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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2025 Chinese scientists have precisely dated the moon's oldest and largest impact feature, the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, to 4.25 billion years ago using lunar samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission. This result offers critical insights into the moon's formative history and the early development of the solar system. A research team led by Chen Yi from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted the study, which was published Friday in *National Science ... read more |
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Chinese Meridian Phase II sets new benchmark in global space weather monitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 China has reached a pivotal achievement in space science with the official completion and national acceptance of Phase II of the Chinese Meridian Project (CMP) on March 21. This endeavor marks the e ... more  
China's Galactic Energy expands Yunyao satellite network with successful launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private aerospace firm, successfully launched its Ceres 1 rocket on Friday evening, sending six satellites into orbit to support China's growing space-based weather ... more 
Shenzhou XIX astronauts complete third spacewalk outside TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XIX mission successfully completed their third extravehicular activity (EVA), spending nearly seven hours working outside the Tiangong space station, according to ... more  
South Africa China achieve milestone with 12900 km quantum satellite connectionLondon, 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 12,9 ... more |
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China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' worldBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". ... more |
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Australian army gets battle-tested US long-range missilesAvalon, Australia (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Australia's army has received its first delivery of a "game changer" mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday. ... more  
Vietnam police probe Chinese tea brand over South China Sea mapHanoi (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Vietnamese police are investigating a Chinese tea brand over an online map featuring Beijing's disputed claims in the South China Sea, authorities said. ... more  
Taiwan's existential battle against Chinese spiesTaipei (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats. ... more 
Taiwan seizes unregistered Chinese refuelling boatTaipei (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 Taiwan said Sunday it had detained a Chinese boat suspected of illegally supplying fuel to fishing boats trespassing in Taiwanese waters, the coast guard said. ... 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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Hong Kong passes cybersecurity law for 'critical infrastructure'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Hong Kong passed a law on Wednesday that officials say will better protect "critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks, imposing security requirements on entities in sectors ranging from banking to air transport. ... more 
Taiwan's annual war games to simulate 2027 China attackTaipei (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island's annual war games, the defence ministry said Wednesday, as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei. ... more  
Canada files WTO trade action against Chinese agriculture, fishery dutiesGeneva (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Canada has launched a dispute against China at the World Trade Organization over additional duties on agricultural and fishery products, the international body said Monday. ... more  
Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wedBeijing (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births. ... more |
 
AstraZeneca unveils China investment despite ex boss detentionLondon (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Friday announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in China, despite the detention there of its former head of operations over alleged illegal activity. ... 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  
Chinese EV giant BYD surpasses rival Tesla with record 2024 revenueBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion. ... more |
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China says to pursue 'correct' path of globalisation as trade woes mountBeijing (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would pursue economic globalisation despite "fragmentation", a thinly veiled reference to trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump. ... more 
Pro-Trump US senator meets Chinese vice premierBeijing (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 US Senator Steve Daines on Saturday met China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, who "firmly" criticised Washington's economic policy while appealing for dialogue in talks with the staunch supporter of Republican President Donald Trump. ... more 
EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPengHong Kong (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a "large economic impact" but will not deter the firm's plans to tap European markets. ... 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 |
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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 |
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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  
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 
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 |
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