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March 22, 2011
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India assesses Chinese military abilities
New Delhi (UPI) Mar 21, 2011
The Indian Defense Ministry's Annual Report for 2010-11 has added Chinese military capabilities into its strategic planning. In the Defense Ministry's report, China's increasing capabilities have come under increased scrutiny from New Delhi. The report notes, "India is conscious and watchful of the implication of China's evolving military profile in the immediate and extended neighborhood," the News International reported Monday. The signals in the report are mixed - even as the ... read more

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CYBER WARS

Google accuses China of blocking Gmail
Google accused the Chinese government on Monday of interfering with its Gmail service, after weeks of online disruptions that have coincided with calls for protests emulating those in the Middle East. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Japan, China, SKorea foreign ministers meet
The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea on Saturday agreed to boost cooperation on nuclear power safety and disaster preparedness, one week after Japan's devastating quake and tsunami. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Beijing targets luxury ads amid wealth gap
China's capital has banned outdoor advertising that promotes hedonistic or high-end lifestyles as the government seeks to ease public concerns about the country's widening wealth gap. ... more
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DEMOCRACY

Exiled Tibetans elect new leader
Thousands of Tibetans worldwide vote Sunday for a new leader who hopes eventually to become the new face of the struggle for freedom in China, a cause embodied for decades by the Dalai Lama. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Zimbabwe, China sign $585 million in deals
Zimbabwe and China on Monday signed a raft of agreements worth $585 million (413 million euros) aimed at reviving the southern African country's health, mining and agriculture sectors. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

China's Wen shocked at rising oil prices
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao expressed shock at rising oil prices Monday and blamed loose monetary policies by "some countries" as well as political unrest in the Middle East for the spike. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

Freya Energy's Unique Large Format Lithium Ion Cells And Batteries
China Nuvo Solar Energy has provided more information on Freya Energy's ("Freya") large format lithium ion cells and batteries in response to inquiries from shareholders. Freya has developed f ... more
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Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
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TRADE WARS

China calls for equal market access overseas
China's Minister of Commerce Chen Deming on Sunday urged foreign governments to improve their investment environment and provide equal access for Chinese investors, state media reported. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Obama: Brazil on equal economic footing with China, India
US President Barack Obama said Saturday on a visit to Brazil that the United States should treat South America's largest nation as an economic power similar to Asian giants China and India. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Jimmy Choo staying true to his roots
World-famous designer Jimmy Choo may have come a long way since working in his family's humble shoemaking business in Malaysia, but he never forgot his dad's dedication to perfect footwear. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Mounting Japan crisis sparks exodus of foreigners
Alarm over Japan's nuclear disaster grew with more foreign governments advising their citizens to flee Tokyo as army helicopters dumped water on an overheating plant at the centre of the crisis. ... more
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TECTONICS

Taiwan builds first undersea earthquake sensor
Taiwan began building its first undersea earthquake sensor on Sunday in a project aiming to give earlier warnings of the quakes and tsunamis that frequently hit the region. ... more
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POLITICAL ECONOMY

China to raise banks' reserve requirement ratio
China's central bank said Friday it will raise the amount of money banks must keep in reserve, in the latest move to rein in lending and bring inflation under control. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Tibetan monastery sealed off after self-immolation
A Tibetan Buddhist monastery in southwestern China remained sealed off by police on Thursday, local residents said, after a young monk set himself on fire and died, triggering protests there. ... more
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CHIP TECH

Taiwan's UMC to triple stake China chip maker
Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corp, the world's second biggest contract microchip maker, plans to triple its stake in Chinese chip producer Hejian Technology to 45 percent, officials said Thursday. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

Japan crisis spotlights China nuclear concerns
The atomic crisis sparked by Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami is throwing a spotlight on energy-hungry China's own plans to build dozens of nuclear power plants despite questions over safety. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Ikea eyes further expansion in China
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further into China, its shopping centre development arm said Thursday, beyond three new malls already announced in major Chinese cities. ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

China aims new missile at Taiwan: intelligence chief
Taiwan's top intelligence chief said Wednesday that China is targeting the island with a new type of ballistic missile. ... more
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FARM NEWS

Tainted pork is latest food scandal to hit China
China has been hit by a fresh food scandal after the country's largest meat processor was forced to apologise when an illegal additive was reportedly found in some of its pork products. ... more
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TECH SPACE

Chinese snap up salt amid Japan nuclear scare
Chinese retailers on Thursday reported panic buying of salt, partly because shoppers believe it could help ward off the effects of potential radioactivity from Japan's crippled nuclear power plant. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Japan quake hits Taiwan tourism
Taiwan said Wednesday it expected to lose millions of dollars in revenue as Japanese tourists cancelled visits to the island following last week's deadly earthquake. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Honduras dumps neighbors, opens to China
Honduras is shunning neighbors that refuse to recognize its government, questioning its legitimacy, and is reaching out instead to China and India for trade and broader relations. ... more
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TECH SPACE

China Mobile 2010 net profit up 3.9%
China Mobile, the world's biggest mobile operator by subscribers, said Wednesday net profit rose 3.9 percent last year on rapid growth in added services such as music downloads. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

China orders inspections of nuclear plants
China on Wednesday ordered safety inspections of the country's nuclear plants and suspended approval of new projects after quake and tsunami disasters in Japan led to an atomic crisis. ... more
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MILPLEX

India becomes world's largest arms buyer
India has overtaken China as the world's largest arms importer, a Swedish defense industry watchdog said. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Israel navy seizes weapons boat 'en route to Gaza'
Israeli naval commandos operating deep in international waters on Tuesday boarded a ship carrying arms allegedly on their way from Iran to Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. ... more
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WAR REPORT

China preventing UN action on Libya: France
Veto-wielding member China is blocking UN Security Council action on Libya while the United States has yet to define its position, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Tuesday. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Tibet exile MPs oppose Dalai Lama retirement
The Dalai Lama faced stiff resistance Tuesday from Tibet's parliament-in-exile over his plans to retire as political head of the movement, with most lawmakers against the change. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

Asia's nuclear drive on despite Japanese crisis
Asian governments that are ramping up nuclear power face huge pressure to curb their programmes in the wake of Japan's atomic crisis, but dozens of reactors will still be built in the near future. ... more
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AEROSPACE

Air China, Taiwan's EVA cut back Japan flights
Air China said Tuesday it is cutting back flights to Japan over safety worries after a vast earthquake and tsunami, while Taiwan's EVA Airways cancelled some flights to Tokyo and Sapporo. ... more
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AEROSPACE

Flights to Japan cut as foreigners scramble to leave
China said Tuesday it was evacuating its nationals from quake-hit parts of Japan and two airlines cut flights to the stricken country, while foreigners scrambled to leave from Tokyo's airports. ... more
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