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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, along with Lieutenant Colonels Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at 1:24 am local time at the Dongfeng Landing Site, situated in the Gobi Desert within Inner Mongolia. Their return journey from orbit took over nine hours, following a structured descent and reentry into Earth's atmosphere. ... read more |
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Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... more  
Russia launches record 55 satellites, including 2 Iranian-madeMoscow (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. ... more  
Japan expresses concern to China over Russia-North Korea tiesTokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Japan's top national security official said he conveyed "serious concerns" to China's foreign minister over North Korea's deepening ties with Russia after the pair held talks in Beijing. ... more 
Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbitBeijing (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 A three-person Chinese crew returned to Earth early Monday after more than six months aboard the Tiangong space station, state news agency Xinhua reported. ... more |
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Taiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near islandTaipei (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out "long-distance" training flights. ... more |
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Joint Russia sea drills signal start of Indonesian foreign policy shiftJakarta (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 Indonesia's first joint military drills with Russia this week signal that new President Prabowo Subianto will seek a bigger role for Jakarta on the world stage as part of a significant foreign policy shift, analysts say. ... more  
US expands oversight on property deals near military sitesWashington (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 The United States said Friday it is widening its ability to review foreigners' real estate deals near military bases and installations - a move coming at a time of heightened concern over China-related land purchases. ... more  
Indian and Chinese troops gift sweets at contested borderNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Indian and Chinese troops exchanged boxes of sweets on Thursday at two points on their contested high-altitude border, a week after the leaders of the Asian rivals held a rare meeting. ... more 
China says holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in South China SeaBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 China has conducted its first military drills with its two operational aircraft carriers in the contested South China Sea, state media said Thursday. ... more |
 
France says still room for negotiation over China's brandy tariffsShanghai (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 French foreign trade minister Sophie Primas on Monday said the window for negotiation with Beijing over tariffs on European brandy was open but warned Paris could take "all possible" measures in response. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Chinese slimmers trim down at weight-loss campsChengdu, China (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Yang Chi'ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight. ... more  
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two deadYilan, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Workers cleared fallen trees and shop owners swept up debris in Taiwan on Friday after one of the biggest typhoons to hit the island in decades claimed at least two lives. ... more  
Over 20 hospitalised after fire in southwest ChinaBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 More than 20 people have been taken to hospital after a fire tore through a building in southwest China on Thursday, state media said. ... more  
Nvidia asks S Korea SK hynix to pull forward chip deliveriesSeoul (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 The head of AI computing giant Nvidia asked South Korea's SK hynix to speed up delivery of newer, more advanced HBM4 chips by six months, the head of SK Group said Monday. ... more |
 
China's premier 'fully confident' of hitting growth targetsShanghai (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday he was "fully confident" the country would hit its economic goals this year, lauding recent stimulus measures and suggesting there was still room for more. ... more  
China hopes for 'consistency' in US climate policyBeijing (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Beijing hopes the US will maintain "consistency" in its climate policy and continue bilateral cooperation regardless of next week's election result, a Chinese official said Friday. ... more 
Indonesian President Prabowo to visit China this weekBeijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday, on his first foreign tour as he seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. ... more  
Paradigm Shift in Science: From Big Data to Autonomous Robot ScientistsSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 In a recent study led by Professor Xin Li and Dr. Yanlong Guo of the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers analyze how scientific research is evolving throu ... more |
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EU probes shopping app Temu over illegal productsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 The EU on Thursday hit Chinese-founded shopping platform Temu with a probe over concerns the site is doing too little to stop the sale of illegal products, in an investigation that could lead to large fines. ... more 
Hong Kong economic growth misses forecast in third quarter: dataHong Kong (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Hong Kong's economic growth in the third quarter missed analyst estimates as private consumption weakened, according to government figures released Thursday. ... more 
China says Malaysia PM to visit next weekBeijing (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit China next week, Beijing said Friday. ... more 
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw 'huge' drop in 2023Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023 - among the biggest drops in decades - new data showed Thursday, though the bloc remains in a race against time to meet its ambitious climate goals. ... more |
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Shenzhou-18 astronauts hand over Tiangong Station duties to new crewLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The Shenzhou-18 crew completed the official handover of the Tiangong space station to the incoming Shenzhou-19 astronauts on Friday, ensuring an uninterrupted operation of the orbiting facility. ... more |
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Taiwan races to remove oil from grounded Chinese shipYehliu (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Taiwan on Friday raced to remove 284 tonnes of oil from a Chinese carrier that ran aground off the island after losing power in rough seas as Typhoon Kong-rey neared. ... more 
Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew RotationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. ... more 
China says 'concerned' over Korean Peninsula tensions after North fires ICBMBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 China on Thursday said it was "concerned" over the situation on the Korean Peninsula, after Pyongyang said it had test-fired one of its most powerful missiles to boost its nuclear deterrent. ... more 
China's Huawei says profits fall 13 percent in first three quartersBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Chinese technology giant Huawei saw its net profit fall by over 13 percent in the first three quarters of 2024 year-on-year, a company filing showed Thursday. ... more |
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