Shenzhou-21 Crew Revealed: Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang Set to Launch Friday
China Manned Space Agency announced astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the Shenzhou-21 space station mission set to launch Friday.
October 2025
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China to Launch Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Friday Night
China’s Shenzhou-21 crewed mission is slated for liftoff at 11:44 p.m. Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, advancing the build-out of the Chinese mainland space station.
Chinese President Xi Arrives in Busan Ahead of 32nd APEC Leaders’ Meeting
Chinese President Xi’s arrival in Busan ahead of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting sets the tone for key talks on trade, tech and sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific.
Xi Heads to 32nd APEC and Launches ROK State Visit
Xi Jinping departs Beijing to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and launch a state visit to the Republic of Korea, aiming to boost trade, tech and sustainable growth.
China’s Next Chapter: From Scale to Productivity
As China drafts its new five-year plan, economic focus pivots from scale to productivity and innovation across AI, batteries, robotics and biotech.
China to Host Shenzhou-21 Press Conference Thursday
The China Manned Space Agency will hold a press conference at 9:10 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday to reveal details of its Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft mission.
Fed Eases Rates Amidst Prolonged US Shutdown Uncertainty
The Fed cut rates by 25bps to 3.75-4%, marking its fifth cut since Sept ’24, as a US government shutdown adds uncertainty and delays key data, with markets eyeing the next easing move.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Startups Unveil Next-Gen AI & Robotics
At TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, over 10,000 startup and venture capital leaders gathered to explore the latest AI and robotics tools set to transform work and daily life.
Cuba Prepares as Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall
Hurricane Melissa made landfall near Santiago de Cuba after sweeping Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, triggering evacuations and raising flood and landslide risks.
Rio Police Crackdown Leaves 64 Dead in Gang War
A sweeping police operation in Rio de Janeiro left at least 64 dead and many injured as authorities declared war on the Red Command gang, raising urgent questions on urban security and human rights.