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  Paris (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said Thursday. The theory that an ocean covered as much as a third of the Red Planet billions of years ago has been a matter of debate between scientists for decades, and one outside researcher expressed some scepticism about the latest findings. In 2021, China's Zhurong rover landed on a plain in the Martian nort ... read more |
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China launches alliance for aerospace and satellite internet in Xiong'anSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 China has officially inaugurated the Aerospace Information and Satellite Internet Innovation Alliance in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, marking a major step to enhance its aerospace information ... more  
Scientists harvest nutrient-rich rice grown in spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 At a crop breeding center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was cultivated from seeds initially grown on China's space station Tiangong, also known as "Heavenly Palace." ... more  
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 defines its sea routes to defend interestsManila (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday signed laws defining the country's sea waters and imposing fixed lanes for foreign ships, sparking a sharp riposte by China which summoned Manila's envoy. ... more |
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Philippines seizes two Spratly islands in South China Sea war gamesManila (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 |
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Myanmar junta chief discusses civil war with key ally ChinaYangon (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Myanmar's junta chief has held talks with Premier Li Qiang of key ally China on the civil war roiling his country, state media said Thursday, during his first visit to the country since seizing power in a 2021 coup. ... more  
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  
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 
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 |
 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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Taiwan students design drones for mock battle, as China threat loomsChiayi (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 At a drone testing field in southwestern Taiwan, university students watch anxiously as unmanned aerial vehicles they designed take off, land and, occasionally, crash in a simulated battlefield scenario. ... more  
China's Xi urges military to curb corruption; US Navy contractor 'Fat Leonard' jailed for 15 yearsBeijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the military must tackle corruption and "unhealthy tendencies", state media reported Tuesday, with Beijing deepening a crackdown on alleged graft in the armed forces in recent months. ... more  
Two Chinese nationals wounded in Pakistan's largest cityKarachi (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Two Chinese nationals were wounded in Pakistan's largest city on Tuesday, a hospital official said, after a spate of targeted attacks prompted Beijing to demand tighter security for its citizens. ... more  
China launches new set of remote-sensing satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 China's advancements in satellite technology took another step forward as it successfully launched a new group of PIESAT-2 remote-sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in North ... more |
 
Pharma giant AstraZeneca says China chief detainedBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said that the head of its China operations had been detained, after reports the firm was under investigation for potentially illegal data collection and drug imports. ... more  
China aims to boost winter sports industry with 1.5 trillion yuan goal by 2030Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 China has launched a strategic plan to drive growth in its ice and snow economy, with winter sports, tourism, and equipment manufacturing at the forefront, targeting a 1.5 trillion yuan ($211 billio ... 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 
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 |
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Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economyBoston MA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 The operations of Taiwan's electronics, manufacturing, and financial firms vary widely, but their leaders all have at least one thing in common: They recognize the role that a changing energy landsc ... more 
China's Xi meets Indonesian president in BeijingBeijing (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Saturday, the state-run Xinhua news agency said. ... more 
China consumer prices rise slower in October; Cartier profit sinks as China sales slumpShanghai (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 China's consumer inflation rate slowed in October, official data showed Saturday, in a sign that demand remains sluggish in the world's number two economy. ... more 
Stocks falter tracking US, China policy updatesLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 European and Asian stock markets mostly retreated Friday as US and China policy updates cause concern about growth outlooks in the world's two biggest economies. ... more |
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Analysis: Northeast Asia braces for Trump 2.0Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 Northeast Asian countries are bracing for changes that might follow as President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. ... more |
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China unveils sweeping local govt debt swap to lift ailing economyBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 China on Friday unveiled some of its most ambitious plans in years to lift local government debt, following a meeting of lawmakers eyeing the possibility of intensified trade tensions with US president-elect Donald Trump. ... more 
Trump's China tariffs back in play; But US firms remain upbeat at trade showWashington (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to return to the issue of tariffs in negotiations with China, as well as consider tax cuts and new sanctions, his former Treasury Secretary said in an interview Thursday. ... more  
China's top chipmaker reports surge in profitsBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 China's leading chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp rise in profits over the same period last year, despite a simmering rivalry between Beijing and Washington over vital technologies. ... more  
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal slams China's 'aggressive' exportsParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 ArcelorMittal, the world's second biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday stronger trade measures are urgently needed to deal with higher imports into Europe, as "aggressive" exports from China are making the market unsustainable. ... more |
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