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China is preparing to send danyo fish to the Tiangong space station to study how they and other microorganisms interact in a small, closed ecosystem. This study also aims to investigate the possible loss of bone density in astronauts during prolonged exposure to microgravity, which could be a problem for future space missions. This is […]
The EU has unveiled plans to ban European companies from creating crucial modern technologies such as supercomputers, artificial intelligence, and advanced microchips in countries such as China. This was reported by Politico. The European Economic Security Strategy, to be presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will outline Brussels’ plans to regulate investment […]
The Chinese diplomat denied that Beijing’s companies supply critical components for Russia’s military industry and emphasized that his country maintains “normal” trade relations with the aggressor country. China insists that it will not “add fuel to the fire” of the war in Ukraine and hopes for further discussions on the peace plan previously proposed by […]
Recently, a Chinese reusable spacecraft returned to Earth. It spent more than six months traveling. The spacecraft took off on August 4, 2022. It was launched using a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan launch site in China. This was the second orbital journey for this spacecraft. The mysterious mission, about which there is […]
China is developing a new strike UAV that will work in tandem with the J-20 Mighty Dragon aircraft. It is expected that supersonic drones will help fighter pilots compensate for the lack of missiles. The FH-97A drone premiered last November at an exhibition event organized in Zhuhai County. It was developed by engineers at Feihong, […]
China has sold military and dual-use equipment to unidentified Russian organizations. This is stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The occupiers received rifles, parts for drones, and equipment that can be used for military purposes. The analysts add that the sales are made in small batches and in […]
Russia is China’s largest ally and vassal. China obviously knew about the plans to attack Ukraine. The main question should not be, “Will China support Russia?” The question should be, “How or to what extent will China support Russia?” This also applies to weapons. And money. And simply bypassing sanctions. China is now, like the […]
A Chinese satellite launched in 2018 is checking on other countries’ spacecraft high above the Earth in geostationary orbit. The Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing-3 (TJS-3), vaguely described as an experimental communications satellite, has made close encounters with U.S. satellites in recent months. The Orbital Focus Twitter account notes that the TJS-3 satellite was drifting along […]
The United States has been tracking a balloon flying over the country for several days. It is believed to be engaged in intelligence gathering and was launched by the People’s Republic of China. This was reported by the US Ministry of Defense. The head of the Air Force, Pat Ryder, said that the spy balloon […]
Tesla has unexpectedly reduced the prices of electric cars in China. That didn’t sit well with motorists who bought Teslas in November and December. In the Chinese city of Chengdu, angry Tesla owners staged a real pogrom in one of the brand’s car showrooms. The reason was the unexpected introduction of discounts on electric cars […]