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Philippines seeks modern US military hardwareManila (AFP) July 4, 2011 The Philippines said Monday it would ask the United States for long-range patrol aircraft and other modern military hardware to help defend its claims to disputed waters in the South China Sea. Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said he hoped to receive the first pieces of equipment within the year, although it was not yet certain how the cash-strapped government could afford to buy the new weapons. "We are looking at modern equipment... with the very long-range patrol aircraft and also watercraf ... read more |
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  Taiwan upgrades offices in Hong Kong, Macau Taiwan said Monday it had upgraded the status of its offices in Hong Kong and Macau, in a mark of improved ties with mainland China. ... more | .. |
 US to upgrade Taiwan's existing F-16 jets: lawmaker The United States is expected to announce soon it will help Taiwan to upgrade its current F-16 fighter planes rather than selling it more advanced aircraft, a senior Taipei legislator said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  Amnesty slams China over Xinjiang, two years after riots Amnesty International on Tuesday slammed an ongoing crackdown on mainly Muslim Uighurs in China's far-western Xinjiang, as authorities vowed stability two years after deadly riots rocked the region. ... 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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 Radiohead tests China's tightly controlled web The outspoken British rock group Radiohead, which has been critical of China's human rights record, appears to be testing the country's censored Internet by opening a Chinese microblog account. ... more | .. |
  Chinese sweetmaker Hsu Fu Chi and Nestle confirm talks Chinese sweetmaker Hsu Fu Chi and Swiss food giant Nestle said on Monday that they were in acquisition talks, in what could be one of the biggest takeovers of a Chinese company by a foreign competitor. ... more | .. |
  Passer-by saves China toddler in 10-storey fall A two-year-old Chinese girl survived a fall from a 10th-floor window thanks to a passer-by who raced to catch the toddler, state media reported Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong journalists say freedom under threat A Hong Kong journalists' group warned Sunday freedom of expression in the city had deteriorated, saying it had become intolerant of dissent as Beijing strengthened its grip on the territory. ... more |
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 China's frustrated migrant workers rise up Migrant worker Yue Yaowei has lived in Beijing for six years but is not recognised as a resident of the Chinese capital - and so cannot get health insurance, buy a car or purchase a house. ... more | .. |
  China oil spill to have long-term impact: report An oil spill off China's eastern coast kept hidden from the public for weeks has caused long-term environmental damage that will hurt the area's fishing industry, state media reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  China to pour $9 bn into Brazil this year: report China is expected to pour $9 billion into Brazil this year, with half for investment in the country's high-tech sector, state media said Tuesday, citing a senior Brazilian trade official. ... more | .. |
 Philippine leader to visit China despite tensions Philippine President Benigno Aquino said Tuesday he would go ahead with a trip to China this year despite heightened tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea. ... more |
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  Recycling: A new source of indispensible 'rare earth' materials That axiom of sustainability "recycle and reuse" could help ease concerns about a reliable supply of substances, indispensible for a modern technological society, that are produced almost exclusivel ... more | .. |
 Peabody, China, Russia to develop Mongolia mine Mongolia said Monday it has chosen US miner Peabody Energy, China's Shenhua and a Russian-Mongolian consortium to develop the highly coveted Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit in the south Gobi desert. ... more | .. |
 China complains to Japan over fishing boats China lodged a formal complaint with Japan on Monday about fishing boats plying waters off a disputed island chain in the East China Sea, even as their foreign ministers vowed to pursue warmer ties. ... more | .. |
 Antwerp diamond industry ties up with China The Antwerp diamond industry, world capital of the gem, on Monday announced an investment deal with leading Chinese bank ICBC. ... 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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 Ocean floor muddies China's grip on '21st-century gold' China's monopoly over rare-earth metals could be challenged by the discovery of massive deposits of these hi-tech minerals in mud on the Pacific floor, a study on Sunday suggests. ... more | .. |
 Anti-China demo in Vietnam despite clampdown About 100 anti-China protesters marched peacefully in Vietnam Sunday despite a security clampdown and a vow by both countries to rein in public opinion over tensions in the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
  China hit by two mining accidents China suffered two mining accidents on Saturday that left three workers dead and 40 trapped underground, state media said, the latest incidents to hit the nation's dangerous collieries. ... more | .. |
 China media: multi-party system would bring chaos China's state media said a multi-party political system would unleash chaos equal to the turbulent period of the Cultural Revolution, as the country marks the Communist Party's 90th birthday. ... more |
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 Hu warns of risks as Communist Party turns 90 Chinese President Hu Jintao warned the ruling Communist Party faced severe "growing pains" as it turned 90 on Friday and said corruption, and alienation from China's masses, could erode public support. ... more | .. |
Thousands march on Hong Kong handover anniversary Tens of thousands Friday took to Hong Kong's streets in a carnival-like atmosphere to mark an annual pro-democracy rally on the 14th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China. ... more | .. |
 Oil prices ease on 'disappointing' Chinese data World oil prices fell Friday on a sharp slowdown for manufacturing in China, the world's biggest consumer of energy, and new US steps toward releasing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ... more | .. |
Philippines tells China to be 'responsible' The Philippines on Friday urged China to be a "responsible" power, while expressing concern again over the Asian giant's increasing assertiveness in disputed waters. ... more |
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  China eases tax burden on wage earners China said Friday it has raised the threshold at which people must pay income tax, as Beijing moves to ease the burden on low-income earners struggling with soaring food and housing costs. ... 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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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 |
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 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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
 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 |
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