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  Washington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 NASA announced Tuesday it may turn to Elon Musk's SpaceX or Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to help reduce the soaring costs of returning Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover to Earth. Originally planned to deliver 30 sample tubes to Earth by the 2030s, the Mars Sample Return mission has faced rising expenses and delays, prompting the US space agency to explore more streamlined solutions. The pivot comes as China progresses towards a simpler "grab-and-go" sample return mission to the Red P ... read more |
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Chinese foreign minister pledges military aid for AfricaAbuja (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. ... more  
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban caseWashington (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 The US Supreme Court is to hear TikTok's appeal on Friday of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the wildly popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down. ... more  
Germany charges three with spying on naval tech for ChinaBerlin (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 German prosecutors said Thursday they had charged three people suspected of supplying Chinese intelligence with information on maritime technology with potential military uses. ... more  
China says Taiwan 'hyped' sea cable damage claimsBeijing (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 China on Wednesday accused Taiwan's ruling party of having "deliberately hyped" an incident in which a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable. ... more |
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Crop switching boosts climate resilience in Chinese agricultureBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 A recent study highlights the potential of crop switching to enhance agricultural resilience in China as climate patterns shift. Researchers recommend transitioning from maize and rapeseed to altern ... more |
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Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126Beijing (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people. ... more 
Hundreds protest against illegal mining in east DR CongoBukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Several hundred people demonstrated Wednesday in Democratic Republic of Congo to protest illegal mining in the country's east, where authorities are investigating claims of widespread illicit Chinese involvement. ... more
Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126Beijing (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people. ... more 
A closer look at TikTok as US Supreme Court weighs its fateWashington (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 The US Supreme Court on Friday will hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the video-sharing platform or shut it down in the United States. ... more |
 
Uniqlo owner slides on China concernsTokyo (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 Shares in the owner of Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo fell almost seven percent on Friday after the company reported a weak quarterly performance in China. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, a trade association said on Thursday, as demand for new energy autos continues to surge. ... more 
Trade war worries loom over Las Vegas tech showLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Chinese companies have turned out in force again at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, with their prospects overshadowed by the threat of steeper tariffs from incoming US president Donald Trump. ... more 
Beijing says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firmsBeijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 China said Thursday that an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair "trade and investment barriers" on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers. ... more 
China inflation hits nine-month low in DecemberBeijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 China narrowly avoided slipping into deflation in December with prices rising at their slowest pace in nine months, official figures showed Thursday, as Beijing struggles to kickstart consumer activity in the world's number two economy. ... more |
Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 amid China woesBerlin (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Volkswagen vehicle deliveries fell 1.4 percent year-on-year in 2024, the German carmaker said on Thursday, dragged down by fierce competition in China. ... more  
US adds Tencent, CATL to list of 'Chinese military companies'Washington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 The US Defense Department has added Chinese tech giant Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL to a list of companies it says are affiliated with Beijing's military. ... more  
China's viral wild boar hunters attract fame and concernWeinan, China (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 In the frigid night of China's Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers' livelihoods. ... more
China blasts 'suppression' after US adds Tencent, CATL to military companies listBeijing (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 China on Tuesday accused Washington of "unjustified suppression" after the US Defense Department added tech giant Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL to a list of companies it says are affiliated with Beijing's military. ... more |
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Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India Beijing (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. ... more 
Sri Lanka president to visit China ahead of budgetColombo (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Sri Lanka's president will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China next week ahead of his first national budget, the information minister said Tuesday. ... more 
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel dealTokyo (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties. ... more  
Integrated spin wave storage advances quantum networksSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 The University of Science and Technology of China has achieved a significant milestone in quantum memory research, addressing a long-standing challenge in integrated solid-state devices. The team, l ... more |
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China incorporates small commercial satellites into weather servicesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Two sets of small commercial satellites have been integrated into the China Meteorological Administration's (CMA) weather observation framework. This marks the first time CMA has utilized data from ... more |
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Chinese satellite network enhances maritime internet connectivitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Spacesail Constellation, a Chinese commercial low-orbit satellite network, has successfully completed its inaugural network connection test, demonstrating the system's capability to support high-spe ... more
China's foreign minister kicks off Africa tour in NamibiaWindhoek (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Namibia on Monday and hailed the "time-honoured friendship" between Africa and his country, which he called the continent's "most reliable partner". ... more 
Taiwan says China's cyberattacks double as Yellen raises concern to China after Treasury attackTaipei (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Chinese hackers were involved in most of the cyberattacks against Taiwan last year, which doubled to a daily average of 2.4 million, Taiwanese security officials said. ... more  
China's Xi vows 'all-out battle against corruption'Beijing (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed an "all-out battle against corruption" as top leaders convened in Beijing for an annual planning session of the country's top disciplinary agency. ... more |
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