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January 10, 2014

Chinese icebreaker shines spotlight on polar ambitions
Beijing (AFP) Jan 08, 2014
A Chinese research vessel's escape from pack ice after evacuating 52 people from a Russian ship trapped in Antarctica has shone a spotlight on the Asian power's growing polar ambitions at both ends of the Earth. In the Arctic, China's strategic goals include the opening up of a "Northeast Passage" shipping route Beijing hopes will shave days off the journey from China to Europe, its biggest export destination. And in the Antarctic, Beijing has mounted 30 expeditions and built three research base ... read more

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France, Japan vow to strengthen defence ties amid China spat France and Japan vowed Thursday to strengthen their military ties, as Tokyo seeks French support in its long-running spat with Beijing over disputed islands that has raised fresh tensions. ... more		China calls for 'warning' to Japan over war tribute China on Wednesday called for a worldwide "warning" to Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for going to a contested war shrine as it took their mounting feud to the United Nations. ... more		Chinese tycoon wants to 'rebuild' New York Times A Chinese tycoon said Monday he is serious about buying the New York Times and wants to work on "rebuilding its credibility and influence" by reforming its award-winning coverage of China. ... more
				Taiwan gets US submarine-launched missiles: report Taiwan has received the first shipment of anti-ship missiles which it ordered from the United States for its submarines, strengthening their attack capability, a senior official was Wednesday quoted as saying. ... more		Outside View: Russia's terrorist attack and the message for China Those responsible for the Dec. 28 and 29 terrorist attacks on a railway station and trolley bus in Volgograd, Russia, have yet to step forward - although their identity will come as no surprise. ... more

China says investment in Africa 'mutually beneficial' China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday promised that his country's economic growth would benefit Africa, as he met Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. ... more		China demolishes landmark inn once hailed as symbol of change When they introduced market reforms that would shake the world, China's rulers celebrated a tiny privately owned Beijing hotel that survived decades of state planning as an example to the nation. ... more		Yemen rebels claim ballistic missile attack on Israel Japan FM raises 'serious concerns' over China military activity Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman		China to work with Ghana on illegal mining: FM China's foreign minister on Wednesday said Beijing was tackling illegal gold mining in Ghana, after hundreds of his compatriots were arrested and sent home for extracting the mineral without permission. ... more
				Chinese man detained after dead tiger found in SUV Police in China have detained a man over the death of a rare Siberian tiger discovered in the back of an SUV, a report said Thursday. ... more		To curb China's haze and air pollution, use water A new idea to cut back on air pollution: spray water into the atmosphere from sprinklers atop tall buildings and towers, similar to watering a garden. This suggestion comes from Shaocai Yu of Zhejia ... more

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Canada reports first H5N1 bird flu death in North America Canada announced Wednesday the first H5N1 avian flu death in North America, of a patient who had just returned from China, and said it was urgently contacting airline passengers on the victim's flights. ... more		Chinese Good Samaritan kills himself over accusations A man who aided a senior citizen only to be accused of knocking him down has committed suicide in the face of demands for compensation, Chinese media reported Wednesday. ... more		Massive eruptions did not trigger dinosaur extinction DARPA's ASIMOV seeks to develop Ethical Standards for Autonomous Systems Russia-Ukraine War's unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations		Hong Kong mulls following China to destroy ivory stockpile Hong Kong's government is considering destroying its stockpile of over 30 tonnes of ivory obtained through seizures of elephant tusks, it said Wednesday. ... more
				Antarctic mission over as ships clear ice field A complex international operation to free a Russian ship trapped in Antarctica ended Wednesday when the vessel cleared the ice field, as officials released a United States icebreaker from the rescue. ... more		Probe 'blames Sinopec, city for deadly China pipeline blast' An official inquiry blames China's state-owned oil giant Sinopec and local authorities in the city of Qingdao for a November pipeline explosion that killed 62 people, state media reported Thursday. ... more

China's Fosun buys Portuguese insurer in privatisation

China online marketplace Taobao to ban Bitcoins

Most China execs say cannot work with Japan firms: poll

Over 350 sick in Japan after eating pesticide-tainted food: NHK

Indonesian palm oil firm to pay losses in 'historic' ruling

Improper use of biocides in food production may endanger public health

EU eyes military mission in C. Africa to deter massacres

China to work with Ghana on illegal mining: FM

A year after Mali action, France remains 'Africa's gendarme'

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	China auto sales up nearly 14% in 2013: industry China's auto sales smashed through the 20 million mark last year, growing nearly 14 percent and extending its lead as the world's biggest car market, an industry group said Thursday. ... more		China has world's most outbound tourists Nearly 100 million Chinese tourists visited foreign countries last year, and they are likely to extend their lead as the world's biggest-spending travellers, state media reported Thursday. ... more		China online marketplace Taobao to ban Bitcoins China's largest online marketplace, Alibaba Group's Taobao, said Wednesday that it would ban the trading of Bitcoin and other virtual currencies from January 14, after a government crackdown on the units. ... more		China's Fosun buys Portuguese insurer in privatisation Portugal said Thursday it had picked Chinese conglomerate Fosun to buy up to 80 percent of the insurance arm of public bank Caixa Geral de Depositos, as part of an EU-IMF ordered privatisation drive. ... more

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

Texas A and M researchers illuminate the mysteries of icy ocean worlds

NASA payload to study the effects of Lunar dust on mission equipment

China to allow fully private banks this year		China inflation rate 2.6% in 2013		Most China execs say cannot work with Japan firms: poll		China Sunergy Achieves Major Milestone of International Development		Canadian Solar Connects its Tumushuke 30MW Solar Power Plant to the China State Grid
ReneSola Signs MoI to Sell Three Utility-Scale Projects in China		China weighs in as S.Sudan peace talks open		Japan automakers accelerate China sales despite tensions		Wake Up Yutu		Japan scrambles jets against China plane

Ishihara backs sacked military chief for Tokyo governor

Japan FM leaves for Spain, France amid China row

Harry Potter wizard invoked as Japan admits no hope of China summit

Trapped ships break through Antarctic ice

US urges Tokyo to improve ties with neighbours after shrine visit

14 killed in China mosque stampede: Xinhua

US icebreaker heads to Antarctic to help stuck ships

China crushes six tonnes of ivory: state media

Chinese state TV eyes Tiananmen rocker for gala: manager

South Koreans trek to China to see their sacred mountain

China starts fifth national desertification monitoring

China coal mine accidents kill 1,049 in 2013: govt

Singapore's OCBC bank in talks to buy Hong Kong lender

Huawei aims to sell 80 mn smartphones in 2014

Researchers Find Simple, Cheap Way to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency

A tale of two leaders in China and Japan

China plans joint military command system: state media

Chinese scientists create high-yield, salt-resistant rice variety

China denies vaccine killed babies

Chinese ship used in Antarctic rescue stuck in ice

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