China says it will attempt to land its Mars rover in the coming days.The six-wheeled Zhurong robot will target Utopia Planitia, a vast terrain in the planet’s northern hemisphere.The vehicle will use …
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Coronavirus: China seeks to boost influence by filling ‘vaccine vacuum’ in poor nations
China is seeking to take diplomatic advantage of a “vaccine vacuum” by sending millions of While the West has failed to provide the doses needed in developing nations and major producer It had sold a…
China Accuses U.S. of ‘Ignoring’ the Suffering of Muslims After Beijing Itself Accused of Genocide
U.S. and human rights groups say China has committed genocide against Muslims and ethnic minorities in the country’s Xinjiang province.
China’s First Mars Landing Imminent As Zhurong Rover Prepares to Hit Red Planet
If all goes to plan, China could become only the second country to operate a rover on Mars for an extended period.
China plans to attempt an ambitious Mars landing as early as Friday, dropping both a lander and a rover to the red planet
China’s Tianwen-1 mission could be the first to deploy an orbiter, lander, and rover all at once. But only half of Mars landings have succeeded.
China Blasts U.S. Response to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict as ‘Political Farce’
China took aim at the U.S. response to the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinians on Friday, describing the response from Washington as a “political farce.” Since the violence …
South China Sea: Manila refuses to bow to Beijing pressure ‘Will not move an inch’
The Philippines has boosted its presence in contested areas of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, including Thitu island, near to Chinese military installation, in defiance of …
China Will Attempt to Land Rover on Mars in Coming Days
National space agency plans for the rover to explore the planet for about three months, marking a significant milestone in China’s ambitious space program if it proves successful.
Kangtai Biological’s COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China
China has given emergency use approval to a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, the company said on Friday, adding a sixth shot to the country’s vaccination drive.
The Moon, Mars and Beyond: China’s Ambitious Plans in Space
An imminent Mars landing is one of many high-profile missions on the country’s schedule as it seeks to challenge American dominance of space exploration.
China: First New Cases Of Local COVID-19 Transmission
China has reported its first new cases of local COVID-19 transmission in the central province of Anhui. The region had previously largely avoided outbreaks. State broadcaster CCTV said two cases were …
Shenzhen attracts high-tech talents as global chip competition heats up
Shenzhen is a symbol of China’s rapid development. In just four decades, the city has grown from a fishing village into the country’s technological hub. But it’s not resting on its laurels. The local …
Shenzhen flexes its muscles in spending power
The restaurant chain, based in Changsha, Hunan province, made a splash in Shenzhen last month, luring more than 50,000 people to its opening on April 2. The much sought-after Chinese milk-tea brand …
