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Taiwan, Singapore launch satelliteTaipei (AFP) May 21, 2011 Taiwan's leading telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom has launched its second commercial communications satellite in a joint venture with Singapore Telecommunications, local media said Saturday. The launch of the ST-2 satellite took place from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana late Friday local time, Taiwan's state-funded Central News Agency reported. The satellite will have a life span of 15 years and will replace the ageing ST-1 satellite that Chunghwa Telecom and Singapore Telecommunicati ... read more |
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  NASA Denies Entry To Chinese Journalists For Shuttle Launch U.S. space shuttle Endeavour blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, kicking off its 25th and final mission. The event was important to the eyes of media and scientists in China because the ... more | .. |
  China confirms Kim's visit: Seoul spokesman China's Premier Wen Jiabao confirmed Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is visiting China to study its dramatic economic development, South Korean officials said. ... more | .. |
  Pakistan asks Beijing to help build naval base Pakistan wants China to build a naval base at a deep-sea port in southwestern Baluchistan province, its defence minister said Sunday, while also inferring that Washington was a fair weather friend. ... 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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  Taiwan renews bid to buy subs, F-16s from US Taiwan on Sunday said it was still pursuing its bid to buy eight submarines and dozens of F-16 fighters from the United States despite warming relations with former arch-rival China. ... more | .. |
 China confirms Kim's visit: Seoul spokesman China's Premier Wen Jiabao confirmed Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is visiting China to study its dramatic economic development, South Korean officials said. ... more | .. |
  Tibetan leader warns India of China 'encirclement' The newly-elected head of Tibet's government-in-exile has warned India that it is being encircled by "Chinese interests" as Beijing strengthens its South Asian presence. ... more | .. |
 India says Sino-Pakistan ties a 'serious concern' India views with "serious concern" growing defence ties between China and Pakistan and says it will have to bolster its own military capabilities to meet the challenge. ... more |
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  China 'to target 1,800 missiles at Taiwan in 2012' The number of Chinese missiles targeted at Taiwan is likely to reach 1,800 next year, despite improving ties between the former arch-rivals, Taiwanese media said Friday. ... more | .. |
  Pakistan awaits 50 jets made with China: minister Pakistan hopes to take delivery within the next six months of 50 JF-17 fighter jets manufactured jointly with China, Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar said Friday during a visit to Beijing. ... more | .. |
  Former Taiwanese general accused of spying Military prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for former Maj. Gen. Lo Hsien-che, who was indicted on charges of spying for China in exchange for money. ... more | .. |
  China, S.Korea offer support to Japan China and South Korea Sunday offered to help Japan recover from the March 11 quake and tsunami as Beijing lifted bans on some food imports imposed after the disasters triggered a nuclear emergency. ... more |
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 Japan, China, S. Korea leaders visit nuclear region The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea travelled to Fukushima on Saturday in a show of solidarity over the ongoing nuclear crisis, visiting evacuees left homeless by the quake and tsunami. ... more | .. |
  Tibetan leader to India: make Tibet 'core' issue The newly elected head of Tibet's government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, has appealed to the Indian government to make Tibet "a core issue" in relations with China. ... more | .. |
Leaders of Japan, China, S. Korea meet in Fukushima Leaders of Japan, China and South Korea were to gather in Fukushima City Saturday in a gesture of solidarity over the ongoing nuclear crisis - but with Tokyo's neighbours reportedly concerned by its actions. ... more | .. |
 China police allege Ai Weiwei firm evaded tax Police in Beijing on Friday alleged a firm controlled by Ai Weiwei had evaded "a huge amount" of tax, state media said, as authorities appeared to ramp up their case against the detained artist. ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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  Philippines leader to discuss Spratlys with China President Benigno Aquino said Sunday he would discuss reported incidents between Philippine and Chinese ships and planes in the Spratlys with China's defence minister to ease tensions over the disputed islands. ... more | .. |
  China says WTO talks must succeed China is committed to the success of global trade liberalization negotiations and wants to prioritize the interests of the least developed countries, a senior official said Friday. ... more | .. |
Vietnam says sailors shot in South China Sea Two Vietnamese fishermen were shot and wounded in disputed South China Sea waters, a police chief said Thursday, citing the victims' relatives. ... more | .. |
  China high-speed rail lines halted China has ordered one high-speed rail line to stop running and halted the construction of another due to violations of environmental protection laws. ... more |
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 China, India to boost gold demand this year: WGC Gold, fresh from striking record highs at the start of this month, will enjoy buoyant demand this year, particularly from China and India, the World Gold Council said in a report on Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Unpaid bills freeze Chinese highway work in Poland Construction of a key stretch of highway in Poland by Chinese company COVEC has stopped after the firm failed to pay Polish subcontractors, the infrastructure ministry said on Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Asia urges non-European for IMF top post Asian nations on Thursday urged the International Monetary Fund to break with tradition and appoint a new leader from an emerging economy, following the resignation of its scandal-hit chief. ... more |
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  Pakistan PM asks for China energy investment Pakistan's prime minister Thursday called on Chinese firms to invest in his country's energy sector, in a bid to boost a moribund economy hit by massive floods last year and weak Western investment. ... more | .. |
 N. Korean leader may be bound for Beijing: report A special train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il passed through China's Shenyang city on Saturday heading southwest, raising speculation of a summit in Beijing, Yonhap news agency reported. ... more | .. |
 Pakistan PM meets China's Hu to end visit Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday saluted Pakistan's prime minister as an "old friend" of Beijing, extending more warm words to Islamabad as it faces US pressure after Osama bin Laden's killing. ... more | .. |
N.Korean leader arrives in Chinese city: TV North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il arrived at a key northeastern Chinese city on the second day of a secretive trip to his impoverished state's main benefactor, a South Korean TV report said Saturday. ... more |
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 Reports: N. Korea heir apparent visiting China North Korea's leader-in-waiting Kim Jong-Un began a visit to China Friday, South Korean media reported, a trip seen as conferring Beijing's blessing on its close ally's succession process. ... more | .. |
 China military not out to challenge US: PLA general A top Chinese general said Wednesday his country was ready to bolster military ties with the United States but warned that Washington's arms sales to Taiwan remained a stumbling block. ... more | .. |
 In China, some new cities are ghost towns In China's Inner Mongolia, Kangbashi district offers residents "new modern" living, with tree-lined streets, shiny apartment buildings, vast parklands, restaurants and even a motor racing track. ... more | .. |
  China admits Three Gorges Dam problems China's Three Gorges Dam has caused a host of ills that must be "urgently" addressed, the government has said, in a rare admission of problems in a project it has long praised as a world wonder. ... more |
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