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August 14, 2012
EARTH OBSERVATION
Sparse microwave imaging: A new concept in microwave imaging technology
Beijing, China (SPX) Aug 14, 2012
Sparse microwave imaging is a novel concept in microwave imaging that is intended to deal with the problems of increasing microwave imaging system complexity caused by the requirements of the system applications. Under the support of the 973 program "Study of theory, system and methodology of sparse microwave imaging", Chinese scientists have conducted considerable research into most aspects of sparse microwave imaging, including its fundamental theories, system design, performance evaluation and applic ... read more

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DRAGON SPACE

Hong Kong people share joy of China's manned space program
Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung said Friday that Hong Kong people shared the joy of the nation's remarkable achievements in its manned space mission, which has made all Chinese people proud. At t ... more
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WAR REPORT

Syria aide due in China for talks on conflict
A top aide to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was due to arrive in China on Tuesday for talks about a political resolution to the violence in the conflict-torn country. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS

Taiwan vice president heads for US stopover
Taiwan's vice president left Monday for a stopover in the United States on a trip considered a test of a "diplomatic truce" with China which has previously protested over such visits. ... more
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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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AEROSPACE

Taiwan to seek fewer new US fighter jets: reports
Taiwan plans to slash the number of advanced fighter jets it has been seeking from the United States from 66 to 24, apparently due to budget constraints, reports said Monday. ... more
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NUKEWARS

US hopes N.Korea changes course
The United States on Monday voiced hope that North Korea would change course and improve its people's welfare after a delegation headed to China to discuss development of special economic zones. ... more
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NUKEWARS

North Korean leader's uncle heads to China for talks
The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un headed to China on Monday for talks on the joint development of two special economic zones, the North's state media reported. ... more
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Bo's wife blames breakdown for Briton's murder
The wife of Chinese politician Bo Xilai, whose downfall rocked the ruling elite, has admitted murdering a British businessman and blamed her actions on a mental breakdown, state media said. ... more
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N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones
Strike hits south Beirut after evacuation warning; 20 militants killed in Israel strikes on Syria
Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv
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Inflatables and politics as China's leaders hit the beach
As holidaymakers crowded beaches at the Chinese seaside resort of Beidaihe, a heightened security presence was the only sign that China's most senior leaders had gathered for their annual talks. ... more
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Russia fears Chinese immigration threatens its Far East
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev raised alarm Thursday over immigration to the remote Far East from giant neighbours such as China, saying the region risked falling into foreign hands. ... more
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AFRICA NEWS

CCTV: Africa's true image or China's strategic vehicle?
The countdown starts and the Kenyan news reader runs through the top headlines for the evening bulletin. In a few minutes he will go on air in Nairobi, broadcasting live for China state television. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Chinese police kill gunman after massive manhunt
Chinese police on Tuesday killed a fugitive armed robber and suspected serial killer dubbed China's most dangerous man, ending a huge manhunt, state media said. ... more
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WATER WORLD

China reservoir collapse kills at least 10: state media
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after the earthen wall of a reservoir collapsed in eastern China, flooding a rural area, state media said Sunday. ... more
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CAR TECH

Japan's Isuzu plans China, India truck plants: report
Japan's Isuzu Motors will spend 30 billion yen ($382 million) to build new factories in China and India to tap rising demand for pickup trucks in the fast-growing markets, a report said Tuesday. ... more
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SOLAR DAILY

China the next solar market for China?
Despite uncertainty in export markets due to trade disputes, the prospects are still good for China's domestic solar market, experts say. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Oil higher in Asian trade on hopes of stimulus
Crude prices rose in Asian trade Monday on expectations of stimulus measures to boost economic growth in the United States, China and Europe, analysts said. ... more
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Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: minister
Scientists urge swift action on microbial technologies to address climate crisis
EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules
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TRADE WARS

Coldwell Banker teams up with BOC to entice rich Chinese
Coldwell Banker France said Monday it had teamed up with Bank of China to meet the growing appetite of rich Chinese for upmarket French property. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Ukraine eyeing Chinese gasification tech
Ukraine indicated this week it will seek access to Chinese coal gasification technologies as a way to wean its power plants from Russian natural gas. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Malaysia urges ASEAN to unite over South China Sea
Malaysia's foreign minister urged Southeast Asian countries on Sunday to settle their overlapping claims in the South China Sea before bringing them up with Beijing. ... more
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TRADE WARS

China says exports, imports slow in July
China's exports and imports slowed for the second consecutive month in July, official data showed Friday, highlighting worsening conditions in the world's second-biggest economy. ... more
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DRAGON SPACE

China's manned spacecraft in final preparations for mid-June launch
China's Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft is in final preparations for its launch in mid-June, paving the way for China's first manned space docking mission, as well as the country's first space mission ... more
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SUPERPOWERS

China says Gu Kailai didn't contest murder charge
The wife of a former Chinese leader at the centre of a scandal that has rocked the Communist party did not deny murder during her one-day trial, which ended Thursday with no verdict, the court said. ... more
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TAIWAN NEWS

Taiwan, China sign investment pact as protesters rage
China and Taiwan signed a landmark investment pact on Thursday as hundreds of protesters voiced their anger over the island's ever closer economic ties with its giant former foe. ... more
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Australia urges deeper US-China ties
Australia said Thursday it was "optimistic" about the emergence of China as a world power but said strong and peaceful ties between Beijing and the United States would be key to regional stability. ... more
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CYBER WARS

Hong Kong police body cameras spark fears
In a first for Asia, Hong Kong police said Thursday they will trial the use of video cameras attached to their uniforms to film exchanges with the public, despite concerns from human rights groups. ... more
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WATER WORLD

Threatened shark species turning up in US restaurants: study
Threatened shark species are being used to make shark fin soup, a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, in several US cities, according to an unprecedented study based on DNA testing. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

IEA cuts global oil demand forecasts on economic slowdown
Faltering economic growth will undercut global oil demand this year and next, the International Energy Agency said Friday, citing slowdowns in China and the United States in particular. ... more
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CAR TECH

China's auto sales slow in July: industry group
Growth in Chinese auto sales slowed to 8.2 percent on-year in July, traditionally a slack season in the world's largest car market, an industry group said Thursday. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Taiwan, China sign investment pact amid protests
China and Taiwan signed a landmark investment pact on Thursday as hundreds of protesters voiced their anger over the island's ever-closer economic ties with its giant former foe. ... more
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FAST TRACK

China's fast rail plagued by safety hazards: report
Multiple high-speed railway lines in operation or under construction in China have "grave" quality problems, a state newspaper said Thursday, a year after a deadly crash sparked public outrage. ... more
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POLITICAL ECONOMY

More China loosening tipped as output, inflation ease
China's leaders will have more room to further loosen monetary policy after data Thursday showed inflation at its lowest in two and a half years while industrial output and retail sales also eased. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Zambia reassures China after mine boss killing
The killing of a Chinese mine boss last weekend has left Zambian President Michael Sata's government rushing to reassure foreign investors on their safety, while trying also to improve conditions for workers. ... more
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