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Time Enough for TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 12, 2011 It's taken long enough, but it seems that we are finally getting close to the launch of Tiangong 1, China's first space laboratory. This small, cylindrical spacecraft will almost certainly take off before the end of September 2011, and will probably lift off a lot sooner than that. Chinese media reports now seem focused on this, although an exact launch date has yet to be specified. It's time enough for the launch. Tiangong was originally expected to launch in 2010, and was also once slated for la ... read more |
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  China pledges to work with India after attacks China on Thursday condemned a series of bombings in India's commercial capital Mumbai in which 17 people were killed and pledged to work with its southern neighbour to combat terrorism. ... more | .. |
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 Mullen urges Beijing to influence N. Korea The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff urged the Chinese leadership to rein in North Korea to prevent further unprovoked attacks on South Korea. ... more | .. |
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  China fugitive awaits deportation hearing in Canada jail Accused smuggling kingpin Lai Changxing, one of Beijing's most wanted fugitives, waited behind bars Thursday as his 12-year fight to avoid deportation back to China appeared to near an end. ... more | .. |
 Ai Weiwei firm challenges China tax evasion charge A design firm linked to Ai Weiwei on Thursday challenged charges of massive tax evasion at a hearing the dissident Chinese artist was barred from attending, the company's lawyer said. ... more | .. |
 China's Catholic church ordains another bishop China's state-controlled Catholic church on Thursday ordained another bishop, its vice president said, in a move likely to worsen ties with the Vatican, which did not give its approval. ... more | .. |
China artist Ai 'very happy' to take Berlin post Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist whose detention triggered an international outcry, said Thursday he was "very happy" to accept a new professorship in Germany, but did not know when he would be able to go. ... more |
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  China almost doubles rare earth export quota China on Thursday nearly doubled the export quota of rare earths for the second half of the year to 15,738 tonnes, amid tensions with trade partners over its grip on the shipments of raw materials. ... more | .. |
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 China ratings agency issues warning on US debt Chinese credit ratings agency Dagong said Thursday it had put US sovereign debt on negative watch for a possible downgrade - following a similar move by Moody's the previous day. ... more | .. |
 China suspends ConocoPhillips operations China's ocean authority has ordered ConocoPhillips China to immediately suspend operations in its Bohai Bay concessions in the aftermath of two oil spills. ... more | .. |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
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 China launches new data relay satellite China blasted off a new data relay satellite "Tianlian I-02" on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest Sichuan Province . The satellite was launched on a Long March-3C carr ... more | .. |
Tibet leader urges crackdown on Dalai Lama The leader of Chinese-ruled Tibet urged police to crack down on the "separatist" activities of the Dalai Lama in remarks published Wednesday, after the monk repeated his support for regional autonomy. ... more | .. |
China drafts 'action plan' on human rights China is drafting a new four-year plan to improve human rights, a top official said Wednesday, amid ongoing international criticism over restrictions on political and civil liberties. ... more | .. |
  West ups pressure for UN action on Syria Western governments ratcheted up the pressure for UN Security Council action against Syria on Wednesday with France branding blocking moves by China and Russia "indecent." ... more |
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  Nike, Adidas suppliers 'polluting China rivers' Environmental campaigners Wednesday accused suppliers to major clothing brands including Adidas and Nike of poisoning China's major rivers with hazardous chemicals linked to hormonal problems. ... more | .. |
China orders US oil giant to halt rigs after spill China said Wednesday it had ordered US oil giant ConocoPhillips to immediately stop operations at several rigs in an area off the nation's eastern coast polluted by a huge slick. ... more | .. |
 Philippines says China sea claim shaky China's refusal to allow a UN-backed tribunal to rule on a South China Sea territorial dispute indicates Beijing's claim stands on shaky legal ground, the Philippines said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 N.Z. questions China's Pacific aid strategy New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully raised concerns Wednesday about China's aid strategy in the Pacific, urging Beijing to stop giving so-called "soft loans" to nations such as Tonga. ... more |
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  China moves to boost pig supply amid inflation China on Wednesday announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the country's supply of pigs as it tries to bring down the price of pork, which is contributing to soaring inflation. ... more | .. |
  Jailed Chinese tycoon bids for British aircraft carrier China's former richest man, who is serving a 14-year jail sentence for bribery and insider trading, is bidding for a decommissioned British Royal Navy aircraft carrier, his company said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China province seeks to ease 'one-child' policy China's most populous province has asked for permission to ease the one-child policy after more than 30 years, an official said Tuesday, as concerns grow over gender imbalances and an ageing population. ... more | .. |
 China jails six over riots in industrial hub China has jailed six people over riots that erupted last month in the nation's southern industrial heartland, state media said Tuesday. ... more |
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China says Tibetans 'closely' linked to majority Han China said Monday Tibetans had been "closely connected" to its majority Han ethnic group "since ancient times", as it marks 60 years since the Himalayan region was "peacefully liberated" by its troops. ... more | .. |
 China's new high-speed trains halted again China's new flagship high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai suffered fresh delays Tuesday due to a power cut, transport authorities said, two days after a similar incident hit the line. ... more | .. |
 China considers shale gas production The Chinese government is considering more unconventional methods to tap into the country's vast shale natural gas deposits. ... more | .. |
 Australia's Fortescue hints at HK, Shanghai listing Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals is considering a listing in Hong Kong or Shanghai in a bid to get closer to its Chinese clients, the company's founder Andrew Forrest said Tuesday. ... more |
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