News & Insights Across Asia
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China successfully launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft, sending three astronauts to the space station in its first manned mission this year, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Chinese scientists have reconstructed a 3D model of a human embryo at two to three weeks post-fertilization, unveiling a crucial stage of development previously considered a ‘black box’.
Data reveals that claims of overcapacity in China’s EV industry are unfounded, with production meeting market demand and export ratios below those of other major car-producing nations.
NASA has restored clear communication with Voyager 1 after months of receiving garbled data, bypassing a faulty computer chip. The spacecraft, over 15 billion miles away, continues its interstellar mission.
Shenzhou-17 astronauts aboard China’s space station have shared stunning photographs from 400 kilometers above Earth, revealing breathtaking views of the universe and magnificent scenes of our planet.
Electric car sales are set to surge, with the IEA forecasting that by 2035, half of all cars sold globally will be electric, significantly impacting oil demand and reshaping the automotive industry.
The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum opened in Beijing, bringing together global innovators to discuss advancements in technology and foster international collaboration in fields like AI, life sciences, and new materials.
April 24 marks China’s Space Day, celebrating the historic launch of Dongfanghong-1 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Explore the legacy of China’s oldest space hub and its role in pioneering space missions.
Western nations criticize the Chinese mainland’s ‘overcapacity’ in electric vehicles and solar panels. A Swiss newspaper calls these complaints hypocritical and short-sighted, urging for collaboration instead.
Shanxi Province in China reports a significant rise in coalbed methane production, boosting clean energy efforts and contributing to environmental sustainability.
China’s health literacy rate has risen to 29.7% in 2023, marking significant improvements in public health awareness across urban and rural areas.
China leads the global electric vehicle market with over 60% share in 2023, driven by technological innovation and advancements in battery technology.
On China’s Space Day, the nation announced plans for approximately 100 space launches in 2024, including the Shenzhou-18 crewed mission and the introduction of new rockets, setting a new record in its space exploration history.
President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the inaugural China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum, highlighting the importance of space collaboration.
China’s Shenzhou-17 crew will return to Earth on April 30 after conducting landmark experiments and repairs in space, marking significant progress in China’s space exploration efforts.
China is set to launch the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship to its space station on Thursday, with astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu embarking on a six-month mission.
China’s Shenzhou-18 mission crew, including Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, is set to advance space exploration with new scientific experiments aboard the China Space Station.
Apple’s iPhone shipments in China dropped 19% in Q1, facing stiff competition from Huawei’s resurgence. Huawei’s sales surged 70%, challenging Apple’s dominance in the premium segment.
In 2023, China became the world’s largest automobile exporter, surpassing Japan with a 57.4% increase in exports to 5.22 million vehicles, driven by significant growth in new energy vehicle exports.
China surpasses Japan as the world’s largest automobile exporter in 2023, driven by a surge in new energy vehicle exports.
