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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 The crew of China's Shenzhou XIX mission has completed a pivotal in-orbit test of a pipeline inspection robot aboard the Tiangong space station, marking a major step forward in space station maintenance technology. To evaluate the robot's capabilities, astronauts constructed a simulated pipeline system with an assortment of straight, curved, and conical pipes of varying diameters. Within this environment, they tested the robot's ability to move autonomously, deploy from its contracted state, and a ... read more |
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China launches two new satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 China successfully launched a Long March 2C carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon, deploying two new satellites into their designated orbit, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corpor ... more  
Nuclear fusion milestone: WEST sustains plasma for record 1,337 secondsParis, France (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 The WEST tokamak, operated at the CEA Cadarache site in southern France, has set a new benchmark in nuclear fusion research by maintaining a plasma for an unprecedented 1,337 seconds on February 12. ... more  
Chang'e 6 Samples Confirm Global Magma Ocean on Early MoonSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 A recent analysis of lunar samples retrieved by China's Chang'e 6 mission has provided substantial evidence supporting the theory that the moon was once enveloped in a global molten "magma ocean" fo ... more 
Shenzhou 19 Crew Advances Scientific Research and Conducts Training in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have been actively engaged in scientific research and technical tasks, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). A video released b ... more |
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Chinese Scientists Identify "Rocket Effect" as Key Driver of Boulder Motion on CometSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 A team of Chinese scientists has linked the unexpected movement of a boulder on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko to a process known as the "rocket effect." This phenomenon, triggered by the uneven su ... more |
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China's Xi meets Russian security chief in Beijing: state mediaBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, Chinese state media said. ... more  
Narrowing the gap between air and space travelSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Chinese scientists have successfully tested the world's first oblique detonation engine, powered by conventional aviation kerosene, a breakthrough that has generated significant interest. While some ... more  
Taiwan detains Chinese ship captain for severing subsea cableTaipei (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Taiwan has ordered a Chinese cargo ship captain to be detained for severing an undersea telecoms cable off the island, a court said Thursday. ... more  
US issues Thailand security alert after Uyghur deportationsBangkok (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 The United States issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China. ... more |
Trump's Russia pivot keeps China guessing on UkraineBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 US President Donald Trump's abrupt pivot to Russia will remould Moscow's ties with China but is unlikely to prise apart its flourishing partnership with Beijing, analysts say. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Russia security chief Shoigu lands in Beijing: Russian agenciesMoscow (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu landed in Beijing on Friday, Russian news agencies reported, for a flying visit to meet China's top leadership. ... more  
China unapologetic after live firing drills off Australian coastSydney (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Beijing's ambassador to Canberra said Friday he would not apologise for surprise Chinese naval drills near Australia that forced dozens of commercial flights to change course. ... more 
Taliban officials confirm arrest of two Britons and a Chinese-AmericanKabul (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Taliban authorities have detained two Britons, a Chinese-American and their Afghan translator, the interior ministry confirmed to AFP late Monday, after the daughter of the British couple called on London to secure their release. ... more 
Helium Found in Earth's Core Suggests New Insights into Planetary FormationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 A groundbreaking study from researchers in Japan and Taiwan has revealed that helium, an element typically considered chemically inert, can bond with iron under extreme pressures. Using a laser-heat ... more |
 
Nations fail to break deadlock on UN climate report timingBangkok (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 Nations failed to break a deadlock over the timing of the UN's next blockbuster assessment of climate change science after a marathon meeting in China that US envoys skipped. ... more  
Off leash: China's pet industry shines in ailing economyBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Patterned poop bags, frilly dog dresses and exotic animals including minks and meerkats were on display at a bustling pet expo in Beijing, where the industry continues to thrive despite a sluggish economy. ... more 
China missed key climate target last year: official dataBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 China missed a key climate target in 2024 and emissions in the world's second-largest economy rose slightly as coal remained dominant despite record renewable additions, official data showed Friday. ... more  
What are China's annual 'Two Sessions' meetings?Beijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Thousands of delegates from across China will gather in Beijing next week as the country kicks off its annual legislative sessions, one of the most important political events of the year. ... more |
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How Satellites Are Enhancing Lake Health MonitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 18, 2025 Human activities and environmental shifts since the Holocene epoch have profoundly impacted lake ecosystems, particularly in China, where algal blooms have become increasingly frequent. A breakthrou ... more  
US Treasury chief pushes Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on ChinaWashington (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed Friday for Canada and Mexico to match Washington's tariff hikes on China when asked in an interview if doing so could help them avert President Donald Trump's fresh levies. ... more  
China signals renewed tech sector support, but concerns lingerBeijing (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 A simple handshake between President Xi Jinping and once-shunned entrepreneur Jack Ma sent Chinese tech stocks booming in recent weeks as it was interpreted as the latest sign the sector is being brought in from the cold - though experts advise caution. ... more 
China manufacturing activity grows in FebruaryShanghai (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 China's manufacturing activity grew in February after a dip the previous month, official figures showed Saturday, as leaders fight an economic slump while the United States targets the country's exports with increased tariffs. ... more |
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Climate crisis revives Soviet hydro plan in Central AsiaToktogul, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Central Asian countries are setting rivalries aside to build a giant hydroelectric plant originally planned in Soviet times, a bid to strengthen energy and food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. ... more |
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Asian markets thumped as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fearsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Asian and European markets tumbled on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariffs sparked fresh fears about a global trade war that could hammer struggling economies. ... more 
China's leaders gather to hash out Trump tariff battle plansBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 China's leadership convenes next week for closed-door meetings to hammer out plans to shield the ailing economy from tariffs and trade threats from US President Donald Trump. ... more 
China vows response to latest US tariffs also targeting Canada, MexicoBeijing (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 China on Friday vowed to take "all necessary countermeasures" after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports - a decision Beijing warned would "seriously impact dialogue". ... more  
Singapore charges 3 for fraud reportedly linked to Nvidia chipsSingapore (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Singapore has charged three men with fraud, according to court documents, in cases reportedly linked to the transfer of AI-powering Nvidia chips to China. ... more |
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