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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 | .. |
  China calls bin Laden death 'positive development' China said the death of Osama bin Laden was a "positive development" in the fight against terrorism and called for stepped-up world anti-terror cooperation. ... 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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  '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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
  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 |
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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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  Public will push China on environment: EU climate chief Pressure from a growing middle class will encourage China's leaders to push ahead with cleaning up the environment, the European Union's climate action commissioner said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  China police detain seven over deadly hotel fire Police in northeastern China have detained seven people suspected of deliberately starting a weekend fire in a hotel that killed 10 people and injured 35, the government and state media said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Genetic study says China source of rice Genome researchers tracking the evolutionary history of rice say domesticated rice may have appeared as far back as around 9,000 years ago in China. ... more | .. |
  'Million-dollar sharks' boon to eco-tourism: report A single reef shark can be worth nearly two million dollars in tourism revenue over its lifetime, according to a study released Monday by researchers in Australia. ... more |
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  Top Tibetan monk denies Chinese 'spy' tag The Karmapa Lama, one of Tibet's top Buddhist monks and widely seen as a potential spiritual successor to the Dalai Lama, spoke out Monday against allegations that he was a Chinese spy. ... more | .. |
  Chinese army gives rocket launchers, weapons to Sierra Leone China's ambassador to Sierre Leone on Monday presented AK47 rifles, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and mortars to Sierra Leone's army to boost its defence capabilities. ... more | .. |
  China, Gulf states to expand trade tenfold: minister The oil-rich Gulf bloc and China hope to increase their bilateral trade tenfold in a decade from the current annual level of $100 billion, a minister said on Monday after a joint meeting. ... more | .. |
China makes progress on intellectual property rights: US The United States on Monday said China was making progress on improving protection of intellectual property rights but voiced concern about Beijing's longer term commitment. ... 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 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 | .. |
  Foxconn workers treated like 'machines': labour group Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn treats its workers like "machines", a Hong Kong-based labour group said Tuesday after a survey based on interviews with 120 of the firm's workers in mainland China. ... more | .. |
China drug firm eyes $2.2 bln Hong Kong IPO Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, one of China's biggest drugmakers, plans to raise as much as $2.2 billion in an initial public offering ahead of its market listing in Hong Kong this month. ... more |
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 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 | .. |
  Saab obtains 150 mln euro funding in China: Spyker Saab and its owner Dutch carmaker Spyker have signed a strategic partnership agreement in China under which the embattled Swedish car maker will obtain 150 million euros in funding, Spyker said on Tuesday. ... 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 | .. |
  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 |
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Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallized
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 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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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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 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 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 | .. |
 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 |
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