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Building a Heavenly Palace in outer spaceMoscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Apr 29, 2011 China's permanent space station, the Heavenly Palace, is to be launched into orbit within a decade. According to Chinese media reports, the 60-ton craft will include a central module and two laboratories, for a crew of three. So, it's really more like a country cottage than a palace. This all-Chinese project was unveiled earlier this week in the capital, Beijing. To the public at home, the announcement is no big news. In the West, by contrast, it has created a strong, largely negative, response. L ... read more |
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  Taiwan missile can reach Beijing: report Taiwan has developed a missile capable of reaching Beijing and tested it successfully three years ago, a report said Wednesday, citing a former defence minister. ... more | .. |
  China's PM Wen says economic ascent not a threat Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Thursday said China's economic progress will benefit all its trade partners and its economic ascent should not be regarded as a threat. ... more | .. |
  China bans smoking in public venues -- in theory China launches a ban on smoking in indoor public spaces Sunday but the effort is widely viewed as vague and half-hearted and few expect it to have much of an impact in the tobacco-addicted country. ... 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 calls Tibet exile govt 'illegal' after vote China on Thursday attacked the Tibetan government-in-exile as "illegal" following the election of a new prime minister to take over the organisation's political duties from the ageing Dalai Lama. ... more | .. |
 US raps China for 'serious backsliding' on rights A US envoy accused China of "serious backsliding" on human rights Thursday following talks on the issue that were held as Beijing carries out a severe crackdown on government critics. ... more | .. |
  Chinese population ageing, moving to the cities China's population is ageing and flocking to cities, according to the latest national census results released on Thursday, showing the world's most populous country now counted 1.339 billion people. ... more | .. |
  China food scandals spark new safety fears A wave of tainted-food scares has renewed fears in China over continued product-safety problems despite a government promise to clean up the food industry following a deadly 2008 milk scandal. ... more |
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Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
Israeli officers warned against criticising Trump's Gaza plan; Israel hits Hamas weapons facility in Syria
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  First offshore yuan IPO makes limp Hong Kong debut Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's yuan-denominated IPO, the world's first outside mainland China, tumbled on its trading debut Friday but officials said the market remained full of promise. ... more | .. |
 More Chinese resource deals in Australia? Chinese investment in Australia's resources sector could get a boost as Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Thursday. ... more | .. |
 US raps China for 'serious backsliding' on rights A United States envoy accused China of "serious backsliding" on human rights Thursday after talks held as Beijing cracks down on government critics. ... more | .. |
  China's Huawei sues ZTE for patent infringement China telecoms giant Huawei said Thursday it is suing hometown rival ZTE in Europe for alleged patent and trademark infringements, as the Chinese firms battle for overseas market share. ... more |
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 First offshore yuan IPO set for Hong Kong debut The world's first yuan-denominated IPO outside mainland China debuts in Hong Kong on Friday, marking a milestone for Beijing's goal to turn the yuan into a global currency. ... more | .. |
  IMF says capital flows to Asia 'key concern' The International Monetary Fund on Thursday warned that capital flows into Asia's surging economies remain a "key concern" for policymakers in a region already battling rising inflation. ... more | .. |
World Bank warns of China property downturn risk The World Bank warned Thursday measures to cool China's red-hot real estate sector could trigger a sudden downturn in the market, posing risks for the world's second-largest economy. ... more | .. |
 Malaysia, China economic co-operation deals Malaysia and China signed a slew of economic agreements Thursday, reinforcing an uptick in relations and a bid to identify new areas of regional economic cooperation. ... more |
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SFL Missions Inc. Secures CSA Contract for HAWC Satellite Concept Study
Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from space
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  Rice-born detector finds heaviest antimatter Physicists at Rice University and their collaborators have detected the antimatter partner of the helium nucleus, antihelium-4. This newly observed particle is the heaviest antimatter particle ever ... more | .. |
  Countdown begins for Chineses space station program Authorities in charge of the manned space program unveiled plans on Monday to build a 60-ton space station, made up of three capsules, and develop a cargo spaceship to transport supplies. The China ... more | .. |
 China's army chief of staff to visit US in May China's army chief of staff will visit the United States in mid-May, the defence ministry said Wednesday, as the two countries try to bolster military relations despite their growing rivalry. ... more | .. |
 Top US senator: China tour helped build trust A high-powered US Senate delegation to China helped build "mutual trust" in talks on human rights, economic disputes, clean energy, and Iran's suspect nuclear drive, its leader said Tuesday. ... more |
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 China's army chief to visit US in May: state media China's army chief of staff will visit the United States in May, state media confirmed on Tuesday, as the two countries try to bolster military relations despite their growing rivalry. ... more | .. |
  Japan mulls safety certificate for seafood: report Japan is considering issuing safety certificates for its seafood exports, in a bid to ease foreign fears over radiation contamination, a report said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Six dead, 60 injured in Taiwan train accident At least six people were killed and 60 others injured Wednesday when a train carrying Chinese tourists was hit by a falling tree at a popular mountain spot in central Taiwan, officials said. ... more | .. |
Equinox recommends Barrick takeover bid Australian copper miner Equinox Minerals on Wednesday recommended shareholders accept a Can$7.3 billion ($7.7 billion) takeover bid by the world's largest gold producer Barrick Gold. ... more |
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US, China human rights talks set amid clampdown US and Chinese officials were set to meet in Beijing on Wednesday for human rights talks against the tense backdrop of a severe crackdown by China's ruling Communist Party on government critics. ... more | .. |
US, China in human rights talks amid clampdown US and Chinese officials met in Beijing on Wednesday for sensitive human rights talks, with the American side expected to press China to ease a major government crackdown on dissent. ... more | .. |
Tibet exiles pick Dalai Lama's political successor Tibetan exiles elected a Harvard academic Wednesday as their new prime minister, who will face the daunting task of assuming the political duties of a global icon, the Dalai Lama. ... more | .. |
  China to launch carrier in 2011: Taiwan spy chief Taiwan's spy chief on Monday said China could bring its first aircraft carrier into service before the end of the year, kindling fears in Taipei over Beijing's continued naval build-up. ... more |
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Australians see China as military threat: poll Almost half of Australians believe China will become a military threat in the next 20 years and a majority believe Canberra is allowing too much Chinese investment, according to a poll released Monday. ... more | .. |
 Australia PM talks rights with China's Wen Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she raised a range of human rights concerns in talks Tuesday with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who denied China had taken a "backward step". ... more | .. |
China blames monks for Tibetan unrest China on Tuesday blamed Buddhist monks for causing unrest in a Tibetan region, accusing them of disrupting social order and defaming their religion. ... more | .. |
  China lends Turkmenistan 4 billion dollars for gas field Energy hungry China has given Turkmenistan a loan of $4.1 billion (three billion euros) to develop a gas field and boost exports, the state gas company Turkmengaz said Tuesday. ... more |
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