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  London, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Scientists from South Africa and China have achieved a historic milestone in quantum communication by creating the world's longest ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning an unprecedented 12,900 km. This link, established using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1 in low Earth orbit, is also the first of its kind ever implemented in the Southern Hemisphere. The collaboration between Stellenbosch University in South Africa and the University of Science and Technology of China enabled th ... read more |
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Chile reviews Chinese observatory plans slammed by USSantiago (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Chile said Wednesday it was reviewing an agreement for the construction of a Chinese astronomical observatory on its soil, a project that has drawn criticism from Washington as it jostles with Beijing for influence in Latin America. ... more  
Chinese scientists unveil six-legged robot for future asteroid and lunar miningSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 A research team from China has engineered a six-legged robotic system inspired by insects, aiming to revolutionize how space mining is conducted on the moon and asteroids. Unlike mining on Ear ... more 
Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big TechWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China. ... more  
Taiwan announces pay rises for the military; Fights existential battle with Chinese spiesTaipei (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Taiwan will give pay rises to some service members in a bid to tackle manpower shortages, officials said on Friday, as the island faces intensifying military pressure from China. ... more |
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China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more |
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South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, the countries said Tuesday. ... more  
China calls outlets facing Trump axe 'notorious' as Beijing, Moscow seek to fill the news voidBeijing (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news". ... more
Russia, China hitting West with 'massive digital arsenals': EUBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The European Union on Tuesday said Russia and China were using "massive digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly aligned. ... more  
Cambodia set to open Chinese-renovated naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Cambodia will inaugurate a Chinese-renovated naval base next month, an army spokesman said Tuesday, with a Japanese warship expected to be the first to dock at the site that has drawn concerns from the United States. ... more |
Taiwan probes two Chinese influencers over 'unification' commentsTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Two Chinese influencers living in Taiwan are under investigation over their comments "advocating unification" with China, a Taipei immigration official said Tuesday, days after the agency ordered a third Chinese influencer to leave the island. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Taiwan says detects 59 Chinese aircraft around islandTaipei (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Taiwan detected 59 Chinese aircraft around the self-ruled island, the defence ministry said Tuesday, the highest tally since a record in October and days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force". ... more  
Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products kick inBeijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers. ... more  
20 months in prison for US man over China repatriation plotNew York (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A New York businessman was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Wednesday for his role in a plot to force a US resident to return to China. ... more 
Canada canola farmers squeezed by trade wars on two frontsMontreal (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 To sow or not to sow? Canola farmers in Canada's vast western Prairies region have found themselves in the crossfire of trade wars with both the United States and China. ... more |
China says acted 'in accordance with the law' after 4 Canadians executedBeijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. ... more 
Australia slams reported targeting of citizen by Hong KongSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne. ... more  
Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with ChinaSydney (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of Pacific Ocean harbouring coveted metals and minerals. ... more 
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more |
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Markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pallHong Kong (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Equity markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as the optimism stoked by a dovish US Federal Reserve meeting gave way to long-running fears about Donald Trump's tariff agenda. ... more 
China says it 'welcomes' visit by pro-Trump senatorBeijing (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 China said on Friday it welcomed a visit to Beijing by Republican US Senator Steve Daines, who has vowed to raise trade tensions and fentanyl smuggling with officials this week. ... more  
US sanctions Huthi-linked China oil refineryWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The United States sanctioned on Thursday a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Huthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran. ... more  
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boostParis (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival continental brands. ... more |
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800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in FinlandHelsinki (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 A Chinese-Finnish company announced Thursday it would begin building a battery materials plant in Finland in April, the first of its kind in the Nordic country. ... more |
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Hong Kong's embattled CK Hutchison says profits down in 2024Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024. ... more  
Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolds on their way outHong Kong (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The sight of Hong Kong's high-rises encased in bamboo scaffolding may soon become a rarity after officials announced plans to replace the ancient technique with metal. ... more 
Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'Beijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and even staging a dazzling drone show. ... more
Hong Kong's embattled CK Hutchison says profits down 27% in 2024Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024. ... more |
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