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….
Chinese regulators have required asset sales in past deals Concentration in copper, iron ore marketing could be among top concerns, analysts and lawyers say Rio Tinto had been exploring asset-for-equity swap with China’s Chinalco before Glencore talks announced BEIJING/MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The proposed tie-up between Rio Tinto (RIO.L), opens new tab, (RIO.AX), opens…
Company positions itself as a ‘chip department store’ Net profit shot up nearly 7 times in 2024, revenue jumped 28% Chip and AI firms tapping HK market as Beijing seeks self-sufficiency HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Shares of GigaDevice Semiconductor soared 40% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, with investors latching on…
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 A view of a logo at the PUMA flagship store in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo [1/3]A view of a logo at the PUMA flagship store in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Anta has offered…
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…