including China and Russia dominate the field. ... more  |
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Australia says be 'very careful' over DeepSeek and privacy; 'Programmed' to toe the party lineSydney (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Australia's science minister raised privacy concerns over China's breakout AI chatbot DeepSeek on Tuesday, urging users to think carefully before downloading it. ... more 
India, China agree to resume flights 5 years after stoppageNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly five years after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent political tensions halted them. ... more  
Taiwan identifies 52 'suspicious' Chinese ships for close monitoringTaipei (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Taiwan has identified 52 "suspicious" Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island, the coast guard said Monday, as Taipei seeks to protect its subsea telecoms cables. ... more 
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 |
 
India boosts domestic arms industry and looks West to pare back Russia relianceNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say. ... more  
Philippines to train with US Typhon missile system next monthManila (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 A Philippine platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, Manila's military said Tuesday, in a move that will likely further fuel tensions with China. ... more 
Breakout Chinese AI 'programmed' to toe the party lineBeijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek has made waves in Silicon Valley, stunning investors and industry insiders with its ability to match the skills of its Western competitors at a fraction of the cost. ... more  
Viral Chinese tourist spot stokes nostalgia with staged rural scenesXiapu, China (AFP) Jan 31, 2025 A wizened farmer leads a buffalo through a misty copse of gnarled trees in eastern China, closely followed by a woman in a straw hat heaving pails of water. ... more |
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Canada slow to respond to foreign interference: inquiryOttawa (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 The Canadian government's response to foreign interference - notably by China - was at times slow and poorly coordinated, a public commission concluded on Tuesday. ... more  
Fears of scam centre kidnaps keep Chinese tourists on edge in ThailandBangkok (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them. ... more  
Prayer and dance: hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the SnakeBeijing (AFP) Jan 29, 2025 From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, ushering in the Year of the Snake. ... more  
China says 'extremely unlikely' Covid pandemic came from lab leakBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 China said Monday it was "extremely unlikely" Covid-19 came from a laboratory, after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said it believed the virus had more likely come from a lab rather than natural transmission. ... more |
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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 |
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Low-carbon energy investment hit record $2.1 tn in 2024: reportParis (AFP) Jan 30, 2025 Global investment in the transition to low-emission energy grew to a record $2.1 trillion last year, according to analysis by BloombergNEF, but vastly more is needed to meet international climate goals. ... more  
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and ChinaWashington (AFP) Jan 31, 2025 With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump's deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - the global economy is bracing for impact. ... more  
EU vows 'action plan' for beleaguered auto sectorBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 30, 2025 The EU promised Thursday an "action plan" to help the bloc's beleaguered auto sector as it faces mounting pressure to ease green targets for an industry beset by Chinese competition. ... more  
Shell annual profit drops to $16 bn as oil prices fallLondon (AFP) Jan 30, 2025 British energy giant Shell on Thursday announced a 17-percent drop in annual net profit owing to weaker oil and gas prices as well as asset write-offs. ... more |
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