China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon
Pacific Asia • Aug 23, 2026, 2:23 PM
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China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providing further details.
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China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon
Pacific Asia • 2:23 PM
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China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providi
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Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China
Pacific Asia • 11:45 AM
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Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and
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China shows off record-breaking robots at strategic games
Pacific Asia • 10:22 AM
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The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, featuring 51 events, 30 sport competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. They have already revealed the technology can out-run and out-jump humans and that they are capable of sports
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South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe
Pacific Asia • 9:03 AM
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Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift
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