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  Kaiping, China (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 Far beneath the lush landscape of southern China, a sprawling subterranean laboratory aims to be the world's first to crack a deep scientific enigma. China has emerged as a science powerhouse in recent years, with the country's Communist leadership ploughing billions of dollars into advanced research to contend with the United States and other rivals. Its latest showpiece is the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), a state-of-the-art facility for studying the minuscule subatomic par ... read more |
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China deploys 18 new satellites for Spacesail networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 China successfully launched 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, marking the deployment of the second set of satellites for th ... more  
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more  
UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in UkraineBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more 
China's Xi calls for troops to boost war preparednessShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. ... more |
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Taiwan blames China for S. Africa's order to move liaison officeTaipei (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 South Africa has ordered Taiwan's representative office to relocate outside the capital Pretoria, a Taipei foreign ministry official said Friday, blaming Chinese pressure for the decision. ... more |
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US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on UkraineWashington (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine. ... more
China toughens Taiwan stance over president's sovereignty defenceTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify. ... more  
Taiwan says China tested two missiles during war gamesTaipei (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the self-ruled island. ... more  
China says 'expelled' Japanese ship from waters near disputed islandsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China's coast guard said Thursday it had "expelled" a Japanese ship that ventured into waters around disputed islands, as Beijing increasingly presses its regional territorial claims. ... more |
 
Myanmar armed group claims captured another town on China highwayHsipaw, Myanmar (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Fighters from a Myanmar ethnic armed group have seized another town on a strategic highway to China, the group and a resident said, in the latest setback for the embattled junta. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China urges 'political settlement' to resolve Korean peninsula tensionsBeijing (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 China reiterated its support on Thursday for a "political settlement" to resolve tensions on the Korean peninsula, after Pyongyang said its constitution now defines South Korea as a "hostile" state. ... more 
US, Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills, ship collisionManila (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Thousands of US and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. ... more  
Drones offer efficient monitoring of maize re-growthSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 Maize, also known as corn, is a vital cereal crop used globally for food production and trade. However, extreme weather events such as rain and wind can cause maize plants to fall, a phenomenon know ... more  
UK's Starmer urges Hong Kong to release Jimmy LaiLondon (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday called for the jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be freed from prison, as the pro-democracy campaigner faces trial. ... more |
 
China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device: local mediaBangkok (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 China's consulate in Myanmar's city of Mandalay was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported. ... more 
TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformationWashington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation. ... more 
Myanmar junta chief to travel to China next month: sources close to militaryYangon (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will travel to close ally China next month, two sources close to the military told AFP Wednesday, in what would be his first known trip there since he led a coup in 2021. ... more 
Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says studyWashington (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday. ... more |
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Compositional evolution of Earth's upper mantle shaped by plate tectonicsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 The ongoing process of plate subduction on present-day Earth continuously alters the chemical makeup of the convecting mantle, with various mantle sources linked to these processes being extensively ... more 
Hong Kong to eliminate 'shoebox' flats, cut spirits tax: leaderHong Kong (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Hong Kong leader John Lee rolled out plans on Wednesday to ban flats under eight square metres and cut import tax on spirits in a bid to ease a long-term housing crunch and boost the city's sluggish economy. ... more  
Chinese EV battery giant CATL reports jump in profitsBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese electric vehicle battery behemoth CATL reported a 26.0 percent jump in third-quarter profits on Friday but still fell short of analyst expectations. ... more  
Global markets mixed as investors weigh earnings and China GDPNew York (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Global stock markets went different directions on Friday as investors weighed better-than-expected Chinese economic growth data, a eurozone interest-rate cut and strong US corporate earnings. ... more |
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Britain's Lammy calls for 'more diplomacy' with ChinaShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in "more diplomacy" as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. ... more |
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Beijing workers unconvinced of economic recoveryBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 As China on Friday reported its worst quarterly growth since the start of last year and officials unveiled more measures aimed at kickstarting the economy, workers speaking to AFP in Beijing were sceptical about their prospects. ... more 
Asian markets rise as China economy tops forecasts, gold hits recordHong Kong (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai soared Friday to lead gains across most Asian markets Friday after Chinese growth beat forecasts and officials flagged fresh measures to boost the world's number two economy. ... more 
China posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes dragBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday as authorities come under pressure to follow up a recent slew of stimulus with more action to reignite the world's number two economy. ... more 
'Deeply misguided' to wall US off with tariffs: YellenWashington (AFP) Oct 17, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will push back Thursday on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposals of high tariffs on allies and rivals, calling such moves "deeply misguided" weeks before the November 5 election. ... more |
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