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China says unmanned moon mission delayed over 'launch conditions'
Aug 23, 2026 (AFP)
China's manned space agency said on Sunday it is delaying a research moon mission that is part of Beijing's efforts to land a crew there by 2030, less than two ...
Chinese comedian investigated after patriotic song gag
Aug 23, 2026 (AFP)
A famous Chinese comedian is under investigation, local authorities told AFP on Sunday, after he reportedly poked fun at a patriotic song during a performance.
Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region
Aug 22, 2026 (AFP)
With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospect...
Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with r...
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists to receive national security verdict
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court will deliver a verdict in the national security trial of two pro-democracy Tiananmen activists on Friday, in a case widely criticised as exemp...
Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not ...
'So bad it's good': rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subver...
The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" ...
Death toll from south China floods jumps to 159: state media
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
The death toll from devastating floods in southern China last month jumped to 159 on Friday, state media reported, with ten people still missing.
Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with r...
CORRECTED: Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with r...
Pacific nations detain Chinese, Indonesian boats for illegal fishing
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
Pacific island authorities arrested a number of Chinese and Indonesian boats for illegal fishing this month in a crackdown across the vast ocean, officials have...
Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not ...
Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not ...
China denies US citizen held since June is wrongfully detained
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
China refuted on Friday a claim from Washington that it has improperly held a US citizen since early June, saying the American was suspected of violating Chines...
Germany, France, EU hit out at Hong Kong conviction of Tiananmen activist
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
France, Germany and the European Union on Friday slammed the conviction of Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung, who had organised annual vigils marking China's de...
Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with r...
China mulls bid to host 2028 UN climate talks: sources
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
China is mulling a bid to host UN climate talks in 2028, two sources familiar with the matter told AFP Friday, as it seeks to burnish its reputation as a leader...
China mulls bid to host 2028 UN climate talks: sources
Aug 21, 2026 (AFP)
China is mulling a bid to host UN climate talks in 2028, two sources familiar with the matter told AFP Friday, as it seeks to burnish its reputation as a leader...
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