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  Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 China is allowing six nations, including the United States, to examine moon rocks on loan from the 2020 Chinese Chang'e-5 lunar mission. China National Space Administration's Shan Zhongde told local Chinese media the moon rocks are "a shared treasure for all humanity." The United States does not return that favor because Congress has restricted NASA collaboration with China. The Chinese space agency listed Brown University and State University of New York at Stonybrook as two of s ... read more |
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China launches three astronauts to Tiangong space stationWashington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2025 China launched a crew of three astronauts for orbit Thursday to begin a six-month-long mission aboard the Tiangong space station. ... more 
China selects global payloads and opens lunar samples to foreign scientistsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 China has announced the selection of 10 international payloads for its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, underscoring its commitment to global collaboration in space science. The China National Spac ... more
China deploys three-satellite system in Earth-Moon retrograde orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 China has successfully established the first three-satellite constellation operating in the distant retrograde orbit (DRO) of the Earth-Moon system, a major achievement in the nation's ongoing expan ... more
SAR astronauts prepare for landmark 2026 space missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 Chinese astronauts representing the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are on track to make their inaugural spaceflight as early as 2026, according to an announcement from the China ... more |
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Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reefPhilippines (AFP) April 27, 2025 Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila. ... more |
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China hits out at 'extreme selfishness' of tariffsBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 China's foreign minister has hit out at the "extreme selfishness" of tariffs, hinting at the steep levies imposed on Beijing by US President Donald Trump. ... more  
S. Korea says DeepSeek transferred data to Chinese company without consentSeoul (AFP) April 24, 2025 Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek was transferring personal data to a cloud services platform without users' consent while it was still available for download, South Korea's data protection authority said on Thursday. ... more  
The U.S. cannot confront China alone, former Deputy Secretary of State warnsWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2025 The United States must strengthen its alliances with global partners, particularly South Korea and Japan, to face the rising challenge posed by China, the former chief architect of White House strategy on Asia said Wednesday. ... more  
Ukraine calls in Chinese envoy to express 'serious concern' over war activitiesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 23, 2025 Ukraine's foreign ministry called in China's ambassador on Tuesday to raise "serious concern" over claims that Chinese fighters were in the Russian army and Chinese companies were helping Russia make military hardware. ... more |
 
Iran top diplomat in China to discuss nuclear talksBeijing (AFP) April 23, 2025 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was visiting China on Wednesday for consultations ahead of a new round of nuclear talks with the United States. ... more  |
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BASF exits Xinjiang ventures after Uyghur abuse reportsBerlin (AFP) April 22, 2025 German chemicals giant BASF said Tuesday it had exited two joint ventures in China's Xinjiang region after its local partner was alleged to have participated in rights abuses against the local Uyghur minority. ... more  
China says US deep-sea mining plan 'violates international law'Beijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 A US push to approve deep-sea mining in domestic and international waters "violates international law", China warned on Friday, after a White House order to ramp up permits. ... more  
Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes changePu'Er, China (AFP) April 27, 2025 At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown beans into steaming cups of coffee, a modern twist on the region's traditional drink. ... more  
China and Kenya pledge to upgrade ties, oppose tariffsBeijing (AFP) April 24, 2025 China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing. ... more |
 
Philippine security agency says signs of China election interferenceManila (AFP) April 24, 2025 The Philippines' National Security Council (NSC) said on Thursday there are indications China is conducting a "state-sponsored" campaign to interfere in next month's mid-term elections. ... more 
Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's futureBaoding, China (AFP) April 24, 2025 In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died aged 88. ... more
Women protesters in G.Bissau torch Chinese-run mineBissau (AFP) April 20, 2025 Women protesters in Guinea-Bissau on Sunday attacked a Chinese-run site in the northwest of the country mining zircon, setting fire to equipment, the interior minister and witnesses told AFP. ... more
Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspectsLagos (AFP) April 25, 2025 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-graft agency said Friday that a court has ordered the seizure of dozens of Lagos properties linked to Chinese nationals suspected of internet fraud. ... more |
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China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first timeBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. ... more  
Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challengesBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 President Xi Jinping said China must "overcome" the challenges of developing core AI technologies including high-end chips, state media reported Saturday, as Beijing seeks to become a world leader in the rapidly developing industry. ... more  
Screens, drones, massages: Shanghai flaunts the future of carsShanghai (AFP) April 27, 2025 At the huge Auto Shanghai industry show this week, the chatter was less about powerful engines and more about cutting-edge technology and passenger comfort. ... more 
China's BYD posts strong quarterly profit on EV sales surgeBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported strong first-quarter profits on Friday, propelled by surging sales as US rival Tesla struggles to maintain pace. ... more |
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Bessent defends 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump tariffsWashington (AFP) April 27, 2025 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's tumultuous tariff policy - which has put global markets on a roller coaster - as a way of creating "strategic uncertainty" that gives Washington the upper hand. ... more |
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Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in raceNingbo, China (AFP) April 26, 2025 In fluid synchronisation, dozens of robotic arms picked up metal parts and welded them onto vehicle beds, as car skeletons gradually took shape and progressed along an automated factory floor near the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo. ... more 
WTO to examine China complaint over EU electric vehicle tariffsGeneva (AFP) April 25, 2025 The World Trade Organization agreed Friday to establish an expert panel to examine a complaint from Beijing over the European Union's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. ... more 
China says no talks with US, despite Trump claim; China's top leaders pledge supportBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 China repeated Saturday that it had held no talks with the United States on trade issues, despite President Donald Trump's claim that he had taken a call from Xi Jinping. ... more 
Asian and European stocks rise in wake of Wall Street rallyHong Kong (AFP) April 25, 2025 Asian and European stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street and the prospect of trade deals progressing between the United States and some of its economic partners. ... more |
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