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G7 statement ‘full of arrogance, prejudice and lies’: China

China has strongly criticized the G7 statement, accusing it of being “full of arrogance, prejudice and lies” and slamming the group for its warnings over Beijing sending weapons components to Russia and its concerns about China’s industrial policies and activities in the South China Sea. China dismissed the statement as a “political tool” for Western hegemony. Source AFP

17 June 2024

China’s Overseas Travel Recovery From Covid Lags Due To Costs, Visa Snags

China’s recovery in overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is lagging expectations due to rising costs, currency devaluation, visa difficulties, and a preference for domestic and short-haul destinations. This delay in the revival of Chinese outbound tourism, the world’s top spenders pre-pandemic, is impacting travel-related companies, hotels, and retailers globally. While domestic travel in China hit a record during the May Day holiday, international flights remain 30% down compared to 2019 levels. Source REUTERS

17 June 2024

China lunar probe takes off from Moon carrying samples

China has achieved a historic feat by successfully launching a module from the far side of the Moon, carrying lunar samples to be brought back to Earth. This milestone marks the first time samples have been collected from the Moon’s far side, furthering Beijing’s ambitious space program aimed at sending a crewed mission to the lunar surface by 2030. The Chang’e-6 probe’s technically complex 53-day mission is a significant leap for China’s decades-old space exploration efforts. Photo: Reuters

4 June 2024