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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 China's space station will soon host an unusual biological subject for experimentation: the planarian, a species of flatworm distinguished by its extraordinary regenerative powers, according to a report from China Media Group. With an evolutionary lineage dating back more than 520 million years, planarians are a staple in laboratory research. Their unique ability to completely regenerate body parts from any segment - including vital organs and even their brain - makes them an ideal model for study ... read more |
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South Pole Aitken Basin impact dated to early Moon history by Chang'e 6 samplesSydney, 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. ... more  
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 |
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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  
Philippines, US kick off army drills ahead of Hegseth visitManila (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops on Monday, Manila said, days before new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was set to visit the Southeast Asian country. ... 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  
Trump's plans to boost US shipbuilding with port fees face pushbackWashington (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Proposals by President Donald Trump's administration to revitalize US shipbuilding are facing pushback from businesses, with retailers warning Monday that added fees targeting Chinese-built vessels could bring higher costs and supply chain problems. ... more |
 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
'We are not in crisis': chair of IPCC climate body to AFPParis (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Jim Skea insists the IPCC, the UN climate panel he chairs, is not in crisis and remains relevant despite criticism it is too slow in publishing its landmark scientific reports on climate change. ... more  
Poisoned legacy of Albania's steel cityElbasan, Albania (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Once the pride of Albania's communist regime, the giant Elbasan metals complex is now one of the most polluted sites in the Balkans, burdened with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste, much of it hazardous. ... more |
Chinese officials admit toxic river leak after rare media reportsBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 Chinese authorities said Tuesday they had controlled a leak of toxic heavy metal into a river, after media outlets reported that officials had known about the incident for days. ... 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  
Apple boss hails 'next generation of developers' on China visitBeijing (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Apple boss Tim Cook on Wednesday praised "the next generation of developers" during a visit to a technology hub in eastern China, as the US tech giant battles to stay relevant in the country's vast consumer market. ... more 
Bangladesh's Yunus heads to China for first state visitDhaka (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus flew to Beijing on Wednesday for his first state visit as frosty relations with neighbouring India spur his caretaker administration to court new friends. ... more |
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EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependenceBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 The EU unveiled dozens of projects Tuesday to ramp up extraction of critical raw materials in Europe as the bloc seeks to reduce its over-reliance on 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  
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 |
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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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