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China launches new data relay satellite

BEIJING, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — China successfully sent a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported. The Tianlian II-06 satellite was launched at 8 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit. […]

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China launches new satellite group for commercial constellation

TAIYUAN, China, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — China sent a new satellite group into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite group was launched at 5:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. […]

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RAKEZ delegation reinforces China ties through week-long business roadshow

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a week-long business delegation to China, led by Group CEO Ramy Jallad, with engagements across Suzhou and Shenzhen. The trip strengthened trusted ties with industrial associations and companies across new energy, intelligent equipment and green construction. The visit to Suzhou […]

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China launches new marine satellite

BEIJING, 2nd July, 2026 (WAM) — China on Thursday sent a new marine satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Haiyang-2E satellite took off at 7:46 am (Beijing Time), sending the satellite into the planned orbit. This content was originally posted at Emirates News […]

ZCR-2 Press Releases

The Zayed Charity Run press conference was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighting its role as a global platform for giving without borders, inspired by the enduring humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Zayed.

Addis Ababa: The official press conference for the Zayed Charity Run was successfully held on the 1st May in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a key milestone ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for May 3 at Meskel Square. The conference brought together senior officials, media representatives, and key partners to highlight the humanitarian and […]

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International Federation of Purebred Arabian Horse Racing explores cooperation in China

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) — Faisal Al Rahmani, President of the International Federation of Purebred Arabian Horse Racing, held talks with officials and stakeholders in China to explore cooperation and strengthen partnerships in the organisation and hosting of Arabian horse racing events. The discussions form part of the federation’s strategy to expand its […]

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China unveils high-power microwave weapon

BEIJING, 8th February, 2026 (WAM) — Chinese researchers have unveiled a high-power microwave weapon described as capable of targeting satellites in space. The system, known as TPG1000Cs, reportedly generates microwave power of up to 20 gigawatts, while as little as one gigawatt may be sufficient to disable satellites, reported South China Morning Post. The weapon […]

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Eight killed in explosion in northern China

BEIJING, 8th February, 2026 (WAM) — An explosion at a small biotechnology company in northern China early on Saturday killed eight people, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. The explosion occurred in Shuoyang in the Shanxi province in the early morning of Saturday, state media reported. This content was originally posted at Emirates News Agency […]

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Ajman Government Media Office reviews latest media technologies at ‘Huawei’ during visit to Shenzhen, China

SHENZHEN, 31st January, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the Ajman Government Media Office visited the headquarters of “Huawei” in Shenzhen, China, as part of a tour aimed at reviewing the latest offerings from the global company in the fields of technology and digital solutions, and exploring opportunities for cooperation in developing the media work […]

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade ties

WASHINGTON, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose immediate 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with a trade agreement with China, warning that such a move could undermine longstanding economic ties between the two neighbours. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, […]

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China operates world’s largest EV charging network

BEIJING, 22nd January, 2026 (WAM) — China has built the world’s largest electric vehicle charging network, capable of meeting the charging demand of more than 40 million new energy vehicles, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Wednesday. The total number of electric vehicle charging facilities across the country reached 20.092 million by the end […]

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China completes first-phase 6G trials

BEIJING, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) — China has commenced the second-phase 6G technical trials after a reserve of more than 300 key technologies took shape in the first phase, said officials with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing on Wednesday. China Central Television (CCTV) quoted Vice Minister of Industry and Information […]