China celebrates its Space Day on April 24, the anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, Dongfanghong-1, marking China\’s arrival into the space age. In 1970, a Long March-1 carrier rocket sen
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China announces new partners for International Lunar Research Station
WUHAN, April 24 (Xinhua) — More partners, including one country and two international organizations, will participate in the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station (IL
Overseas Chinese history museum opens new branch in S China
GUANGZHOU, April 18 (Xinhua) — The Overseas Chinese History Museum of China has opened a new branch in the city of Chaozhou in south China\’s Guangdong Province.
This is the second branch of the museu
China promoting rapid development of commercial space industry: CNSA
BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) — China will continue to promote the healthy and rapid development of its commercial space industry by creating a good environment and expanding the scale of the industry,
Beijing launches annual \”reading season\”
BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) — The city of Beijing kicked off its 14th annual \”reading season\” on Monday, with nearly 300 activities planned over several months to spark residents\’ enthusiasm for readi
China launches new remote sensing satellite
JIUQUAN, April 15 (Xinhua) — China on Monday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite into space.
The rocket blasted off at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuqu
Feature: How Chinese are helping Suriname turn around its farming fortunes
PARAMARIBO, April 13 (Xinhua) — As the sun rises over the Saramacca District, the promise of pomelo season fills the air. In Ashwien Doekhi\’s orchard, a scene of abundance unfolds, with trees heavy-l
China successfully deploys Queqiao-2 relay satellite for future lunar exploration
A Long March-8 rocket, carrying the relay satellite Queqiao-2 for Earth-Moon communications blasts off at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China\’s Hainan Province, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Yan
Hong Kong\’s new scheme to attract investment sees double-digit applications
HONG KONG, April 9 (Xinhua) — Hong Kong\’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has received double-digit applications and over 1,600 inquiries from high-net-worth individuals worldwide since its lau
Israel\’s Netanyahu says no power could stop ground attack on Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd L, Rear) speaks with soldiers in a military base outside Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 9, 2024. Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel will launch an offensi