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  Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 New research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled insights into Mars' geological evolution. Analysis of marsquakes-seismic events similar to earthquakes-could clarify the processes that shaped the planet over billions of years. The study addresses the long-standing mystery of the Martian dichotomy, where the southern hemisphere's crust is significantly thicker and lies five to six kilometers higher than the northern hemisphere. This dispari ... read more |
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Shenzhou XIX crew completes second spacewalk missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 The crew of Shenzhou XIX aboard China's space station successfully carried out their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) early Tuesday, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency. T ... more  
Chinese artificial sun achieves record-setting milestone towards fusion power generationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often referred to as China's "artificial sun," has achieved a significant scientific achievement by maintaining high-confinement plasma oper ... more  
Auden Techno and Quadsat expand satellite services in Southeast AsiaBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 Quadsat and Auden Techno Corp have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Quadsat's advanced satellite network emulation and electromagnetic calibration services to key markets in Southeast ... more 
China unveils logos for three space missions in 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has revealed the official logos for three prominent missions scheduled for 2025: the crewed spaceflights Shenzhou XX and Shenzhou XXI, and the cargo spacecraft T ... more |
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Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partnersWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea. ... more |
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Pakistani satellite joins two others in successful launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 China's Long March 2D carrier rocket successfully deployed three satellites into their designated orbits during a launch on Friday afternoon. The mission, conducted at 12:07 pm from the Jiuquan Sate ... more  
Company developing supersonic aircraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 China's private aerospace sector is showcasing its advanced technological capabilities, expanding beyond rockets, satellites, and drones to pursue a bold new venture: the development of a supersonic ... more 
Putin and Xi praise ties, hours after Trump sworn inMoscow (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president. ... more  
Taiwan indicts ex-general over 'armed' group to help China invasionTaipei (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 A retired lieutenant general in Taiwan has been charged after using funds from China to recruit military personnel for an "armed" group that would assist invading Chinese forces, prosecutors said Wednesday. ... more |
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Xi, Putin hold video call: Chinese state media Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Beijing's state media reported. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Trump signs order to pull US from WHO, citing funding disparitiesWashington (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more  
Philippines arrests Chinese man for 'spying' on military campsManila (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Philippine security officials said on Monday they had arrested a Chinese software engineer suspected of spying on Filipino military and police camps. ... more 
Low expectations in Beijing ahead of Trump's second comingBeijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Chinese people on the streets of Beijing said Monday they were keeping expectations low ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, as his second White House stint could push China-US ties into a new era of uncertainty. ... more 
Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threatsWashington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries. ... more |
US targets China-linked 'cyber actor' over Treasury hackWashington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 The United States on Friday sanctioned a man affiliated with China's Ministry of State Security whom it accused of involvement in a recent hack of the Treasury Department. ... more  
Philippine navy holds exercise near China-controlled reefManila (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing. ... more  
Red hot: key facts about Xiaohongshu, the Chinese app taking the US by stormBeijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 In the days leading up to a proposed US government ban on the social media platform TikTok, American users have turned to another Chinese-owned app, Xiaohongshu. ... more 
Taiwan says navy ready to protect undersea cablesTaipei (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defence minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable. ... more |
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China says will restart some group tours to TaiwanBeijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 China said Friday it would restart some group tours to Taiwan "in the near future", a boost to a travel industry still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more  
Thailand denies plans to send 48 Uyghurs back to ChinaBangkok (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Thai authorities denied Wednesday there was an immediate plan to send back to China 48 Uyghurs held in the country's detention centres, after UN experts warned the group could face torture if they return. ... more 
Lanterns light up southern Chinese city ahead of Lunar New YearFuzhou, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China - a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. ... more  
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years onWuhan, China (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there. ... more |
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China says committed to WHO, Paris climate deal after US pulls outBeijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements - the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord - after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them. ... more |
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Hong Kong top judges says overseas talent spooked by 'geopolitics'Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Hong Kong's top court has seen an exodus of foreign judges and "escalating geopolitical tensions", and coordinated harassment made it tougher to find replacements, the city's chief justice said on Monday. ... more
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years onWuhan, China (AFP) Jan 19, 2025 Built in just days as Covid-19 cases spiked in Wuhan in early 2020, the Huoshenshan Hospital was once celebrated as a symbol of the Chinese city's fight against the virus that first emerged there. ... more  
Over 360 journalists jailed in 2024, China, Israel 'worst offenders': NGONew York (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Over 360 media workers were behind bars in the final month of 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported Thursday, highlighting China and Israel as jailing the highest number. ... more  
China says population fell for third year in a row in 2024Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates. ... more |
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