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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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  S. Korea nuclear envoy heads for Japan South Korea's top nuclear envoy left for Japan Tuesday to discuss ways to revive six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament, after Pyongyang announced it would shun dialogue with Seoul. ... more | .. |
 US intercepted N. Korea ship over arms fears A US Navy destroyer intercepted a North Korean cargo ship in the South China Sea suspected of carrying missiles or other weapons and made it turn back, officials said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Russia, China boycott UN council talks on Syria Russia and China boycotted UN Security Council talks on a draft resolution condemning Syria's deadly crackdown on opposition protests, diplomats said Monday. ... 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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  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 | .. |
  Chinese president in Kazakhstan at start of ex-Soviet tour President Hu Jintao held talks Monday with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the first leg of a tour of ex-Soviet states which China hopes will result in new energy deals. ... more | .. |
  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 |
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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 | .. |
 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 |
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  Outside chaotic Luanda, Chinese workers build new city In an open field 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Angola's chaotic capital, a $3.5-billion city seems to rise from nothing, a showpiece in government's drive to build one million new homes. ... more | .. |
  Tibet again closed to foreigners: travel agents Foreign tourists will be barred from going to Tibet until the end of July, travel agents said Monday, the second time this year the troubled region has been closed to overseas visitors. ... more | .. |
  China flood deaths rise, more rain expected China said Monday the number of people confirmed killed in recent floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain had leapt past 100 as authorities warned the downpours were set to continue. ... 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 |
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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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 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 | .. |
  China's May consumer inflation at near 3-year high China's politically sensitive inflation rate hit its highest level in nearly three years in May, the government said Tuesday, despite persistent official efforts to tame food and property costs. ... more | .. |
  Hong Kong Airlines plans to place order for A380s Hong Kong Airlines said Tuesday that it plans to place an order for an unspecified number of Airbus A380s at next week's Paris Air Show, as it looks expands its international network. ... more | .. |
  N. Korea leases port pier to Switzerland: report North Korea has leased a pier at a northeastern free trade zone to Switzerland as part of attempts to attract badly needed foreign investment, a report said Tuesday. ... more |
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  Chinese firms set to take majority control of Saab Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab said Monday it had hammered out details of a deal to secure last-ditch rescue funding by handing majority control to two Chinese companies, amid a new production halt. ... more | .. |
  Vietnam holds live-fire drill amid China tensions Vietnam put on a show of military strength in the tense South China Sea on Monday, risking the ire of Beijing in the face of a deepening maritime rift with its powerful neighbour. ... more | .. |
 China, Kazakhstan eye doubling of trade China and Kazakhstan on Monday signed a strategic partnership deal and vowed to double trade as President Hu Jintao visited the energy-rich Central Asian state to tighten already close ties. ... more | .. |
 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 |
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Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
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 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 | .. |
 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 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 |
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  '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 | .. |
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 |
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