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.
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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 …
China Mars rover to land between Saturday and Wednesday
China says its Mars probe and accompanying rover are expected to land on the red planet sometime between Saturday and Wednesday Beijing time. The China National Space Administration said in a brief …
Over 366M COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China
Approximately 366.91 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across China as of Thursday, a health official said on Friday. Mi Feng, spokesperson for the National Health Commission, …
Lab leak theory about COVID-19 origin in China cannot be ruled out: Scientists
COVID-19, which emerged in China in late 2019, has killed 3.34 million people, cost the world trillions of dollars in lost income and upended normal life for billions of people.
China accuses US of ‘coercive diplomacy’ after trade remarks
China on Friday accused the United States of “coercive diplomacy” following comments by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to his Australian counterpart that the U.S. “will not leave Australia alone on …
