China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter sends its first photos of Mars

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched its Tianwen 1 Mars mission in July 2020. And this Saturday, it has sent back its first photos of the Red Planet, along with the mission orbiter flying around it. The mission was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on 23 July 2020. Tianwen-1 or TW-1 consists… Continue reading China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter sends its first photos of Mars

Bowei Young visualises the experience of being young and queer in China

Reading Time: 2 minutes This article is the first in a mini-series, In Search of Ourselves. We speak to three artists – Ana Vallejo, Bowei Young and Andre Ramos-Woodard – about vulnerability and trauma, and how they use the camera to gain a better understanding of themselves.  Young’s latest project attempts to illustrate the pain… Continue reading Bowei Young visualises the experience of being young and queer in China

China Rover Captures ‘Mystery Hut’ on Far Side of the Moon

China’s Yutu 2 lunar rover has photographed what is being described as a “mystery hut” on the far side of the moon, and Chinese scientists are eager to have the robotic exploration vehicle investigate it further. The finding was shared on Our Space, an online publication affiliated with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) that… Continue reading China Rover Captures ‘Mystery Hut’ on Far Side of the Moon

Digital camera popularity is on the rise in China with live streaming expected to grow 400% by 2025

An article on the Japanese website Nikkei is claiming that the popularity of digital cameras in China is on the increase. According to the Google-translated version, sales of digital cameras have increased due to a seemingly unlikely suspect. What has historically been the downfall of dedicated cameras, smartphones seem to be the cause. Deficiencies in… Continue reading Digital camera popularity is on the rise in China with live streaming expected to grow 400% by 2025

Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes

Buying a new camera is about to get even harder, as exploding demand in China led by “live commerce” has led to increased supply issues on a system that already cannot meet demand. Exports out of China have slowed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and, as a result, domestic sales through what is called… Continue reading Digital Camera Demand Booms in China as ‘Live Commerce’ Explodes