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Chinese Private Space Enterprise Completes Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing Rocket Test
In January, Chinese private space enterprise LandSpace completed a “hop test” of its Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This was another step in China’s efforts to become commercially competitive in reusable launch technology.
Boeing’s Challenges Press China's Emerging Aircraft Industry
On 27 January a Boeing 737 MAX 8 ordered by China Southern Airlines touched down in Guangzhou. This was the first delivery of a 737 MAX to China following a nearly five-year import ban.
China and Vietnam strengthen diplomatic ties in response to elevated US-Vietnam relations
President Xi Jinping visits Hanoi to discuss Belt and Road Initiatives and diversify semiconductor and communications supply chains in response to the elevation of US-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September.
China Pharma Market Demand for Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs Expands
On 26 January China’s National Medical Products Administration announced that it had approved Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus treatment for Type-2 diabetes, making it the first orally administrated GLP-1 receptor agonist drug available in the burgeoning Chinese market.
China Ups Ante in Quantum Computing Global Competition
Chinese scientists believe the success of domestic firm Origin Quantum’s computer development has given China “a ticket” to global quantum computing competition, despite restrictions imposed by the US on quantum computing chip and technology exports.
China-Philippines Discord Stokes South China Sea Tensions
As relations between China and the Philippines continue to deteriorate over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the Philippines is shoring up relations with other South China Sea claimants and striking agreements with regional allies to facilitate joint military operations.
China’s renewable energy battery storage sector is enjoying a boom
China is forging ahead with new renewable energy systems – and battery storage technologies that are needed to store intermittent energy sources, such as wind and solar.
China claims to have designed one of the strongest porous ceramics for heat-shielding hypersonic aircraft
The publication of a scientific study regarding the properties of a ground-breaking porous ceramic highlights China’s level of technology applicable to hypersonic aircraft and missiles.
Who is China’s Presumptive New Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao?
China is likely to announce the appointment of a new foreign minister in March, but the appointee may find his authority circumscribed by highly centralized policymaking.
China’s Demand for ASML Semiconductor Equipment Grows
China’s goal of becoming more self-reliant in semiconductor production has manifested as imports of foreign-made manufacturing equipment are rising, while purchases of foreign chips have dropped.
Italy confirms intention to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Italy joined China’s BRI initiative in March 2019 despite heavy U.S. criticism, but as Rome’s presidency of the G7 approaches in March 2024, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has formally announced that Italy will not renew its BRI accord, which is set to renew in the same month.
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies Dwindling
Seve Paeniu, Tuvalu’s top contender for its prime minister position, has called for the new government to consider the country’s economic interests and debate the issue of whether to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan or China, according to international media reporting.
US Congress Supports New Taiwan Administration
On 24 January a bipartisan congressional delegation led by Congressional Taiwan Caucus co-chairs Representatives Mario Diaz Balart and Ami Bera arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit.
China Accelerates Space Dominance Pursuit
2024 is poised to be a pivotal year for China's space endeavors. A notable milestone will be the Chang'e 6 lunar mission to mark China's second attempt at returning lunar surface samples to Earth following the success of the Chang’e 5 mission in 2023.
Xi Jinping’s Anti-Graft Campaign Seeks To Deflect Economic Pressure
On 8 January Xi Jinping, who also is General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, addressed the annual meeting of the Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and pledged that the Party will show no leniency for corruption.
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