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Snafu as China space launch set to US patriotic songBeijing (AFP) Sept 30, 2011 It was supposed to be a patriotic tribute to China's technological prowess. Instead, a video showing the launch of China's first space station module inadvertently glorified the country's biggest rival. A video animation put together by state television to mark the highly publicised launch of Tiangong-1 - or "Heavenly Palace" - is set to the music of "America the Beautiful", a patriotic song about the United States. China sees its ambitious space programme as a symbol of its global stature and ... read more |
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 Chief designer explains Chinese way of mastering space docking technology Some developed countries acquired docking technology crucial to landing a space station decades ago, and, to catch up with leaders in space technology, China plans to use more speed and cut costs, s ... more | .. |
 Tiangong-1 Forms Cornerstone Of China's Space Odyssey China's first space laboratory, Tiangong-1, is slated to blast into orbit between 13:16 and 13:31 GMT Thursday, just one day prior to China's National Day on Oct.1. It will be the latest showcase of ... more | .. |
 China to launch rockets with larger thrust says chief engineer China is working on the development of a new generation of carrier rockets featuring a larger thrust to cater to the demand of building a space station, a chief rocket engineer said Thursday. ... 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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 Civilians given chance to reach for the stars Officials in charge of astronaut recruitment say civilians could soon get the chance to compete for a place on a spacecraft. Bai Yanqiang, deputy chief of the program's astronaut system, said ... more | .. |
 "Heavenly Palace" China's dream home in space With a length of 10.4 meters and maximum diameter of 3.35 meters, China's first space lab module is hardly the size of any palace. But its name Tiangong-1, or "Heavenly Palace-1," speaks for a dream ... more | .. |
 China launches first module for space station China took its first step towards building a space station on Thursday when it launched an experimental module ahead of National Day celebrations. ... more | .. |
 China launches first space station module: CCTV China took its first step towards building a space station on Thursday when it launched an experimental module ahead of National Day celebrations. ... more |
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China counts down to space module launch China will take its first step towards building a space station on Thursday when it launches an experimental module ahead of National Day celebrations. ... more | .. |
  US a 'committed partner and friend' of China: Clinton The United States is China's "committed partner and friend," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday as she sent greetings to Beijing ahead of its National Day celebrations. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan academic detained for feeding info to China A Taiwan university professor was detained Friday on suspicion of having passed confidential information to China, officials said. ... more | .. |
  US threatens sanctions on China banks over Iran A top US envoy said Wednesday that Washington could penalise China's four biggest state banks if they were found doing business with an Iranian insurance firm in violation of US nuclear sanctions. ... more |
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  Vietnam, China lashed by tropical storm Thousands of people in Vietnam sheltered from a powerful tropical storm that lashed its northern coast on Friday after slamming into southeast China and killing 43 people in the Philippines. ... more | .. |
  Chinese city hikes taxi fares after strike Rattled authorities in China's eastern city of Hangzhou have heeded the demands of thousands of angry drivers by hiking taxi fares as concerns grow over social unrest caused by rising prices. ... more | .. |
  Myanmar suspends dam project after rare outcry Myanmar's president on Friday ordered a halt to construction of a controversial $3.6 billion mega dam following rare public opposition to the Chinese-backed hydropower project. ... more | .. |
 S.Africa Dalai Lama ban will be bow to China: rights group A refusal by South Africa of the Dalai Lama to take part in Desmond Tutu's 80th birthday next Friday will be to please China and a denial of its struggle for democracy, said Human Rights Watch. ... 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 critic fears 'thousands' will vanish under new law Prominent Chinese activist Hu Jia, who was released from prison three months ago, said he feared "tens of thousands of people" could disappear under a proposed new law on secret detentions. ... more | .. |
  China orders safety drive after environment protests China on Thursday ordered manufacturers of potentially toxic products to conduct safety and environmental checks after a recent spate of major anti-pollution protests triggered fears of more unrest. ... more | .. |
 Typhoon shuts down Hong Kong, hits China A powerful typhoon brought Hong Kong to a shutdown Thursday, with financial markets and businesses forced to close as it swept past before slamming into the Chinese island of Hainan. ... more | .. |
  Outside View: Free trade Is failing U.S. No economic policy could better serve Americans than genuine free trade but open-trade policies are failing Americans. ... more |
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  China web users top 500 million: Xinhua China's online population - the largest in the world - has topped half a billion, the state Xinhua news agency reported Thursday, citing a senior official. ... more | .. |
  China opposes EU's 'unilateral' airline tax plan China on Wednesday criticised European Union plans to charge airlines for carbon emissions, accusing it of "unilaterally" introducing the new tax. ... more | .. |
  Entrepreneurs flee Chinese city over debts At least one entrepreneur has killed himself and dozens of others are on the run in China after borrowing money from private lenders at very high interest rates, state media reported Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Chinese engineer, global activists get 'alternative Nobels' A Chinese energy engineer, a Chadian lawyer, an international agricultural rights group and a US safe childbirth advocate won this year's Right Livelihood Awards, often dubbed the "Alternative Nobels," organisers said Thursday. ... more |
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Momentus to conduct multi sensor rendezvous trial with US Air Force
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  Media brands metro crash an embarrassment - check ordered across China Shanghai's metro operator came under fresh fire Thursday, with Chinese media saying a crash that injured more than 280 people was an "embarrassment" to the company. ... more | .. |
 US urges China to respect Tibetans' rights The United States on Tuesday urged China to respect the rights of Tibetans and address their grievances after two monks set themselves on fire, triggering a security clampdown. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan makes electricity saving with traffic lights Authorities in Taiwan said Wednesday they had changed more than 690,000 traffic lights throught the island in a project that will save enough electricity to power more than 60,000 homes. ... more | .. |
China metro crash renews safety fears A metro crash in China's commercial capital Shanghai sparked fresh fears Wednesday that safety may have been compromised in the country's rush to develop its vast transport network. ... more |
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  Japan's Elpida eyes chip production base in China Japanese microchip maker Elpida Memory said it is planning to build a manufacturing base in China following a move to shift part of its production to Taiwan. ... more | .. |
  Concern as China firm to buy Australian coal mine Western Australia's Premier Colin Barnett Wednesday raised concerns about foreign ownership in his resource-rich state after it was revealed a Chinese firm intends to buy a crucial coal mine. ... more | .. |
China prepares to launch first space lab module this week Engineers are conducting the final preparations before launching China's first space laboratory module at the end of this week at a launch center in northwest China. The unmanned Tiangong-1 mo ... more | .. |
 China wants to go own way in Pacific: US official China has told the United States it will go its own way with its growing aid and investment in the South Pacific and does not support combined efforts, a senior US official said Tuesday. ... more |
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