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China to launch moon-landing orbiter in 2013Beijing (XNA) Mar 06, 2012 China's third lunar probe, Chang'e-3, is expected to be launched next year and conduct a moon landing and lunar explorations, its designer said. Different from the previous two orbiters, Chang'e-3 has "legs" to support the spacecraft in landing, said Ye Peijian, chief commander of Chang'e-3 at China Academy of Space Technology. The orbiter will carry a lunar rover and other instruments for territory surveys, living conditions assessment, and space observations, Ye, a member of China's top po ... read more |
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  Upgraded carrier rocket ready for China's first manned space docking An upgraded carrier rocket has completed assembling and is ready for China's first manned space docking due between June and August this year, an official with the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Te ... more | .. |
 Long March 7 carrier rocket to lift off in five years The Long March 7 carrier rocket, one of China's latest generation of rockets, is expected to make its first voyage within the next five years, an official with the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Te ... more | .. |
 China hopes to send Long March-5 rocket into space in 2014 China has made key technological progress in developing Long March-5 large-thrust carrier rocket and it is hopeful that the new generation rocket will make its maiden flight in 2014, a rocket scient ... 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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  SOA gains control of China's oceanic surveying satellite Control of China's oceanic surveying satellite Haiyang-2 was handed over Friday to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA), by its manufacturer and launcher China Aerospace Science and Technology Cor ... more | .. |
 Experiments going smoothly on Tiangong-1 Scientific and medical experiments being carried out onboard space lab module Tiangong-1 are seeing "good progress," according to a senior Chinese space technology expert. These experiments ar ... more | .. |
 Logistics, recycling key to China's space station China will have to test its docking, logistics and resource recycling technologies if it wants to establish a manned space station by 2020, a renowned Chinese scientist said Thursday. Qi Faren ... more | .. |
 China prepares for manned space docking this year A leading Chinese space engineer said here Thursday that China's first unmanned space module, the Tiangong-1, is now capable of accommodating astronauts, making it possible for China to carry out it ... more |
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Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia
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 No Sleep for Shenzhou 9 Mission to Tiangong 1 After enduring some confusing reportage by the Chinese media, the future of China's next astronaut mission is becoming a little clearer. It now seems certain that the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft, ex ... more | .. |
  China urges US to respect its interests in Asia China on Tuesday called on the United States to respect its interests in the Asia Pacific, as Washington seeks to boost its influence in the region. ... more | .. |
  Russia, China step up Syria peace efforts Russia and China, who twice blocked UN resolutions to condemn ally Syria, were Monday stepping efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, as the Red Cross was again denied access to a battered rebel district. ... more | .. |
 China seeks steady growth ahead of leadership change China's premier on Monday cut the Asian giant's growth target to 7.5 percent for 2012 in a key annual speech focused on economic expansion, stability and military might ahead of a leadership change. ... more |
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 China congratulates Russia's Putin on election China's President Hu Jintao on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his victory in the Russian presidential elections, the foreign ministry said. ... more | .. |
 Xi's wife: China's singing future first lady For the first time since Mao, China's next leader will have a wife who is famous in her own right: Xi Jinping will ascend to power with hugely popular singer Peng Liyuan at his side. ... more | .. |
  N. Koreans, US lawmakers press China on refugees North Korean defectors warned Monday that some 30 refugees in China risked severe retribution if they are sent back, as they joined US lawmakers in urging Beijing to halt plans for repatriation. ... more | .. |
 China must increase ability to win 'local wars': Wen China must enhance the ability of its military to win "local wars", Premier Wen Jiabao said Monday, as Beijing grows increasingly assertive about its territorial claims in Asia. ... more |
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Living microbes identified in Earth's driest desert using new technique
Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack; Police formally arrest car ramming suspect
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 Japan 'concerned' over China military budget boost Japan on Monday voiced disquiet over China's double-digit boost to its military budget, as newspapers expressed scepticism over whether Beijing was telling the truth. ... more | .. |
 China demands end to violence as Syria blocks aid China called for an end to violence in Syria Sunday as the regime of Bashar al-Assad sparked international outrage by blocking aid from reaching the battered Baba Amr flashpoint in Homs city. ... more | .. |
 Double-digit rise for China's defence spending China said Sunday its military spending would top $100 billion in 2012 - a double-digit increase on last year - in a move likely to fuel concerns about Beijing's rapid military build-up. ... more | .. |
 Outrage as Red Cross denied access to Baba Amr Syria faced harsh world condemnation on Saturday as it continued to block the Red Cross from delivering desperately needed aid to the vanquished rebel stronghold of Baba Amr in the city of Homs. ... more |
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  Small dams, big impact on Mekong River fish: study Plans to build hydropower dams along small branches of southeast Asia's longest river could have a devastating impact on millions of people who rely on the world's largest inland fishery, scientists said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Tibetan teen self-immolates in China: exile groups A teenager has become the third Tibetan to self-immolate in China in as many days, exile groups said, as Beijing tightens security ahead of the sensitive anniversary of deadly 2008 riots. ... more | .. |
  Chinese land rights 'must not be violated': Wen Farmers' rights to their land "must not be violated", China's premier told parliament on Monday, a day after elections in a village that became a symbol of resistance against official land grabs. ... more | .. |
 China to spend $111 billion on police in 2012 China will spend $111.6 billion on its police forces in 2012, the government said Monday, as it focuses on quelling rising social unrest ahead of a 10-yearly leadership change. ... more |
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  Taiwan official quits over 'bird flu cover-up' A top Taiwan agriculture official stepped down Sunday amid allegations he covered up bird flu outbreaks, a day after authorities said they had culled thousands of chickens. ... more | .. |
 Chinese village gets rare taste of democracy A Chinese village that rebelled against corrupt Communist leaders went to the polls Saturday in a contested election seen as a landmark for those seeking more democracy in the one-party state. ... more | .. |
  Oil prices mixed as Iran risks weigh Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Tuesday as traders weighed geopolitical tensions over crude producer Iran's nuclear programme and weak economic data from Europe and China. ... more | .. |
  Ecuador signs mining contract with Chinese firm Ecuador has signed an agreement with a Chinese firm to begin exploiting a massive copper mine in the Amazon, prompting protests by environmental activists. ... more |
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  Beijing aims for coal reductions China's capital city plans to reduce coal usage in an effort to reduce pollution. ... more | .. |
 Malaysia's Petronas denies South Sudan oil theft claim Malaysian state-owned oil giant Petronas Monday denied any knowledge of alleged oil theft by the consortium it belongs to which is in the middle of a bitter dispute between Sudan and South Sudan. ... more | .. |
 Chinese designer finds fashion home in Paris When Masha Ma first came to Paris the Chinese designer, who on Wednesday holds her first Fashion Week show in the city, had a style revelation as she was sipping coffee on a street corner. ... more | .. |
Oil prices drop as China cuts growth estimate World oil prices retreated on Monday in line with most commodity markets as China, the world's biggest energy consumer, slashed its growth forecast, analysts said. ... more |
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