China is launching the Change-6 probe, its most complex robotic lunar mission to date, with the aim of bringing back samples from the far side of the moon for the first time. This mission is a milestone in China's space program, part of its goal to become a dominant space power by landing astronauts on the moon by 2030 and building a research base on its south pole. The mission could provide valuable insights into the evolution of the moon and solar system. The launch comes amid growing global interest in lunar exploration, with China leading the way.
China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to collect samples from the moon's far side, aiming to advance its space ambitions by retrieving rocks and soil. The mission is part of China's plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 in competition with the US. The spacecraft will collect samples from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the oldest impact crater in the solar system, with a goal of studying the moon's far side for the first time.
China's largest and most advanced warship, the Fujian, has started its first sea trial, equipped with electromagnetic catapults to launch fighter jets. The conventionally powered carrier marks a milestone in President Xi Jinping's plan to enhance the military by 2027. With a displacement of over 80,000 tons, the Fujian is part of China's goal to reach 435 vessels by 2030, showcasing Beijing's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
White House National Security Adviser announces a new multi-year military exercise plan involving the US, Japan, and South Korea in response to provocations from China and North Korea. South Korea is in discussions to share advanced military technology with the US, UK, and Australia under the AUKUS partnership to counter China's military presence. North Korea issues a nuclear warning signal to the US and South Korea. Japan is also looking to join AUKUS Pillar 2 for technology development and sharing.
China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its first sea trials from Shanghai, boasting cutting-edge features like an electromagnetic catapult system to launch larger warplanes and enhance combat capabilities. With a displacement of 80,000 metric tons, Fujian surpasses the PLAN's active carriers in size and marks China's entry into top-class carrier aviation-capable navies. The sea trials, expected to last at least a year, aim to test propulsion and engineering systems. The US remains superior in power, size, and capacity with its nuclear-powered carriers, like the USS Gerald R Ford.
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