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China Successfully Conducts First Emergency Space Launch to Safeguard Tiangong Station China has completed its first-ever emergency space launch, sending an unmanned spacecraft to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday to ensure crew safety after a damaged vessel raised concerns earlier this month. The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off on a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 12:11 p.m. (0411 GMT), the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed. The spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its planned orbit before docking with Tiangong at 3:50 p.m. (0750 GMT). CMSA declared the mission a…

Chinese Scientists Explain Why Moon’s Far-Side Soil Is Extra Sticky Chinese scientists have discovered why the lunar soil collected by the Chang’e-6 mission from the far side of the moon is unusually cohesive. The sticky and clumpy texture of these samples, unlike those gathered from the moon’s near side, has fascinated researchers since their return to Earth in 2024. Experiments Reveal Key Soil Differences A team from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences led the investigation, publishing their findings in Nature Astronomy. To study the unusual soil properties, the team performed fixed funnel and…

China to Launch Unmanned Shenzhou-22 to Restore Space Station Operations China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25, marking a key step toward stabilising operations at its Tiangong space station after an earlier vessel was damaged, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday. The move aims to restore normal conditions for China’s manned spaceflight programme, which faced disruption earlier this month. Replacing the Damaged Shenzhou-21 The Shenzhou-22 will travel to Tiangong to replace the Shenzhou-21, which had to return to Earth six months ahead of schedule following damage to another docked vessel, the Shenzhou-20. The early withdrawal left Tiangong…

China and Germany Move to Mend Trade Ties Amid Rare-Earth Tensions China has made a renewed push to strengthen relations with Germany’s new government, seeking to ease trade frictions that have disrupted German manufacturing and raised calls for reduced dependence on Chinese supply chains. The diplomatic outreach marks a quick reversal from earlier tensions over export curbs on chips and rare earths that led to Germany’s foreign minister cancelling a planned visit to China in October. Beijing Calls for Deeper Cooperation At the G20 summit in South Africa, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and called for…

Pakistan’s Rooftop Solar Power Set to Surpass Grid Demand in 2026 Pakistan is poised for a major energy shift next year, as rooftop solar generation is expected to exceed power demand on the national grid during daytime hours in several industrial regions. This milestone highlights a rapid solar boom that has transformed the country’s energy landscape. Solar Boom Reshaping Energy Demand According to Aisha Moriani, Secretary of Pakistan’s Climate Change Ministry, the country will soon face “negative grid-linked demand” during certain hours. This means that solar energy generated on rooftops will fully offset electricity drawn from the grid. Speaking at…

Spanish Court Orders Meta to Pay €479 Million for Data Misuse and Unfair Competition A Spanish court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €479 million ($552 million) to 87 Spanish digital media outlets and news agencies. The ruling, issued by Madrid’s Commercial Court, found that Meta gained an unfair competitive edge in the online advertising market by unlawfully using personal data for behavioural advertising. The court determined that Meta’s data processing practices violated European Union data protection laws, allowing the company to target users more precisely and attract advertisers unfairly. The compensation will be…

Chinese Scientists Discover Signs of Unexpected Oxidation on the Moon Chinese researchers have made a landmark discovery in lunar samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission, identifying iron oxide minerals that suggest surprising oxidation processes on the Moon’s surface. The breakthrough challenges long-held assumptions that the Moon’s environment prevents the formation of such minerals. Breakthrough in Lunar Sample Analysis The findings were jointly announced by the China National Space Administration, Shandong University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. A research team examined 3,000 milligrams of lunar soil gathered during the Chang’e-6 mission and found direct evidence linking oxidation to impact events…

Taiwan to Expand Export Controls on High-Tech Equipment and Quantum Technology Taiwan is tightening its export regulations to include quantum computers and advanced semiconductor equipment as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent the misuse of sensitive technology for military purposes. The move aligns with global efforts to stop weapons proliferation, the island’s economy ministry announced. New Controls on Dual-Use Technology The International Trade Administration under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched a 60-day public review of proposed updates to two key lists: one covering dual-use items and technology and another detailing military-related exports. The review period is designed…

SiCarrier Subsidiary Launches New Chip Design Software to Boost China’s Tech Independence A subsidiary of Chinese chip equipment maker SiCarrier, known for its close links with Huawei, has introduced two domestically developed software products for semiconductor design. The move marks another step in China’s ongoing effort to reduce its reliance on foreign technologies. Two New EDA Tools Developed Locally Yunqifang, a subsidiary of Shenzhen-based SiCarrier, unveiled two electronic design automation (EDA) software products, both featuring fully independent intellectual property rights, according to Chinese state-backed outlet the Paper. EDA tools are essential for creating detailed blueprints of advanced semiconductors, forming a…

Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Surge 17% in 2025 Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan’s government departments have risen sharply this year, increasing by 17% compared to 2024. Data from Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) shows the island now faces an average of 2.8 million cyberattacks daily. The bureau has also warned that Beijing’s “online troll army” is actively working to spread misinformation and create internal divisions among Taiwanese citizens. Rising Online Threats Amid Political Tensions According to a report submitted to parliament and reviewed by Reuters, Taiwan’s Government Service Network has endured a surge in attacks this year, up from 2.4 million…