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China accelerates crewed lunar mission with commercial partnerships and testing milestonesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 China is integrating commercial competition into its manned lunar exploration program to hasten development. The agency has adopted competitive models for the crewed lunar rover, lunar surface remot ... more  
China set to launch new crew to Tiangong space stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 China is preparing to launch three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou XXI mission to the Tiangong space station, with liftoff scheduled for 11:44 pm on October 31 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Cente ... more  
Black hole simulation model offers new insights into spacetimeTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 Researchers in China have created a computational model that reveals the dynamic changes in the appearance of rotating regular Hayward black holes over time. Their approach uses a spatio-temporal ra ... more  
Fire, fury and the 'n-word': Trump's nuclear obsessionWashington (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 In his first term as US president, Donald Trump reportedly suggested nuking hurricanes. In his second he has caused fresh concern by ordering the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons tests. ... more |
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Fentanyl, beans and Ukraine: takeaways from Trump-Xi's 'great meeting'Busan, South Korea (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 From a deal to reduce tariffs slapped on China to planned cooperation on ending the war in Ukraine, here's what Beijing and Washington say was achieved during Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's first face-to-face talks in six years: ... more  
Radio Free Asia suspends operations after Trump cuts and shutdownWashington (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 Radio Free Asia, founded nearly three decades ago to report on China and other Asian countries without independent media, said Wednesday it will halt production after the US government ceased funding. ... more 
Trump orders nuclear testing resumption ahead of Xi talksBusan, South Korea (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 President Donald Trump announced Thursday the resumption of US nuclear weapons testing, minutes ahead of his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in six years on easing their trade war. ... more 
Trump says he's ordered US to start nuclear weapons testingWashington (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 President Donald Trump said Thursday he had ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia - just minutes before opening a high stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. ... more |
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China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket passes key test to rival SpaceXWashington 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 |
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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  
Japan-US ties key to deterring China 'aggression': PentagonTokyo (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 
China set to launch Shenzhou XXI crewed missionTokyo, 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
Trump heads to South Korea with all eyes on Xi meetingAboard 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 |
 
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' XiWashington (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 
Independent Macau media outlet says it will close by DecemberMacau (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 One of the last independent media outlets in Macau will close operations in December, the platform said on Thursday, citing "increasing pressure and risks". ... more 
Myanmar fighters pullout from ruby town; Campaigning begins in junta-run electionYangon (AFP) Oct 29, 2025 One of Myanmar's most powerful ethnic armed opposition factions has agreed to a China-brokered withdrawal from a lucrative ruby mining hub, the group said on Wednesday. ... more  
Sunlight and Seawater Break Down Synthetic Fabrics into Microfibers Polluting OceansTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 A team of scientists from the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology conducted experiments to analyze how common polyester te ... more |
Radio Free Asia suspends operations after Trump cuts and shutdownWashington (AFP) Oct 29, 2025 Radio Free Asia, founded nearly three decades ago to report on China and other Asian countries without independent media, said Wednesday it will halt production after the US government ceased funding. ... more  
G7 to launch 'alliance' countering China's critical mineral dominanceToronto, Canada (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday planned to launch a new alliance to counter China's critical mineral dominance, in a push for more reliable access to the resources that power advanced technologies. ... more 
EU seeks 'urgent solutions' with China over chipmaker NexperiaBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 29, 2025 The EU said Wednesday it is seeking a swift resolution to a Chinese curb on chip exports linked to a row with the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia that has alarmed European businesses. ... more  
Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kidsBeijing (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 |
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Chinese EV giant BYD says Q3 profit down 33%Beijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD said on Thursday its third-quarter profit had slumped by 33 percent year-on-year, with sluggish domestic consumption piling pressure on the carmaker as it looks to expand overseas. ... more  
Germany's Merz hopeful for Trump-Xi deal to end trade spatAnkara (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday cautiously welcomed warming relations between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, expressing hope for an end to their tariff war. ... more 
'Significant' Xi, Trump talks win cautious optimism in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 A rare meeting between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has succeeded in temporarily stabilising US-China relations, analysts said on Thursday, with the talks drawing cautious optimism on the streets of Beijing. ... more 
China says suspends some rare earths-related curbs for 1 yearBeijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 China said on Thursday it would suspend certain export restrictions for one year, including on rare earth materials, that were announced in October. ... more |
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Copper price hits record high on US-China hopesLondon (AFP) Oct 29, 2025 The price of copper reached a record high in trading Wednesday, the industrial metal boosted by hopes of a truce in the US-China trade war. ... more |
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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 
Asia stocks muted with all eyes on Trump-Xi meetingHong Kong (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 Asian stocks were subdued Thursday morning, with investors closely watching talks between the leaders of the United States and China for potential breakthroughs to defuse a damaging trade war. ... more  
Sales of 'services' help Apple beat earnings forecastsSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 Apple on Thursday reported profit of $27.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by iPhone and services revenue. ... more
Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade warGyeongju, South Korea (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade war on Thursday, with the US president predicting a "great meeting" but Beijing being more circumspect. ... more |
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