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Chinese Astronaut Performs Well In Mars-500 ProjectMoscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Jan 24, 2011 A Chinese participant has performed well in the Mars-500 project, a simulated space flight to Mars, the project's chief said Friday here. Boris Morukov, who is also deputy director of the Medical and Biological Studies Institute of the Russian Academy of Science, told Xinhua on the 233rd day of the experiment that the Chinese participant, Wang Yue, has displayed a strong sense of teamwork and perseverance while conducting his research. "All participants of the experiment work as a single tea ... read more |
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  China media declares Hu US trip 'historic masterstroke' China's state media trumpeted President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States as "a historic masterstroke" of "global significance" but ordinary Chinese seemed rather less enthusiastic. ... more | .. |
 US radio host criticized for Hu mockery Rush Limbaugh, the conservative radio host heard by millions of Americans, came under fire Thursday from Asian Americans after he mocked the way visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks. ... more | .. |
  China drought threatens water supplies: state media A months-long dry spell across northern China is threatening drinking water supplies and crops, and more bone-dry conditions are expected, state media said Monday. ... more | .. |
  West guilty of 'cowardice' on China rights: HRW Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Western governments of a "near-universal cowardice" in dealing with China, arguing they preferred opaque talks to taking a vocal stand against enduring repression. ... more |
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  One-clawed dino belonged to T. Rex family Researchers in China have unearthed a miniature single-clawed dinosaur that was likely an early relative of the ferocious T. Rex and is the only such creature known to have just one finger. ... more | .. |
  China fireworks plant owner held after deadly blast Police in central China have detained the owner of a fireworks plant who went missing after an explosion ripped through the factory, killing 10 people and injuring another 21, state media reported. ... more | .. |
  Two critical with swine flu in Hong Kong Two people were in critical condition in a Hong Kong hospital suffering from swine flu, health officials said Friday, a year and a half after an outbreak killed more than 80 people in the city. ... more | .. |
 Topping test tables no longer enough for China Shanghai students may have topped a recent global survey but educators in China are not rejoicing, saying the country has a long way to go before rote learning and test-taking turn into innovation. ... more |
  
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China's online crusaders gain ground Zhong Jizhang became a celebrity in China when he used the Internet to expose safety flaws in the subway of a major city. He is one of a growing number of online crusaders daring to challenge the system. ... more | .. |
  China to increase oil, gas exploration China will spend an average of $74.6 million annually on oil and gas exploration over the next 20 years to keep up with the country's growing reliance on imported energy, a Chinese official said. ... more | .. |
  Major developer sees no property bubble in China The chairman of one of the mainland's biggest developers on Monday dismissed fears of a property bubble in China and said government measures to curb real estate prices were hurting developers. ... more | .. |
 Walker's World: China inflation warning What is it about France and the Chinese? The latest warning by French bank Societe Generale that the Chinese economy is overheating dangerously is just the latest piece of grit in the gears of what should be a mutually rewarding relationship. ... more |
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  Huawei sues Motorola over IP transfer to NSN China's Huawei Technologies Co. sued Motorola on Monday to prevent confidential Huawei intellectual property information from being allegedly transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks. ... more | .. |
 China aluminium maker set for $2.2 billion IPO A major Chinese aluminium maker is set to raise $2.2 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering, a report said Monday, amid rising prices for the metal used to make cars and build houses. ... more | .. |
 China to US: boost exports to trim surplus China said Friday it would welcome greater US exports to the fast-growing Asian economy, rejecting blame for its large and politically sensitive trade surplus over the United States. ... more | .. |
 Italy's ENI, Petrochina in tie-up, focus on Africa Italian gas and oil giant ENI said Friday it has signed a cooperation accord with its Chinese peer PetroChina covering China and international prospects, especially in Africa. ... more |
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 Oil, gold prices drop amid China rate-hike fears Oil and gold prices slid this week, in part due to worries that China could soon raise interest rates to tame its high inflation - fears that also weighed on copper after it struck a record high. ... more | .. |
  China earmarks $303 bn for safe water: report China plans to invest $303 billion in water infrastructure projects over the next five years that would give millions of rural residents access to safe drinking water, state media reported. ... more | .. |
 China farmers to get $15 bn subsidies amid drought China says it had earmarked about $15 billion in subsidies for millions of farmers who have been hit by a severe drought that has driven prices as the government tries to battle inflation. ... more | .. |
 China orders pro-party reporting: rights groups China's Communist Party has issued directives to the nation's media for 2011 ordering them to downplay controversial issues and ensure reporting casts the party in a favourable light, rights groups say. ... more |
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  NEC, Lenovo in talks on joint venture: report Leading Japanese and Chinese electronics firms NEC Corp. and Lenovo Group are in the final stages of talks to form a joint venture in the personal computer business, a report said Friday. ... more | .. |
  Celanese Signs LoI For Ethanol Production Facilities In China Celanese has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Celanese Far East Limited, has signed letters of intent to construct and operate industrial ethanol production facilities in Nanjing, China, ... more | .. |
 China Will Scale Faster Than US In Race For New Transport Fuels China could lead the race to roll out electric vehicles and will deploy new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a report by Accenture that compares the ... more | .. |
  China and the U.S. sign energy deals China and the United States signed $13 billion worth of energy deals on Tuesday, coinciding with Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States. ... more |
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 Oil turns higher on Chinese economic surge Oil prices turned higher in Asian trade Friday as market sentiment was buoyed by strong Chinese economic growth last year, analysts said. ... more | .. |
 Hu urges US to ease high-tech export restrictions President Hu Jintao has urged the United States to ease restrictions on high-tech exports to China after Beijing and Washington signed $45 billion in trade deals during his US visit. ... more | .. |
 Japan PM 'concerned' over China's defence build-up Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday voiced fresh concern about China's defence spending and its maritime activities and said Japan should focus on its alliance with the United States. ... more | .. |
 Unbowed China leader warns US Chinese President Hu Jintao, unbowed by pressure on a state visit, warned the United States on Thursday not to press on Taiwan and Tibet as he insisted that the rising Asian power sought cooperation. ... more |
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  Taiwan may test missiles again after flop Taiwan is considering new missile tests after a series of failures in a drill this week earned the top brass rare criticism from an irate President Ma Ying-jeou, media and an official said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan missile tests not meant as messages Taiwan said its missile launches on the eve of the Chinese state visit to the United States weren't meant as a message to Washington. ... more | .. |
 Fossil of mom with egg reveals Pterosaur's female form Her life came to a crashing end, but the fossil left by a flying reptile nicknamed Mrs T has shed light on what female pterosaurs looked like when they soared above Earth millions of years ago. ... more | .. |
  Big City Life May Alter Green Attitudes People with good jobs found in large cities are more likely to engage in pro-environmental activities. So says a new study of China's environmental behavior published in the British journal Environm ... more |
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