Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they’re expected …
China launches crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12 in historic mission
China launched a spacecraft on Thursday carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.
China Launches Manned Space Mission For First Time in Five Years
The three-person crew is headed to China’s own space station, the Tianhe—or Heavenly Harmony—for three months.
EXPLAINER: The significance of China’s new space station
Adding a crew to China’s new orbiting space station is another major advance for the burgeoning space power. Here’s a look at key developments: WHAT’S THE MISSION’S PURPOSE? The three-member crew is …
Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts into orbit
China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. This was the moment as the Shenzhou-12 capsule successfully took off atop its Long March 2F …
China launching crew to its own space station…
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EXCLUSIVE China’s IPO-bound Didi probed for antitrust violations – sources
China’s market regulator has begun an antitrust probe into Didi Chuxing, three people with knowledge of the matter said, just as the ride-hailing giant is pushing ahead with what could be the largest …
‘The way to survive’: North Korea ramps up recycling amid sanctions and pandemic
With anti-pandemic border closures throttling imports of goods such as plastic from China, North Korea’s state media has described a massive focus on recycling as a way to turn its trash into treasure …
Oman Is Vital To Iran And China’s Energy Agenda
Oman has been facing serious economic problems for the past decade, and now China and Iran are taking advantage of those problems to increase their influence in the country and the broader region …
China Won’t Finance Bangladesh Rail Line after Dhaka Cuts Project Costs
Sheikh Hasina’s government trims $471M from Akhaura-Sylhet track project that was to be built by Chinese state-owned company.