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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 China's Shenzhou-19 crew on the Tiangong space station has undertaken several important scientific experiments since the start of 2025, including a test involving a pipeline inspection robot, as reported by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronauts conducted the experiment by placing the robot within a simulated pipeline, activating it, and pressing the task button to initiate its inspection sequence. Following its inspection, the robot autonomously returned to the pipeline entrance, wh ... read more |
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China's space station to drive over 1000 research projectsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 China's space station is set to conduct over 1,000 research projects, advance scientific literacy, and foster international partnerships over the next decade and beyond, according to the Technology ... more  
Future vision outlined for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 As his tenure as Secretary of the Department of the Air Force nears its conclusion, Frank Kendall presented a detailed vision on January 13 for the challenges and opportunities the Air Force and Spa ... more 
Scientists plan to create the first fluttering flag on the moonSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Chinese scientists are working on an innovative idea suggested by elementary school students: designing a flag capable of fluttering on the moon despite its airless environment. At the Deep Sp ... more  
Taiwan says navy ready to protect undersea cablesTaipei (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defence minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable. ... more |
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Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concernManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming US President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia. ... more |
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India's triple naval launch shows 'self-reliance': ModiMumbai (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals. ... more 
Tech innovation propels China's commercial space industry growthSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 China's commercial space industry made remarkable progress in 2024, with market projections suggesting it will exceed 2.3 trillion yuan (approximately 314 billion U.S. dollars) in value. Techn ... more  
CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vitalWashington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2025 CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from China and others during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. ... more  
Ex-US Marine pilot fights extradition from Australia to USSydney (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 An ex-US Marine pilot accused of illegally training China's military has launched an 11th hour bid to fight his extradition from Australia to the United States, his family said Tuesday. ... more |
 
China's Smart Dragon 3 rocket launches satellites from seaSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 China successfully launched its Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Monday morning from a sea-based platform near Haiyang, Shandong province, deploying 10 satellites into space. The mission highlighted ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China says population fell for third year in a row in 2024Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates. ... more  
Over 360 journalists jailed in 2024, China, Israel 'worst offenders': NGONew York (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Over 360 media workers were behind bars in the final month of 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported Thursday, highlighting China and Israel as jailing the highest number. ... more  
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai grilled over US, Taiwan tiesHong Kong (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces. ... more 
Biden extends protections for Hong Kongers in USWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered a two-year extension of a program allowing Hong Kong residents living in the United States - many of whom fled repressive Chinese rule - to stay beyond the expiry of their visas. ... more |
 
Chinese men jailed in east DR Congo over gold barsBukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east after being arrested in possession of gold bars and large sums of cash. ... more  
Crop switching boosts climate resilience in Chinese agricultureBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 A recent study highlights the potential of crop switching to enhance agricultural resilience in China as climate patterns shift. Researchers recommend transitioning from maize and rapeseed to altern ... more 
'Disaster': China's asylum seekers fear Trump deportation threatNew York (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Fear drove them out of China - over oceans and continents, through rainforests and mountains, seeking safety and opportunity in the United States. Now, as Donald Trump's second presidency looms, Chinese asylum seekers are once again afraid. ... more  
Breakthrough process converts CO2 and electricity into protein-rich foodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2025 Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University and the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed an innovative method to produce single-cell protein (SCP ... more |
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Chinese economic growth among slowest in decadesBeijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 China posted one of its slowest rates of economic growth in decades Friday, as leaders nervously eye a potential trade standoff with incoming US president Donald Trump. ... more 
'No money': gloom on Beijing streets as economic growth slowsBeijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Consumers pinching pennies, businesses seeing fewer customers, and a pervading sense that the economy just isn't bouncing back - the mood was grim in Beijing as China posted some of its lowest growth in decades. ... more 
Asian traders give mixed reaction as China's economic growth slowsHong Kong (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Asian markets were mixed Friday as data showing China's economy grew slightly quicker than expected last year failed to inspire investors, with Beijing battling to revive consumption and boost the battered property sector. ... more 
US trade envoy finds China's shipbuilding policies warrant 'urgent action'Washington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 The US Trade Representative said Thursday that its probe into China's practices in the shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors found that Beijing's undermining of fair competition warranted "urgent action." ... more |
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TikTok hit by privacy complaints in Europe as Music industry girds for US TikTok banVienna (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of "unlawfully" sending Europeans' personal data to China. ... more |
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China to probe US chips over dumping, subsidies; Estonia, Lithuania spitting chipsBeijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 China said Thursday it would launch a probe into US exports of chips used in everything from cars to home appliances over concerns about alleged dumping and subsidies. ... more  
Sri Lanka signs landmark $3.7 bn deal with Chinese state oil giantBeijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday. ... more  
Beijing 'firmly opposes' US ban on smart cars with Chinese techBeijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis". ... more 
Thailand seeks to quell fears of Chinese touristsBangkok (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Thailand sought to dampen safety concerns among potential Chinese tourists on Friday as fears mounted over reported kidnappings on the Thai-Myanmar border. ... more |
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