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China Eyes Extended Mission Beyond MoonSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 12, 2010 The mysteries surrounding the mission of China's Chang'e 2 moon probe are gradually being solved. Prior to the launch, China was exceptionally shy about revealing many details of the mission, including the launch vehicle. This led some analysts, including the author, to wonder what was being left out of the public domain. Thankfully, we now know more about the souped-up launch and the course of the mission. Chang'e 2 does not seem to be a radically different spacecraft from its sister, Chang'e 1, ... read more |
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Hanoi (AFP) Oct 12, 2010Beijing appears to be adopting a slightly more conciliatory tone over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, backing away from describing the area as part of its "core interests," a US official said Tuesday. Chinese officials in recent months reportedly described the South China Sea in diplomatic talks as among the country's "core interests," raising the stakes and putting the issue on ... more  
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 11, 2010China and the Middle East are racing ahead of the West in embracing the Internet according to "the largest ever" global study of online habits. The Digital Life study by global research firm TNS also found Malaysians are the most sociable online with an average of 233 friends on social media websites, while the Japanese are the least friendly with just 29. TNS said the study was the "lar ... more
Hanoi (AFP) Oct 12, 2010Territorial disputes in Asian waters pose a threat to regional stability, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned on Tuesday, defending America's naval presence in the Pacific, despite criticism from China. "Disagreements over territorial claims and the appropriate use of the maritime domain appear to be a growing challenge to regional stability and prosperity," Gates said, reflecting frict ... more |
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China and US blame each other in climate stand-offTianjin, China (AFP) Oct 9, 2010 The United States and China clashed on the final day of climate change talks on Saturday, accusing each other of blocking progress ahead of a major summit next month on global warming. The world's two biggest greenhouse gas polluters sparred throughout the six-day United Nations talks in China, triggering anger from environmentalists who said countries were acting in self-interest and not to save the planet. US climate envoy Jonathan Pershing warned progress at the UN's annual climate summit in ... read more |
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