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  Santiago (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Chile said Wednesday it was reviewing an agreement for the construction of a Chinese astronomical observatory on its soil, a project that has drawn criticism from Washington as it jostles with Beijing for influence in Latin America. Under an agreement signed by President Xi Jinping in 2016 with Chile's Catholic University of the North (UCN), the Ventarrones Astronomical Park was to be built in Chile's Atacama desert - home to the world's darkest skies and numerous other observatories. "The proj ... read more |
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Chinese scientists unveil six-legged robot for future asteroid and lunar miningSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 A research team from China has engineered a six-legged robotic system inspired by insects, aiming to revolutionize how space mining is conducted on the moon and asteroids. Unlike mining on Ear ... more  
Hong Kong spearheads lunar robotics initiative for national space programSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has taken a pivotal step in contributing to national space ambitions with the launch of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center. This n ... more  
South Africa China achieve milestone with 12900 km quantum satellite connectionLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Scientists from South Africa and China have achieved a historic milestone in quantum communication by creating the world's longest ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning an unprecedented 12,9 ... more 
Hong Kong passes cybersecurity law for 'critical infrastructure'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Hong Kong passed a law on Wednesday that officials say will better protect "critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks, imposing security requirements on entities in sectors ranging from banking to air transport. ... more |
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China calls outlets facing Trump axe 'notorious' as Beijing, Moscow seek to fill the news voidBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news". ... more |
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Russia, China hitting West with 'massive digital arsenals': EU Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The European Union on Tuesday said Russia and China were using "massive digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly aligned. ... more  
Cambodia set to open Chinese-renovated naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Cambodia will inaugurate a Chinese-renovated naval base next month, an army spokesman said Tuesday, with a Japanese warship expected to be the first to dock at the site that has drawn concerns from the United States. ... more  
Taiwan probes two Chinese influencers over 'unification' commentsTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Two Chinese influencers living in Taiwan are under investigation over their comments "advocating unification" with China, a Taipei immigration official said Tuesday, days after the agency ordered a third Chinese influencer to leave the island. ... more 
Taiwan says detects 59 Chinese aircraft around islandTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defence ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force". ... more |
Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threatWashington DC (UPI) Mar 14, 2025 Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Beijing to undermine the sovereignty of the self-government island. ... more  |
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Iran says official to meet UN nuclear chief on MondayTehran (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, will meet UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi at the agency's headquarters in Vienna on Monday, the foreign ministry said. ... more  
Canada canola farmers squeezed by trade wars on two frontsMontreal (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 To sow or not to sow? Canola farmers in Canada's vast western Prairies region have found themselves in the crossfire of trade wars with both the United States and China. ... more  
China says acted 'in accordance with the law' after 4 Canadians executedBeijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. ... more 
Australia slams reported targeting of citizen by Hong KongSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne. ... more |
 
Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with ChinaSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals. ... more 
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more  
Merkel denies covering up report on Covid-19 originsBerlin (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel denied Thursday that she had covered up an intelligence report concluding that a Chinese laboratory leak was the likely source of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more  
Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'Beijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and even staging a dazzling drone show. ... more |
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Hong Kong's embattled CK Hutchison says profits down 27% in 2024Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024. ... more 
China's Tencent sees profits surge as AI drive acceleratesBeijing (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Chinese internet and gaming giant Tencent said on Wednesday that profits in the fourth quarter of 2024 surged 90 percent as the firm accelerates a push into artificial intelligence (AI). ... more  
Five charged, new raids in Huawei graft probe at EU parliamentBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Five people have been charged in a probe into suspected corruption in the European Parliament involving Chinese tech giant Huawei, Belgian prosecutors said on Tuesday, adding that new raids were carried out. ... more  
Chinese premium EV brand Zeekr unveils autonomous driving systemBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Chinese luxury electric vehicle brand Zeekr on Tuesday unveiled a new SUV with autonomous driving technology, as domestic automakers race to put hands-free cars on the road. ... more |
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China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiledBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car. ... more |
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Xiaomi posts 2024 revenue surge as EV push deepensBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi on Tuesday announced a surge in annual revenue, propelled by strong smartphone sales alongside a continued push into the electric vehicle sector. ... more 
Markets track Wall St gains as tech inspires Hong KongHong Kong (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Asian and European equity markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong. ... more 
Hong Kong leader says concerns over Panama ports deal warrant 'attention'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday said criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved "serious attention", after Beijing authorities repeatedly slammed the deal. ... more
China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiledBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car. ... more |
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