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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 A recent study led by scientists at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIG-CAS), in collaboration with international partners, uncovers how deeply subducted carbonates reshape the Earth's mantle chemistry, influencing both diamond formation and the evolution of cratonic lithosphere. Using high-pressure experiments that simulate depths from 250 to 660 kilometers, the team examined how carbonatite melts from subducted tectonic slabs interact with mantle rocks ... read more |
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China opens international call for instruments on Tianwen-3 Mars missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 China is encouraging international researchers to join its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission by proposing scientific payloads for inclusion on the spacecraft. The China National Space Admin ... more  
China's Queqiao-2 Satellite Ready for Global Lunar Mission SupportTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 Queqiao-2, China's dedicated relay satellite for lunar landing missions, is now poised to support both domestic and international lunar exploration efforts, according to the Deep Space Exploration L ... more  
China's LandSpace Successfully Launches Six Satellites with Upgraded ZQ-2E Y2 RocketTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 China's private rocket manufacturer LandSpace successfully launched its modified ZQ-2E Y2 rocket on Saturday, deploying six satellites into orbit from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot ... more  
Indonesia, China agree to bolster ties ahead of ASEAN summitJakarta (AFP) May 25, 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur. ... more |
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Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon,'sideswiped' govt vesselManila (AFP) May 22, 2025 The Philippines fisheries bureau accused the China Coast Guard on Thursday of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel while it collected sand for a research project. ... more |
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Beijing slams video posted by US embassy in Singapore about South China SeaSingapore (AFP) May 22, 2025 China slammed a video shared on social media by the US embassy in Singapore which criticises Beijing's South China Sea claims, comparing them to the actions of an inconsiderate neighbour who intrudes on others' space. ... more  
Taiwan's ruling party expels 5 for spying; says 'willing' to talk to China - boosts defencesTaipei (AFP) May 21, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's party expelled on Wednesday five members accused of spying for China, including a former aide to the self-ruled island's national security chief. ... more  
Advanced 3D Satellite Component Layout Optimization Method Developed by Beijing ResearchersSydney, Australia (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers at the Defense Innovation Institute, part of the Chinese Academy of Military Science, have developed a novel method for optimizing the three-dimensional layout of satellite components, a ... more  
Japan says China conducted research near Pacific atollTokyo (AFP) May 27, 2025 Japan has accused China of conducting unnotified maritime scientific research within its exclusive economic zone around its southernmost island in the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo said Tuesday. ... more |
 
SE Asian leaders meet China's Li and Gulf states to bolster tiesKuala Lumpur (AFP) May 27, 2025 Southeast Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Insect Predator Shows Remarkable Tool Use to Trap PreySydney, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025 Chinese scientists have uncovered an intriguing instance of tool use in the insect world, revealing that the assassin bug, Pahabengkakia piliceps (P. piliceps), uses resin from stingless bee nests a ... more  
Syria and Chinese company sign memorandum on investmentDamascus (AFP) May 22, 2025 Syria said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese company to invest in free zones for 20 years. ... more  
Trump admin revokes Harvard's right to enroll foreign studentsNew York (AFP) May 23, 2025 Donald Trump's administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign nationals, putting the future of thousands of students at risk, with China on Friday slamming the "politicization" of educational exchanges. ... more 
At least 19 trapped in southwest China landslides: state mediaBeijing (AFP) May 22, 2025 At least 19 people have been trapped by landslides in southwestern China's Guizhou province on Thursday, state media reported, with rescuers struggling to reach them in the mountainous terrain. ... more |
 
Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: reportSydney (AFP) May 27, 2025 The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report. ... more 
Misinformation casts shadow on US-China trade truceWashington (AFP) May 26, 2025 From false claims of Americans panic-buying Chinese goods to bot-driven attacks on US brands, a tide of misinformation is casting a shadow over a temporary trade truce between Washington and Beijing. ... more 
SE Asian leaders meet China's Li and Gulf states to bolster tiesKuala Lumpur (AFP) May 27, 2025 Southeast Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. ... more 
Southeast Asian leaders meet to talk tariffs, truce and East TimorKuala Lumpur (AFP) May 26, 2025 Southeast Asian leaders met Monday in Kuala Lumpur for their first summit since US President Donald Trump's tariffs upended global economic norms, with the trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern. ... more |
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France's Macron in Vietnam to offer third way between US, ChinaHanoi (AFP) May 26, 2025 France's Emmanuel Macron will hold talks Monday in Vietnam at the start of his Southeast Asia tour, an opportunity to test his "Indo-Pacific strategy" in a region caught in the middle of the confrontation between the United States and China. ... more  
China's Satellite Navigation Industry Reaches $79.9 Billion in 2024Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry achieved a total output value of 575.8 billion yuan ($79.9 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 7.39 percent year-on-year growth, according to ... more 
Dismayed Chinese students ponder prospects after Trump Harvard banBeijing (AFP) May 23, 2025 Dismayed Chinese students feared for their international futures on Friday after US President Donald Trump revoked Harvard University's right to enrol foreign nationals. ... more 
Rare earth production outside China 'major milestone'Bangkok (AFP) May 23, 2025 An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say. ... more |
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Senior US, China diplomats hold phone callBeijing (AFP) May 23, 2025 Two senior diplomats from the United States and China held a phone call on Thursday to discuss "issues of mutual interest", according to official statements. ... more |
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Xiaomi launches new advanced in-house mobile chipBeijing (AFP) May 22, 2025 Tech giant Xiaomi unveiled a new advanced in-house mobile chip on Thursday, a significant milestone for the company as Chinese firms shift resources towards home-grown technology against a bleak international trade backdrop. ... more 
Dutch FM says supports "as free as possible" international tradeBeijing (AFP) May 22, 2025 Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Thursday that the Netherlands's agenda was to have "as free as possible" international trade, following the recent trade talks between China and the United States. ... more 
Macron tells Xi their nations' companies 'must enjoy fair competition'Paris (AFP) May 22, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that companies from both countries "must enjoy fair competition". ... more  
EU considers new anti-dumping action against Chinese tyresBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 21, 2025 The European Commission said Wednesday that it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into car and truck tyres made in China. ... more |
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