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China honors its 'father' of space effortsBeijing (UPI) Dec 8, 2011 China says it is commemorating the centennial birth anniversary of Qian Xuesen, considered the country's father of space technology. Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, called for efforts to carry forward Qian's spirit and work ethic, China's state-run news agency Xinhua reported. He made the remarks Thursday at a symposium to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Qian, also known as Tsien Hsue-shen. ... read more |
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 Philatelic Cover Reveals the secret names of second Taikonaut team "The names of the seven military pilots selected in 2010 to form China's second group of taikonauts, which have been a closely guarded secret for the last 18 months, appear to have been released to ... more | .. |
  India mulling naval protocol to prevent skirmishes at sea In the light of some incidents involving warships from Pakistan and China, India is considering a protocol on the lines of the Cold War era arrangement between the US and the erstwhile USSR warships to avoid any skirmishes at sea. ... more | .. |
  Top China official urges more 'forceful' web controls A top Chinese government official has urged authorities to be "more forceful" in the way they manage the web, state media said, as Beijing tries to tighten online controls over fears of social unrest. ... 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's Huawei cuts back in 'complex' Iran Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies says it will cut back its business in Iran, where it aids state-run telecom operators, due to the "increasingly complex situation" there. ... more | .. |
  Chinese man takes home-made raft to Taiwan democracy A Chinese man who claimed he wanted to experience Taiwan's democracy first hand was arrested after he tried to reach the island on a home-made styrofoam float, officials said Friday. ... more | .. |
 Chinese skipper kills S. Korean coastguard: officials A Chinese fishing boat skipper stabbed a South Korean coastguard officer to death and wounded another officer on Monday as they tried to arrest him for illegal fishing, officials said. ... more | .. |
  China minister defends Beijing Olympics legacy A top Chinese minister defended the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Sunday, citing an improved environment just as authorities in the capital face pressure to act on heavy pollution. ... more |
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RTX's Raytheon secures U.S. Army contract for wireless power beaming
NKorea to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties
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  China deploys patrol boats on Mekong: state media China has deployed more than 300 armed police to patrol the Mekong river in boats in collaboration with Myanmar, Thailand and Laos after a deadly attack in October, state-run media said on Saturday. ... more | .. |
  Scottish leader sees growth for whisky sales in China With Scotch whisky exports to China soaring, Scottish leader Alex Salmond said Friday his country's most iconic product is poised to become the next big thing in China's luxury market. ... more | .. |
 China police block access to riot-hit village: locals A Chinese village hit by violent protests over land grabs in September has been under police blockade for days, with Internet access cut and food supplies running low, residents said Monday. ... more | .. |
 China woman sentenced to death over poisoned milk A Chinese court has sentenced a woman to death and jailed her husband for life after they were convicted of deliberately poisoning milk that killed three children, a statement said. ... more |
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  China's Hu vows to tackle trade imbalances Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged Sunday to resolve trade imbalances with nations that have huge deficits with the Asian powerhouse, as China marked the tenth anniversary of its accession to the WTO. ... more | .. |
Online films target Malaysia rare earth plant Satirical Malaysian short films depicting cat-sized cows and mutant produce were screened Sunday to take aim at an Australian miner's planned rare earth plant after they proved a hit online. ... more | .. |
China's Hu vows to tackle trade imbalances Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged Sunday to resolve trade imbalances with nations that have huge deficits with the Asian powerhouse, as China marked the tenth anniversary of its accession to the WTO. ... more | .. |
  One dead as Chinese boat capsizes near Philippines A Chinese-registered vessel has capsized in rough seas off the northern Philippines, leaving one crew member dead, police said Sunday. ... more |
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Olive seeds from space mission begin growth in China
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  Luxury spending soars in China's smaller cities Flashing bright green contact lenses and fake eyelashes, Li Xingyi struts through a shopping centre in southwest China clutching a Louis Vuitton bag and wearing a red fur coat. ... more | .. |
 China reports surprisingly strong trade figures The pace of Chinese export growth is slowing official data showed Saturday, but analysts say stronger than expected US demand helped narrow China's politically sensitive trade surplus in November. ... more | .. |
  China, Bill Gates in nuclear reactor talks China says it is ready to start work on a novel design for a nuclear reactor with the help of a firm created by Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates. ... more | .. |
China inflation, output slow sharply in November China's economy lost steam in November as inflation and output slowed sharply, data showed Friday, fuelling pressure on Beijing to further relax credit restrictions to prevent a hard landing. ... more |
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 China's Sinopec boosts Australian LNG stake China's Sinopec raised its stake in a major Australian-US liquefied natural gas (LNG) project and almost doubled its sales contract Monday as Beijing scrambles to secure energy supplies. ... more | .. |
 Danone, Nestle suspend or close factories in China Global food conglomerates Danone and Nestle said Monday they will suspend or close factories in China, moves analysts said highlighted the tough competition from domestic players. ... more | .. |
 China's leaders set economic priorities for 2012 China's top leaders opened a three-day meeting on Monday to set out the country's economic priorities for 2012 as turmoil in Europe and the United States dampens growth in the world's second economy. ... more | .. |
  Spanish botanist searches for prehistoric flora refuges in China Jordi Lopez of the Barcelona Botanical Institute has joined local researchers in a study to locate and define "havens and museums of flora" in China - areas where vegetation resisted the glaciations ... more |
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  China to launch communications satellite for Turkmenistan China will launch a communications satellite for Turkmenistan with its Long March-3B carrier rocket in 2014, the Chinese launch contractor said on Tuesday. The satellite will be Turkmenistan's ... more | .. |
  Pressure on major emitters as climate talks go to the wire A growing coalition of countries demanding a new pact on greenhouse gases heaped pressure on China, the United States and India to follow suit on the final day of the UN climate talks Friday. ... more | .. |
  Study links tropical cyclones to earthquakes US researchers said Thursday they have found evidence that tropical cyclones in Haiti and Taiwan were followed by earthquakes, suggesting that heavy rains and landslides may unleash temblors. ... more | .. |
 US asks WTO to settle chicken trade row with China The United States said Thursday it was asking the World Trade Organization to settle a dispute with China over Beijing's duties on US chicken imports. ... more |
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 Filipino drug trafficker executed in China: Philippines A 35-year-old Filipino drug trafficker was executed in China on Thursday after repeated pleas by the Philippine government for mercy were rejected, authorities said. ... more | .. |
  Beijing under pressure to change pollution measuring More than 1,500 people have contacted China's environment ministry to urge rapid changes in the way it monitors pollution, amid accusations authorities are underplaying the problem. ... more | .. |
  Number of jailed journalists at 15-year high: rights group The number of jailed reporters has hit a 15-year high, with Iran, Eritrea and China holding the most, according to a report released Thursday by the Committee to Protect Journalists. ... more | .. |
  Changes in the path of brain development make human brains unique How the human brain and human cognitive abilities evolved in less than six million years has long puzzled scientists. A new study conducted by scientists in China and Germany, and published December ... more |
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