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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Scientists have precisely determined the age of the Moon's largest and most ancient impact crater, the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, using rock samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission. A research team led by Prof. CHEN YI at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences analyzed the first samples ever collected from the SPA region and established that the basin was formed approximately 4.25 billion years ago. This finding marks a significant advance in understa ... 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 
Chang'e-6 samples pinpoint moon's oldest crater to 4.25 billion years agoLos 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 missi ... 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 |
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Trump admits Musk 'susceptible' on ChinaWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally's business links raised potential conflicts of interest. ... more |
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Japan, China in new spat after three-way talksTokyo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Japan and China became embroiled in a new spat on Monday with Tokyo accusing Beijing of misrepresenting its position after high-level weekend talks also involving South Korea. ... more 
Sri Lanka to host India PM Modi next monthColombo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Sri Lanka will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, an official said Monday, as Colombo grapples with the competing interests of its powerful northern neighbour and China, its largest lender. ... more  
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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  
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 
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  
Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oilWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. ... more 
China says Canada 'seriously damaging' interests in trade spatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused Canada of "seriously damaging" its interests, defending its tariffs against the country after Ottawa launched a dispute against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. ... more |
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China slams US 'interference' in Venezuela over Trump oil tariff threatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused the United States of "interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs" after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imports from countries that bought oil and gas from the South American nation. ... more 
China releases five detained staff from US due diligence firm: companyBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China has released five local employees of an American due diligence firm detained more than two years ago during a crackdown on foreign consultancies with multinational links, the company said Tuesday. ... 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 
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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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 |
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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 
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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