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Chinese rocket stage explodes, creating new space debris

October 04, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

A Chinese Long March 6A rocket upper stage exploded in low Earth orbit on October 15, 2025, generating thousands of debris pieces. This incident marks a rare recent addition to orbital litter, as most spacefaring nations have curbed such events. Experts warn it underscores ongoing challenges in space sustainability.

Sea levels rise faster than in 4,000 years around China's coasts

Scientists have found that global sea levels are climbing more quickly than at any time in the past 4,000 years, posing severe risks to China's major coastal cities. The rapid rise, driven by warming oceans and melting ice, combines with land subsidence from human activities like groundwater pumping. Cities such as Shanghai are implementing measures to stabilize the ground amid these threats.

China and Venezuela reject US pressure on blockade against Cuba

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla thanked China for its unwavering support against the US blockade. China rejected Washington's coercive tactics to pressure other countries into backing the policy against the island. A Venezuelan solidarity movement denounced the pressures as political and economic blackmail ahead of the UN vote.

China's ambassador to Sweden recalled after four years

October 15, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin, is being recalled after four years in the role. He was thanked by King Carl XVI Gustaf during a farewell audience at the Royal Palace. Unlike his aggressive predecessor, Cui has been relatively quiet during his tenure in Sweden.

Review critiques Tesla Model Y three-row version in China

October 20, 2025 Nicole Parks

A Chinese reviewer has tested the new three-row Tesla Model Y, praising its driving dynamics but criticizing the cramped third row and stiff ride. The Model YL, a six-seater long wheelbase variant, is already on sale in China and expected soon in Europe. Its future in the US remains uncertain.

Typhoon Ragasa Hits Southern China After Devastating Taiwan and Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in southern China on Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains to Guangdong province after already causing at least 12 deaths and widespread destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines. The storm, one of the strongest to hit the region this season, prompted mass evacuations and disrupted transportation across multiple countries. Officials warn of potential flooding and landslides as the typhoon weakens but continues to pose risks inland.

Chikungunya outbreak hits southern China with over 4000 cases

Guangdong Province in southern China is experiencing its largest ever chikungunya fever outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections since late July. The disease, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has primarily affected Shunde District in Foshan, with cases also reported in nearby cities and regions. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites amid concerns over climate change and urbanization.

Chinese firm gives Eric Trump crypto company preferential tech access

A Chinese technology company, Bitmain, has provided unusually favorable terms to American Bitcoin Corporation, a firm partially owned by Eric Trump, for purchasing advanced mining equipment. SEC filings reveal the deal involves pledged bitcoin payments redeemable over two years, raising concerns about potential influence on the Trump administration. Experts highlight the arrangement's unusual nature amid national security worries over Bitmain's technology.