China on Tuesday sent the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite into space.
Launched at 22:16 (Beijing Time) aboard a modified version of the Long March-6 rocket, the satellite has entered planned orbit, according to the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
It will be used for national land surveys, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
The launch was the 624th flight mission undertaken by the Long March rocket series and marked China's first successful orbital launch of 2026.
China opens 2026 space mission schedule with successful satellite launch
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov called for a return to political and diplomatic means to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Speaking in an interview with China Media Group (CMG) on Tuesday, Alimov said Russia and China share a common position on the issue and have jointly condemned military actions in the region. He said that with joint efforts from Russia and China, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Saturday to address the latest developments in Iran.
"Given the current situation in the Middle East, we jointly advocate an immediate cessation of violence, oppose escalation, and call for a return to political and diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, eliminating its impact on international peace and security as well as on sustainable economic development," Alimov said.
Russian deputy FM calls for political, diplomatic means to resolve Middle East conflict
