China’s plans for space tourism signal a shift in space ambitions China, US competing to commercialise space exploration through reusable rocket technology China’s new spaceflight academy aims to foster talent for deep space exploration BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – China’s main space contractor vowed to develop space tourism in the next five years, state media…
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – China’s investigation into its top general is taking President Xi Jinping’s years-long corruption purge into his innermost circle, underlining that even close personal ties do not offer protection when it comes to loyalty to the party leadership. China experts said Xi’s move against his long-term ally and Politburo member Gen….
Lai was found guilty under national security law in December Tycoon, now 78, faces potential life sentence Family says his health has deteriorated after more than 1,800 days in prison Court will also hear mitigation for eight other defendants who pleaded guilty HONG KONG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s High Court will on Monday…
Questions linger on combat showing of China’s latest weaponry Taiwan readied for years to fend off ‘decapitation’ attacks on leaders Maduro capture inspires some online Chinese users HONG KONG/TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – (This Jan 9 story has been corrected to say Democratic Progressive Party, not Democratic People’s Party in paragraph 4) Some Chinese online…
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander [1/4]A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead…
Zhipu and MiniMax are first Chinese ‘AI tigers’ to list MiniMax surges 78%, potential for its consumer apps in focus Zhipu jumps further on its second day of trade SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) – MiniMax Group (0100.HK), opens new tab, the second so-called Chinese “AI tiger” to go public, rocketed 78% higher on its…
Item 1 of 3 US President George Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev exchange pens after signing the START treaty. July 31, 1991 REUTERS/Mal Langsdon DISCLAIMER: The image is presented in its original, uncropped, and untoned state. Due to the age and historical nature of the image, we recommend verifying all associated metadata, which was…
US boarded boat that escaped blockade and put up Russian flag Trump announces deal to import up to 50 million barrels of crude Venezuela’s main buyer China denounces US ‘bullying’ Oil prices fall on anticipated supply increase Opposition leader Machado’s hope for election on hold WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. seized an empty…
Asia’s top two economies embroiled in biggest dispute in years China’s ban latest response to Japan PM’s Taiwan remarks Beijing weighing broader rare earth curbs, state media says Japanese automakers at risk if restrictions expanded TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Japan called China’s ban on dual-use exports for its military “absolutely unacceptable” on Wednesday, amid…
Taiwan report says China’s war games sought to counter international support the island, divert from economic issues China uses information warfare, cyberattacks to undermine Taiwan’s security, morale, report says China says drills sought to defend territorial integrity TAIPEI, Jan 7 (Reuters) – China’s war game exercises around Taiwan last week were part of a campaign…