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Chinese scientists come up with plan to save Earth from asteroid hitMoscow (RIA Novosti) Aug 23, 2011 A group of Chinese scientists have proposed using a solar sail to prevent the possible collision of Apophis, a 46 million ton asteroid, with the Earth in 2036. The asteroid, which is 270 meters in diameter, will approach Earth at a distance of 37,000-38,000 kilometers in 2029. In 2036 Apophis may come back and collide with Earth on April 13, 2036. According to scientists, the chance of a collision in 2036 is extremely slim and the asteroid would likely disintegrate into smaller parts and sma ... read more |
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  Chinese orbiter launch failure will not affect unmanned space module launch The launch of a Chinese unmanned space module, the Tiangong-1, will not be affected by the failed launch of an experimental orbiter on Thursday, an expert said Friday. Qi Faren, a chief design ... more | .. |
 Rocket malfunction causes satellite to not reach preset orbit An experimental satellite launched on Thursday failed to enter its designated orbit after its rocket malfunctioned. It was the first launch failure to occur in China since August 1996, when a Long M ... more | .. |
 China satellite aborts mission after 'malfunction' An "experimental" satellite launched by China failed to reach its designated orbit after its rocket malfunctioned, state media reported 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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 Chinese orbiter fails to enter designated orbit due to rocket malfunction China's experimental orbiter SJ-11-04, which was launched by a Long March II-C rocket Thursday, failed to enter the designated orbit due to a malfunction of the rocket. The rocket experienced ... more | .. |
 Pausing for Tiangong The recent failure of a Long March 2C satellite launch will certainly displease China's spaceflight community. It raises another interesting question. Will the launch failure affect the upcoming fli ... more | .. |
  Vietnam boosts naval power with new frigate Vietnam on Monday received the second of two Russian-made guided missile frigates, local media reported, boosting its naval firepower amid maritime tensions with China. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan to develop precision-guided missile Taiwan plans to develop a long-distance precision-guided missile which would be able to strike military bases along China's southeastern coastline in the event of war, a legislator said Monday. ... more |
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Trump calls for work on new Iran nuclear deal to begin 'immediately'
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  Taiwan to pursue purchase of F-16 fighters Taiwan will continue its efforts to buy F-16 C/D fighters despite reports that the U.S. administration has turned down the request. ... more | .. |
  H.K. opens landmark hearing on maid's residency A court Monday began hearing a Philippine maid's bid to live permanently in Hong Kong, in a landmark case that is inflaming debate over how the city treats its army of domestic helpers. ... more | .. |
  Toxic vinegar suspected of killing 11 in China Eleven people in China have died and about 140 have fallen ill after consuming vinegar stored in plastic barrels that once contained antifreeze, officials and state media said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Huntsman calls on US Republicans to accept science Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman took a swipe at his rivals and warned his party against rejecting science in an interview that will air Sunday. ... more |
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  New Government Incentive Delivers Massive Upside to China Solar Market The Chinese government's new feed-in-tariff (FIT) incentive program is expected to give a major boost to the country's solar industry, potentially increasing installations by a combined 1.5 gigawatt ... more | .. |
  Eight still held after Vietnam protest: media Eight anti-China demonstrators who defied government orders to end an unprecedented series of rallies remain in custody for investigation, an official Vietnamese police newspaper reported on Monday. ... more | .. |
  Biden tells China: US will never default on debt US Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that the world's biggest economy would never default on its debts, during a visit aimed at boosting Chinese confidence in America's beleaguered finances. ... more | .. |
  China to halt more high speed rail services Chinese rail authorities said they would stop more high-speed rail services, just as a magazine published claims that a big safety flaw had been discovered on a bullet train made by a state-owned firm. ... 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 to invest $6 bln in Guinea bauxite Chinese state-owned energy giant China Power Investment Corporation plans to invest six billion dollars to develop bauxite production in Guinea, a senior executive said here Saturday. ... more | .. |
 Biden visits China economic boom town US Vice President Joe Biden witnessed China's economic awakening at first hand Saturday with a visit to the boom town of Chengdu, as an apparent crackdown on dissent accompanied his visit. ... more | .. |
 China web giant Baidu sorry after media lashing China's top online search engine Baidu has apologised on state television following a barrage of criticism by official media over allegedly fraudulent advertisements. ... more | .. |
 Hanoi calls for halt to anti-China protest The Vietnamese government warned demonstrators in Hanoi to end their weekly protests against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea or face police action. ... more |
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  Romania seeks Chinese boost for nuke plant Romania says it is courting investments from China for its plans to restart a stalled $5.8 billion expansion of its only nuclear power plant. ... more | .. |
China search giant Baidu blasted by state media China's state media has launched stinging attacks on the nation's hugely popular search engine Baidu, in what analysts say may signal government unease about the firm's growing market power. ... more | .. |
Chinese food maker fakes sell-by date: Xinhua A Chinese manufacturer has been faking the production date on its food to make it appear fresher than it really is, state media said Thursday, in the latest safety scare to hit China's food industry. ... more | .. |
 China's plans to shield Mideast oil routes China's first aircraft carrier just completed sea trials, a pointer toward Beijing's growing naval power that's making waves in the Far East that are rippling through the Middle East. ... more |
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World economy needs US-China cooperation: Biden US Vice President Joe Biden, starting a visit to China under a cloud of criticism over the US debt crisis, told his hosts Thursday that the two nations held the key to global economic stability. ... more | .. |
Philippine leader to visit China amid row Philippine President Benigno Aquino will visit China this month in an effort to deepen trade ties despite an increasingly bitter row over rival claims to the South China Sea, officials said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan firms plan $4.5 bn China project despite ban A group of Taiwan firms have signed a contract to set up a $4.5-billion refinery complex in China, defying a ban against such projects imposed by the island's government, officials and media said Thursday. ... more | .. |
No Toilet for Tiangong We're getting closer to the launch of China's Tiangong 1 space laboratory. We've seen video footage and artwork of the exterior of this vehicle, but so far, information on Tiangong's interior has be ... more |
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  China successfully launches maritime satellite China successfully launched a maritime satellite at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China at 6:57 a.m. Tuesday Beijing Time. The orbiter, Haiyang-2, was boosted by a Long March-4B ... more | .. |
  Biden to meet China's leader-in-waiting US Vice President Joe Biden meets the man widely expected to become China's next leader on Thursday, as he begins official talks in Beijing under a cloud of criticism over the US debt crisis. ... more | .. |
 S. Korea developing anti-ship missiles: report The South Korean military is developing anti-ship cruise missiles, a news report said Wednesday, after sea trials of China's first aircraft carrier sparked regional security concerns. ... more | .. |
Hong Kong 'irreplaceable' for China: vice premier Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday that Hong Kong plays an "irreplaceable role" in China's rapid economic growth, and will be key to making the yuan an international currency. ... more |
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