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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales reported moving towards European space firmRome (AFP) Sept 14, 2025 European aerospace firms Airbus, Leonardo and Thales could seal an accord this year to set up a joint satellite enterprise, a senior Airbus official told Corriere della Sera daily in an interview published Sunday. ... more  
Beijing company sets new thrust record in rocket engine testTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Space Pioneer, a Beijing-based private launch firm, has completed a major ignition test of its TL 3 carrier rocket, establishing a national record for thrust produced by any Chinese privately develo ... more 
China deploys Yaogan 45 satellite on Long March 7A rocketTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 China has successfully launched the Yaogan 45 remote-sensing satellite into orbit aboard a Long March 7A carrier rocket, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. reported. The rocket lifted ... more 
Kinetica 2 rocket on track for inaugural mission in 2025Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 CAS Space, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is completing development of its new Kinetica 2 rocket and aims to launch it before the end of 2025. The company confirmed that the first ... more |
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JUNO begins decade-long mission to probe neutrino mysteriesParis, France (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 JUNO, the massive Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in China, has officially started recording data, launching a ten-year program to investigate one of the most elusive particles in physics. ... more 
Two Chinese Rockets Deliver 12 Advanced Satellites into OrbitTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 China successfully carried out two separate rocket launches on Tuesday, deploying a total of 12 satellites into orbit. At 3:48 am, a Smart Dragon 3 rocket lifted off from a sea-based platform ... more 
China launches experimental satellites to enhance mobile space internetSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 China has deployed four experimental satellites into orbit as part of efforts to advance integrated space-based internet capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. ... more 
Shandong expands satellite launch capacity with record 115 spacecraft deployedTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Shandong province has advanced its role in China's commercial space industry with the Sept 9 launch of the Smart Dragon-3 Y7 from an offshore platform, its second mission in just one month. The prov ... more |
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Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space StrategyBudapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 On 9 September 2025, a Smart Dragon-3 rocket roared to life off the coast of Rizhao City, in eastern China's Shandong Province, carrying 11 Geely-05 satellites into orbit. Conducted from a maritime ... more |
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China condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan StraitBeijing (AFP) Sept 13, 2025 China has condemned the passage of US and British warships through the Taiwan Strait, shortly after announcing its new aircraft carrier had transited through the sensitive waterway. ... more  
Pacific leaders agree new summit rules after China, Taiwan bansHoniara (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 Pacific Island leaders agreed on Friday to a new framework that would allow nations to join a key regional forum as strategic partners, after accusations that China was influencing regional decision-making. ... more
Taiwan defence ministry to seek up to $33 bn to harden security, lawmaker tells AFPTaipei (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 Taiwan's defence ministry plans to seek up to a record $33 billion in special funding to upgrade the island's defences against a potential Chinese attack, a senior lawmaker told AFP. ... more  
China says newest aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan StraitBeijing (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea. ... more |
 
German far-right MP denies China bribery claims as offices searchedBerlin (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 German investigators searched the offices of far-right MP Maximilian Krah on Thursday after parliament lifted his immunity as part of an investigation into suspected bribe-taking from Chinese sources. ... more  |
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China urges US, Japan to withdraw Typhon missile systemBeijing (AFP) Sept 16, 2025 China urged Tokyo and Washington on Tuesday to withdraw the US-developed Typhon missile system, after it was unveiled in Japan for the first time during joint military exercises. ... more 
1 injured in China Coast Guard water cannon attack; Rubio backs Philippines against 'coercive' ocean reserveManila (AFP) Sept 16, 2025 The Philippines said one person was injured Tuesday when a water cannon attack by a China Coast Guard vessel shattered a window on the bridge of a fisheries bureau ship near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. ... more 
Ghosts of the Deep: China's AJX-002 XLUUV and the Geopolitics of Undersea PowerBudapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 11, 2025 China's unveiling of the AJX-002 eXtra Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at its September military parade in Beijing is more than just a flashy demonstration of hardware - it's a stark messa ... more
Taiwan plans $18 bn for 'resilience' to tariffs, ChinaTaipei (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Taiwan's government plans to spend $18 billion on strengthening the island's "resilience", including helping industries hit by US tariffs and boosting its defences against Chinese threats, the cabinet said Thursday. ... more |
 
China chides 'economic pressure' over Trump threat of Russian oil tariffsBeijing (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 Beijing chided the use of "economic pressure" on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump suggested he would hike tariffs on buyers of Russian oil to stifle Moscow's funding for its war in Ukraine. ... more  
Macau's first 'patriots' election sees low turnoutMacau (AFP) Sept 14, 2025 Macau's first "patriots only" legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker. ... more  
Oldest practice of smoke-dried mummification traced to Asia Pacific hunter gatherersCanberra, Australia (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Archaeologists from The Australian National University (ANU) have uncovered the earliest confirmed evidence of mummification, with findings showing smoke-dried preservation of bodies in Southeast As ... more  
Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on mapsSeoul (AFP) Sept 9, 2025 Google said on Tuesday that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms. ... more |
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Hong Kong LGBTQ rights setback takes emotional tollHong Kong (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 At a tiny, cluttered flat in Hong Kong, four people sat around a large rainbow flag and quietly started to embroider. ... more  
S.Africa court jails 7 Chinese nationals for human traffickingJohannesburg (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 A South African court sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison Wednesday for forcing more than 90 Malawians, some as young as 14, to work in a Johannesburg sweatshop. ... more 
China to establish nature reserve at disputed South China Sea reefBeijing (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 China said Wednesday it would establish a national nature reserve at the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, where it has repeatedly clashed with rival claimant the Philippines. ... more  
Sheinbaum denies tariff rise is Chinese 'coercion'Mexico City (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 Mexico's president denied Friday that a proposed new tariff of up to 50 percent on imports from certain countries was a coercive measure targeting China. ... more |
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Chinese EV maker XPeng recalls 47,000 cars over steering assist glitchBeijing (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng is recalling more than 47,000 electric sedans with hands-free driving capabilities over a glitch in its assisted steering system, Beijing's market supervisor said on Friday. ... more |
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Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto showMunich, Germany (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest: ... more  
HRW calls for investigation into Zambia toxic mine spillJohannesburg (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Human Rights Watch said Thursday Zambia must investigate the health fallout of a major toxic spill at a Chinese-owned mine dam after reports of risks from heavy metal poisoning. ... more 
Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringementSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Sept 16, 2025 Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement. ... more  
Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-DecemberWashington (AFP) Sept 16, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner. ... more |
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