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China Has Opportunity to Lead a Transformation in Air-Traffic Management Beijing, China (SPX) May 17, 2011 The China aviation market is well situated to lead a transformation in air-traffic management, according to a Boeing expert speaking at the 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum in Beijing. "China is not burdened by the fragmentation of the European Union or by the dated infrastructure of the U.S.," said Neil Planzer, vice president, Air Traffic Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "China has the opportunity to demonstrate strong leadership and create transformational system design ... read more |
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US studies UN report Iran, NKorea sharing missile know-how The United States said it is studying a UN sanctions report alleging North Korea and Iran are sharing ballistic missile technology. ... more | .. |
Pakistan PM starts China trip with US ties tested Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani begins an official visit to China on Tuesday with the US killing of Osama bin Laden expected to push Islamabad to seek closer ties with Beijing. ... more | .. |
N. Korea, Iran share ballistic missile know-how: UN North Korea and Iran are suspected of sharing ballistic missile technology, according to a UN sanctions report which China has sought to block, diplomats said Sunday. ... more | .. |
Amazon takes on iPad with new Kindle Fire tablet 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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Beijing brushes aside new Tibetan leader China has little interest in meeting with the new leader of Tibet's government-in-exile, saying the former leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, remains a saboteur. ... more | .. |
Detained Chinese artist Ai allowed to see wife Detained artist Ai Weiwei has been allowed to meet with his wife for the first time since being taken into custody in early April and appeared to be in good health, his sister said on Monday. ... more | .. |
New Zealand inquest told of quake victims' last moments A New Zealand inquiry into the deaths of nine Christchurch earthquake victims who remain formally unidentified heard evidence Monday of their last communications with loved ones. ... more | .. |
One-dog policy takes effect in Shanghai Shanghai dog owners rushed to license their pets over the weekend as the city imposed a new one-dog policy in response to the growing popularity of man's best friend, state media said Monday. ... more |
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China hits out at Clinton over rights criticism China has hit out at US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's harsh criticism of its human rights record as "inappropriate". ... more | .. |
Tencent buys stake in Expedia's China arm Chinese Internet giant Tencent said Tuesday it had become the second largest shareholder in travel booking site eLong, Expedia's Chinese unit, as part of its strategic investment drive. ... more | .. |
China's April foreign direct investment up 15.2% The value of foreign direct investment in China rose 15.2 percent in April year-on-year to $8.46 billion but fell from the previous month, the commerce ministry said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
China pared US debt holding in March for 5th month China cut its holdings of US debt in March for the fifth month in a row, US Treasury data showed Monday, though it remains by far the country's largest foreign creditor. ... more |
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Saab, Spyker announce auto deal in China Saab, the carmaker on the brink of financial collapse, said Monday it has signed a deal to obtain last-ditch rescue funding from a large Chinese distributor. ... more | .. |
OECD sees steel demand growing 6% A hunger for steel in China and other emerging markets is set to increase demand in 2011-2012 the OECD said on Monday but rising prices could choke this trend. ... more | .. |
Saab, Spyker announce auto deal in China Saab and its Dutch owner Spyker announced new rescue funding on Monday through a venture with Chinese firm Pang Da Automobile, just days after another Chinese rescue deal collapsed. ... more | .. |
China's online population rises to 477 million The number of Internet users in China, already the world's largest online market, hit 477 million at the end of March, a senior government official was quoted by state media as saying Monday. ... more |
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Saab, Spyker announce auto deal in China Sweden's Saab and its Dutch owner Spyker have signed an outline deal with China's Pang Da Automobile covering a distribution and manufacturing joint venture, Spyker said on Monday. ... more | .. |
China to slap anti-subsidy taxes on EU potato starch China said Monday it would levy anti-subsidy duties of up to 11.19 percent on imports of EU potato starch, in apparent retaliation over Brussels' decision to slap taxes on Chinese fine art paper. ... more | .. |
China-Pakistan alliance strengthened post bin Laden Tensions between the US and Pakistan over the killing of Osama bin Laden and a speedier US withdrawal from Afghanistan are likely to reinforce China and Pakistan's already strong ties, analysts say. ... more | .. |
Taiwan tries 'soft power' to make its mark From chic styles to cuisine, from cinema to comics, Taiwan is trying to project its soft power across the globe in an effort to step out of China's shadow. ... more |
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Neighbours shun Paraguay party over Taiwan: report Five Latin American leaders have decided to stay away from Paraguay's independence's day celebration due to Taiwan's participation to avoid upsetting China, Taiwanese media said Saturday. ... more | .. |
Where is Ai Weiwei? There's still no sign of Chinese artist and regime critic Ai Weiwei, 39 days after his arrest by Chinese police, with the West unable to convince Beijing into releasing him. ... more | .. |
Reforesting rural lands in China pays big dividends An innovative program to encourage sustainable farming in rural China has helped restore eroded forestland while producing economic gains for many farmers, according to a new study by Stanford Unive ... more | .. |
More than 40 injured in China bank blast More than 40 people were injured Friday when a disgruntled former employee set off a petrol bomb at a bank in a Tibetan-inhabited region of northwest China, authorities said. ... more |
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US lawmakers fear impact of China crackdown US-based lawmakers and activists on Friday urged pressure on China to end its sweeping crackdown on dissent, fearing that authorities were trying to redefine permanently the boundaries of criticism. ... more | .. |
China suspends diesel exports amid inflation fears China has halted diesel shipments and restricted exports of refined oil products, in a bid to ensure domestic supply and stabilise fuel costs amid surging inflation in the country. ... more | .. |
US, China bid to bolster military ties The US military will lay out the red carpet next week for China's military chief as Washington renews its effort to forge a defense dialogue with Beijing despite tensions and mutual distrust. ... more | .. |
TE MANA successfully test fires PHALANX CIWS HMNZS TE MANA has successfully test-fired her Close in Weapons System (CIWS) during exercises in the South China Sea. The CIWS (also known as a Phalanx) is a 6 barreled radar controlled 20mm m ... more |
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First test flight for biggest China drone China's unmanned helicopter, the Qingdao Haili V750, successfully completed a brief test flight at Weifang Tianxiang Aerospace Industry's factory in Shandong province. ... more | .. |
Taiwan leader renews call for US fighter jets Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou renewed his call Thursday on the United States to sell F-16 fighter jets to the island, saying he needed leverage as he pursues reconciliation with China. ... more | .. |
Drought halts shipping on China's Yangtze Drought on China's Yangtze river has led to historically low water levels that have forced authorities to halt shipping on the nation's longest waterway, the government and media said Thursday. ... more | .. |
Europeans 'condescending' in human rights issues: China China accused Europe of "condescending" behavior toward Beijing at EU-China talks Thursday and refused to disclose the whereabouts of detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. ... more |
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