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China pioneers daytime satellite laser ranging in Earth moon space![]() Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025 Chinese researchers have made a landmark achievement in space navigation by successfully conducting the world's first daytime satellite laser ranging in the Earth-moon region. The breakthrough overcomes long-standing challenges associated with solar interference. The milestone was reached by a team led by Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), who on Sunday captured a laser return signal from the Tiandu-1 satellite. The satellite, located approximately 130,000 kilometers fr ... read more |
Space is a place to found a community not a colonySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 China's Shenzhou XIX crew has officially handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the incoming Shenzhou XX crew, marking another milestone in the nation's growing space ambitions. Follow ... more
ITER completes record breaking superconducting magnet system for fusion energyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 In a major milestone for the future of fusion power, ITER has finalized assembly of the world's largest and most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet system, with key components contributed by the ... more
China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to EarthBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country's space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power. ... 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 |
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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 |
China launches advanced Tianlian II-05 relay satellite to boost space communicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 China has launched the Tianlian II-05 satellite into orbit, marking a new step in enhancing the country's space-based communication and tracking capabilities. The satellite lifted off at 11:54 pm Be ... more
Taiwan says Somalia blocks entry to island's passport holdersTaipei (AFP) April 30, 2025 Somalia began blocking entry to Taiwan passport holders on Wednesday, the island said, alleging China had pressured the East African country to curb travel by Taiwanese people to the region. ... 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
China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputies: parliamentBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 30, 2025 China has lifted sanctions against five European Union parliament members that were imposed in a showdown over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the assembly said Wednesday. ... more |
Chinese national arrested with surveillance device near Philippine election commissionManila (AFP) April 30, 2025 A Chinese national was arrested while operating a surveillance device near the offices of the Philippine election commission, authorities said Wednesday, less than two weeks before the country's mid-term polls. ... more ![]() |
China urges Germany to 'stop smearing and vilifying' it in spy caseBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China on Wednesday warned Germany against "smearing and vilifying" it after a former aide to a scandal-hit lawmaker from the far-right AfD party was charged over spying on behalf of Beijing. ... 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
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
Volcanic eruptions linked to satellite disruption risks in upper atmosphereSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025 Volcanic activity poses a surprising threat to satellite operations, according to recent research from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). The findings highlight how powerful e ... more |
Explosion in northern China housing complex kills one, injures 21Beijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 An explosion in a residential complex in northern China killed one person and injured 21 on Wednesday, state media said, a day after a restaurant fire killed almost two dozen people. ... more
Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes changePu'Er, China (AFP) April 30, 2025 At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown coffee beans, a modern twist on the region's traditional drink. ... more
New Zealand, Phillippines sign troops deal in 'deteriorating' strategic environmentManila (AFP) April 30, 2025 The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment. ... 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 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
US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing media; China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputiesBeijing (AFP) May 1, 2025 United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered markets and global supply chains, a Beijing-backed outlet said on Thursday citing sources. ... 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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Electron scattering experiment reveals unprecedented production of hydrogen-6 isotopeBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 01, 2025 The A1 Collaboration at the Institute of Nuclear Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), alongside researchers from China and Japan, has successfully produced the rare hydrogen-6 isoto ... more |
AI driven algorithm streamlines next generation nuclear reactor shielding designSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025 The Nuclear Engineering and Application Laboratory (NEAL) at the University of South China has introduced a transformative approach to radiation shielding design for nuclear reactors. Leveraging adv ... more
China says EU ties 'inject precious stability' into world economy, tradeBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China on Wednesday hailed its ties with the European Union as adding "precious stability" to the global economy, as Beijing seeks closer relations with the bloc as its trade war with Washington persists. ... more
BRICS blast 'resurgence of protectionism' in Trump eraRio De Janeiro, Brazil (AFP) April 29, 2025 China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz. ... more
'Not everyone will survive': China carmakers eye cutthroat marketShanghai (AFP) April 23, 2025 Dozens of cutting-edge Chinese carmakers displayed their prowess at the world's largest auto show in Shanghai on Wednesday - but not all will survive the country's brutal domestic market, executives said. ... more |
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