China vows to develop space tourism, explore deep space as it races US

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    China's liquefied natural gas oil imports fell by 15% in 2025 to the lowest since 2022

      China’s power, energy and clean technology milestones in 2025

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        Chinese tech companies, led by Zhipu AI, climb in Hong Kong debut

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          Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces host of spoilers

          HONG KONG, Jan 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) – IPO fever has caught on in Hong Kong in a big way. On Friday, shares in Shanghai Biren Technology (6082.HK), opens new tab zoomed up 76% after the Chinese artificial intelligence chip designer raised more than $700 million in its initial public offering. That came three days after…

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