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China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft enters long-term operation phase, releases first batch scientific results


China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft, which was successfully launched on March 30, released on Wednesday to the public its first batch of scientific and engineering experimental results. The spacecraft has successfully completed flight control tests, actively raised its orbit to 600 kilometers and officially entered the long-term operation phase, Global Times learned from the spacecraft's developer, Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, arrives in Beijing for visit

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a visit to China.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 20:50:27

CALT unveils China's largest composite power cabin for reusable launch vehicles

The Global Times has learned from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) on Sunday that the first 5-meter-diameter composite material power cabin product it developed has officially been unveiled. According to a CALT statement, it represents the largest composite material integrated cabin section for reusable launch vehicles in China's aerospace sector, marking a major breakthrough in the country's large-scale aerospace composite material structure manufacturing technology.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/12 20:40:52

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE arrives in China; visit expected to elevate bilateral ties and China-Arab co-op: Chinese expert

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a visit to China, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/12 20:39:53

China's aircraft carrier Fujian to achieve full combat capability in 2026, set for far-sea drills: official media

China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, will undergo a full transition from initial to full operational capability in 2026, with far-sea training expected, official media reported on Sunday. Chinese military affairs experts said that the Fujian has moved from construction to launch to commissioning at a fast pace, achieving operational capability in a very short time.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/12 20:36:24

KMT chairwoman leaves mainland after 6-day visit

A delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, wrapped up its six-day visit to the Chinese mainland and departed Beijing for Taiwan on Sunday afternoon.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 14:19:27

HH Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to visit China

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will visit China from April 12 to 14.
Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry | 2026/4/12 14:14:52

Blooming together: China cultivates global harmony with peonies

With peonies in full bloom, the 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum opened on Saturday in the city of Heze, east China's Shandong Province, bringing together guests from China and abroad to discuss how the flower can serve as a bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 12:53:50

Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan

Authorities on the Chinese mainland have put forward a package of 10 policies and measures to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 10:03:59

China-aided road upgrade project handed over to Malawi

China on Friday handed over a road upgrade project to the Malawian government, a move expected to boost the southeastern African country's socio-economic development.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 9:37:58

KMT chairwoman observes AI development in Beijing, highlighting cross-Strait cooperation

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, observed advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation-driven growth in Beijing, highlighting the potential for cross-Strait cooperation.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 8:39:47

China successfully launches test satellite for satellite internet technology support

China on Saturday launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending a test satellite into its planned orbit to promote satellite internet technology.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/12 8:23:49

Xi meets KMT leader, urges joint efforts to promote cross-Straits peace, oppose 'Taiwan independence' secession

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 23:52:06

China issues interim measures to regulate AI anthropomorphic services, prohibiting virtual companion services for minors

Five Chinese national authorities, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday issued interim measures to regulate AI-powered anthropomorphic interactive services, explicitly banning virtual companion services for minors, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 23:12:14