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China launches remote-sensing satellite Taiyuan (XNA) Nov 10, 2011 China successfully launched the remote-sensing satellite Yaogan XII Wednesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi province, according to a press release from the center. The satellite was sent into space aboard a Long March 4B carrier rocket at 11:21 a.m. Beijing Time, according to the center. The satellite will be used to conduct scientific experiments, carry out surveys on land resources, estimate crop yield and help with natural disaster-reduction and preventio ... read more |
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Moscow's Mars pioneers hail success, gripe at space rations Six men who spent 520 days in isolation in Moscow to simulate a flight to Mars on Tuesday spoke of their pride at becoming "spacemen" but complained of the monotony and cravings for crusty baguettes. ... more | .. |
What does the Tiangong 1 space station mean for China China has successfully completed the first step of building a space station when Shenzhou 8 docked with lab module Tiangong 1 on Nov. 3, 2011, but what is the significance of the project for the nat ... more | .. |
China's great big leap skyward A Chinese Long March 2F carrier rocket hurled Shenzhou-8 into orbit a week ago. Two days later, the unmanned spacecraft linked up with the Tiangong-1 module, accomplishing China's first space dockin ... more | .. |
Amazon takes on iPad with new Kindle Fire tablet 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 masters space command, control China's space control network has realized integrated command and control, which ensured the successful docking of the unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou 8 with the space lab module Tiangong 1, according ... more | .. |
Map mischief creates furore in India New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest with China after a map used in a commercial presentation showed sections of northern India as part of China. ... more | .. |
Russia rejects Iran sanctions despite UN findings Russia on Wednesday ruled out backing new sanctions against Iran and held urgent consultations with its ally after the publication of the most damning report to date from the UN nuclear watchdog. ... more | .. |
No 'smoking gun' in Iran nuclear report: analysts The UN atomic watchdog's hardest-hitting report to date on Iran's suspected nuclear weapons drive is probably too weak to convince Russia and China of the need for more sanctions, analysts said Wednesday. ... more |
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US Pacific fleet commander warns of tactical missteps The US Seventh Fleet commander said Wednesday he was not worried about a major conflict in Asia but about small incidents with unpredictable consequences in areas such as the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
Iran defiant on nuclear programme, warns Israel Iran vowed Wednesday it "will not budge an iota" from its nuclear path despite a new UN report hardening suspicions it is seeking atomic weapons, as an Iranian general warned Israel of "destruction" if it launched an attack. ... more | .. |
Taiwan Hawkeye aircraft head for US upgrading Taiwan has sent two early warning aircraft for upgrading in the United States and will send two more, media and the air force said Tuesday, as part of an arms deal that upset US ties with Beijing. ... more | .. |
Tibet protester sets himself alight in Nepal: police A Tibetan exile chanting anti-China slogans briefly set himself on fire in Nepal on Thursday before his companions put out the flames, police said. ... more |
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China food chain shares up after buyout gets OK Shares in a Chinese restaurant chain extended its gains further Wednesday after a buy-out bid by the owners of US fast-food giants KFC and Pizza Hut was given regulatory approval. ... more | .. |
Supporters travel huge distances to visit Ai Weiwei Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said Wednesday supporters had travelled thousands of kilometres to his Beijing studio to express their support and donate money towards a huge tax bill he has to pay. ... more | .. |
China broadcaster attracts record bids for ad slots: report China's state broadcaster CCTV attracted a record 14.26 billion yuan ($2.25 billion) in bids for advertising slots in 2012, state media said Wednesday, as firms scramble to boost recognition. ... more | .. |
China to send armed patrols on Mekong: report China and several neighbouring countries will provide armed escorts to ships navigating the Mekong River, state media said Wednesday, after 13 Chinese sailors were killed on the key waterway last month. ... more |
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IMF chief warns world economy risks 'downward spiral' International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday warned the world risked plunging into a "downward spiral" of financial instability and urged Asian economies to be on their guard. ... more | .. |
China probes telecom giants for Internet monopoly A Chinese government agency is investigating two telecommunications giants for allegedly monopolising Internet broadband services, state media said Wednesday, in an unusual public spat. ... more | .. |
China auto sales down 1.1% in October China's auto sales fell 1.1 percent in October from a year earlier to 1.52 million units, an industry group said Wednesday, marking the first decline in five months. ... more | .. |
Japan releases Chinese fisherman Japan released a Chinese fishing boat captain on Wednesday after he paid a fine of reportedly around $3,900 for entering Japanese waters, in the latest maritime incident between the two sides. ... more |
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China's October inflation slows to 5.5% China's inflation slowed sharply in October as food prices fell, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations the government will relax its grip on bank lending and property purchases. ... more | .. |
China faces hurdles to developing shale gas Energy-hungry China is tapping its vast shale gas reserves to reduce its reliance on dirty coal and imports, but experts warn its lack of technical expertise and scarce water supplies pose challenges. ... more | .. |
China coal mine accident traps at least 43 An accident at a coal mine in China trapped at least 43 workers underground on Thursday, state media and officials said, the latest in a string of incidents to hit the country's vast mining industry. ... more | .. |
IMF chief holds talks in China amid eurozone turmoil International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde held talks in Beijing Thursday against a backdrop of worsening economic turmoil in Europe that has rattled financial markets around the world. ... more |
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Alibaba, Softbank discussing Yahoo! bid: report China's Alibaba Group and Japan's Softbank are in talks with private equity firms about making an unsolicited bid for Yahoo!, according to the Bloomberg financial news agency. ... more | .. |
China's exports, imports fall in October The value of China's exports and imports fell in October from the previous month, official data showed Thursday, as domestic tightening measures and turbulence in Europe and the United States hit demand. ... more | .. |
Celebrities pressure China over pollution gauge Several Chinese celebrities have joined an online campaign aimed at pressuring the government into improving the way it measures air pollution, as residents increasingly worry about their health. ... more | .. |
China's 'soft power' push stumbles at the movies Everybody knows Oscar. From Beijing to Paris and New York to Sao Paolo, the golden statuette honouring the best movies in the world is a symbol of the "soft power" prowess of the United States. ... more |
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Sierra Leone: First iron ore shipment in 30 years The London-based African Minerals Limited (AML), which is mining iron ore in Sierra Leone, on Tuesday began loading the country's first iron ore export for 30 years, the shipment bound for China. ... more | .. |
Hundreds of real estate outlets close in Beijing: Xinhua Real estate agents in Beijing have been forced to close hundreds of branches this year as government restrictions on property purchases squeeze demand for apartments and houses, state media said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
GM's cloud over Chinese Saab rescue 'regrettable': Sweden A statement by General Motors this week threatening to block technology licences if two Chinese companies buy Saab, clouding a rescue, was unfortunate the Swedish government said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
Death toll in China mine blast rises to 10 The death toll from a rock blast in a Chinese coal mine has risen to 10 after two seriously injured workers who were rescued from the shaft died from their wounds, state media reported Tuesday. ... more |
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