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China To Launch Second Lunar Probe This YearBeijing (XNA) Apr 14, 2010 China will push ahead with its lunar exploration program despite the United States' decision to suspend its return to the moon, a senior space exploration scientist has said. "China should not slow down its pace of lunar exploration even if other countries change their plans," said Ye Peijian, chief designer of the nation's first lunar probe, Chang'e-1. The country plans to launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e-2, in the latter half of this year as well as send a lunar lander and rover by 2 ... read more |
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New Delhi (AFP) April 9, 2010Car sales in emerging market giants India and China roared ahead in March as newly affluent consumers flocked to showrooms in the buoyant Asian economies, figures showed Friday. March passenger car sales in India leapt 20 percent to 155,600 units from a year ago, while in neighbouring China they soared 63.2 percent to 1.26 million units over the same period. "Underlying strong economic g ... more  
Sydney (AFP) April 11, 2010Australia Sunday said a Chinese ship that crashed and leaked oil at the Great Barrier Reef took an illegal route, vowing to "throw the book" at those to blame for the near environmental catastrophe. Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said the Shen Neng 1, which remains stuck after grounding last Saturday, broke the law after veering 15 nautical miles (30 kilometres) from the shipping lane. ... more  
Beijing (AFP) April 10, 2010China said Saturday its first trade deficit in six years proved the nation's exchange rate did not play a decisive role in global economic imbalances amid pressure to allow the yuan to appreciate. International critics say Beijing has kept the currency artificially low to boost exports, resulting in massive trade surpluses with the United States and Europe. The issue has become a major sore ... more |
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China spells out Latin America strategyRio De Janeiro (UPI) Apr 9, 2010 China has set out clear targets to achieve economic, trade and political objectives from the visit of President Hu Jintao to Brazil, Venezuela and Chile, beginning next week. Chinese officials indicated Beijing was seeking a comprehensive development of China-Latin America relations, one that would encompass all aspects of bilateral exchanges. China has already scored successes in securing oil contracts, providing military equipment and investing in joint projects, but officials admit B ... read more |
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