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China Lands First Reusable Rocket, Joins Elite Space Club
InnovationJul 11

China Lands First Reusable Rocket, Joins Elite Space Club

China successfully launched and recovered its first reusable orbital rocket, landing the Long March 10B on a floating platform in the South China Sea. The breakthrough makes China only the third nation to master this cost-cutting technology after SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew
Community HeroesMay 23

Hong Kong Police Officer Joins China's Space Station Crew

Lai Ka-ying, a Hong Kong police superintendent and researcher, will become the first person from Hong Kong to travel to space when she launches to China's Tiangong space station Sunday. Her selection marks a milestone in Hong Kong's growing role in China's aerospace achievements.

South China Morning Post2 min read
China Opens Moon Research Station to Global Partners
Planet WinsApr 24

China Opens Moon Research Station to Global Partners

China's space agency announced plans to share its lunar research station and space technologies with countries worldwide, marking a new era of collaborative space exploration. The commitment comes as China launches a five-year plan to transform its aerospace sector into an economic driver worth trillions of yuan.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
China Rescues 17 Filipino Sailors in South China Sea
Global NewsJan 24

China Rescues 17 Filipino Sailors in South China Sea

When a cargo ship capsized in contested waters overnight, former rivals worked together to save lives. Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards launched a joint rescue operation that brought 17 sailors home safely.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
China Lands Second Reusable Rocket in 40 Days
InnovationAug 20

China Lands Second Reusable Rocket in 40 Days

A Chinese company just pulled off a picture-perfect rocket landing, marking the second successful booster recovery in China within six weeks. The space race is heating up, and reusable rockets are becoming the new normal.

Ars Technica2 min read
China Launches 2 Rockets Days After Explosion
InnovationAug 18

China Launches 2 Rockets Days After Explosion

Just days after a rocket explosion grounded its fleet, China successfully completed back-to-back space missions, proving its space program's resilience. The launches included 24 internet satellites and a satellite for the United Arab Emirates.

Space.com2 min read
China Lands Rocket Like SpaceX, Cuts Space Costs
InnovationAug 31

China Lands Rocket Like SpaceX, Cuts Space Costs

China just successfully landed and recovered a rocket booster for the first time, joining SpaceX in a breakthrough that could slash the cost of reaching space. The achievement opens new doors for affordable satellite launches and space exploration across Asia.

South China Morning Post2 min read
China Lands Reusable Rocket on First Try, Makes History
Global NewsJul 11

China Lands Reusable Rocket on First Try, Makes History

China just pulled off something no country has ever done: perfectly landing a reusable rocket on its very first flight. The Long March 10B joins an elite club and shows how the global space race is heating up in the best possible way.

Scientific American2 min read
China Lands Reusable Rocket Booster in Historic First
InnovationJul 10

China Lands Reusable Rocket Booster in Historic First

China just became the third nation ever to catch a returning rocket booster at sea, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the reusable space race. The dramatic vertical landing marks a turning point for space exploration costs worldwide.

Google: SpaceX launch success3 min read
China Catches Rocket Booster in Net After Orbital Launch
InnovationJul 10

China Catches Rocket Booster in Net After Orbital Launch

China just became the second country to recover a rocket booster after sending a satellite to orbit, using an innovative net-capture system that could revolutionize space access. The Friday launch marks a major milestone in making space travel more affordable and sustainable.

DW News2 min read
China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025
InnovationJan 20

China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025

Private companies now account for more than half of China's rocket launches, marking a major shift in the country's space ambitions. The commercial space boom signals a new era where innovation is coming from beyond government programs.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Indonesia Teams Up with China to Fight Rural Poverty
SolutionsMay 28

Indonesia Teams Up with China to Fight Rural Poverty

Indonesia is learning from China's record-breaking poverty reduction success to help lift millions of its own citizens out of hardship. The partnership includes village leader exchanges and shared strategies that have already helped China lift 800 million people from poverty.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
China Catches Rocket Booster in Net Over Ocean
InnovationJul 10

China Catches Rocket Booster in Net Over Ocean

China just caught a falling rocket booster in a giant net on a sea platform, marking a huge leap toward reusable space technology. The successful test puts China in the race to make space launches cheaper and more sustainable.

Japan Times2 min read
China Plans 50% Green Energy Surge by 2030
Planet WinsJul 26

China Plans 50% Green Energy Surge by 2030

China just announced an ambitious plan to boost wind and solar power by 50% in the next five years, potentially cutting oil imports by 2 million barrels daily. The move could make renewables China's top electricity source by decade's end.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
China Installs First Turbine 55 Miles Offshore
Planet WinsApr 10

China Installs First Turbine 55 Miles Offshore

China just installed the first turbine at its farthest offshore wind farm, located 55 miles from shore in the South China Sea. The groundbreaking project will power 700,000 homes with clean energy while showcasing next-generation wind technology.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Nigeria and China Deepen 55-Year Partnership on Farming
SolutionsAug 12

Nigeria and China Deepen 55-Year Partnership on Farming

After 55 years of diplomatic ties, Nigeria and China are launching new collaborations in agriculture and science that could transform farming across Africa's most populous nation. A zero-tariff policy from China opens doors for Nigerian farmers to reach 1.4 billion consumers.

AllAfrica - Science3 min read
China Installs Half of World's New Clean Energy in 2024
Planet WinsFeb 14

China Installs Half of World's New Clean Energy in 2024

While America stepped back from climate leadership, China surged ahead by installing half of all new clean energy globally last year. The shift is reshaping the world economy and giving China control over the technologies powering our future.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
China Built 27 Nuclear Reactors to Power Green Grid
Planet WinsAug 24

China Built 27 Nuclear Reactors to Power Green Grid

China connected 27 nuclear reactors in under a decade while the U.S. built just two, creating the backbone for a renewable energy future. The reactors don't generate most of China's power, but they're the secret ingredient keeping wind and solar from crashing the grid.

Fast Company3 min read
China Catches Rocket in Net, Joins Space Reuse Club
VideosJul 10

China Catches Rocket in Net, Joins Space Reuse Club

China just became the second country ever to successfully recover a reusable rocket booster, catching it mid-air with a giant net anchored at sea. The breakthrough moves China closer to affordable, sustainable space travel.

Engadget3 min read
China's Clean Energy Now Tops Coal and Gas Power
Planet WinsFeb 14

China's Clean Energy Now Tops Coal and Gas Power

For the first time ever, China's solar and wind capacity surpassed its coal and gas infrastructure, marking a historic turning point in the world's largest energy transition. The milestone signals that clean energy is becoming the new normal, not just in China but globally.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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