China successfully launches new test satellite

China sent a new test satellite into space on Thursday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

The Shiyan-28B 01 satellite was launched at 17:35 (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and successfully entered the preset orbit.

It will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology tests.

The launch marks the 583rd flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

China successfully launches new test satellite

China successfully launches new test satellite

China successfully launches new test satellite

China successfully launches new test satellite

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela