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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has officially called for international participation in its upcoming Mars sample-return project, Tianwen 3, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Thursday. During a ceremony in Shanghai celebrating the 10th Space Day, CNSA revealed that it is inviting foreign scientists to contribute scientific instruments to be flown aboard the Tianwen 3 spacecraft. According to recently released mission details, Tianwen 3 will consist of five primary segments: a lander, an asce ... read more |
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10 Intertnational lunar projects picked for Chang'e 8 missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has selected 10 international projects to join its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The chosen initiatives, representi ... more 
New Shenzhou Crew Begins Handover Operations Aboard TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The crew of Shenzhou XX has officially commenced handover operations aboard the Tiangong space station, working alongside their Shenzhou XIX predecessors. Led by mission commander Senior Colon ... more  
China showcases Qingzhou spacecraft for future cargo missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has introduced its next-generation cargo spacecraft, Qingzhou, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, unveiling a full-size model during the Space Day of China celebratio ... more  
China shares moon rocks with U.S.and 5 other nationsWashington 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. ... more |
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Veteran Chinese astronaut to lead fresh crew to space stationJiuquan, 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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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 
China says handled Philippine 'infringement' at disputed reefBeijing (AFP) April 27, 2025 China's coast guard said Sunday it had "dealt with" a situation involving six Filipinos who it accused of illegally landing on a disputed reef, after Beijing's state media said the tiny sandbank had recently come under Chinese control. ... more  
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 |
 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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 |
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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
China says on 'right side of history' in US trade war; Bessent defends 'strategic uncertainty'Beijing (AFP) April 28, 2025 A top Chinese economic official on Monday said Beijing was on the "right side of history" in its gruelling trade war with the United States. ... more  
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 
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 |
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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 
Asian markets mixed as investors eye trade talksHong Kong (AFP) April 28, 2025 Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs. ... 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 
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 |
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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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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  
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffsNew York (AFP) April 23, 2025 Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss. ... more 
TikTok videos exploit trade war to sell fake luxury goodsParis (AFP) April 25, 2025 TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. ... more
Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crashShanghai (AFP) April 28, 2025 Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances - but a recent fatal crash has seen the government intervene to put the brakes on runaway enthusiasm. ... more |
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