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October 29, 2025
ROCKET SCIENCE
Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space history



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
China successfully launched a Long March 5 carrier rocket on Thursday evening, deploying the Communications Technology Demonstrator 20 satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province at 10:30 pm. The mission was conducted by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the nation's principal space contractor. The Long March 5, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology in Beijing, is recognized globally as one of the world's most capable orbital rockets. The ver ... read more

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DRAGON SPACE
China aims to lead international space science with new discoveries
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
China is rapidly evolving from a user of space technology into a key driver of global scientific discovery, according to Wang Chi, academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of its ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Pioneering solar telescope begins operation in China to advance high precision measurements
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 24, 2025
China has begun operating the world's first solar magnetic-field telescope that utilizes the mid-infrared wavelength range, representing a notable advancement in solar magnetic field research. Named ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket passes key test to rival SpaceX
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 28, 2025
Chinese space authorities reached a new milestone this week as they tested a reusable rocket that they hope to use to join the United States, Japan and other nations in the bid for space dominance. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China says Xi, Trump to have 'in depth' talks on 'major issues'
Beijing (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
China said that leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will have "in depth" talks on "major issues" Thursday, as expectations grew for their high-stakes talks in South Korea. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Japan-US ties key to deterring China 'aggression': Pentagon
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the Japan-US alliance was "critical to deterring Chinese military aggression", as his Japanese counterpart confirmed plans to accelerate a defence spending target. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China set to launch Shenzhou XXI crewed mission
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
Preparations are underway at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for the launch of the Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship, which will take place soon according to the China Manned Space Agency. The ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump heads to South Korea with all eyes on Xi meeting
Aboard Air Force One (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump headed Wednesday for South Korea, where a key meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping could produce a truce in the blistering trade war between the world's two largest economies. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
China opens probe into Taiwan lawmaker for 'separatist activities'
Beijing (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
China has opened a probe into Puma Shen, a prominent Taiwanese lawmaker it has previously sanctioned, for alleged criminal "separatist activities", authorities said Tuesday. ... more

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Trump throws China assumptions in air as he meets 'brilliant' Xi
Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
For years few issues drew more unanimity in the polarized United States than China - it was the arch-adversary, which Washington was destined to confront. ... more
TECH SPACE
EU to host Chinese officials Thursday for rare earth talks
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 27, 2025
A Chinese delegation will head to Brussels Thursday for talks on export curbs Beijing has imposed on rare earths, the EU said. ... more
TECH SPACE
Global race for rare earths comes to Kenya's Mrima Hill
Kwale, Kenya (AFP) Oct 26, 2025
Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya's coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths - minerals vital to high-tech and low-carbon industries. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Rubio rejects US abandoning Taiwan for China deal
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 25, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected on Saturday the idea of abandoning Taiwan as part of a trade deal with China sought by President Donald Trump. ... more
WAR REPORT
Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour
Washington (AFP) Oct 26, 2025
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit four Asian countries in the coming days, the Pentagon announced Sunday, his second tour of the "priority" region where Washington is urging increased spending by allies to counter China. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
China sends advanced communications satellite into orbit
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
China successfully launched its new Communication Technology Test Satellite-20 (TJSW-20) on Thursday night, marking another major milestone in the nation's rapidly expanding space-based communicatio ... more
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FLOATING STEEL
U.S. Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash into South China Sea
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 27, 2025
Two U.S. Navy aircraft went down in the South China Sea in two incidents separated by half an hour on Sunday, according to U.S. Pacific Fleet, which said all service members were rescued. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Washington's hard line in South China Sea tests allies, raises risks
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2025
President Donald Trump's upcoming diplomatic sweep through Asia - first to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and then to South Korea for the APEC leaders' meeting, with a pivotal sideline encounter planned with China's Xi Jinping - signals that Washington is recalibrating its power projection in the Indo-Pacific. ... more
SINO DAILY
China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming
Beijing (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did - not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone. ... more
SINO DAILY
Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids
Beijing (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
Despite plummeting relations between Beijing and Washington, Shanghai resident Huang is determined that her daughter will complete her costly education in the United States. ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Newly detected rhythmic radio signals shed light on solar atmospheric structures
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Researchers in China have unveiled a previously unknown pattern in solar radio emissions, observed during a major flare on May 8, 2024. The discovery comes from observations made using the Chashan B ... more
TRADE WARS
Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi
Gyeongju, South Korea (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Wednesday for advancing toward major trade deals with Beijing and Seoul, on the eve of crucial talks in South Korea with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. ... more
CHIP TECH
Nvidia boss says blocking China from US AI chips 'hurts us more'
Washington (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Tuesday warned that the United States must allow the sale of US-made AI chips in China in order to ensure Silicon Valley companies remain a global powerhouse in providing artificial intelligence. ... more
CYBER WARS
Chinese buses have major security flaw, says Oslo operator
Oslo (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
The public transport operator in Norway's capital said Tuesday that some electric buses from China have a serious flaw - software that could allow the manufacturer, or nefarious actors, to take control of the vehicle. ... more
OIL AND GAS
Zelensky urges Trump to pressure Xi to cut support to Russia
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping to cut his support for Russia when the two leaders meet later this week. ... more
CAR TECH
Mercedes-Benz profit plunges on China slump and US tariffs
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 29, 2025
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported plunging third-quarter profit Wednesday, hit by weak sales in China as well as US tariffs. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Next-generation solar cells harness atomically thin materials to boost performance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
An international research team led by Professor Ghulam Dastgeer of Sejong University and Professor Zhiming Wang of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China has released a compreh ... more
CHIP TECH
Researchers design advanced photonic chip to unlock scalable AI computing
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
A team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and The Chinese University of Hong Kong has developed a novel deep optical neural network chip that addresses critical scaling limitations i ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR
New study maps radioactive pollutant transport in northern South China Sea
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences have analyzed the movement and spread of radioactive iodine isotopes in the northern coastal region of the South Chin ... more
SOLAR DAILY
MXene Additive Boosts Heat Resistance and Efficiency in Perovskite Solar Cells
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
As perovskite solar cells edge closer to mass production, heat-induced degradation continues to hinder their long-term stability. Researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals. ... more
TRADE WARS
US treasury secretary signals deal to ease trade war with China
Washington (AFP) Oct 26, 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signalled a tentative deal with China to de-escalate their damaging, tariff-fueled trade war - just days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. ... more
TRADE WARS
Asian markets cool as Trump begins Japan visit
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 28, 2025
Asian markets opened slightly cooler Tuesday as traders kept an eye on Donald Trump's visit to Asian ally Japan ahead of high-stakes talks with China's Xi Jinping later this week. ... more
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