Tag: China
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China’s Call to Arms: Recruiting for Planetary Defense Amid Looming Asteroid Threat
Source: TheGuardian China Initiates Recruitment for Planetary Defense Force Amid Asteroid Threat The Chinese government has launched a recruitment drive for a planetary defense force, following risk assessments that indicate a potential asteroid impact on Earth by 2032. The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) of China published job advertisements…
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China’s Bold Move: Proposing a Trump-Putin Summit to Resolve Ukraine Crisis
Source: The Canberra Times February 13, 2025 – China is reportedly proposing to host a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to help resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report cites that the proposal was made to the Trump team…
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China Proposes Peace Summit Between Trump and Putin to End Ukraine Conflict: A New Hope for Resolution?
Source: The Canberra Times In a bid to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, China has proposed to host a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper cites sources familiar with the matter, revealing that Chinese officials have been discussing…
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US Senate Passes Legislation to Force Sale of TikTok
In a significant move, the US Senate has passed legislation aimed at compelling TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular social media platform or face a ban.
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Taiwan Hit by Deadly 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Sparking Tsunami Warnings
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, marking the strongest tremor to hit the island in over 25 years.
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Earthquake Strikes Western Xinjiang, China: Rescue Efforts Underway Amidst Extensive Damage
In the early hours of Tuesday, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rattled the sparsely populated Uchturpan county in China’s western Xinjiang region. While causing significant damage, the earthquake only resulted in six reported injuries, a surprisingly low number given the freezing cold weather conditions. This seismic event is the latest in a series of natural disasters…
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China Sends Flotilla of Research Vessels to Complete Antarctic Station
China deploys its largest fleet of research vessels to expedite the construction of its fifth Antarctic station.
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies at 68
Li Keqiang, the former premier of China and a one-time political rival to Chinese President Xi Jinping, has died after suffering a heart attack in Shanghai. His passing at the age of 68 marks a significant development in Chinese politics, given his history of political rivalry with Xi. Li, who retired from his position as…
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Taiwan reports 15 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
Taiwan reported 15 Chinese aircraft entering its airspace, escalating tensions in a long-standing dispute over the territory claimed by China.