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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Space

How UK aid cuts help China win the battle for hearts and minds in Africa

COMMENT: Beijing has been seeking to up its soft power across the continent in recent years, writes Dani Madrid-Morales. If the UK slashes funding for the media battle, it leaves China to grab the advantage

The Independent UK

Chinese broadcaster failed to pay Ofcom £300,000 for rule breaches, court told

Star China Media Ltd previously ran an English-language news channel named China Global Television Network but was stripped of its licence in 2021.

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“This Is Cruelty!”: Outrage After Corgi Police Dog Gets ‘Punished’ For Sleeping On Duty

A corgi police dog was denied his end-of-year-bonus — and netizens are outraged at his undeserved punishment. The post “This Is Cruelty!”: Outrage After Corgi Police Dog Gets ‘Punished’ For Sleeping On Duty first appeared on Bored Panda.

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New image of China's secret space plane shows delta-wing design

Images captured by spacecraft tracker appear to show China's mysterious space plane sporting a delta-wing design.

Space

After 18 months, China sends Ambassador to India

New Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong aims to strengthen India-China ties, emphasizing cooperation over competition and mutual development opportunities.

The Hindu

'American dream or American mirage: How China is using AI to mock US

In a striking use of technology for propaganda, China's state broadcaster CGTN has launched an animated series that scrutinizes the United States, portraying it as a nation in decline. The series, entitled "A Fractured America," employs artificial intelligence to generate content that questions the attainability of the 'American Dream.'

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China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’

Chinese state media’s A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing’s influence campaigns.

Al Jazeera

New Chinese AI model 'better than industry leader' in key metrics

The newly announced Spark v3.5 can beat OpenAI's GPT-4 in language workloads, among other areas, and can synthesize human speech that conveys different emotions, tones and speech patterns, its creators claim.

LiveScience

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

The Hindu

Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in China

Putin is attending China’s Belt and Road summit for a third time but the meeting could be overshadowed by wars.

Al Jazeera

China prepares for Belt and Road summit in shadow of Israel-Gaza war

President Xi Jinping’s signature economic initiative has extended Beijing’s global reach.

Al Jazeera

World’s first all-white giant panda captured in video

Officials determined that the giant panda was an albino since it has red eyes and no spots. It’s believed to be the only one of its kind.

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Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean, 39 onboard missing

A Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the central part of the Indian Ocean on Tuesday and all 39 people on board are missing, CGTN reported.

Reuters

Australia concerned by delays in trial of journalist detained in China

Australia said it has "deep concerns" about delays in the case of Australian journalist Cheng Lei who faced a closed door trial in Beijing on national security charges a year ago.

ABC News

Cheng Lei's partner urges Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to raise her case with Chinese officials

The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week.

Foreign Policy

China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences

A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image.

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8 Confirmed Dead in Ship Sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official said Thursday that eight people have died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea. Lyu Guijun, the consul general in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka, told state broadcaster CGTN that six of the eight victims were Chinese, The Associated…

The Guardian - UK

French regulator called on to withdraw licence allowing CGTN to broadcast from London

Chinese state broadcaster transmits from Chiswick studio despite Ofcom revoking UK licence last year

The Guardian - AU

Partner of detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei hopeful of ‘compassionate and speedy resolution’

Nick Coyle said it was positive that prime minister Anthony Albanese and foreign minister Penny Wong had raised her case with their Chinese counterparts

Reuters

Australia's PM says journalist detained in China should have access to family

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged the Chinese government on Wednesday to improve the treatment of an Australian journalist detained in China for two years and give her access to her children.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Floods Leave at Least 12 Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Flash floods in southwest and northwest China have left at least a dozen dead and put thousands of others in harm's way, state media reported Sunday. In the southwestern province of Sichuan, at least six people have died and another 12 are missing after torrential rain triggered flash floods, state-owned…

Al Jazeera

Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces China spying trial

Cheng, who worked for state broadcaster CGTN, has been in detention since 2020 amid worsening Australia-China relations.

ABC News

Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei faces further wait as Chinese court defers verdict after closed court trial in Beijing

More than a year after she vanished, Cheng Lei has finally had her day in court in Beijing. But she must wait to find out her fate after the court deferred its verdict.

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