China has unexpectedly delayed the launch of its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, a key part of Beijing’s plan to put astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The spacecraft was expected to begin its journey to the Moon’s south pole in search of water ice, but officials now say the mission does not meet launch conditions. The postponement comes less than two weeks after a Long March rocket suffered a rare failure, raising fresh questions about China’s lunar timeline and its growing space ambitions.
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China has unexpectedly delayed the launch of its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, a key part of Beijing’s plan to put astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The spacecraft was expected to begin its journey to the Moon’s south pole in search of water ice, but officials now say the mission does not meet launch conditions. The postponement comes less than two weeks after a Long March rocket suffered a rare failure, raising fresh questions about China’s lunar timeline and its growing space ambitions.
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The second annual World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, bringing together over 2,000 advanced humanoid robots from 16 countries. Running through August, this five-year-milestone exhibition and competition combines high-octane sports events—such as record-shattering 100-meter sprints and high jumps that outperformed human benchmarks—with rigorous, real-world scenario challenges designed to test industrial automation, autonomous navigation, and dexterity.
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The second annual World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, bringing together over 2,000 advanced humanoid robots from 16 countries. Running through August, this five-year-milestone exhibition and competition combines high-octane sports events—such as record-shattering 100-meter sprints and high jumps that outperformed human benchmarks—with rigorous, real-world scenario challenges designed to test industrial automation, autonomous navigation, and dexterity.
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China is dodging US tariffs through a massive transshipment network—and some of America’s closest allies may be helping.A new White House report estimates th
China is dodging US tariffs through a massive transshipment network—and some of America’s closest allies may be helping. A new White House report estimates the scheme could be costing the US billions in lost tariff revenue, jobs, and economic output. Now the Trump administration wants to use AI to track suspicious shipments around the world. How does the scheme work, and can the US actually stop it?
“No underwear.” That’s the line alleged Chinese spy Fang Fang aka Christine Fang used to seduce former US Congressman Eric Swalwell. Newly declassified FBI d
"No underwear." That's the line alleged Chinese spy Fang Fang aka Christine Fang used to seduce former US Congressman Eric Swalwell. Newly declassified FBI documents about this scandal are absolutely wild. And I'm here for it.
China’s GDP figures are treated as objective economic reality, but past state press releases lies a system trapped by Goodhart’s Law. For decades, local bure
China’s GDP figures are treated as objective economic reality, but past state press releases lies a system trapped by Goodhart’s Law. For decades, local bureaucrats have been promoted based on hitting arbitrary growth targets, structurally incentivizing them to pad the numbers. To meet these quotas, local officials use raw coercion: threatening business owners, seizing corporate data tokens, and forcing companies to input fabricated revenue goals into central portals. Sophisticated grey-market schemes like circular "invoicing economies" and territorial double-counting create trillions of RMB in paper turnover with zero physical output. Even late Premier Li Keqiang admitted regional data was "man-made," relying instead on electricity and rail metrics. While Beijing centralized data collection in 2019 to stop local embarrassment, it maintains the macroeconomic illusion to preserve public confidence. Independent research suggests China’s historical GDP is inflated by 11% to 35%, leaving a global superpower making massive capital decisions based on a statistical mirage.
On the night of August 10, at 8:02 p.m., China launched the Zhongxing-4B satellite from Wenchang, Hainan, aboard a Long March 7A rocket.Just 85 seconds into
On the night of August 10, at 8:02 p.m., China launched the Zhongxing-4B satellite from Wenchang, Hainan, aboard a Long March 7A rocket. Just 85 seconds into the flight, a bright flash suddenly lit up the night sky. The rocket broke apart, with debris falling while trailing smoke. That same night, Xinhua reported that the rocket had experienced a flight failure, and investigators were working to determine the cause.
China is getting weird—and the weirdness may be telling us something important. A fugitive becomes a folk hero, a terrible animated movie turns into a surpri
China is getting weird—and the weirdness may be telling us something important. A fugitive becomes a folk hero, a terrible animated movie turns into a surprise box-office hit, and a simple bamboo toy becomes a nationwide joke aimed at Huawei. These three bizarre stories reveal a deeper mood spreading across China: frustration, distrust, dark humor, and new ways of pushing back when people feel they have little power. Behind the jokes and absurdity is a growing sense that many Chinese are becoming more skeptical of official narratives—and more willing to express their discontent in indirect, creative ways.
Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI revenue windfall is supercharging its asymmetric defence budget, even as Beijing stress-tests critical energy imports and accel
Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI revenue windfall is supercharging its asymmetric defence budget, even as Beijing stress-tests critical energy imports and accelerates strategic oil stockpiling across the mainland.
China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Egypt for the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint military exercise, marking a significant development in Beijing’s growing defence cooperation with Cairo.
A fleet of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft, led by heavy twin-seat J-16 multirole fighter jets, arrived at an Egyptian air base to participate in the second edition of the Eagles of Civilization exercise.
The Chinese fighters reportedly travelled around 6,000 kilometres across two continents and four countries in nearly nine hours. The deployment required midair refuelling, highlighting the operational range and logistical capabilities involved in the mission.
The joint drills are focused on offensive and defensive air combat tactics, air superiority operations, combat search and rescue, electronic warfare and joint battle management.
The J-16 deployment is particularly significant because it represents the first reported deployment of China’s heavyweight fighter aircraft to the African continent. Military analysts say the mission provides an important test of pilot endurance, aircraft performance and China’s ability to project military power over long distances.
China previously deployed lighter J-10C fighter jets during the inaugural Eagles of Civilization exercise. The arrival of the heavier J-16s signals a potential expansion in the scale and sophistication of China-Egypt military cooperation.
The exercise also carries wider geopolitical significance. Egypt has been seeking to diversify its defence partnerships and reduce reliance on traditional suppliers by evaluating advanced military technologies from China.
The growing military relationship between Beijing and Cairo is being closely watched by Washington, as deeper Chinese defence cooperation could challenge established US influence in the region.
China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Egypt for the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint military exercise, marking a significant development in Beijing’s growing defence cooperation with Cairo.
A fleet of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft, led by heavy twin-seat J-16 multirole fighter jets, arrived at an Egyptian air base to participate in the second edition of the Eagles of Civilization exercise.
The Chinese fighters reportedly travelled around 6,000 kilometres across two continents and four countries in nearly nine hours. The deployment required midair refuelling, highlighting the operational range and logistical capabilities involved in the mission.
The joint drills are focused on offensive and defensive air combat tactics, air superiority operations, combat search and rescue, electronic warfare and joint battle management.
The J-16 deployment is particularly significant because it represents the first reported deployment of China’s heavyweight fighter aircraft to the African continent. Military analysts say the mission provides an important test of pilot endurance, aircraft performance and China’s ability to project military power over long distances.
China previously deployed lighter J-10C fighter jets during the inaugural Eagles of Civilization exercise. The arrival of the heavier J-16s signals a potential expansion in the scale and sophistication of China-Egypt military cooperation.
The exercise also carries wider geopolitical significance. Egypt has been seeking to diversify its defence partnerships and reduce reliance on traditional suppliers by evaluating advanced military technologies from China.
The growing military relationship between Beijing and Cairo is being closely watched by Washington, as deeper Chinese defence cooperation could challenge established US influence in the region.
Pakistan Immediate Threat, China Long-Term Challenge: Ex-Army Chief Naravane
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Pakistan Immediate Threat, China Long-Term Challenge: Ex-Army Chief Naravane
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In a dramatic leap for robotics and artificial intelligence, Chinese humanoid robots have shattered sprinting legend Usain Bolt’s iconic 9.58-second 100-meter world record. At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Honor’s humanoid robot Lightning clocked an astonishing 9.32 seconds in a test run—reaching a peak velocity of 14.5 meters per second—while Tiangong Ultra won a preliminary heat in 9.39 seconds.
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In a dramatic leap for robotics and artificial intelligence, Chinese humanoid robots have shattered sprinting legend Usain Bolt’s iconic 9.58-second 100-meter world record. At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Honor's humanoid robot Lightning clocked an astonishing 9.32 seconds in a test run—reaching a peak velocity of 14.5 meters per second—while Tiangong Ultra won a preliminary heat in 9.39 seconds.
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China’s luxury market is showing signs of a sharp slowdown, and a tax crackdown targeting wealth held overseas may be making wealthy shoppers think twice before spending.
Sales at China’s 25 biggest luxury brands fell more than 10 percent in July, according to three research firms surveyed by Bloomberg.
That is a steeper decline than in June and a major reversal from stronger sales earlier this year.
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China’s luxury market is showing signs of a sharp slowdown, and a tax crackdown targeting wealth held overseas may be making wealthy shoppers think twice before spending.
Sales at China’s 25 biggest luxury brands fell more than 10 percent in July, according to three research firms surveyed by Bloomberg.
That is a steeper decline than in June and a major reversal from stronger sales earlier this year.
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