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China to attempt first space rendezvousBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2011 China will attempt its first space docking between two unmanned vehicles this year, the first step in efforts to build a Chinese space station, a senior official said Friday. Yang Liwei detailed the next stages of China's human spaceflight programme during a press visit to Space City in Beijing, a research and training centre normally closed to the public. "Our next goal is to realise a space docking of two vehicles during the second half of 2011," said Yang, whose journey into space in 2003 mad ... read more |
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  Building a Heavenly Palace in outer space 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 laborat ... more | .. |
  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 to foster cooperation with ASEAN Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday Beijing wants to boost cooperation in trade and security with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ... 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'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 frees rights lawyer but another disappears China released human rights lawyer Teng Biao after ten weeks in custody but a second lawyer has disappeared, rights groups told AFP Saturday, amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent. ... more | .. |
Hong Kong businessman stands up for China dissidents Hong Kong businessman Lew Mon Hung is an unlikely hero for China's growing legions of dissidents. ... more | .. |
China releases human rights lawyer, another disappears China released human rights lawyer Teng Biao after 70 days in custody but a second lawyer named Li Fangping has disappeared, rights groups told AFP in statements received Saturday. ... more |
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  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 | .. |
  Termites caused Taiwan train accident: government A train accident that killed five Chinese tourists earlier this week in central Taiwan was caused by a termite-bitten falling tree branch, the government said Friday. ... more | .. |
  China's Wen woos Indonesia with song, loans China announced $8 billion in loans for infrastructure in Indonesia on Friday, during a visit by Premier Wen Jiabao which included a sing-along with local students. ... more |
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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 | .. |
  Thousands protest against nuclear plant in Taiwan Thousands of Taiwanese took to the streets on Saturday to protest against a new nuclear power station as safety concerns mounted in the wake of the atomic crisis in Japan, an organiser said. ... more |
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  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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
  Rio urges Australia against emissions tax haste Mining giant Rio Tinto weighed into the debate over Australia's proposed carbon emissions tax Saturday, urging Canberra not to rush into a decision while major polluters such as China and the United States held back. ... more |
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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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
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 |
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First Spectrum: Strongest biosignature signal yet found on exoplanet
AI revolutionizes gravitational wave detector design
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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 | .. |
  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 |
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 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 | .. |
 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 |
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