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China allocates fresh batch of lunar samples to domestic research institutionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 China has approved the ninth round of lunar sample lending applications, distributing over 30 grams of moon material to 32 research teams across 25 institutions. These samples, retrieved by the Chan ... more  
Earth's magnetic field could form even with a fully liquid coreBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 A team of geophysicists has demonstrated that Earth's magnetic field could have originated even before the planet's solid inner core formed. The new research from ETH Zurich and SUSTech, China, addr ... more  
Dogs of war: China touts killer robot 'wolves'Beijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 China's latest gun-toting quadruped military "wolf" robots are designed to stealthily approach enemies, fire precise shots on targets and work in rough terrain, state media said on Wednesday. ... more  
China advances satellite internet network with sixth orbital deploymentTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 China successfully launched the sixth batch of low Earth orbit internet satellites on Wednesday using a Long March 8A rocket, further expanding its national satellite internet network. The launch to ... more |
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China expands satellite internet network with second Long March 12 launchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 China successfully launched a new batch of internet satellites on Monday using its Long March 12 rocket, further advancing the country's commercial space infrastructure. The launch occurred at ... more  
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from JapanSydney (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. ... more  
Far-right German MP's ex-aide on trial for spying for ChinaDresden, Germany (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Two suspected spies for China, including a former aide to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday. ... more  
UK asks China to clarify contested embassy planLondon (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The British government on Wednesday asked China explain partially redacted plans it has submitted for its new London embassy project, which has fanned worries from residents and human rights advocates. ... more |
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Philippine, Indian navies begin first joint South China Sea patrolsManila (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila's military said Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos departed for a state visit to New Delhi. ... more |
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Philippines' Marcos in India as navies hold joint drillsNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos arrived in India on Monday on a visit aimed at strengthening defence and strategic ties between nations as they navigate tensions with China across the Asia-Pacific. ... more 
Far-right German MP's ex-aide on trial for spying for China; Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference'Dresden, Germany (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 A German court will on Tuesday launch the trial of two suspected spies for China, one of whom worked as an assistant to the far-right lawmaker Maximilian Krah. ... more 
China and Russia start joint drills in Sea of JapanBeijing (AFP) Aug 3, 2025 China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order. ... more  
Chikungunya in China: What you need to knowBeijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Cases of chikungunya fever are rising in southern China, prompting local authorities to take measures to curb its spread. ... more |
 
China's leaders take aim at 'pointless' meetings and 'bureaucratism'Beijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 China's top lawmakers are telling officials across the country to hold fewer meetings and give shorter speeches in a bid to root out "pointless formalities", state media reported on Wednesday. ... more  |
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China unveils decades spanning Landsat dataset to advance environmental researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 China has released a comprehensive Landsat composite dataset covering nearly four decades of Earth observations. Spanning from 1985 to 2023, the new 30-meter resolution dataset introduces the first ... more  
China says extends probe into beef importsBeijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 China has extended a months-long investigation into whether beef imports had harmed the domestic industry, the commerce ministry said Wednesday. ... more  
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havocParis (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures, but many regions were devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service said Thursday. ... more 
China to offer free pre-school education from autumnBeijing (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 China said on Tuesday it would introduce free pre-school education from the autumn, as the world's second most populous nation seeks to boost childbirth in the face of a looming demographic crisis. ... more |
 
US orders staff evacuation 6 months after Zambia mine spillLusaka (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The US on Wednesday ordered staff in Zambia to immediately leave an area around a massive copper dam spill six months ago following new information about toxic pollution including carcinogens. ... more  
Oil executives held in Albania over tax evasion caseTirana, Albania (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The Chinese chief executive of Albania's largest oil producer was refused bail on Wednesday, amid a tax evasion investigation involving several Bankers Petroleum executives, authorities said. ... more  
Cook Islands and US strike deep-sea minerals agreementSydney (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Pacific nation the Cook Islands said Wednesday it will work with the United States in a push towards deep-sea mining, an emerging industry of keen interest to both Washington and Beijing. ... more 
OpenAI releases free, downloadable models in competition catch-upSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 OpenAI on Tuesday released two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can be downloaded for free and altered by users, to challenge similar offerings by US and Chinese competition. ... more |
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Germany, wind power groups seek to cut China relianceFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Germany presented a plan Tuesday drawn up with European wind power groups to reduce dependence on China for components made from rare earths, after export curbs on the materials sparked tensions. ... more  
Taiwan raids firms accused of stealing chip industry secretsTaipei (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Taiwanese investigators said Thursday they have raided 16 Chinese-funded companies suspected of illegally poaching high-tech talent to steal secrets from the island's chip industry. ... more  
China exports top forecasts as EU, ASEAN shipments offset US dropBeijing (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 China's exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offset a drop in those to the United States. ... more  
China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis on rideshare app LyftBeijing (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approval, the two companies said on Monday. ... more |
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Chinese sub discovers deepest-ever creatures 10 km underseaParis (AFP) July 30, 2025 A Chinese submersible has discovered thousands of worms and molluscs nearly 10 kilometres (six miles) below sea level in the Mariana Trench, the deepest colony of creatures ever observed, a study revealed on Wednesday. ... more |
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Italy's fast fashion hub becomes Chinese mafia battlefieldPrato, Italy (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 When Zhang Dayong lay in a pool of blood on a sidewalk in Rome after being shot six times, few suspected a link to Italy's storied textile hub of Prato. ... more  
Italy fines fast-fashion giant Shein for 'green' claimsRome (AFP) Aug 4, 2025 Italy's competition watchdog said Monday it has fined the company responsible for Shein's websites in Europe one million euros ($1.15 million) for false and confusing claims about the e-commerce giant's efforts to be environmentally "green". ... more  
EU condemns arrest of former Macau pro-democracy lawmakerBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Aug 2, 2025 The European Union on Saturday condemned Macau's arrest of former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam-san, saying it only heightened concerns about the "erosion of political pluralism" in the Chinese territory. ... more 
Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions securityBeijing (AFP) Aug 1, 2025 Nvidia chips do not contain "backdoors" allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss "serious security issues". ... more |
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