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January 23, 2013

Reshuffle for Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 23, 2013
2013 is set to be an important year for China's space program. We expect to see the first landing of a Chinese spacecraft on the Moon, in addition to a sequence of Earth satellite launches. We also expect another crew of Chinese astronauts to fly to Tiangong 1, China's first space laboratory. The launch of the Shenzhou 10 spacecraft, which will carry this crew to Tiangong, was originally expected before the end of 2012. Shenzhou 10's launch has gradually slipped over time, and now seems placed at ... read more

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Clinton stands by Japan on China island row US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a veiled warning Friday to China not to challenge Japan's control of disputed islands as Tokyo's new government vowed not to aggravate tensions. ... more		US, China agree on N. Korea sanctions deal The United States and China have made a deal under which the UN Security Council will expand existing sanctions against North Korea for staging a ballistic missile test, envoys said Friday. ... more		Russia says Ukraine fired US long-range missiles; Borrell urges EU states to follow US on missile use Putin broadens rules on Russia's use of nuclear arms NKorea to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties		Beijing vows efforts to fight pollution: state media China's capital Beijing will strengthen measures to combat pollution, state media reported Tuesday, amid public anger over the dangerous air quality in the sprawling metropolis. ... more
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Chinese film fans decry censors' cuts in 'Skyfall' Chinese cinema fans were up in arms Tuesday over cuts made to "Skyfall", complaining that the censors had ruined the latest film in the James Bond franchise, which hit screens this week. ... more		China labour camps set for abolition: legal official China's hugely controversial "re-education" labour camp system is set to be abolished this year, state media Monday quoted a senior legal official as saying. ... more		Electric field changes signal early warnings of extreme weather Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters Extreme heat disrupts land's carbon absorption abilities		China's Delicate Dance with North American Energy Interests With oil and gas reserves in the U.S., Canada and Mexico becoming ever more accessible through new technologies, the U.S. is now, finally, well-positioned to achieve its dream of energy security. Bu ... more
				Philippines takes China to UN over sea row The Philippines has taken China to a UN tribunal to challenge its claim to most of the South China Sea, including territory belonging to the archipelago, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Tuesday. ... more		Rumors of multiple iPhones from Apple New rumors suggest Apple will bring out three new iPhone models this year, including one dubbed the "iPhone Math," tech sites say. ... more

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China moviegoers show Hollywood the money

China annual growth hits 13-year low

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China working age population falls

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China official fired after jilted lover's lengthy online account

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