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China targets dissent in attack on BoBeijing (AFP) Sept 30, 2012 China's apparent decision to throw the book at disgraced politician Bo Xilai is aimed at killing support for a leader at the core of a scandal that tarnished the Communist Party and threatened its cherished unity, analysts said. China said Friday that the former rising political star would "face justice" for a litany of crimes including abuse of power, bribery and "improper sexual relationships" - an unprecedented rebuke for a top Communist official. Allegations of graft and other lurid details ... read more |
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 Chinese premier calls on people to back Communist Party Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called on Saturday for his people to unite in support of the Communist Party and its outgoing leader, President Hu Jintao, ahead of a pivotal congress to usher in new leadership. ... more | .. |
 Philippines sends more troops to guard disputed islands The Philippines has deployed 800 more Marines and opened a new headquarters to guard its interests in the disputed Spratlys islands, which China also claims, a senior military official said Sunday. ... more | .. |
  China rocket puts Venezuela satellite into orbit A Chinese rocket on Saturday successfully launched a Venezuelan earth-observation satellite into orbit, state media said. ... 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 dams a threat to the Mekong China's most recent hydropower project on the Mekong River, the Nuozhadu Dam, threatens the ecosystem of the river, experts warn. ... more | .. |
  What to give a Chinese boss who has it all, or nothing? Giving gifts is crucial if you want to get ahead in Chinese politics or business, but what do you do when you don't know whether your boss is about to be promoted or tossed out of a job? ... more | .. |
  Bereaved China elderly suffer under one-child norm When Wu Rui's 12-year-old daughter died she lost not just the only child she would ever have but also her source of security and support in old age. ... more | .. |
  Australia's Forrest wins High Court appeal Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest on Tuesday won a High Court appeal against a ruling that he misled investors on Chinese deals that could have seen him banned as a company director. ... more |
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Iran Guards unveil underground naval base
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  Oil prices drop as Chinese manufacturing shrinks World oil prices fell on Monday as figures showing that China's manufacturing activity contracting for the second month running in September added to concerns about weak energy demand, analysts said. ... more | .. |
  China manufacturing in second month of contraction China's manufacturing activity contracted for a second straight month in September, according to official data released Monday, falling short of expectations for expansion. ... more | .. |
Japanese manufacturers less confident as global demand sags Japanese manufacturers are increasingly nervous, a major business survey showed Monday, as sagging demand at home and abroad is compounded by fears over the effects of a nasty territorial spat with China. ... more | .. |
 Mexico giving Brazil, China a run for their money Here's a bold prediction for 2022, the year of another World Cup: Mexico will beat Brazil. ... more |
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WTO appoints expert panel in long-running China-US dispute International trade arbiter the World Trade Organization on Friday appointed a panel of experts to investigate the latest in a series of disputes involving China and the United States. ... more | .. |
China manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month China's manufacturing activity shrank for an 11th straight month in September, HSBC said Saturday, adding to pressure on Beijing to provide fresh stimulus to boost the world's second largest economy. ... more | .. |
  US bars China wind farm deal on security grounds President Barack Obama blocked a Chinese-led group from purchasing several wind farms near a US naval station Friday, saying the acquisition threatened national security. ... more | .. |
  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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Companies slam delay on deep-sea mining rules
Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires
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 US newspaper ad asserts China's claim to disputed islands The tussle between China and Japan over ownership of islands in the East China Sea spilled over into America's newspapers on Friday, as the China Daily newspaper took out a double-page ad about the dispute. ... more | .. |
Author Murakami wades into Japan-China island row Haruki Murakami, one of the world's foremost novelists, waded into the territorial row between China and Japan on Friday, warning of the peril of politicians offering the "cheap liquor" of nationalism. ... more | .. |
 China to punish Bo, sets November 8 congress date Disgraced politician Bo Xilai will "face justice" for a litany of crimes, China said Friday as it announced the Communist Party would open a pivotal congress to select new leadership on November 8. ... more | .. |
China scientist doubts evidence in Briton's murder A Chinese forensic expert said Friday she doubts the official version of what caused the death of a British businessman whose murder touched off the nation's biggest political scandal in decades. ... more |
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 Bo Xilai: China's fallen political star Once a rising political star famous for busting gangs and reviving Maoist ideals, China's Bo Xilai suffered a dramatic fall from grace that on Friday saw authorities announce he would "face justice" on a range of charges. ... more | .. |
Tibet PM calls for global support against China The prime minister of Tibet's government-in-exile on Friday called on the international community to resist growing pressure from China and stand up for human rights in his homeland. ... more | .. |
  Japan braces as typhoons loom Japan was on alert for violent winds and torrential rain on Friday as two typhoons loomed nearby. ... more | .. |
  Seven Britons, five Chinese dead in Nepal air crash: police Seven Britons and five Chinese are among the dead in a plane crash Friday on the outskirts of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu which killed all 19 on board, according to a revised police toll. ... more |
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China deploys three spacecraft with Long March 2D rocket
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  Renault says hopes for China OK for factory this year French auto maker Renault, which still does not manufacture in China, hopes to get permission by the end of the year to open a factory there, a senior executive said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Japan Inc. sees 'China risks' anew in island row Riots at Japanese factories, stricter customs inspections and other barriers thrown up over a territorial row have reawakened an alarmed Japan Inc. to the risks of doing business with China, analysts say. ... more | .. |
Japan 'stole' our islands: China tells UN China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sparked angry exchanges with Japanese diplomats at the United Nations on Thursday by accusing Japan of stealing disputed islands. ... more | .. |
  Major powers demand urgent Iran action on nuclear fears Iran must take urgent action to allay mounting international concerns over its nuclear drive, EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton said Thursday after talks among the major powers. ... more |
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US urges 'cooler heads' to preserve Asia's stability The United States on Thursday called for cooler heads to prevail amid regional tensions over disputed island chains, saying it was vital for the world economy to preserve stability in Asia. ... more | .. |
 Japan warns China against 'attacks' in island spat Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda insisted Wednesday there could be no compromise with China on the ownership of a disputed island chain and denounced attacks on Japanese interests. ... more | .. |
  China's Liaoning carrier enters service China's first aircraft carrier officially entered service at a ceremony attended by President Hu Jintao and other senior Communist Party leaders. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan issues warning against Typhoon Jelawat Taiwan on Thursday issued a warning over a strong typhoon approaching the island which could bring torrential rains and trigger landslides, a month after another heavy storm left six dead. ... more |
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