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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  
During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. ... more  
US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chiefPanama City (AFP) April 8, 2025 The United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday. ... more |
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US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chiefPanama City (AFP) April 9, 2025 The United States will not allow China to "threaten" the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday. ... more |
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Philippines says suspected spy confessions in China 'scripted'Manila (AFP) April 5, 2025 The Philippines said on Saturday the supposed confessions of three Filipinos arrested by China for alleged espionage appear to have been "scripted" and urged Beijing to respect their rights. ... more 
US defense chief to visit Panama next week: PentagonWashington (AFP) April 4, 2025 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Panama next week, the Pentagon said Friday, after President Donald Trump exerted significant pressure on the country to curb ties with Chinese interests. ... more  
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 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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China floats battle barges in Taiwan invasion plansBeijing (AFP) April 4, 2025 Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country's south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say. ... more  
Fire in northern China nursing home kills 20: state mediaBeijing (AFP) April 9, 2025 Twenty people have died in a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province, Beijing's state news agency Xinhua said Wednesday. ... more  
5.0-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: USGSTaipei (AFP) April 9, 2025 A magnitude-5.0 earthquake hit northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, causing buildings to shake in the capital Taipei. ... more  
China slams 'ignorant and impolite' US VP over 'peasants' commentsBeijing (AFP) April 8, 2025 China on Tuesday condemned US Vice President JD Vance as "ignorant and impolite", after he referred to Washington borrowing money from "Chinese peasants". ... more |
Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade warHong Kong (AFP) April 9, 2025 Equities and oil plunged Wednesday after Donald Trump ramped up his trade war by hitting China with tariffs of more than 100 percent as sweeping measures against the United States' dozens of partners came into effect. ... more
China ready to fight trade war, EU seeks to cool it; as 104% tariffs take effect on ChinaWashington (AFP) April 9, 2025 US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came in force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, dramatically ramping up a devastating global trade war. ... more 
Author of explosive Meta memoir to star at US Senate hearingSan Francisco (AFP) April 9, 2025 The former Facebook employee behind a scathing book about parent company Meta will testify Wednesday before US senators keen to establish whether the social networking giant ever collaborated with the Chinese government. ... more
Shanghai's elderly investors keep faith despite stock market woesShanghai (AFP) April 8, 2025 A raucous group of elderly investors held court at a Shanghai securities company on Tuesday, chatting loudly about the stock prices flickering on LED boards as Chinese markets stutteringly recovered from the brutal day before. ... more |
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'Malignant stupidity', 'weak': Economists on Trump's tariffs Paris (AFP) April 8, 2025 A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, which has sparked a trade war that experts say could lead to a global recession. ... more  
China's BYD forecasts record first-quarter net profitBeijing (AFP) April 8, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD expects to see record profits in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary results published on Tuesday, as booming sales saw it ship more than a million cars. ... more
Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama auditPanama City (AFP) April 8, 2025 The Hong Kong firm in charge of two key Panama Canal ports has flouted the terms of its contract, according to a Panamanian audit released Monday, as US and Chinese firms fight for business on the waterway after President Donald Trump threatened to seize it. ... more
China central bank says backs sovereign fund for 'smooth operation' of marketBeijing (AFP) April 8, 2025 China's central bank on Tuesday vowed to back major state-backed fund Central Huijin Investment in stabilising the market, as bourses in Asia were roiled in a trade war launched by Washington. ... more |
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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 |
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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 
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 |
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