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…
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Jan 28 (Reuters) – With the downfall of China’s top general, the United States has lost an important contact on Beijing’s top military body and now faces a People’s Liberation Army that increasingly lacks steady, experienced commanders, said former U.S. officials and analysts. China’s defense ministry said on Saturday that Zhang Youxia, second-in-command under…
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….
LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 23 (Reuters) – China’s electricity output and clean energy technology exports scaled record highs in 2025, LNG and coal imports contracted and crude oil imports nosed higher in another dynamic year for the world’s largest power producer and energy consumer. Here’s a breakdown of China’s key domestic and international energy market impacts…
10 witnesses to be called for criminal damage charge against Chinese ship captain Eight other witnesses to testify for additional two charges Case adjourned until February 11, when plea is expected HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A lawyer for a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in…
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…
Taiwan offers investment in exchange for lower tariffs Fast-growing TSMC looks to expand in Arizona Deal deepens ties between Washington and Taipei as China tensions simmer Many of Trump’s tariffs still face Supreme Court review Taiwan needs ‘to keep our president happy’ to protect ‘their country,’ US official says WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The…
Prosecutors say scheme involved 39 players on 17 college basketball teams Case is latest to cast doubt on integrity of sports in legalized betting era Two defendants previously charged in NBA bet-rigging case NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Pennsylvania federal prosecutors on Thursday announced charges against 26 people for allegedly rigging bets on college…
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…