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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 CesiumAstro has secured a key contract with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) to supply advanced communications payloads and ground systems for the nation's inaugural low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This agreement supports Taiwan's Beyond 5G (B5G) satellite initiative aimed at creating a sovereign space-based communications infrastructure. As part of the contract, CesiumAstro will deliver both space and ground-based systems, including its Vireo Ka-band software-defined radio (SDR) payl ... read more |
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China highlights major strides in moon research and explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese L ... more  
The ticking frontier of thorium powered nuclear clocksSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 In a recent perspective featured in the National Science Review, Dr Xin Tong from the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, outlines the ... more  
Cambodia hails opening of naval base renovated by ChinaReam, Cambodia (AFP) April 5, 2025 Cambodia's leader Hun Manet said Saturday there was "nothing to hide" as he inaugurated a naval base renovated in recent years by China, after Washington had voiced concern over Beijing's role in the upgrades. ... more 
Australia to buy Darwin port lease from Chinese firm: PMSydney (AFP) April 4, 2025 Australia plans to buy back control of its strategic northern port of Darwin from the current Chinese leaseholder, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday. ... more |
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TikTok must find non-Chinese owner by Saturday to avert US banMiami (AFP) April 4, 2025 TikTok on Friday was hours from a deadline to find a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. ... more |
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China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sitesTaipei (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military on Wednesday said it had completed two days of live-fire exercises that included simulated strikes on key ports and energy sites aimed at Taiwan, the self-ruled island it claims as its own. ... more  
China arrests three Filipinos suspected of spyingBeijing (AFP) April 3, 2025 China on Thursday said it had "destroyed" an intelligence network set up by the Philippine espionage agency and arrested three spies from the country. ... more 
China probes for key target weak spots with 'paralysing' Taiwan drillsBeijing (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say - in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission. ... more 
China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drillsTaipei (AFP) April 2, 2025 China's military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during "live-fire" drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own. ... more |
 
Philippines 'inevitably' involved if Taiwan invaded; As China holds large-scale naval drillsManila (AFP) April 1, 2025 The Philippines' military chief said Tuesday his country would "inevitably" be involved if neighbouring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate the Filipino military and other institutions. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. ... more 
Myanmar army fired warning shots in Chinese Red Cross incident: juntaMyanmar (AFP) April 2, 2025 Myanmar's junta said Wednesday its troops had fired warning shots when a Chinese Red Cross convoy failed to stop while approaching a conflict area to deliver aid to earthquake victims. ... more  
US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy LaiWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub. ... more  
Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapseBangkok (AFP) April 1, 2025 A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper - the only major building in the capital to fall in a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar. ... more |
Australian judge sides with Hong Kong govt in ex-lawmaker caseHong Kong (AFP) April 1, 2025 An Australian judge sitting on Hong Kong's top court sided with the government on Tuesday to rule against former pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting who was jailed for revealing an anti-graft probe. ... more  
China vows to stay 'safe and promising land' for foreign investmentBeijing (AFP) April 7, 2025 A top Chinese official has vowed to protect US firms and pledged his country will remain a "promising land" for foreign investment, Beijing said Monday, after it slapped 34 percent tariffs on US imports. ... more 
Market panic deepens as China retaliates against Trump tariffsTokyo (AFP) April 7, 2025 World markets crashed on Monday with Asia leading the rout, as US President Donald Trump held firm on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder. ... more 
India's Modi clinches defence, energy deals in Sri LankaColombo (AFP) April 5, 2025 India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region. ... more |
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US soybeans, energy: Who is hit by China's tariff retaliation?Washington (AFP) April 5, 2025 US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China's blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump's sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures due to take effect next week. ... more 
Belgium charges eight in Huawei graft probeBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 4, 2025 Eight people have been charged in a probe into suspected corruption in the European Parliament involving Chinese tech giant Huawei, Belgian prosecutors said on Friday. ... more
Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyerWashington (AFP) April 4, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States, allowing 75 more days to find a solution. ... more 
Trump tariffs offer opportunity for ChinaWashington (AFP) April 4, 2025 In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers. One beneficiary could be the country he sees as the primary adversary - China. ... more |
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Trump goads China as global trade war escalatesWashington (AFP) April 4, 2025 President Donald Trump goaded China on Friday after the US's chief economic rival retaliated against his tariffs, and he dismissed falling stock markets over the growing global trade war, touting it as a chance to "get rich." ... more |
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Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more  
Nations divided ahead of decisive week for shipping emissionsLondon (AFP) April 4, 2025 Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are divided over whether to approve a carbon tax on international shipping, ahead of a meeting starting on Monday to finalise emissions-reduction measures. ... more
Where things stand in the US-China trade warBeijing (AFP) April 4, 2025 China has hit back against US President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs, slapping 34 percent levies on all imports of American goods. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more |
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