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Study: Rare earth elements can be recycledWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2011 Recycling of so-called rare earth elements could ease global concerns about a reliable supply of the substances now mined mostly in China, researchers say. Writing in the journal Environment Science & Technology, scientists say the dozen or so rare earth elements, or REEs, have unique physical and chemical properties making them essential for defense applications, computers, cellphones, electric vehicles, batteries, appliances, fertilizers, liquid crystal displays and other products. But ... read more |
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  DMCii signs landmark satellite imaging deal with Chinese company UK-based satellite imagery provider DMC International Imaging (DMCii) signed a Pounds 110 deal with Beijing-based company 21AT, to provide access to high-resolution satellite imagery for its custom ... more | .. |
  Study rates countries' risk from asteroid A study by British researchers has identified countries that would be worst affected in the event of a catastrophic asteroid strike on Earth. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan unveils upgraded fighter jets Taiwan on Thursday unveiled an upgraded version of its locally developed fighter jet in a bid to boost its air defences against China after the US declined to sell it F16 warplanes. ... 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's army develops online war game: report After setting up its own cyber-warfare team, China's military has now developed its first online war game aimed at improving combat skills and battle awareness, state press said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  China cracking down on rights lawyers: Amnesty Beijing has unleashed an "uncompromising" assault on China's legal profession, targeting human rights lawyers in an effort to head off social unrest, Amnesty International said Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Chinese firm to invest 10 million euros in Congo forest area A Chinese firm will invest more than 10.3 million euros (15 million dollars) over four years to exploit a forest area in northern Congo, an economy ministry said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  China's Red Cross battles public mistrust China's Red Cross Society on Wednesday was forced to explain several discrepancies in its budget last year, as it battles to quell public anger and mistrust following accusations of corruption. ... more |
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  Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train makes debut High-speed trains linking Beijing and Shanghai made their passenger debut Thursday on a $33 billion track China hopes will help ease its overloaded transport system. ... more | .. |
  Sudan's Bashir ends state visit to China Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir left China on Thursday wrapping up a controversial three-day state visit that sparked condemnation from the United Nations, Washington and rights groups. ... more | .. |
China says navy drills not linked to sea disputes China has said a series of recent naval drills are "routine" and unrelated to simmering tensions in the South China Sea involving a range of nations with competing territorial claims. ... more | .. |
  Asia boom attracts cutting-edge architects China and other rapidly developing Asian nations are attracting cutting-edge international architects as their increasingly futuristic skylines offer the chance to push design boundaries. ... more |
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Chongqing -- China's inland business capital After just a few years of explosive growth, China's mega-city of Chongqing has emerged as a major industrial hub, thanks in part to a "Go West" policy to open up China's less-developed inland. ... more | .. |
 Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train makes debut High-speed trains linking China's two main cities Beijing and Shanghai make their commercial debut Thursday - a step seen as vital to ease pressures on the country's overloaded transport system. ... more | .. |
Deby hails 'gift from China' bringing energy independence Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday proclaimed his country's energy independence as he inaugurated production at an oil refinery which he described a "gift from China". ... more | .. |
  China's admission spotlights Three Gorges woes Last October, a huge chunk of hillside broke free in this city on the Yangtze River, and the deafening landslide nearly knocked Wang Songlian's home and a dozen others into a deep ravine. ... 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's Communists in party mood for 90th birthday Founded by a few intellectuals 90 years ago, China's Communist Party now presides over the world's second-largest economy - but this feat has come at a price that threatens its survival, analysts say. ... more | .. |
 China, Germany ink billions in deals, differ on rights Germany and China inked more than $15 billion in business deals after their first joint cabinet meeting Tuesday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said as he warned Europe not to meddle in Beijing's internal affairs. ... more | .. |
Philippines to seek more oil in South China Sea The Philippines said Wednesday it would grant more permits to private firms to search for oil and natural gas in the South China Sea, where it has a simmering territorial dispute with China. ... more | .. |
  China welcomes Lagarde's selection as IMF chief China on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of French finance minister Christine Lagarde as the next International Monetary Fund chief, saying Beijing hoped she would give emerging markets a greater say. ... more |
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China rolls out red carpet for Sudan's Bashir Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted on genocide charges, was given a red-carpet welcome Wednesday by Chinese President Hu Jintao and guarantees of financial support from his key ally. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan supersonic missile test flops Taiwan's defence ministry on Tuesday confirmed reports that a new supersonic anti-ship missile had missed its target during a routine naval drill, in the latest in a series of setbacks. ... more | .. |
 First solo Chinese tourists arrive in Taiwan Nearly 300 solo Chinese travellers arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, officials said, the first individual tourists from the mainland in more than half a century after Taipei lifted a long-standing ban. ... more | .. |
  Walker's World: China's soft-power hurdle The European charm offensive of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has been conducted with characteristic Chinese thoughtfulness and efficiency. ... more |
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  Asia on maritime crash course: Australia think-tank Nationalism and hunger for resources are stoking maritime disputes in Indo-Pacific Asia, with China showing "troubling signs of assertiveness at sea", an Australian think-tank warned Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China asks provinces to repress web dissent: report China's Communist Party has recently asked provincial authorities to control and repress all sensitive political information, including on the Internet, a Danish news website said Tuesday quoting leaked documents. ... more | .. |
  NASA satellite gets 2 tropical cyclones in 1 shot The Northwestern Pacific Ocean is active with two tropical cyclones, Tropical Storm Meari near the Philippines, and Tropical Depression Haima moving over China and now toward Vietnam. NASA's Aqua sa ... more | .. |
  Sudanese leader Bashir arrives late in China Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with President Hu Jintao, as the United States and rights groups criticised Beijing for hosting an alleged war criminal. ... more |
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 China orders Ai Weiwei to pay $1.9 mln: friend Chinese authorities have ordered Ai Weiwei to pay more than $1.9 million in back taxes and fines, a close friend said on Tuesday, just days after the artist was freed on bail. ... more | .. |
Wen in Germany warns against rights lectures Germany and China held their first joint cabinet meeting Tuesday and were to ink billions in new business contracts, but Premier Wen Jiabao warned Europe against interfering in its internal affairs. ... more | .. |
 US, Philippines start navy drills amid China row The United States pledged on Tuesday its "enduring commitment" to helping the Philippines, as the longtime allies began naval exercises amid a simmering maritime row with China. ... more | .. |
  China to buy 88 A320 planes: Airbus European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Tuesday that China signed an order for 88 of its A320 aircraft during a visit to Germany by Premier Wen Jiabao. ... more |
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