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January 28, 2013

South Korean rocket launch set for Jan 30
Seoul (AFP) Jan 24, 2013
South Korea confirmed Thursday that it will make another bid on January 30 to put a satellite in orbit and join an elite club of global space powers that includes China, Japan and India. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said the much-anticipated launch - postponed twice last year - was scheduled to take place between 3:55pm and 7:30pm (0655 and 1030 GMT) next Wednesday. Preparations by South Korean and Russian experts for the mission were going "smoothly" at the Naro Space Cen ... read more

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Azerbaijan to launch telecom satellite Azerbaijan will launch its first telecommunications satellite in early February, the country's information and communications technology minister says. ... more		Reshuffle for Tiangong 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 ... more		US group visits Taiwan base amid subs speculation A US congressional group paid a rare visit to a Taiwan naval base Sunday, a military source said, raising speculation about efforts to revive a US deal to provide the island with eight submarines. ... more
				China tests new military transport plane China has carried out a test flight of its biggest-ever army transport aeroplane, state media said Sunday, as the country strengthens its military capabilities. ... more		China changes tone, not interests, on N. Korea China's unusually forceful criticism of North Korea shows the rising power is eager to distance itself from a pariah, but experts doubt Beijing would ultimately put the regime's survival at risk. ... more

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Japan PM's letter appeal to China leader Japanese premier Shinzo Abe made a direct appeal to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping for the two countries to improve relations amid their bitter row over disputed islands, Beijing said Friday. ... more		China to modernise before boosting global role: official China's new leadership will focus on modernising the country before it increases Beijing's role in international affairs, a top official told the Davos forum on Saturday. ... 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		India wheels out new long-range missile in annual parade India wheeled out a new long-range nuclear missile that can hit anywhere in China and warned rival Pakistan not to take its friendship "for granted" as it celebrated its Republic Day with a big parade Saturday. ... more
				China extradites Taiwan suspect in ex-leader shooting A fugitive accused of modifying a gun and making the bullets used to shoot and injure Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian in 2004 was extradited to the island from China on Friday, police said. ... more		N. Korea faces China aid cut over atomic test: media North Korea's sole major ally China will decrease aid to Pyongyang if it goes ahead with a planned nuclear test, state-run media said in an unusually frank warning on Friday. ... more

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North Korea defiant in face of US, China pressure North Korea kicked out at rival South Korea on Friday, even as China and the United States sought to pressure the isolated state into backing away from a threatened nuclear test. ... more		Taiwan boat returns after Japan water cannon duel A boat with Taiwanese activists who had intended to land on disputed Japanese-controlled islands returned home Thursday after coastguard vessels from the two sides converged and duelled with water cannon. ... 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		Kerry vows to strengthen 'critical' China ties Senator John Kerry, on track to be America's next secretary of state, told US lawmakers on Thursday that he would work to boost ties with China, but warned of a "long slog" ahead. ... more
				US scholar urges dramatic rethink on Taiwan With Beijing growing in strength, a US scholar is calling for a major rethink on Taiwan in which the island would cut its troop numbers in half and rebrand its army as a self-defense force. ... more		China develops deep-sea submarine China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. has developed a new manned submersible capable of deep dives. ... more

Foreign visitors flock back to post-disaster Japan

French/Chinese shipping groups CMA CGM, CMHI unveil tie up

Japan logs record trade deficit in 2012

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Pesticides killing amphibians, says study

Troops and drones to bolster new UN Congo peace bid

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S.Africa court freezes military transfer to Zimbabwe

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	China's Xi given Japan PM's letter amid islands row An envoy from Tokyo handed Chinese leader Xi Jinping a personal letter from new Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, in a meeting aimed at smoothing relations amid a bitter territorial row. ... more		Former Chinese leader takes step back: reports Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin has requested a lower rank in the Communist Party protocol, according to state media, with experts saying Thursday he bowed to pressure from outgoing President Hu Jintao. ... more		China buys Russian bombers China is to purchase Tupolev Tu-22M3 bombers through a contract with the Russian Federation for 36 aircraft. ... more		China unmanned car to 'help driver sleep': reports The Chinese army is developing an unmanned road vehicle, official military media reported Wednesday, adding it could be put to civilian use to reduce fatigue at the wheel and allow drivers to "sleep in peace". ... more

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UN sanctions unlikely to bring N. Korea to heel: analysts		Protestors march against Hong Kong leader		Hong Kong journalists publish press freedom petition		China dissident makes film on disputed death		China's mass annual New Year migration begins
China tries two Tibetan self-immolation 'inciters': media		11 kidnapped Sudanese freed in Darfur: media		Kerry urges 'fresh thinking' to tackle global woes		China woman held in morgue for three years: media		A relative from the Tianyuan Cave

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Chinese military plane boosts global reach: state media

French/Chinese shipping groups CMA CGM, CMHI unveil tie up

Volvo set to be world leader in heavy trucks after China merger

Aquino alleges China harassed Philippines boats

China artists work up-close with old masters in Madrid

China manufacturing growth hits two-year high

Taiwan activists head for Japan-controlled isles

Japan logs record trade deficit in 2012

China coal plant shut by health chiefs

China manufacturing growth hits two-year high

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Tibetan nomad dies in self-immolation: rights group

Taiwan 'not ruling out' culture pact with China: official

Japanese PM holds out olive branch to China

Beijing vows efforts to fight pollution: state media

China rights lawyer gets rare prison visit: wife

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Philippines takes China to UN over sea row

China's Xi says 'no leniency' in corruption fight

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