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August 16, 2012
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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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WAR REPORT

China, S.Korea demand Japan face up to war past
China and South Korea on Wednesday pressed Japan to face up to its wartime past, as festering territorial disputes flared and Asia marked the anniversary of Tokyo's World War II surrender. ... more
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Outside View: How much is enough? - Part 1
During the Kennedy-Johnson-McNamara years of the Cold War, the ritualized question over national defense was "how much is enough?" The "how much" referred to what military capability was needed to defend and deter against the Soviet China and Red China, largely measured in numbers of nuclear weapons, and what should be spent on acquiring the overall defense needs. ... more
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History, political change behind NE Asia spats: analysts
Nearly seven decades after Japan surrendered, leadership changes in Northeast Asia are fuelling territorial disputes that are themselves the legacy of a war the region never really settled, analysts say. ... more
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US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case

Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation

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WAR REPORT

West hampering Syria crisis resolution: China paper
China's top state newspaper accused Western powers Wednesday of hampering international efforts to end the bloody conflict in Syria, as a senior Damascus envoy visited Beijing for talks with leaders. ... more
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NUKEWARS

China, N. Korea sign agreements on economic zones
China said Tuesday it signed agreements with North Korea pushing forward their joint development of economic zones, as the new leader in Pyongyang seeks to improve his country's impoverished economy. ... more
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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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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Deaths from landslides up to 10 times worse than thought
The death toll from landslides is 10 times higher than generally estimated, with most fatalities occurring in South Asia, China and Latin America, according to a British study published on Thursday. ... 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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SINO DAILY

Chinese lawyers urge labour-camp reform
Ten Chinese lawyers have written an open letter urging the government to reform its system of hard labour after a mother was sent to a camp for challenging the sentences of men who raped her daughter. ... more
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WATER WORLD

Global water sustainability flows through natural and human challenges
Water's fate in China mirrors problems across the world: fouled, pushed far from its natural origins, squandered and exploited. In this week's Science magazine, Jianguo "Jack" Liu, director of Michi ... more
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WATER WORLD

China's water at risk from coal projects
The 16 large-scale coal bases that China has planned will trigger severe water crises in the country's arid northwest, a new Greenpeace report warns. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Two Tibetans set themselves alight in China: group
Two ethnic Tibetan men set themselves on fire together in southwest China to protest Beijing's rule, causing clashes between residents and security forces, rights groups said on Tuesday. ... 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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SHAKE AND BLOW

Philippines storm brings more floods, landslides
Manila braced on Tuesday for more wet weather and authorities rushed relief supplies to the remote northern Philippines as a new storm - expected to trigger flashfloods and landslides - closed in. ... more
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WIND DAILY

US Wind Power Market Riding a Wave That Is Likely to Crest in 2012
Facing looming policy uncertainty beyond 2012, the U.S. remained one of the fastest-growing wind power markets in the world in 2011-second only to China-according to a new report released by the U.S ... more
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POLITICAL ECONOMY

Wen sees China meeting growth target: Xinhua
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said the country will be able to meet economic targets this year, including growth of at least 7.5 percent, the official Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday. ... 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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ENERGY TECH

Venezuelan petrol to China up 60% since February: officials
Venezuelan oil sales to China have jumped by 60 percent since the start of the year, the country's oil minister said in an interview published Wednesday. ... more
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TRADE WARS

Foreign investment in China declines in July
Foreign direct investment in China fell 8.7 percent in July, the government said Thursday, as the economy continues to feel the pinch of slowing global growth and European debt crisis. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Japan arrests 14 pro-China activists over island landing
Japan arrested 14 people after pro-China activists landed Wednesday on an island at the centre of a bitter territorial row in an episode that threatens to further destabilise fractious ties. ... more
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TRADE WARS

China, Canada bilateral investment booms, trade lags: study
Chinese foreign investment in Canada has boomed over the last decade but trade lags, according to a study by both governments that was realased on Wednesday and outlined "room for much growth." ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Japan arrests five men on disputed island: police
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested five men, a spokesman said, after pro-China activists landed on a disputed island in the East China Sea. ... more
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CAR TECH

Asbestos found in Chinese-made cars in Australia
Some 23,000 cheap Chinese-made cars were Wednesday recalled in Australia after asbestos was found in their engines, with unions demanding to know how they came to be in the country. ... more
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TRADE WARS

China approves Wal-Mart control of online supermarket
China said Tuesday it has approved a plan by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to gain control of a local online supermarket, but imposed conditions on the deal over concerns it could hinder competition. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Ban calls for South China Sea dialogue
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on South Korea and Japan to begin constructive talks to resolve their competing claims to the Dokdo Islands. ... more
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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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US warns against 'divide and conquer' in China sea
The United States on Tuesday warned against any attempt to "divide and conquer" in the tense South China Sea, and voiced hope that Beijing and Southeast Asian nations would reach an accord this year. ... 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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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

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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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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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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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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