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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China on Sunday, hoping to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula hours after rival North Korea launched ballistic missiles. The visit, Lee’s first to China since taking office in June, comes amid heightened global tensions after Pyongyang’s aggressive display,…
Taiwan president determined to boost defend sovereignty Proposal to boost military spending stuck in parliament Lai says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ cannot be stopped TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in…
China carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan Chinese military rehearsing blockade of island’s north and south Taiwan watching if China fires missile over island, source says Taiwan says China is simulating strikes on U.S.-made weapons system TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious…