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China sees smooth preparation for launch of unmanned moduleBeijing, China (XNA) May 02, 2011 China is satisfied with preparatory work completed thus far for the launching of two unmanned space modules, the Tiangong-1 and Shenzhou-8, in the second half of this year, said deputy head of China's Manned Space Engineering Office Yang Liwei on Friday. The two space modules will participate in the first space docking maneuver ever conducted by Chinese astronauts, said Yang. More than 50 reporters from 33 foreign media organs visited the center on Friday to hear his remarks. The 8.5-t ... read more |
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 China to attempt first space rendezvous 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. ... more | .. |
  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 | .. |
  'Chair protest' in Hong Kong for Ai's release Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters staged a 'chair protest' on Monday calling for the release of prominent Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, in a rally held on the eve of his one month detention. ... 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 rescue ship makes historic Taiwan visit A Chinese official rescue ship has arrived in Taiwan, making it the first government-owned vessel of its kind to visit the island in more than 60 years, an official said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  All-women army unit lures 'red' tourists in China Sitting between two of her sons, frail and wrinkled Pan Xianying does not at first glance look like a tourist attraction. ... 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 | .. |
  Hotel fire in China kills 10, injures 35 A fire at a hotel in northeastern China killed 10 people and injured 35 on Sunday, state media reported, in the latest deadly accident to highlight lax Chinese safety standards. ... 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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  Thousands in HK march for labour rights Several thousand Hong Kong activists hit the streets on Sunday in May Day marches to protest over soaring rent and food prices in the southern Chinese city. ... more | .. |
 US envoy to China mulls White House run Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, after not quite two years as US President Barack Obama's ambassador to China, has returned home to weigh whether to seek the White House for himself in 2012. ... more | .. |
  China launches ban on smoking in public venues China launched a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and other indoor public spaces on Sunday but few expect it to have much of an impact in the tobacco-hooked country with more than 300 million smokers. ... 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 |
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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 | .. |
  China boosts surveillance to protect maritime rights China is stepping up its maritime surveillance by hiring more staff and increasing the number of inspection ships, state media said Monday, amid deep-sea territorial disputes with neighbouring nations. ... more | .. |
  China Energy Consumption Will Stabilize As China's economy continues to soar, its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions will keep on soaring as well-or so goes the conventional wisdom. A new analysis by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley ... more | .. |
  Chinese pay price for world's rare earths addiction Peasant farmer Wang Tao used to grow corn, potatoes and wheat within a stone's throw of a dumping ground for rare earths waste until toxic chemicals leaked into the water supply and poisoned his land. ... 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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  China manufacturing activity slips in April Manufacturing activity in China slowed slightly in April and the costs of raw materials fell, according to official data released Sunday, as Beijing tries to cool the world's second-largest economy. ... 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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
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 |
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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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
 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 |
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