Author: Resham

China’s Shenzhou-19 Crew Tackles Spacewalk Lock Failure with Precision China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has revealed that they overcame a critical equipment fault during a record-setting nine-hour spacewalk in December 2024. This extravehicular activity (EVA) is now the longest single spacewalk ever completed. Improvised Repair During Historic EVA Astronaut Cai Xuzhe, now China’s most experienced spacewalker with five EVAs, detailed the incident during post-mission disclosures. While installing equipment outside the station, a payload adapter became partially jammed. The device was meant to deploy via the cargo airlock with two locking mechanisms. The first lock disengaged properly using the robotic arm. However, the…

Alibaba Group has announced the launch of Qwen3-Coder, an open-source artificial intelligence model designed for software development, which the company describes as its most advanced coding tool to date. The release underscores Alibaba’s increasing focus on AI, as Chinese firms push aggressively to compete on the global stage. Rising Competition in the AI Arms Race The unveiling comes amid intensifying rivalry among Chinese tech giants, who are racing to produce cutting-edge AI systems that can rival those from the United States. The latest generation of models is geared not just towards natural language tasks, but also towards technical and industry-specific…

Chinese Embassy Denies Involvement in Singapore Cyberattacks The Chinese embassy in Singapore has denied allegations that a suspected espionage group linked to China was behind cyberattacks targeting Singapore’s critical infrastructure. In a statement shared on Facebook over the weekend, the embassy dismissed the accusations as “groundless smears and accusations”. China Reiterates Opposition to Hacking The embassy stated that China strongly opposes all forms of cyberattacks and enforces strict laws to prevent such activities. “China does not encourage, support or condone hacking activities,” the embassy said on Saturday. This statement came after allegations surfaced that a group named UNC3886 was targeting…

New Pier at North Korea’s Key Rocket Facility Seen via Satellite Images A new maritime pier has been completed at the main rocket facility in North Korea, the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. Satellite images from ICEYE confirm the completion of the pier, which is expected to play a significant role in future rocket launches. The pier is designed to handle larger rocket components, which were previously transported only by rail. Larger Rocket Parts May Lead to Longer-Range Missiles According to ICEYE, the new pier allows for the transport of larger rocket parts to Sohae. This could enable North Korea to…

Nvidia Plans More China Focused AI Chips After H20 Sales Resumption Nvidia will increase shipments of its H20 chips to China in the coming months and aims to introduce new, advanced semiconductors to the market, Chief Executive Jensen Huang said during an event in Beijing. His comments follow the US government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on H20 chip exports. H20 Chips Back on Sale in China Nvidia’s H20 chip, designed for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks like large language models (LLMs), was previously banned from sale to China over US national security concerns. However, the restriction has now been eased…

China’s Smart Consumer Device Industry Sees Rapid Growth in 2025 China smart device manufacturing sector is experiencing strong growth in 2025, supported by a government-led trade-in scheme and increasing demand across diversified consumer markets. From January to May, the electronic information manufacturing industry reported steady expansion. Companies above the designated size achieved total revenues of 6.49 trillion yuan (around 900 billion US dollars), representing a 9.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Rising Output of Consumer Electronics Production of electronic consumer goods has shown consistent growth this year. More than 140 million computers were produced between January and…

Tianzhou-9 Cargo Spacecraft Ready for Launch at Wenchang Site China has taken a major step towards its next space mission, as the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and Long March-7 Y10 carrier rocket were vertically transferred to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Saturday. This move marks a crucial stage before the scheduled launch, which will occur soon from China’s Hainan province. Reliable Technology Ensures Launch in Complex Weather The Wenchang Space Launch Site, located on the South China Sea coast, typically faces hot and rainy conditions in July. However, according to technicians, the Long March-7 rocket’s mature…

Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Institutional Demand Bitcoin soared to a record high on Friday, driven by strong institutional demand and crypto-friendly policies under the US administration of President Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose to a peak of $116,781.10 during the Asian session, marking a gain of over 24% so far this year. At last check, Bitcoin was trading at $116,563.11, continuing its upward momentum in the crypto market. Institutional Accumulation Drives Bitcoin Surge Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, noted that institutional players are actively accumulating Bitcoin. “Bitcoin’s new all-time high is being driven…

Tianzhou-8 Cargo Craft Separates from China’s Space Station The Tianzhou-8 cargo craft, which carried essential supplies for China’s space station, has successfully separated from the station combination, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed on Tuesday. Controlled Re-entry Planned The CMSA stated that Tianzhou-8 will re-enter the atmosphere in a controlled manner. Most of the craft’s components will burn up during re-entry, with a small amount of debris expected to fall into a designated safe sea area. The cargo craft launched on 15 November 2024 at 23:13 Beijing Time (15:13 GMT) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province,…

International Deep Space Exploration Association Launches in China The International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) has officially launched in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province. The new association aims to promote global collaboration in space technology and foster a shared future for humanity in outer space. The IDSEA was jointly initiated by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration, the Chinese Society of Astronautics, the Chinese Society of Space Research, and the French initiative “Planetary Exploration, Horizon 2061.” The founding was co-sponsored by 20 Chinese academicians…