China’s ambitious ‘Deep-Sea space station’ to explore ocean depths
China plans to build a 'deep-sea space station' 6,500 feet underwater by 2030, aiming to study cold seep ecosystems and unlock new environmental insights.
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China plans to build a 'deep-sea space station' 6,500 feet underwater by 2030, aiming to study cold seep ecosystems and unlock new environmental insights.
The ongoing military standoff along the vast Himalayan border between China and India hasn't been in the spotlight as much. However, the possibility that this tension could escalate back into armed conflict remains a concern.
Recent satellite images reveal a new floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a hotspot of maritime disputes. Installed by China, it obstructs access to the shoal's entrance, intensifying tensions with the Philippines.
The Philippines accuses China of obstructing a Filipino vessel near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, marking the second incident in two weeks, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
The Philippines reaffirms patrol commitment in the disputed South China Sea area and disputes China's expulsion claim. Tensions rise over fishing rights. China asserts sovereignty and the Philippines asserts EEZ claims.
The office of the US Trade Representative announced that both sides had reached a “consensus on the negotiating mandate" and the first round of talks is expected to take place in autumn this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong on Friday agreed to "enhance defence partnership" and exchanged views on the "ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the situation in South China Sea".
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