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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 An astronomical observatory in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has successfully documented the rare event of a near-Earth asteroid falling to Earth, according to an announcement by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The Lijiang branch of the CAS Yunnan Observatories detected asteroid 2024 XA1 at 13:55 Beijing time on December 3 using its advanced 2.4-meter telescope. Hours later, at approximately 00:14 on December 4, the asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere above eastern Siberia, producing a ... read more |
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China's new Long March rockets to enable lunar and Mars missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 China's next-generation Long March 10 carrier rocket will significantly boost the nation's capacity for manned lunar exploration, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload from 8.2 tonnes to 27 to ... more 
China Long March 8A prepares for first flight in January 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 The Long March 8A rocket, developed to become China's primary launch vehicle for medium- and low-Earth orbit missions, is set to make its maiden flight in January 2025, as announced by the China Aca ... more  
China says 'separatists' and 'external' forces behind Taiwan instabilityBeijing (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 China on Wednesday blamed "external" forces and "separatists" for stoking instability in the Taiwan Strait, without confirming it is carrying out military drills around the self-ruled island. ... more 
Taiwan says 'troublemaker' China expands military drills around islandTaipei (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 China has expanded military drills around Taiwan aimed at drawing "a red line" for the next US president, Taipei authorities said on Wednesday, branding Beijing a "troublemaker". ... more |
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Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime deploymentHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 China is deploying dozens of ships in its biggest maritime mobilisation around Taiwan in years, Taipei said Tuesday, after Beijing voiced fury at President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to the United States. ... more |
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The Taiwan Strait: crucial waterway and military flashpointBeijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Taiwan accused China on Tuesday of holding its biggest maritime mobilisation around the island in years, though Beijing has stayed tight-lipped over its latest show of force. ... more 
Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near islandHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Taiwan said its military was on high alert as Chinese warships sailed near the island on Monday, preparing for a strong response from China to President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in the United States. ... more
Four Taiwan soldiers charged with spying for ChinaTaipei (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, were charged Friday for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, prosecutors and the president's office said. ... more
China vows to 'firmly defend' sovereignty as Taiwan launches drillsBeijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 China vowed on Monday to "firmly defend" its sovereignty and insisted Taiwan was an "inalienable" part of its territory, after the island said it had detected Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in its waters. ... more |
Taiwan says detects 47 Chinese military aircraft, highest in two monthsHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Taiwan said Tuesday it detected 47 Chinese military aircraft near the island in the past 24 hours, the highest number since Beijing launched large-scale war games two months ago. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Pentagon chief to meet Japan PM on final Asia tripTokyo (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, having a day earlier warned American troops near Tokyo of the threat represented by China. ... more  
Traces of 10000-year-old rice beer unearthed at neolithic site in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 A collaborative research effort has uncovered compelling evidence of rice beer production at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China, dating back around 10,000 years. This finding sheds light ... more  
China launches Sea Sentinel 1 satellite for remote sensingSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 09, 2024 China successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Wednesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, placing the Haishao 1, also known as Sea Sentinel 1, satellite int ... more  
'David v Goliath' battle at ICJ climate hearings; France urges clarityThe Hague (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Halfway through marathon climate change hearings at the world's top court, battle lines are being drawn between developed countries urging judges to stick to current legal obligations and vulnerable nations pleading for more. ... more |
 
US finalizes tariff hikes on more China green tech importsWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The United States firmed up tariff hikes Wednesday on more Chinese imports including crucial solar panel components, capping recent efforts by the world's biggest economy to guard its growing green energy sector. ... more  
US-China officials to hold economic talks before Trump returnWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 Economic officials in outgoing President Joe Biden's administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this week for talks, in a final effort to strengthen ties before Donald Trump's White House return. ... more 
China export surge slows as leaders eye economic revampBeijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Chinese exports rose in November at a slower rate than expected while imports shrunk further, official data showed Tuesday, reinforcing the need for more support a day after top officials pledged to bolster the stuttering growth. ... more 
China's Xi warns 'no winners' in trade war with USBeijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year. ... more |
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China's leaders to chart economic plans for 2025: reportBeijing (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 China's leadership will gather Wednesday to hammer out plans to boost the economy next year, reports said, as they look to address weak domestic demand and the possibility of a deepening trade war with the United States. ... more 
India mandates local-only solar energy components from 2026New Delhi (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Indian clean energy companies will only be able to use solar modules built locally from June 2026, according to a government order apparently aimed at reducing Chinese imports. ... more  
Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in SpainMadrid (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive. ... more  
Roof greening in Chinese cities offers significant carbon sink potentialSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Chinese cities, accounting for approximately 85% of the nation's carbon emissions, face a pressing need for innovative solutions to reduce urban CO2 levels. Conventional emission reduction measures ... more |
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China boosts Lunar and Mars mission capabilities with advanced Long March rocketsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 China's Long March 10, the next-generation manned launch vehicle, is set to significantly enhance the nation's lunar mission capabilities, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8 ... more |
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Ex-chair of China state-run Everbright bank jailed for corruptionBeijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 The former chairman of state-owned Chinese banking giant Everbright Group was handed 12 years in prison for corruption on Tuesday, state media said. ... more 
Trump's tariff plans may 'derail' US inflation progress: YellenWashington (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to impose sweeping tariffs on imports could counter earlier efforts to cool inflation, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday, warning that consumer prices could rise. ... more 
Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China optimism as Seoul reboundsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president. ... more  
Major Myanmar rebel group sends delegation to China for talksYangon (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 A major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has sent a delegation to China for talks with its government, its spokesman told AFP on Monday, as Beijing looks to end fighting along its southern border. ... more |
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