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May 04, 2025
DRAGON SPACE
Tiangong returns largest sample set yet for biological and materials science research



Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 02, 2025
The latest batch of experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has safely returned to Earth, totaling approximately 37.25 kilograms and spanning 25 scientific investigations. Delivered by the Shenzhou-19 return capsule, this marks the eighth consignment of space station research materials. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported that the experiments covered space life sciences, advanced materials, and novel space technologies. After recovery at the landing site, time-sensitive ... read more

SHAKE AND BLOW
Volcanic eruptions linked to satellite disruption risks in upper atmosphere
Sydney, 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
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
China launches advanced Tianlian II-05 relay satellite to boost space communications
Sydney, 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
DRAGON SPACE
Space is a place to found a community not a colony
Sydney, 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
DRAGON SPACE
China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth
Beijing (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
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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
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
SUPERPOWERS
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace 'violation' near disputed islands
Beijing (AFP) May 4, 2025
Tokyo and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of "violating" national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands. ... more
CYBER WARS
China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
Beijing (AFP) May 3, 2025
China on Saturday denied it required companies to hand over data after TikTok was hit with a massive fine in the European Union for its handling of personal data. ... more

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS


FLOATING STEEL
Vietnam protests China, Philippines claims on South China Sea reef
Hanoi (AFP) May 3, 2025
Vietnam on Saturday protested claims by China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea which it considers its own territory. ... more
TECH SPACE
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 overc ... more
TRADE WARS
Sri Lanka vows closer ties with China and India's left
Colombo (AFP) May 1, 2025
Sri Lanka's government pledged closer ties on Thursday with Communist parties in China and India, two regional powers competing for influence in the small but strategically important nation. ... more
TRADE WARS
China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputies: parliament
Brussels, 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
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan says Somalia blocks entry to island's passport holders
Taipei (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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Syria FM says wants to 'strengthen relations' with China
Damascus (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
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AEROSPACE
China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveries
Beijing (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
FLOATING STEEL
Chinese national arrested with surveillance device near Philippine election commission
Manila (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
CYBER WARS
China urges Germany to 'stop smearing and vilifying' it in spy case
Beijing (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
SUPERPOWERS
China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probe
Geneva (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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Explosion in northern China housing complex kills one, injures 21
Beijing (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
FARM NEWS
Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes change
Pu'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
WATER WORLD
New Zealand, Phillippines sign troops deal in 'deteriorating' strategic environment
Manila (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
TRADE WARS
Trump's tariffs bite at quiet US ports
San Pedro, United States (AFP) May 3, 2025
At the Port of Los Angeles, the frenetic choreography of cranes unloading containers from Asia has slowed to a tiptoe, and the noise of the busiest docks in the US is quieting. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
Bangkok (AFP) May 4, 2025
Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
TikTok fined 530 mn euros in EU over China data transfer
Dublin (AFP) May 2, 2025
TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities. ... more
TRADE WARS
US ends duty-free shipping loophole for low-cost goods from China
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
The United States on Friday ended a tariff exemption for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, dealing a major blow to popular e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu, whose cheap items consumers have come to rely on. ... more
TRADE WARS
Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks
London (AFP) May 2, 2025
European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR
AI driven algorithm streamlines next generation nuclear reactor shielding design
Sydney, 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
TIME AND SPACE
Electron scattering experiment reveals unprecedented production of hydrogen-6 isotope
Berlin, 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
ENERGY TECH
ITER completes record breaking superconducting magnet system for fusion energy
Los 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
TRADE WARS
Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Hong Kong (AFP) May 2, 2025
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs. ... more
TRADE WARS
Where things stand in the US-China trade war
Beijing (AFP) May 2, 2025
China has said it has received overtures from the United States for talks on tariffs - but warned it will need concessions as proof of "sincerity" before any negotiations can take place. ... more
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