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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 China successfully launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Thursday night, placing an experimental satellite into orbit. According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the nation's leading space contractor, the rocket lifted off at 11:32 pm local time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The satellite, named Communication Technology Demonstrator 14, was quickly deployed into its designated orbit after launch. Built by the Shanghai Academy of Spacefligh ... read more |
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Company developing supersonic aircraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 27, 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  
Top Beijing official urges Musk to deepen ties with China: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China, Beijing's state media said Monday. ... more 
China's Hainan Commercial Launch Center expands with two new launch padsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 The Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in China has begun the second phase of its development, which will feature two new launch pads specifically designed for liquid propellant rockets. The e ... 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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India boosts domestic arms industry and looks West to pare back Russia relianceNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say. ... more |
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Philippines, US, Vietnam, Indonesia train for maritime law enforcement cooperationManila (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Coast guard and fishery officials from the Philippines, United States, Vietnam and Indonesia practised vessel boarding and arrest techniques at a joint maritime law enforcement training, the US Embassy in Manila said Monday. ... more  
Philippines to train with US Typhon missile system next monthManila (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 A Philippine platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, Manila's military said Tuesday, in a move that will likely further fuel tensions with China. ... more  
Breakout Chinese AI 'programmed' to toe the party lineBeijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek has made waves in Silicon Valley, stunning investors and industry insiders with its ability to match the skills of its Western competitors at a fraction of the cost. ... more 
Chinese AI DeepSeek says hit by large-scale cyberattackSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek on Monday said it was limiting the registration of new users due to large-scale cyberattacks on its services. ... more |
Philippines stops research survey after Chinese 'harassment' in disputed seaManila (AFP) Jan 25, 2025 The Philippines said on Saturday it had suspended a scientific survey in the contested South China Sea due to "dangerous" harassment by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels and aircraft. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claimsManila (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 The Philippine government launched a comic book Friday asserting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, amid rising tensions with Beijing over the strategic waterway. ... more  
Rubio clashes with China FM on TaiwanWashington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves. ... more 
Malaysia's Anwar says don't single out China in sea tensionsDavos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday. ... more 
Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea. ... more |
Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea. ... more  
China says 'extremely unlikely' Covid pandemic came from lab leakBeijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 China said Monday it was "extremely unlikely" Covid-19 came from a laboratory, after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said it believed the virus had more likely come from a lab rather than natural transmission. ... more  
China travel peaks as millions head home for Lunar New YearBeijing (AFP) Jan 25, 2025 Train stations and airports across China saw the biggest peak in travellers on Saturday ahead of the Lunar New Year, as millions of people returned home to spend the holidays with their families in an annual migration that is expected to be a record. ... more 
UN urges Thailand not to deport Uyghurs to ChinaGeneva (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 The UN indicated Friday it was urging Thailand not to send dozens of detained Uyghurs to any country where they risk "significant" harm, after reported plans to deport them to China. ... more |
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Pandas, like Trump, are back in WashingtonWashington (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 Move over President Trump - the newest stars in Washington are two giant pandas who made their public debut on Friday in front of hundreds of adoring fans. ... more  
DeepSeek breakthrough raises AI energy questionsBangkok (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Having shattered assumptions in the tech sector and beyond about the cost of artificial intelligence, Chinese startup DeepSeek's new chatbot is now roiling another industry: energy companies. ... more  
DeepSeek, Chinese AI startup roiling US tech giantsHangzhou, China (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has sparked panic on Wall Street with its powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, was founded by a hedgefund whizz-kid who believes AI can change the world. ... more  
Silicon Valley rattled by low-cost Chinese AISan Francisco (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Fears of upheaval in the AI gold rush rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a popular ChatGPT-like model from China, triggering predictions of turmoil for Silicon Valley and accusations of cheating. ... more |
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Trump warns of 'wake-up call' as low-cost Chinese AI jolts sectorSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Fears of upheaval in the AI gold rush rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a popular ChatGPT-like model from China, with US President Donald Trump saying it was a "wake-up call" for Silicon Valley. ... more |
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Japanese tech stocks hit by AI fears, dollar boosted by tariff talkHong Kong (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Japanese tech firms sank Tuesday following a rout on Wall Street after China's DeepSeek chatbot upended the artificial intelligence sector and sparked questions about huge investments by US titans. ... more 
Australia says be 'very careful' over DeepSeek and privacy; 'Programmed' to toe the party lineSydney (AFP) Jan 28, 2025 Australia's science minister raised privacy concerns over China's breakout AI chatbot DeepSeek on Tuesday, urging users to think carefully before downloading it. ... more  
Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday. ... more 
Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EUBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 27, 2025 Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules. ... more |
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