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China National Space Administration rover "Zhurong" successfully lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars, making China the third nation on Earth to achieve a soft landing on the planet.
2021-05-15

The China National Space Administration space probe Tianwen-1 enters into planetary orbit around Mars. It is the first Chinese spacecraft to reach Mars. A rover will be deployed to explore the Martian surface sometime in May.
2021-02-10

Scientists in a paper published to "Nature Astronomy" confirm the existence of four underground saltwater lakes spread out over 75000 sqkm near Mars' south pole. Depending on their salt content, these lakes could be potential holders of life.
2020-09-28

The China National Space Administration successfully launches Tianwen-1, China's first independent interplanetary mission to Mars, from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan. The mission includes an orbiter, lander and rover, which will search for evidence of both current and past life on the planet.
2020-07-23

South Korea and the People's Republic of China will hold talks to develop a joint response to last week's North Korean nuclear test.
2016-01-14

The People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy's first aircraft carrier, the "Liaoning", commences service.
2012-09-25

Celebrations of Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist New Year, are cancelled in the People's Republic of China due to a wave of immolations.
2012-02-21

There is a near riot in the Beijing Apple Store as the Apple iPad 2 goes on sale in the People's Republic of China.
2011-05-8

Three fishermen from the People's Republic of China are released from South Korean custody after their vessel collided with a Coast Guard vessel last week.
2010-12-25

Chinese officials seize 64 tonnes of raw dairy materials contaminated with melamine.
2010-07-9