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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NASA Chief says China can soon outsmart US in space exploration: But could shape the future of space

Times of India

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July 7, 2026

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NASA Chief says China can soon outsmart US in space exploration: But could shape the future of space

In an exciting twist of cosmic competition, China and the United States have sparked a modern space race aimed at lunar exploration. With NASA's Artemis program facing delays, China is quickly advancing its goals. This fierce rivalry focuses on securing lunar resources and establishing a lasting foothold on the Moon, potentially paving the way for humanity's next giant leap towards Mars.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Hong Kong only place in China that can adopt model akin to SpaceX, CY Leung says

Hong Kong is the only place in China capable of replicating the financing model of US tech giant SpaceX, which leverages market forces to grow rapidly, former leader Leung Chun-ying has said, urging the city to develop professional services for the emerging aerospace industry. Leung, a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top political advisory body, also called on Hong Kong to make trade-offs when formulating its first five-year plan,...

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Space investing boom: Why SpaceX could be the next big frontier – Darcy Ungaro

Space investing boom: Why SpaceX could be the next big frontier – Darcy Ungaro

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Malaysia tidak tutup pintu hantar angkasawan ke orbit, bulan

PETALING JAYA: Kerajaan tidak pernah menutup pintu terhadap rancangan menghantar angkasawan negara ke orbit atau bulan pada masa hadapan walaupun tiada pelan khusus dibuat pada masa kini. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, Chang Lih Kang berkata, sebarang misi itu akan diteliti secara mendalam berdasarkan kepentingan sains, pulangan strategik kepada negara dan kedudukan kewangan semasa kerajaan. ... Read more The post Malaysia tidak tutup pintu hantar angkasawan ke orbit, bulan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Lee pledges push to make South Korea a space power

President Lee Jae Myung pledged Friday to foster South Korea’s space and aerospace industry as a key pillar of national security and a future growth engine, saying global technological competition is rapidly expanding beyond Earth. “Space is becoming a stage of boundless opportunity for countries equipped with advanced technology and industrial capabilities, much like the seas during the age of exploration,” Lee said during a meeting of the National Space Council in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Provi

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 22, 2026

SpaceX Could Be Bigger Than China, According to Elon Musk

SpaceX could make more money than China, says SpaceX's CEO. But he doesn't say when.

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

China has 400 private space companies. The West is barely paying attention

China’s private space industry barely existed a decade ago. Today, more than 400 commercial space companies are operating in the country, developing reusable rockets, satellite constellations, space-tourism ventures, and even asteroid-mining projects. While most Western attention remains focused on SpaceX and Elon Musk, a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs is quietly transforming China’s role in []

Drudge Report

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· Jul 9, 2026

Big Tech Now Targeting Native American Land...

Big Tech Now Targeting Native American Land... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Nobel-Winning U.S. Chemist Will Move to China to Lead A.I. Institute...ChinaRussiaIran Seek to Inflame Debate Over Data Centers...The great hub cover-up...Public Offerings Spark FOMO Among San Fran Home Buyers...Doom Loop Replaced by Land Grab...Race to buy private jets...

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Three Space Economy Stocks (NASDAQ: RKLB, ASTS, LUNR) Face Sharp Pullbacks But Expanding Pipelines Signal Long-Term Opportunity

The space economy is moving from a science-driven endeavor into a genuine revenue-generating industry, with sector leaders experiencing notable share price declines over the past month. Despite the selloff, contract pipelines, spectrum positions, and government awards across the three companies continue to expand, presenting a potentially favorable risk/reward entry point. Investors should treat these names [] The post Three Space Economy Stocks (NASDAQ: RKLB, ASTS, LUNR) Face Sharp Pullbacks But Expanding Pipelines Signal Long-Term Opportunity appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 5, 2026

Linde: Space Growth Prospects Already At Orbit

Linde: Space Growth Prospects Already At Orbit

Gizmodo

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· Jul 10, 2026

China Just Caught a Rocket Booster for the First Time, Taking Aim at SpaceX

China is catching up to the U.S. in virtually every domain, spaceflight included.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

NASA administrator says ‘we are very much in a space race right now’ against China

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Sunday that the U.S. is “very much in a space race right now” against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on the lunar surface. “The Chinese are moving at incredible speeds, and they are certainly capable of doing what []...Click to read more

The Economic Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX moment

India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX moment

Vision Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Taiwan Space Telescope ‘VERTECS’ Successfully Launched on Japanese H3 Rocket

Taiwan’s space technology has taken another major step forward. According to the Central News Agency, the Cosmic Observation System independently developed by Taiwan’s National Applied Research Laboratories’ National Space Organization (TASA) was recently launched aboard a Japanese rocket and successfully reached space to begin its mission. This not only verifies Taiwan’s domestically developed space payload []

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump administration eyes offshore space launches

The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, according to a notice published Tuesday. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said in a notice Tuesday that it was considering allowing the use of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for offshore space activities. The Outer Continental Shelf refers to submerged lands that can be...

Foreign Policy In Focus

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· Jun 23, 2026

China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet

The United States is trying to lessen its dependency on minerals controlled by Beijing, but China aims to maintain its dominance. The post China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 24, 2026

China Defends Huawei and Tech Growth as Premier Rejects Subsidy Claims

Chinese Premier Li Qiang defended China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, semiconductors, quantum technology, and other frontier industries, rejecting claims that the country’s technological success is primarily driven by government subsidies. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos gathering in Dalian, Li argued that Chinese firms have achieved global competitiveness through heavy [] The post China Defends Huawei and Tech Growth as Premier Rejects Subsidy Claims appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 3, 2026

How Bezos Learned to Love Trump—and Win More Contracts for Blue Origin

The space company has booked rapid growth under this administration, after the founder spent president’s first term being ‘hated.’

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Says Moon, Mars, and Space Missions Will Continue

US President Donald Trump says America’s space missions will continue, from the Moon to Mars, adding, “We're gonna go to Mars and we're gonna continue to be way ahead.” #Trump

TASS

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· Jul 5, 2026

China may land on Moon before US does it again — NASA chief

We are very much in a space race right now, and the Chinese are moving at incredible speeds, Jared Isaacman said

UPI

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· Jun 30, 2026

South Korea links space industry growth to national security

South Korea links space industry growth to national security

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