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US Earth imaging satellite fleet is creating ‘low-cost orbital landmines’: China
Chinese Academy of Sciences software scientists say Planet Labs’ Dove constellation risks uncontrolled re-entry and potential collisions.
30 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
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Chinese scientists break design ‘curse’ that killed US Navy’s drone programme
23 Jul 2025 - 9:59PM
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China-EU relations
Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order
16 Jul 2025 - 2:02PM
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Science
China’s Tianlong-3 rocket passes critical test a year after explosive mishap
Space Pioneer unveils plan to allow ordinary people to ‘take a rocket like they take a plane, making global one-hour travel possible’.
15 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?
An executive order to limit China’s market penetration and boost the US’ capacity in drones might be too little, too late.
6 Jul 2025 - 8:30AM
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Comac
Decoding the future of China’s C919 jet in a shifting aviation landscape
In the latest China Future Tech webinar, experts discuss questions surrounding home-grown Chinese passenger jet.
27 Jun 2025 - 1:54PM
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As skies in Mideast close, China airlines have key advantage – Russian airspace
In a sky divided by conflict, some companies face longer, costlier routes – giving Chinese firms a competitive edge, analysts say.
24 Jun 2025 - 2:53PM
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Mengzhou spacecraft for China’s moon-landing mission passes landmark test flight
In safety test, safety capsule touched down with airbag cushioning to ensure astronauts survive during rocket failures at lift-off.
18 Jun 2025 - 6:27PM
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Science
China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby
Shijian-25 is expected to use its robotic arms to latch onto Shijian-21 and replenish its fuel.
13 Jun 2025 - 8:33PM
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China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier
Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southeast Asia.
13 Jun 2025 - 3:32PM
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US-China relations
China’s PLA Daily slams US Golden Dome plan, warns of space arms race
Plan ‘reveals dangerous trends such as the US Space Force’s attempts to develop offensive capabilities’, official military newspaper says.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:16PM
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China working to add C919 certification to agenda for July EU summit
To speed up EU certification of its home-grown narrowbody jet, Beijing is pushing for the topic to be broached at a meeting with bloc leaders.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:00PM
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US export controls: a delay, but not a grounding, for China’s aircraft engines
‘The more you hit China with export controls, the more they spend on innovation,’ analyst says as China seeks home-grown solutions to keep plane production plugging along.
30 May 2025 - 10:30PM
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Science
China plans to arm Tiangong space station with self-defence bots: scientist
Sun Zhibin says robotic thruster could latch onto unidentified object approaching critical Chinese space infrastructure and push it away.
29 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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China manufacturing
BeiDou, China’s version of GPS, now being used over 1 trillion times per day
The Chinese navigation system has ascended to a dominant position in its home market, driving nearly US$80 billion of economic output last year.
19 May 2025 - 4:01PM
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US-China relations
Space arms race alarm as PLA warns against US ‘orbital carrier’ plan
Citing potential for rapid launch of weaponisable satellites, Chinese military cautions US transport craft programme threatens space security.
16 May 2025 - 9:53PM
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US-China trade war
China’s satellite self-reliance could get a boost from Trump’s tariffs: expert
Trade restrictions may hasten China’s drive to make its satellite industry more competitive as it reduces dependence on US components.
22 Apr 2025 - 12:03AM
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US-China relations
Pentagon urges faster militarisation of space, citing China’s advances
In separate hearings, generals say Washington should regard space less as a strategic resource and more as a potential battlefield.
4 Apr 2025 - 5:53AM
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US-China relations
Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, US Space Force official says
Objects observed ‘manoeuvring in and out and around each other’, practising tactics, techniques and procedures, according to USSF general.
20 Mar 2025 - 1:38AM
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Chinese nuclear scientists identify flaw in Nasa’s lunar reactor design
China could power ahead of the US in the moon race thanks to a few structural differences in its lunar base reactor, engineers say.
18 Mar 2025 - 12:34PM
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Science
Did a US military contractor use a Chinese-made jet engine in its new missile?
When an American defence manufacturer posted a recent video of its latest weapon, viewers noticed something unexpected.
16 Mar 2025 - 8:04PM
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Robotics
Made in China 2025: how the country achieved its goals 10 years on
Is China a leader in aeronautics and robotics? What role did the government play in their success? SCMP editors answer questions about Made in China 2025.
25 Feb 2025 - 5:05PM
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‘Wilful pollution’: China’s space debris puts Philippines on edge
For Manila, Beijing’s pursuit of the heavens is leaving a worrying trail of debris – and diplomatic challenges – back on Earth.
16 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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Can China’s bet on home-grown jumbo jets challenge the Airbus-Boeing duopoly?
China is working to develop widebody planes to take on Airbus and Boeing, but its plans may hinge on cooperation from Western regulators and suppliers.
11 Feb 2025 - 11:17AM
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Will Trump succeed in containing China – or fuel its rise?
Years of sanctions and blacklists have only forced China to adapt and even thrive, from making tech breakthroughs to expanding diplomatic clout.
22 Jan 2025 - 11:26PM
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Will Trump succeed in containing China – or fuel its rise?
Years of sanctions and blacklists have only forced China to adapt and even thrive, from making tech breakthroughs to expanding diplomatic clout.
21 Jan 2025 - 4:00PM
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China’s C919 to benefit as Beijing bankrolls ‘large aircraft’ research
Capital grant funding will be doled out to worthy applicants as China rallies nation’s engineering brainpower to boost indigenous tech for home-grown planes.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:07PM
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US-China relations
US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China after unveiling anti-satellite jammers
The network of jammers that aim to disrupt communications could prompt an escalating game of ‘cat-and-mouse’, analysts warn.
11 Jan 2025 - 10:00PM
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