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2013 Earliest Launch Date For China Mars MissionBeijing (XNA) Oct 25, 2010 China has drawn up a technical plan for an independent Mars orbiter exploration project, according to China's space technology expert. The plan was based on research conducted by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), said an expert Thursday here at a forum on China's space technology. The project will make use of technologies developed for China's first lunar satellite launched in 2007, the expert said. The technologies likely to be used - including ones to boost the satellite' ... read more |
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  China's voracious commodities appetite moves markets China, the world's second largest economy and its number one energy consumer, is shaking up global commodities markets where its potent growth momentum is also powering a rise in metals prices. ... more | .. |
  Germany's Daimler to invest three billion euros in China German automaker Daimler said Friday it plans to invest three billion euros (4.2 billion dollars) in China by 2015 to boost production of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world's biggest auto market. ... more | .. |
  Japan protests over Chinese boats near disputed islands Japan said Monday it had lodged a protest with Beijing after spotting two Chinese fisheries patrol boats near a disputed island chain at the centre of a bitter row between the Asian giants. ... more | .. |
  China protecting strategic interests with rare earths policy China's restrictions on exports of rare earths are aimed at maximising profit, strengthening its homegrown high-tech companies and forcing other nations to help sustain global supply, experts say. ... more | .. |
 WTO gives mixed ruling in China-US anti-dumping dispute The World Trade Organisation on Friday partly rejected a Chinese complaint against the United States in a mixed ruling over US anti-dumping measures on some steel pipes, tyres and laminated woven sacks. ... more |
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 22, 2010The repercussions of NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's controversial tour of China continue to circulate, both in the media and in less public circles. Regardless of how we judge this, the fact that so much attention has been focused on the trip is instructive in its own right. It's a symptom of the complexity of international relations, and the current uncertainties over the future of America ... more  
Geneva (AFP) Oct 22, 2010Swiss watch exports grew by more than a quarter in September, as sharp growth which began last December showed no sign of slowing especially in Hong Kong and China, industry data showed on Thursday. "Hong Kong remained one of the most dynamic markets for Swiss watch exports," the Swiss watchmaking federation said, as demand there soared by more than than 50 percent last month. "China sta ... more  
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 21, 2010Japan's navy plans to add six new submarines to its fleet, in a major boost to its defence capability prompted by increasing military activity by neighbouring China, according to reports on Thursday. The defense ministry wanted the larger submarine fleet to improve its ability to patrol particularly the East China Sea, where territorial rows with China frequently erupt, Kyodo News said, citi ... more |
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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Megi closes in on ChinaHong Kong (AFP) Oct 21, 2010 At least 160,000 people were evacuated from southern China Thursday as Typhoon Megi, one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in years, bore down, bringing with it the threat of devastation. More than 150,000 people were evacuated in Fujian province in China's southeast and tens of thousands of fishing boats were called back to port, the official Xinhua news agency quoted flood control authorities as saying. At least another 10,000 were evacuated in neighbouring Guangdong province, auth ... read more |
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