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  Moscow (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. A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East at 02:18 Moscow time (2318 GMT on Monday) carrying the satellites, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said. In total, Roscosmos said 51 Russian satellites, one Russian-Chinese device and a Russian-Zimbabwean satellite were put into orbit, as well as the two Iranian satellites. ... 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  
Philippines seeks 'persistent presence' in disputed seaManila (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The Philippines is aiming for a "persistent presence" in the South China Sea, a senior military official said Wednesday, as troops conducted war games featuring the mock retaking of an island in the flashpoint waters. ... more
Shenzhou 18 crew back in China after 6-month mission to Tiangong stationTokyo, 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 Y ... more  
Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from USTaipei (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States, Taipei's defence ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defences against a potential Chinese attack. ... more |
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China says ex-government worker to be executed for spyingBeijing (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 A former high-level Chinese government employee has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign power, Beijing's spy agency said Wednesday. ... more |
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Taiwan couple charged with trying to influence elections for ChinaTaipei (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 A Taiwanese radio host and his wife have been charged with receiving $2.3 million from "overseas sources" including China in exchange for attempting to influence the island's elections and referendums. ... 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 
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 |
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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  
China hopes for 'peaceful coexistence' with US as Trump nears winBeijing (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 China said Wednesday it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States as Donald Trump neared a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the country's presidential election. ... more  
BMW's profits plunge as China sales slumpFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 BMW said Wednesday it faced "extraordinary challenges" as its quarterly profits plunged due to slumping Chinese sales and a vehicle recall, the latest sign of the crisis gripping Europe's auto sector. ... 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 
Myanmar junta chief visits key ally ChinaYangon (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Myanmar's embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday - his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 - but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire. ... more 
Indonesian President Prabowo to visit China this weekBeijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China and meet leader Xi Jinping this week, both nations said Tuesday - 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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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 |
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Philippines says joint maritime exercises rein in ChinaManila (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Joint naval exercises held frequently by the Philippines, United States and other Western powers are helping rein in "aggressive" Chinese actions in the South China Sea, a Filipino military official said Wednesday. ... more |
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China says growing Russia-North Korea ties 'their own matter'Beijing (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 China on Friday insisted that growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow were not its concern, after the United States warned up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's border region trained and ready for combat with Ukraine. ... 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  
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 
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 |
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