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April 27, 2025
MOON DAILY
China shares moon rocks with U.S.and 5 other nations



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

DRAGON SPACE
China launches three astronauts to Tiangong space station
Washington 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
MOON DAILY
China selects global payloads and opens lunar samples to foreign scientists
Sydney, 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
MOON DAILY
China deploys three-satellite system in Earth-Moon retrograde orbit
Sydney, 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
DRAGON SPACE
SAR astronauts prepare for landmark 2026 space mission
Sydney, 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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DRAGON SPACE
Commercial space sector drives China's high-tech ambitions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
China's decision in 2016 to designate April 24 as Space Day underscores the nation's growing commitment to space exploration. This momentum has intensified with the launch of the Long March 12 rocke ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China unveils new round of space station life science experiments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced a new series of life science investigations to be conducted aboard the Tiangong space station during the Shenzhou XX crewed mission. The program in ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Amount of sunlight at Earth's surface shows long-term shifts tied to pollution
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 17, 2025
While sunrise is constant, the intensity of sunlight that reaches Earth's surface is not. A new perspectives article by an international research team reveals that this solar variability occurs over ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 23, 2025
China announced on Wednesday that a veteran astronaut will lead two crew members on their first flight to the Tiangong space station, the latest milestone in its race to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more

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FLOATING STEEL
Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef
Philippines (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
TRADE WARS
China hits out at 'extreme selfishness' of tariffs
Beijing (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
CYBER WARS
S. Korea says DeepSeek transferred data to Chinese company without consent
Seoul (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
SUPERPOWERS
The U.S. cannot confront China alone, former Deputy Secretary of State warns
Washington 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
WAR REPORT
Ukraine calls in Chinese envoy to express 'serious concern' over war activities
Kyiv, 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
NUKEWARS
Iran top diplomat in China to discuss nuclear talks
Beijing (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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THE STANS
BASF exits Xinjiang ventures after Uyghur abuse reports
Berlin (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
WATER WORLD
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
FARM NEWS
Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes change
Pu'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
AFRICA NEWS
China and Kenya pledge to upgrade ties, oppose tariffs
Beijing (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
DEMOCRACY
Philippine security agency says signs of China election interference
Manila (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
SUPERPOWERS
Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's future
Baoding, 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
AFRICA NEWS
Women protesters in G.Bissau torch Chinese-run mine
Bissau (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
AFRICA NEWS
Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspects
Lagos (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
SOLAR DAILY
China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first time
Beijing (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
CHIP TECH
Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challenges
Beijing (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
CAR TECH
Screens, drones, massages: Shanghai flaunts the future of cars
Shanghai (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
CAR TECH
China's BYD posts strong quarterly profit on EV sales surge
Beijing (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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TRADE WARS
Bessent defends 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump tariffs
Washington (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
CAR TECH
Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in race
Ningbo, 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
CAR TECH
WTO to examine China complaint over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Geneva (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
TRADE WARS
China says no talks with US, despite Trump claim; China's top leaders pledge support
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
Asian and European stocks rise in wake of Wall Street rally
Hong 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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