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  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 Manned Space Agency (CMSA). At a press conference held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Lin Xiqiang, CMSA's deputy director, provided the first official confirmation of the anticipated mission timeline. He noted that the two astronauts, who arrived at the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing last ... read more |
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China opens international payload opportunities for Mars sample return missionSydney, 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 ... 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 
China unveils new round of space station life science experimentsSydney, 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 
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 |
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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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China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reefManila (AFP) April 28, 2025 China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and harass" with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized. ... 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  
Syria FM says wants to 'strengthen relations' with ChinaDamascus (AFP) April 28, 2025 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed on Monday his government's willingness to build a "strategic partnership" with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. ... 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 |
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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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probeGeneva (AFP) April 28, 2025 China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday. ... more  
Carney's Liberals win Canada election defined by TrumpOttawa (AFP) April 29, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump's trade war after winning Canada's election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power. ... more  
Elitist no more, caviar is turning casualParis (AFP) April 29, 2025 When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke. ... 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  
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 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 |
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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  
Bad weather postpones return of Chinese astronauts to EarthBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China postponed the return of three astronauts from its space station due to bad weather on Tuesday, delaying the mission until an "appropriate time", state media said. ... 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  
UN chief says energy revolution unstoppable despite US pivotUnited Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025 UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that "no group or government" could stop the global energy transition, as the United States pivots away from international climate efforts under President Donald Trump. ... more |
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China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney winBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country's election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power. ... more |
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Volvo Cars launches $1.9 billion cost-cutting planStockholm (AFP) April 29, 2025 Sweden's Volvo Cars announced Tuesday a plan to cut costs by 18 billion kronor ($1.9 billion), including through job cuts, as its profits fall and the auto sector navigates US tariffs. ... more  
China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveriesBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China on Tuesday blamed US tariffs for Beijing's decision to stop accepting new aircraft from aviation giant Boeing, saying the levies had "disrupted the international air transport market". ... more 
Italy's Pirelli says Chinese control overRome (AFP) April 28, 2025 The board of Italian tyre firm Pirelli said Monday that Chinese control over the company, which imperilled its sales in the United States, had ended following the government exerting national security measures. ... more 
Trump slams China for reneging on Boeing planes purchaseWashington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war. ... more |
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