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China Mars probe set for November launchShanghai (AFP) Feb 21, 2011 China's first Mars probe will be launched from a Russian rocket in November, two years later than originally planned, state media reported Monday. China's Mars explorer, Yinghuo-1, marks the country's first attempt at deep space exploration after sending a probe to the moon, the state-run China Daily reported, citing comments from a China Academy of Space Technology official. The 110-kilogram (240-pound) micro-satellite was originally due to blast off in October 2009 with Russia's "Phobos Explor ... read more |
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  China FM pledges efforts to revive stalled nuke talks China will work to revive stalled talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament and to maintain peace on the Korean peninsula, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Wednesday during a visit to South Korea. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan pushes for U.S. arms: Interview Taiwan has revived calls for an arms deal with the United States, saying it was crucial for the survival of the country. ... more | .. |
  US military to boost naval fleet in Asia A top US naval commander said Monday that Washington plans to boost its military presence in Asia, while warning that China should expand its own forces in a "responsible and constructive" way. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  China envoy arrives in Taiwan A top Chinese negotiator arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for his first visit to the south, the island's stronghold of anti-China sentiment. ... more | .. |
Philippines has failed to end Taiwan row: Aquino President Benigno Aquino said Wednesday the Philippines had failed to resolve a row with Taiwan over deportations, as Taipei threatened to stop hiring Filipino workers. ... more | .. |
  Renewed call for 'Jasmine rallies' in China An online campaign has urged people in 13 Chinese cities to rally every Sunday to press for government transparency and free expression, following a call last week for Middle East-style protests. ... more | .. |
  World races to aid New Zealand quake rescue A major operation swung into action Wednesday with hundreds of foreign rescuers, equipped with sniffer dogs and cutting-edge technology, rushing to help New Zealand in its hour of need. ... more |
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  China Nobel laureate wife fears going 'crazy': activists The wife of China's jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo said she was "going to go crazy" under house arrest, human rights advocates said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China calls on Libya to ensure safety of citizens China on Tuesday urged Libya to ensure the safety of its nationals after hundreds of Chinese construction workers fled attacks at their work site amid violent unrest in the North African nation. ... more | .. |
 Four to be executed in China's restive Xinjiang China has sentenced to death four people over a series of deadly attacks last year in the restive northwestern Xinjiang region, a hotbed of ethnic unrest, state press said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Data tweaks reflect a changing China: economists China raised eyebrows last week by tweaking key inflation gauges just as it seeks to stem public anger about prices, but analysts said the revisions were necessary and not a bid to cook the books. ... more |
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  Taiwan, China hold historic trade meeting Delegates from Taiwan and China met Tuesday to discuss issues arising from a sweeping trade pact that has set the stage for unprecedented economic interaction between the two sides. ... more | .. |
China's state firms face higher payments to govt Chinese state-owned firms will have to hand over more of their profits to the government, a senior official said Tuesday, giving Beijing more money to spend on social services such as health care. ... more | .. |
Taiwan threatens Philippines labour freeze Taiwan expressed anger Tuesday over the Philippines' refusal to apologise for deporting 14 Taiwanese to China and threatened to freeze the hiring of Philippine workers. ... more | .. |
Cables show China used debt holdings to press US Leaked diplomatic cables vividly show China's willingness to translate its massive holdings of US debt into political influence on issues ranging from Taiwan's sovereignty to Washington's financial policy. ... more |
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Efforts to Detect Alien Life Advanced by Simple Microbe Mobility Test
How Early Earth Supported the Formation of Polyester Protocells
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Xue loses Chinese appeal in spying case The U.S. ambassador to China vowed to continue pressuring Beijing to free Xue Feng, a Chinese-born American geologist, jailed for allegedly spying. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan cardinal eyes China-Vatican dialogue Taiwan's Cardinal Paul Shan, who will embark on a high-profile trip to China this summer, says he hopes that the Vatican and Beijing can be "mature" and reconcile their bitter differences. ... more | .. |
Amid Mideast unrest, is China next? Like many Arab nations, China has one-party rule, corruption and soaring food prices - but experts say that its stunning record of economic success militates against pressure for revolutionary change. ... more | .. |
China's Huawei drops US tech firm deal Chinese telecom giant Huawei said it has taken the "difficult decision" to abandon its acquisition of US computer firm 3Leaf Systems, after a US panel voiced security concerns about the deal. ... more |
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Global arms sales passed $400 billion in 2009: think tank The world's 100 largest arms dealers, excluding Chinese vendors, sold weapons for $401 billion in 2009, with US vendors remaining in first place, according to a report published Monday. ... more | .. |
Chinese state-run media play down protest calls China's state media on Monday dismissed a weekend web campaign for Middle East-style protests as "performance art", while also urging public patience over issues such as prices, land grabs and graft. ... more | .. |
  Japan goes crazy for Chinese pandas Panda fever gripped Japan on Monday as two of the cuddly creatures arrived in the nation from China, with Tokyo zoo eyeing a visitor boom and the government anticipating improved ties with Beijing. ... more | .. |
  Beijing air pollution off the charts, US says Thick smog blanketing Beijing went "beyond" measurable pollution levels on Monday, the US embassy said, as a Chinese official warned people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities. ... more |
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Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from space
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  China raises petrol, diesel prices China raised wholesale petrol and diesel prices by 350 yuan ($53) per tonne Sunday, the second rise in two months in the world's second-largest fuel consuming nation, the government announced. ... more | .. |
BHP chief confident on China BHP Billiton chief Marius Kloppers on Sunday expressed confidence in China's economic management and denied that his firm had caused a Chinese bid for arch-rival Rio Tinto to fail. ... more | .. |
G20 deal on economic indicators after China compromise The G20 countries overcame initial Chinese opposition to clinch a deal Saturday on which economic indicators to use to evaluate and tackle the economic imbalances at the heart of the global crisis. ... more | .. |
Italian seeks kung-fu stardom in Shanghai At a Shanghai building site, a man in a black Stetson looks over his shoulder at two approaching thugs. Four others appear, fists raised. They lock eyes and the cowboy springs up in a whirlwind of kicks. ... more |
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China adopts heavy metal reduction plan China has adopted a plan to tackle heavy-metal pollution, state media reported Saturday, after more than 30 major poisoning incidents since 2009. ... more | .. |
  High NOON For Microwave Photons An important milestone toward the realization of a large-scale quantum computer, and further demonstration of a new level of the quantum control of light, were accomplished by a team of scientists a ... more | .. |
  Experiment volunteers take 2nd 'walk on Mars' Astronauts on a simulated flight to Mars made a second walk on a mock-up of the Red Planet's surface in Russia Friday, collecting soil samples for analysis. ... more | .. |
  No US stockpile of rare earths: experts The United States should not try to stockpile precious elements for new energy technologies, experts said Friday after China announced plans to tighten control of its rare earths industry. ... more |
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