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China's second moon orbiter Chang'e-2 goes to outer spaceBeijing, China (XNA) Jun 10, 2011 China's second moon orbiter Chang'e-2 on Thursday set off from its moon orbit for outer space about 1.5 million km away from the earth, Chinese scientists said Thursday. The orbiter left its moon orbit at 5:10 p.m. and it will take about 85 days for the orbiter to reach outer space, according to the State Administration of Science,Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND). The orbiter had finished all its tasks within its designed life span of six months by April 1. Scientists d ... read more |
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  China to allow individual travel to Taiwan China will relax a decades-old ban on travel to Taiwan by individuals under a pilot scheme starting June 28, the government said Sunday, responding to growing demand amid a thaw between the two sides. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan pleased with French frigate deal payment Taiwan said Friday it was pleased that France would have to pay the island 460 million euros after defence giant Thales lost an appeal over wrongful payment of commissions on a warship order. ... more | .. |
  China concerned at Korean tensions: US envoy China wants to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and was surprised and concerned when its ally Pyongyang abruptly shut the door on dialogue with Seoul, a senior US official said Friday. ... 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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  Pragmatic China wades into Libya conflict After months of calls for dialogue in Libya, China has waded into the diplomatic fray, but is courting both sides more to safeguard its interests than to bring an end to the conflict, analysts say. ... more | .. |
 World powers deeply concerned over Iran nuclear programme World powers expressed "deeper concern" Thursday about the intention behind Iran's controversial atomic drive in face of its refusal to answer questions about possible military dimensions to the work. ... more | .. |
  France to pay 460 mn euros to Taiwan over frigate deal The French government said on Thursday it would have to pay Taiwan 460 million euros after defence giant Thales lost an appeal over its wrongful payment of commissions on a warship order. ... more | .. |
 China navy to stage drills in western Pacific China said Thursday it would conduct naval training drills in the western Pacific later this month, state media reported, amid lingering fears among Beijing's neighbours about its military ambitions. ... more |
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 Taiwan leader seeks probe into alleged China gaffe Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou demanded an investigation Thursday into comments allegedly made by a former general suggesting the island's military owed as much loyalty to Beijing as Taipei. ... more | .. |
 Ceasefire a 'top priority', China tells Libya China's foreign minister told his Libyan counterpart that securing a ceasefire in the oil-rich north African state should be the "top priority" of both sides in the conflict, state media said. ... more | .. |
  China warns of more rain after deadly floods China's weather authorities warned Monday torrential rain that has triggered deadly floods and landslides would continue, as experts said a recent drought was making the situation worse. ... more | .. |
  US 'concerned' about China business practices in Africa US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged African countries to lift trade barriers with the United States here Friday and voiced concern about China's aid and investment practices in Africa. ... more |
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  Protesters clash with police in China Two officials have been detained in central China after 1,500 protesters clashed with riot squads following the alleged death in police custody of a local legislator, state press said Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Vietnam begins live-fire drill amid China tensions Vietnam on Monday began live-fire naval drills in the tense South China Sea, a move that analysts see as raising the risk of a "showdown" with Beijing over a deepening territorial rift. ... more | .. |
  Rule of law index finds faults in China, Russia, US An annual survey of the rule of law around the world released Monday sees weak protections for fundamental rights in China, "serious deficiencies" in Russia, and problems with discrimination in the United States. ... more | .. |
  China to boost solar power China has doubled its solar energy target for 2015 from 5 gigawatts to 10 gigawatts, an official with the National Energy Administration said Friday. ... 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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 China secures strategic Latin lithium deal China secured a key lithium mining development deal giving it strategic foothold in South America as the soft metal gains ground in a vast range of consumer, industrial and military products and technologies. ... more | .. |
 Vietnam alleges high-seas interference Vietnam again warned China not to interfere with its marine research vessels in the East Sea after a second confrontation within three weeks. ... more | .. |
  'Facebook effect' stirs Vietnam-China tensions Social media websites such as Facebook are stirring populist anger in Vietnam about its powerful neighbour China, adding to tensions that have triggered skirmishes in disputed energy-rich waters. ... more | .. |
Oil mixed in Asia, China trade data weighs Oil was mixed in Asian trade Friday as investors reacted to China's latest trade data which came in below expectations, analysts said. ... more |
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  China, Chile sign accords to enhance trade Chile and China signed a series of cooperative agreements Thursday in agriculture, finance and mining during a visit to Santiago by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. ... more | .. |
Morgan Stanley launches China securities venture Morgan Stanley Friday launched a securities joint venture in China, boosting its presence in the booming mainland market after selling its stake in China International Capital Corp last year. ... more | .. |
 China ratings house says US defaulting: report A Chinese ratings house has accused the United States of defaulting on its massive debt, state media said Friday, a day after Beijing urged Washington to put its fiscal house in order. ... more | .. |
China's trade surplus widens to $13.05 bn in May China's politically sensitive trade surplus expanded to $13.05 billion in May from the previous month as the value of exports hit a new record high, government data showed Friday. ... more |
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  Chinese ship released by pirates: EU A Chinese warship escorted a Chinese freighter and its crew to a safe port on Thursday after they were released following seven months in captivity, European Union naval forces said. ... more | .. |
 China calls for US action on debt crisis China, the top holder of US debt, urged Washington to put its fiscal house in order Thursday after a third ratings agency issued a warning over a possible US debt default. ... more | .. |
Colombia seeks to rescue abducted Chinese workers Colombia launched a major military and police operation Thursday to try to rescue four Chinese oil workers abducted by suspected leftist guerrillas in a remote southern jungle region. ... more | .. |
Sea spat raises China-Vietnam tensions Vietnam protested to China Thursday after what it claimed was a "premeditated" attack on an exploration ship in its waters, but Beijing hit back, warning its neighbour against violating its sovereignty. ... more |
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  China's auto sales fall in May China's year-on-year auto sales fell in May for the second straight month, data showed Thursday, in a clear sign that red-hot growth in China is cooling. ... more | .. |
Lagarde 'very positive' after talks in China: AFP interview France's Christine Lagarde, the frontrunner to lead the IMF, told AFP Thursday that she felt "very positive" after talks in Beijing and backed China's right to fill a top job at the global lender. ... more | .. |
 Lagarde 'very positive' with talks in China: AFP interview France's Christine Lagarde, the frontrunner to lead the IMF, told AFP Thursday that she felt "very positive" about her talks in Beijing and backed China's right to fill a top job at the global lender. ... more | .. |
 PLA chief 'confirms first China aircraft carrier' A top Chinese military official has confirmed that Beijing is building an aircraft carrier, marking the first acknowledgement of the ship's existence from China's secretive armed forces. ... more |
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