As SpaceNews reports, China has successfully launched the first 18 of its initial satellites for its Qianfan or “Thousand Sails” megaconstellation, which were deployed into low-Earth orbit by a Long March 6A rocket on August…
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China Launches First Portion of Satellite Megaconstellation
Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop China flights
The airline now says Beijing flights will be suspended until November 2025, but schedules will remain under review. BA is also dropping one of its two daily flights to Hong Kong.
British Airways cuts Beijing route and Virgin axes two prominent long-haul routes
British Airways will suspend its Beijing route from London and Virgin Atlantic will drop two of its Caribbean routes from Heathrow in early 2025.
China’s surprise import surge last month points to stockpiling of key tech ahead of trade restrictions, BofA says
China’s imports last month surged 7.2% year-over-year, led by an influx of tech products. BofA says the increase points to stockpiling ahead of new restrictions.
COVID-19 no longer a top cause of US death — here’s what’s replaced it
Just over 3 million deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics last year.
Beijing calls for cooling down Ukraine crisis
China has underscored, in its latest shuttle diplomacy regarding the Ukraine crisis, the pressing need to ease the situation and create conditions for a cease-fire to achieve a political solution, amid the risk of spillover…
South China Sea: what can the Philippines do to counter Beijing’s island-building?
Observers believe the Philippines has limited military options to dislodge Chinese bases built on reclaimed land in their maritime territory.
China Market Update: Shenzhen’s Real Estate Policy Ignites Rally
Asian equities were mostly lower as overweight countries including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and, for the first time, India, succumbed to selling pressure as the US dollar weakened overnight.
China’s Robotaxi Revolution Threatens Ride-Hailing Drivers
China’s ride-hailing drivers, like 36-year-old Liu Yi from Wuhan, face new challenges as robotaxis become more prevalent. Liu, who began driving part-time this year due to a construction slowdown, fears increased competition from driverless taxis…
China is closing the AI Gap with the United States
While the United States has had a head start on AI development, China is catching up. In recent weeks, several Chinese companies have unveiled AI technologies that rival leading American systems. And …
China’s exports miss expectations in July, while imports pick up with growth of 7.2%
China’s imports grew faster-than-expected in July, while export growth came in below forecasts, according to customs data released Wednesday. U.S. dollar-denominated imports rose in July by 7.2%, far …
China’s manufacturers are going broke
In recent years handouts, cheap loans and direct government investment have poured into areas of manufacturing favoured by Xi Jinping, China’s leader, with some remarkable outcomes. On his watch China …
Researchers identify seasonal sources of Beijing smog
An international study led by researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has used a new method to identify the various sources of aerosols that create smog in Beijing.
