China’s Tianwen-2 Probe Blasts Off to Sample Asteroid and Explore Comet
China’s Tianwen-2 probe blasts off to collect asteroid samples and explore comet 311P, advancing key space technologies and our knowledge of the early solar system.
2025
China’s Tianwen-2 Mission Blasts Off to Retrieve Asteroid Samples
China launched its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, on a decade-long quest to collect samples from near-Earth asteroid 2016HO3 and explore main-belt comet 311P.
China and Pacific Islands Seal Five-Point Consensus at 3rd FMs’ Meeting
China and Pacific Islands sealed a five-point consensus at the 3rd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen, pledging cooperation on equality, development, justice, inclusiveness and culture.
Wang Yi Champions China-Pacific Island Community at 50-Year Milestone
Wang Yi at the Third China-PICs Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen marked the 50-year bond and called for a China-Pacific community with shared future and trade, development and health ties.
China and Pacific Island Nations Deepen Ties at 3rd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
China and ten Pacific Island nations deepened ties at the 3rd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, pledging strategic partnership, trade boosts, climate action, connectivity and shared global initiatives.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Sends Children’s Day Greetings From Space Station
China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts marked International Children’s Day from aboard the space station, unfurling a CYP flag and sharing childhood-inspired dreams with young pioneers.
China’s Wang Yi Urges Global Climate Unity
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges global unity to tackle climate change and reaffirms China’s support for the Paris Agreement.
Science Literacy in the Chinese Mainland Surges to 44% of Adults
A CAST survey shows 44% of the Chinese mainland’s 16-69 age group now meet basic scientific literacy standards, boosting innovation prospects and sustainable growth.
Chinese vice premier invites US financial firms to deepen market ties
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng urges US financial firms like Morgan Stanley to boost cooperation in China’s capital market, promising high-quality development and new global growth momentum.
China Calls on US to Protect International Students’ Rights
China’s Foreign Ministry urges the US to safeguard rights of international students amid visa halts, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted academic exchange.