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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China's Shenzhou XIX spacecraft is set to launch soon, transporting three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to a statement from the China Manned Space Agency. On Tuesday afternoon, the spacecraft and its Long March 2F rocket were moved to the service tower at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. The agency confirmed that the launch systems are in excellent condition and the spacecraft and rocket will undergo final checks before liftoff. This mission marks ... read more |
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China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite groupSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichan ... more  
China's underground lab seeks answer to deep scientific riddleKaiping, 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. ... more  
Chinese military mounts second round of exercises near Taiwan in a weekWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 China's military conducted live-fire drills Tuesday off an island 65 miles northwest of Taiwan involving 26 ships and aircraft, some of which crossed the so-called median line down the middle of the Taiwan Strait. ... more  
China deploys three Tianping 3 satellites with Long March 6 rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 6 rocket on Tuesday morning, carrying three multifunctional Tianping 3-series satellites, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced. ... more |
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India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summitKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Some of Moscow's key allies rallied round Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the first day of a major summit that the Kremlin hopes will show Western attempts to isolate it over the Ukraine offensive have failed. ... more |
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China lodges protest with Myanmar over consulate attackBeijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 China said Monday it had lodged a protest with Myanmar authorities after Beijing's consulate in the city of Mandalay was attacked last week with an explosive device. ... more 
China launches live-fire exercise in Taiwan StraitBeijing (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 China's military began a live-fire exercise near Taiwan on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging large-scale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war. ... more  
Australia to buy advanced US missiles in $4.7 bn dealSydney (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 Australia announced Tuesday a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific. ... more 
China, Vatican extend deal on bishop appointmentsVatican City (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 China and the Vatican announced Tuesday they were extending a historic deal on the appointment of bishops for another four years, marking a new stage in improving ties. ... more |
 
China's Myanmar consulate hit with explosive device: Junta chief to visit China next monthBangkok (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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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  
Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo droneSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has introduced the W5000, the world's largest unmanned cargo drone. The aircraft made its first public appearance at a ceremony held in Changzhou, Jiangsu pr ... more  
IMF lowers China 2024 growth forecast, warns property woes 'could worsen'Beijing (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its forecast for China's growth this year down slightly to 4.8 percent on Tuesday, warning that a persistent downturn in the real estate sector could potentially worsen. ... more |
 
Iran, Saudi plan joint military exercises: Iranian mediaTehran (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights. ... more  
Strong auto prices lift GM results as it eyes China revampNew York (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 General Motors reported strong earnings Tuesday on robust pricing as the Detroit giant said it was hopeful about returning to profitability in China and reiterated a flexible approach to EV investment. ... more  
China industry chief meets Apple boss Cook in BeijingBeijing (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 China's industry chief told Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Wednesday that he hoped the US tech giant would continue to "deepen" its presence in the country, an official statement on their meeting showed. ... more 
India's Modi to meet China's Xi in Russia: foreign ministryNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years Wednesday, Indian officials said, days after their countries reached a deal on their contested border. ... more |
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How quantum entanglement unfolds in attosecondsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Quantum processes, once considered instantaneous, are now being understood in terms of time, thanks to advanced research and simulations. A team from TU Wien, in collaboration with researchers in Ch ... more 
Apple CEO visits China for second time this year as sales slumpBeijing (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social media Tuesday, as the US technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a crucial overseas market. ... more  
US imposes curbs on firms over support of Pakistan, Iran weapons programsWashington (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 The United States added more than two dozen entities to a trade blacklist Monday over alleged support of weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and for other issues including aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine. ... more 
China says reached 'resolution' with India on contested border issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 China said Tuesday it had reached a "resolution" with India over issues related to their disputed border, after New Delhi said it had struck a deal with Beijing for military patrols along the frontier. ... more |
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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 |
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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 of the capital Pretoria, a Taipei foreign ministry official said Friday, blaming Chinese pressure for the decision. ... more 
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 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
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issuesBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties. ... more 
Chinese drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over blacklistingShanghai (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 Chinese drone maker DJI, which dominates the global consumer market, said Saturday it was suing the US Department of Defense, complaining that Washington had "erroneously" included the company on a Chinese military company blacklist. ... more |
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