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15 patents granted for Chinese space docking technologyShanghai (XNA) Nov 23, 2011 China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) on Tuesday conferred 15 patent certificates to the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), developer of the docking mechanism for China's first space docking mission. Unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8's docking with space lad module Tiangong-1 on November 3 was considered a great leap forward for China's space program. Led by the SAST, Chinese scientists developed the docking mechanism and ground-experiment systems for the successful ... read more |
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  Shenzhou-8 brings German SIMBOX experiments safely back to Earth On 17 November at 19:38 local time (12:38 CET), the Chinese spacecraft Shenzhou-8, carrying the German SIMBOX experiment, landed on schedule in the Gobi desert in Inner Mongolia, completing a succes ... more | .. |
 China plans major effort in pursuing manned space technology China will endeavor unremittingly in its pursuit of manned space technology, a senior space program official said Friday at a press briefing detailing the nation's first-ever space docking. On ... more | .. |
 Tiangong-1 orbiter enters long-term operation management Chinese orbiter Tiangong-1 has entered into long-term operation management in space after docking twice with the unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8, a committee in charge of the orbiter's management dut ... 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 sends two satellites into space China on Sunday morning put two satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province. The satellites, Chuangxin 1-03 and Shiyan Satellite 4 were l ... more | .. |
  West hits Iran with new sanctions Western powers responded to a damning UN report about Iran's nuclear program with a fresh batch of sanctions Monday, targeting the country's central bank and the vital energy sector. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan opposition candidate vows peace with China The opposition candidate in Taiwan's presidential elections tried to ease fears Tuesday that a victory for her would lead to more tensions with China, saying she would seek peace with Beijing. ... more | .. |
  Three-way US-China drills possible: Australia Defence Minister Stephen Smith Tuesday said Canberra would seriously consider trilateral military training with the United States and China following the announcement of a US troop buildup in Darwin. ... more |
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NKorea to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties
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  Philippines asks S. Korea for military hardware Philippine President Benigno Aquino asked his visiting counterpart from South Korea on Monday for aircraft, boats and other hardware to help boost his country's military, amid rising tensions with China. ... more | .. |
 S. Korea, China set for talks on N. Korea South Korea's pointman on Pyongyang left for China on Monday for talks that will focus on North Korea, amid diplomatic efforts to revive stalled multinational disarmament negotiations. ... more | .. |
 No need to panic over US Asia return: China media Chinese state media on Monday played down the impact of greater US involvement in Asia-Pacific after US President Barack Obama's week-long trip in the region, saying there was "no need to panic". ... more | .. |
 Perry says China's communists doomed, lack virtue Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry slammed China's communist leaders Tuesday, predicting they were destined for the "ash heap of history" and not running a "country of virtues." ... more |
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  UN resolution on Syria 'counterproductive': China China said Wednesday a UN human rights resolution condemning Syria's deadly eight-month crackdown on anti-government protestors was "counterproductive". ... more | .. |
  China touts climate change initiatives China has issued a white paper on climate change ahead of next week's United Nations-sponsored climate change conference in South Africa. ... more | .. |
  US diplomat tells China to act responsibly in Africa The top US diplomat for Africa said Tuesday that China should act responsibly on the continent as it buys up African oil, gas and minerals to fuel its booming economy. ... more | .. |
  Fans strip off in support of Ai Weiwei Ai Weiwei fans have again rallied behind the outspoken Chinese artist after he revealed he is being investigated on pornography charges - by posting naked pictures of themselves online. ... more |
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Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant
Olive seeds from space mission begin growth in China
Space for Shore project tracks Svalbard glacier changes with Sentinel-1 | .. |
 China to call for extension of Kyoto at climate talks China, the world's top greenhouse gas emitter, said Tuesday it will push at next week's climate talks for an extension of the Kyoto Protocol, which requires rich nations to reduce their emissions. ... more | .. |
  Researchers pinpoint date and rate of Earth's most extreme extinction It's well known that Earth's most severe mass extinction occurred about 250 million years ago. What's not well known is the specific time when the extinctions occurred. A team of researchers from No ... more | .. |
 Dalai Lama questions self-immolation The Dalai Lama said he doesn't encourage self-immolation by monks and nuns protesting China's control over Tibet and questions the usefulness of the acts as a protest tool. ... more | .. |
  China media says US sitting on debt 'bomb' China's state media Tuesday blasted the United States over its "ticking debt bomb" and urged American lawmakers to be more responsible after they failed to agree on deficit-cutting measures. ... more |
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  China: No South China Sea interference China has cautioned against foreign interference in the disputed oil-rich South China Sea. ... more | .. |
  China nears Internet monopoly settlement: report Two government-owned Chinese telecom firms are close to a deal with authorities following a probe into claims they had a monopoly on Internet broadband services, state media said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China to fund small firms, low-cost housing A top central bank official has said China will tweak monetary policy by funding sectors in need, such as small enterprises and low-cost housing, an official newspaper reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Apple accepts payment in China's yuan currency Apple has started accepting payment in China's yuan currency through its online store, opening it up to the biggest Internet market in the world, company officials said Monday. ... more |
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Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6
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 Brazil steelmakers look for protection against China Faced with dwindling demand from crisis-hit rich countries, Brazilian steelmakers are pinning their hopes on moves by the government to protect the industry from cut-rate Chinese imports. ... more | .. |
 China seen easing property curbs in 2012: report China will likely relax some property market curbs next year due to concerns that slumping prices could hurt economic growth, a prominent Chinese university said in a report published Monday. ... more | .. |
 China manufacturing hits 32-month low: HSBC China's manufacturing activity slumped to its lowest level in 32 months in November, banking giant HSBC said Wednesday, renewing fears the Asian powerhouse is losing steam amid global economic woes. ... more | .. |
 China to top world in e-commerce by 2015: report China, already home to the world's largest online population, is likely to replace the United States as the biggest e-commerce market by 2015, according to new research. ... more |
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 US says China trade talks achieve 'concrete' results The United States on Monday hailed key trade talks with China as a success, saying they had made "meaningful, concrete progress" on piracy and market access, but warned more work needed to be done. ... more | .. |
 Japan, China eye 'crisis' plan to avoid sea disputes Japan's foreign minister will on Wednesday meet Chinese leaders to discuss setting up a "crisis" mechanism that will aim to avoid conflict over disputed waters, a Japanese embassy official said. ... more | .. |
China willing to play role in Libya's reconstruction China said Wednesday it was willing to play a "constructive role" in rebuilding Libya, as it welcomed the establishment of a new government after the overthrow of strongman Moamer Kadhafi. ... more | .. |
Obama scores diplomatic victory over China US President Barack Obama on Saturday succeeded in hauling a maritime dispute into an Asian summit despite China's objections, in a diplomatic victory at the end of his Pacific tour. ... more |
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