Stories from China

A Long March 6A rocket with an unknown payload is scheduled for launch on June 4, 2026, at 11:41 UTC. The launch status is currently 'Go for Launch'.

China is scheduled to launch the Long March 8 rocket on June 5, 2026, at 05:00 UTC. The payload for this launch is currently unknown. The Long March 6A rocket is also slated for launch.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the expulsion of a New York Times reporter.

The Long March 12B rocket successfully launched on June 1st, 2026, at 08:40:00 UTC. This was a demo flight for the SpaceSail Polar Group #10. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch'. The launch status is listed as 'To Be Confirmed'.

China is scheduled to launch the Long March 6A rocket on June 4, 2026, carrying an unknown payload. The launch is planned to take place in Taiyuan. SpaceX is scheduled to launch two Starlink satellite groups on June 3, 2026.

The company is adapting its PC and mobile platforms for the new fee structure. The service will update related functions at the Force conference around the same time. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch Starlink Group 17-47 on June 3.

AI funding in China jumped to over 110 billion yuan in the first three months of 2026. Bulgaria is becoming a world leader in artificial intelligence with the new BG GPT developed by INSAIT. This positions Bulgaria as a player in the global AI landscape.

During a summit in Beijing, Donald Trump personally asked Xi Jinping for assistance in ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump sought to leverage Beijing's influence over Moscow for the resolution.

China's coast guard has been accused of taking unnecessary action in response to the Philippines. The incident occurred as the Philippines announced they would stop certain activities. The specific nature of these actions and the context of the accusation are being reviewed. The incident involved a maritime patrol. The incident involves a maritime encounter, with specific details of the alleged actions yet to be fully clarified.

China is increasing its imports of gallium and other critical raw materials. This move could impact global supply chains for semiconductors. The reasons for the increased import volume are currently unclear. These rare earth elements are critical for semiconductor manufacturing. The imports are part of China's resource management strategy.