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China seeking to bolster nuclear force: USWashington (AFP) Aug 24, 2011 China's military is seeking to improve its nuclear arsenal by acquiring more mobile ballistic missiles that could survive a possible attack, the Pentagon said Wednesday. "China is modernizing its nuclear forces by adding more survivable delivery systems" and may be developing a new "road-mobile" ballistic missile, an annual report to Congress on Chinese military power said. The improvements are "intended to ensure the viability of China's strategic deterrent in the face of continued advances" in ... read more |
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  Chinese scientists come up with plan to save Earth from asteroid hit 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 meter ... 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 | .. |
  China accuses US of 'exaggerating' military threat China's state news agency accused the United States Thursday of "exaggerating" the threat posed by its military, after a report said the Asian nation was expanding its maritime power. ... 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 state news agency accuses US of 'interfering' China's state-run news agency on Thursday accused the United States of "interfering" after a Pentagon report warned that the Asian power's military was increasingly focused on naval power. ... more | .. |
  US warns China expanding its maritime power China is increasingly focused on naval power and has invested in hi-tech weaponry that will extend its reach in the Pacific and beyond, the Pentagon said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Pakistan FM urges anti-terrorism efforts with China Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar urged China Wednesday to step up joint anti-terrorism efforts, weeks after Beijing blamed terrorists trained in Pakistan for violence in its west. ... more | .. |
  'Happy' Bhutan alarmed by Himalayan climate change Bhutan's prime minister has issued a dire warning about the impact of Himalayan climate change, saying it could wreck the tiny kingdom's ambitious plans to be a world leader in hydropower. ... more |
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  China urges restraint from all sides in Syria China on Tuesday urged all sides in Syria to avoid more violence, as the United Nations called on Damascus to halt a crackdown on dissent that has cost more than 2,200 lives. ... more | .. |
 Malaysia condemned for deporting Uighurs to China A human rights group criticised Malaysia on Tuesday for sending a group of ethnic Uighurs back to China and urged an end to such deportations over fears of mistreatment and even torture. ... more | .. |
  China seeks to affect Taiwan poll, says candidate The presidential candidate for Taiwan's opposition said Tuesday that China is actively exerting its influence to prevent her from winning elections in January. ... more | .. |
  China bans songs by Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys China has banned websites from featuring 100 songs by artists from Lady Gaga to the Backstreet Boys, a statement on the culture ministry's website said. ... more |
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  Outside View: The 'LES' countries The term "BRICs" is a virtual cliche. Brazil, Russia, India and China were lumped together as the globe's "emerging" economic dynamos. Now, if even handedness applies to politics, we should declare the "LES" countries, drawn together by public rebellion against decades of autocratic rule. ... more | .. |
Clashes at China hospital over patient's death Nearly 100 people, some armed with clubs, fought at a hospital in eastern China earlier this week after the relatives of a patient who died confronted staff, state media said on Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Air disaster narrowly averted in China: report A Chinese pilot's refusal to give up his landing slot to a passenger plane that issued a distress call to say it was running out of fuel almost caused a disaster, state media reported Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Hopes fade for 26 trapped in China mine Hopes faded Thursday that 26 miners trapped for over two days in a flooded mine in northeast China would survive, as local officials were punished for the accident, the government and press said. ... 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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  France's Sarkozy in China for talks with Hu French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Beijing Thursday for talks with his Chinese counterpart that are expected to be dominated by the eurozone debt crisis and reconstruction in Libya. ... more | .. |
  China's CNOOC cuts production target after spill Chinese oil giant CNOOC said Wednesday it has cut its 2011 oil production target by as much as 6.8 percent after an oil spill off China's northeastern coast. ... more | .. |
China asks UN to lead post-war efforts in Libya China has asked the United Nations to lead post-war reconstruction in Libya, urging a smooth political transition in the North African state after rebels overran Moamer Kadhafi's Tripoli compound. ... more | .. |
  Microsoft gets social with China's Renren US software giant Microsoft will team up with Renren to integrate their social-networking services in China, the companies announced Wednesday. ... more |
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China defends boat patrol in disputed waters China defended the actions of two patrol boats near disputed Japanese-administered islands in the East China Sea, state media reported late Wednesday, saying the vessels were protecting Chinese fisherman. ... more | .. |
  China train maker signs deal with Estonia: report A Chinese train manufacturer has agreed to sell railway equipment to Estonia, marking China's first such sale in the European Union, state media reported Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  China's ICBC first-half profit up 29% Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world's largest bank by market value, said Thursday its first-half net profit jumped 29 percent year-on-year thanks to a rise in loans and fee income. ... more | .. |
Vietnam to release anti-China protesters: govt Vietnam was set Thursday to free the remaining three anti-China protesters in detention since a weekend crackdown on their rally in Hanoi, an official said. ... more |
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Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
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Under fire, Biden blasts 'repugnant' China policies Under fire from angry Republicans, US Vice President Joe Biden's office said Tuesday that he firmly opposes "repugnant" Chinese population control practices like "forced abortion and sterilization." ... more | .. |
Philippines vows to defend South China Sea claims Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed on Tuesday a stronger military defence of his country's South China Sea claims as the navy's newest warship sailed into Manila Bay from the United States. ... more | .. |
China urges protection of its assets in Libya China Tuesday urged Libya to protect its assets and expressed hopes its billions of dollars of investment with the oil-rich country would continue after rebels overran the capital Tripoli. ... more | .. |
 Brazil's Embraer spreads wings in China Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is expanding operations in China, one of the fastest growing aviation markets where the company is already active delivering orders secured earlier. ... 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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
  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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