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October 25, 2024
DRAGON SPACE
China delivers scientific payloads from reusable satellite Shijian-19 to users



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
The scientific payloads for space breeding and other technological experiments carried aboard China's first reusable and returnable satellite, Shijian-19, were delivered to both Chinese and international users on Thursday. During a ceremony held in Beijing by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the CNSA and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation formalized the transfer of the payloads, signing delivery certificates with domestic and international users from countries in ... read more

SPACEWAR
China deploys three Tianping 3 satellites with Long March 6 rocket
Sydney, 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
ROBO SPACE
US unveils national security memorandum on AI
Washington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027
Beijing (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space Station
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 afte ... more
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China claims to counter foreign espionage efforts using satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has announced that it has been taking steps to counter foreign intelligence agencies allegedly using satellites to gather sensitive information on the countr ... more
WATER WORLD
Kiribati's pro-China president eyes third term
Tarawa, Kiribati (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Kiribati's pro-China acting president Taneti Maamau sought a third term in power Friday, as voters chose between three candidates to lead the low-lying Pacific island. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summit
Kazan, 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
OIL AND GAS
Iran, Saudi plan joint military exercises: Iranian media
Tehran (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

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ROCKET SCIENCE
Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocket
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Mond ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taiwan president visits island off China for battle anniversary; as Taiwan holds live-fire drills nearby
Kinmen, Taiwan (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited an island off China on Friday for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces, days after China and Taiwan held military drills in sensitive waters separating the two. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Indonesia says Chinese coast guard ship driven from disputed waters
Jakarta (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
Indonesia said Thursday it drove a Chinese coast guard vessel from contested waters in the South China Sea twice in recent days, the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation against Beijing's actions in the strategic waterway. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite group
Sydney, 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
FLOATING STEEL
Indonesia says Chinese coast guard ship driven from disputed waters
Jakarta (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
Indonesia said Thursday it drove out a Chinese coast guard vessel from contested waters in the South China Sea twice in recent days, the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation against Beijing's actions in the strategic waterway. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Modi and Xi hold first bilateral talks in five years as key issues remain
Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
India and China Wednesday agreed to work towards improving bilateral ties, signalling a potential thaw between the neighbours since clashes between their troops in 2020 over a contested border. ... more
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UAV NEWS
Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo drone
Sydney, 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
FLOATING STEEL
Saudi, Iran in Sea of Oman war games: spokesman
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
Saudi Arabia held military exercises with Iran and other countries recently in the Sea of Oman, the Saudi defence ministry spokesman said in a statement to AFP Wednesday. ... more
WAR REPORT
China insists on 'no escalation of fighting' in Ukraine, Xi tells BRICS
Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
China's President Xi Jinping said Wednesday there must be "no escalation of fighting" in Ukraine as he addressed leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies, including his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS
Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait
Taipei (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Trump vs Harris: Competing visions for a warming world
Washington (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
"Drill, baby, drill" versus championing green energy: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer starkly opposing visions on climate, with the outcome of the US presidential race poised to shape the planet's warming trajectory. ... more
EARLY EARTH
Dinosaur fossils discovered for first time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the species remains unknown. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China, Vatican extend deal on bishop appointments
Vatican 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
SINO DAILY
China's Myanmar consulate hit with explosive device: Junta chief to visit China next month
Bangkok (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
CYBER WARS
US unveils national security plan to step up use of AI
Washington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
The United States on Thursday ordered the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to step up use of artificial intelligence to advance national security, in the first such strategy to counter threats from rivals such as China. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'
Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force". ... more
CHIP TECH
Taiwan's TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to Huawei
Taipei (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC halted shipments to a customer this month after its semiconductors were sent to China's Huawei, a Taipei government official told AFP, potentially breaching US sanctions. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS content
Paris (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a "brighter future" in partnership with non-Western powers, especially those belonging to the BRICS emerging economies meeting this week in Russia. ... more
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TRADE WARS
China to hold key meeting next month as markets await stimulus details
Beijing (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Chinese leaders will convene a key political meeting early next month, state media reported Friday, as observers watch for more details on a stimulus plan to support the country's wavering economy. ... more
CAR TECH
'Significant gaps' remain between China, EU over EV duties
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
The EU said Friday there were "significant remaining gaps" in negotiations seeking to avoid hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars due to take effect next week but added that talks would continue. ... more
TRADE WARS
Asia markets diverge after Tesla boosts Wall Street
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Japanese shares ended down on Friday but Chinese markets gained in disjointed Asian trade, after Wall Street cheered strong results from electric car giant Tesla. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
East DR Congo grapples with Chinese gold mining firms
Kamituga, Dr Congo (AFP) Oct 24, 2024
Italian priest Davide Marcheselli has been fighting for years against Chinese companies illegally mining gold in the town of Kitutu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. ... more
CAR TECH
Mercedes reports profit plunge on China woes
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Friday its profits in the third quarter plunged by more than 50 percent, hit hard by weakness in the key Chinese market. ... more
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