Stories by Zhao Lei

Chinese Mars orbiter captures rare images of interstellar comet

A CHINESE Martian orbiter has observed and photographed a rare interstellar comet speeding through the solar system,... Published 10 Nov, 2025 05:43am

Moderate defence budget increase enhances national and global security: spokesman

The central govt proposed China's defence budget for the 2021 fiscal year at 1.35 trillion yuan, a 6.8pc year-on-year increase. Updated 08 Mar, 2021 10:18pm

China Aerospace launches remote-sensing satellites into orbit

The satellites are tasked with conducting electromagnetic environmental monitoring and related technology tests. Published 24 Feb, 2021 07:30pm

PLA soldiers who died in border clash with India honoured by military

This is the first time the Chinese military has published the details of the fallen soldiers in the border clash with India. Published 19 Feb, 2021 03:59pm

China's Tianwen 1 enters Mars' polar orbit

Tianwen 1's ultimate goal is to land a rover on the southern part of Mars' Utopia Planitia to conduct scientific surveys. Published 15 Feb, 2021 06:50pm

World’s largest amphibious plane set for water trials

BEIJING: The world’s largest amphibious aircraft, China’s AG600, is scheduled for its first water take-off and... Published 13 Mar, 2018 07:33am

Space engineers help make life easier for all in China

BEIJING:Chinese space engineers are known for creating interesting gadgets that make everyday life more convenient.... Published 19 Dec, 2017 07:00am