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Venezuela parliament authorizes new satellite program with ChinaCaracas (XNA) May 09, 2011 Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday endorsed a new satellite contract program with China, the second such bilateral project between the two countries. The parliament published the authorization of the new project, also known as "VRSS-1," in Venezuela's official gazette, at which point the project legally takes effect. The notification in the gazette said this program is developed jointly between Venezuela's Ministry for Science, Technology and Intermediate Industries and China Great Wa ... read more |
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  China launches rocket to monitor space environment China successfully launched a space environment-monitoring rocket Saturday morning from the southern island province of Hainan as part of the nation's key "Meridian Project." The rocket was se ... more | .. |
  Taiwan deploys supersonic anti-ship missiles Taiwan has deployed a new supersonic missile on its warships in the latest response to China's rapid naval expansion, a lawmaker said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  US-China talks face bumpy road The United States and China approach high-level talks in Washington this week on a more even footing reflecting the Asian giant's rising economic power, but a bumpy road lies ahead. ... 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, Central Asian countries hold anti-terror drill China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan conducted a joint anti-terror drill in the restive western region Xinjiang, where anger against Beijing has led to attacks on police, state media reported Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan issues warning against storm Aere Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau on Monday issued a sea warning against storm Aere, saying it may unleash heavy rains on parts of the island, after it lashed the Philippines and killed nine people there. ... more | .. |
  China to uproot 240,000 from disaster-prone areas Authorities plan to move nearly a quarter of a million people this year from disaster-prone areas in northern China into newly-built homes, state media reported Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Hong Kong told to revamp air pollution rules The Hong Kong government has been told to hammer out a timetable for new air quality rules amid increasingly vocal criticism of pollution in the global financial hub, a green group said Sunday. ... more |
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US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel
Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
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  China-funded dam opens in Republic of Congo Authorities in the Republic of Congo launched the country's largest dam on Saturday, mainly funded by China, an AFP journalist said. ... more | .. |
  China archaeologists uncover more Great Wall ruins Chinese archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown Great Wall ruins in a mountainous area in northeast China, state media reported Saturday. ... more | .. |
 Chinese writer barred from Australia trip: organisers Chinese authorities have barred dissident writer Liao Yiwu from travelling to Australia for a festival for "security reasons" and advised him against publishing his works abroad, organisers said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Cargo ship, China crew rescued from pirates A Panama-registered cargo ship seized by pirates in the Arabian Sea has been rescued along with the 24 Chinese sailors aboard, the transport ministry in Beijing said Friday. ... more |
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Hong Kong comedian spreads cheer at Italy festival In Asia he is known as the "Bruce Lee of comedy" but it wasn't until this week that Hong Kong's Michael Hui realised his brand of humour could have universal appeal. ... more | .. |
 Pirates seize Chinese-crewed cargo ship: Xinhua Pirates have seized a Panama-registered bulk cargo ship with 24 Chinese sailors on board in the Arabian Sea, state media reported. ... more | .. |
  Vietnam troops 'use force' at rare Hmong protest Vietnamese soldiers clashed with ethnic Hmong after thousands staged a rare protest in a remote mountain area calling for greater autonomy and religious freedom, a military source said Thursday. ... more | .. |
  India plans road network near China: report India plans to develop a network of strategic roads along its borders with China, a senior military official was quoted as saying in an Indian media report Saturday. ... more |
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Rare otter 'disappeared' in Kyrgyzstan, experts warn
New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture
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  Fusion of work and play shapes Lenovo laptops Chinese computer colossus Lenovo is infusing its leading business laptops with more fun features as Internet Age lifestyles blur lines between work and play. ... more | .. |
 Long queues for iPad 2 in China Apple fans queued up for hours Friday in China to snap up the iPad 2 as the updated version of the popular tablet computer went on sale in the world's biggest Internet market. ... more | .. |
  China cuts spending on railways in 2011: report China will cut railway investment this year after a massive push to expand the country's high-speed network raised concerns over the government's heavy debt burden, state media said Friday. ... more | .. |
 Africa must raise quality of trade with China: WEF Trade between China and Africa must move beyond Chinese hunger for commodities and an influx of cheap imports into Africa, the world's poorest continent, World Economic Forum delegates urged on Friday. ... more |
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  Saab's Chinese saviour dismisses doubts over deal Saab's new partner Hawtai on Friday defended itself against claims reportedly made by a top Swedish diplomat that raised doubts about the Chinese automaker's ability to salvage the Swedish car brand. ... more | .. |
 China urges world to back Pakistan in terror fight China reaffirmed its support on Thursday for efforts by its ally Pakistan to combat terrorism after the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden by US forces, and urged the world to help Islamabad. ... more | .. |
China frees rights lawyer but another disappears Chinese human rights lawyer Li Fangping said Thursday he was home after disappearing for five days, but the wife of another attorney said her husband had vanished amid a tough crackdown on dissent. ... more | .. |
US says to raise rights in China talks The United States said Thursday that it would raise human rights concerns with China during high-level talks next week despite Beijing's warnings against foreign comments on its wave of detentions. ... more |
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 China says some US auto makers dumped cars Beijing said Thursday US auto makers including General Motors had dumped vehicles in the Chinese market or enjoyed unfair subsidies - but it stopped short of taking action against the companies. ... more | .. |
 China to US: Foreign firms enjoy equal treatment China insisted Thursday that foreign companies receive the same treatment as domestic firms, after US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke hit out at what he said was a worsening business climate in the country. ... more | .. |
  UNI-SOLAR Brand Photovoltaics to Power Railway Station in China United Solar has announced through its joint venture in United Solar Ovonic Jinneng Limited, a project to supply 565kW UNI-SOLAR brand photovoltaic (PV) solar laminates for the solar power system on ... more | .. |
Swedish embassy in Beijing doubts Saab saviour: report Sweden's ambassador in Beijing, in an internal report quoted by a Swedish daily Thursday, painted a picture of Saab's new partner Hawtai that clashed with the image of a modern, solid and efficient company. ... more |
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China rejects foreign protests over Ai Weiwei China said Thursday that other countries should stop commenting on the detention of prominent artist Ai Weiwei, after Austria this week joined a growing international chorus calling for his release. ... more | .. |
  UN Security Council powers dispute coalition attacks UN Security Council powers publicly crossed swords over the Libya conflict on Wednesday with Russia and China leading criticism of international coalition air raids. ... more | .. |
China rejects US group report on religious freedom Beijing on Wednesday rejected a US commission report accusing China and other countries of seriously violating religious freedoms, saying the board that wrote it should "abandon its prejudices". ... more | .. |
China Hilton shareholder gets life for organised crime A Chinese court sentenced a top shareholder in a Hilton hotel to life in prison Wednesday for engaging in organised crime including running a prostitution ring at the hotel, state media reported. ... more |
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