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China, Japan scholars seek way out in islands row
Washington (AFP) Jan 28, 2013
As fears grow over a simmering island dispute between China and Japan, scholars from both nations are hoping to lower the temperature with expansive talks in Washington in search of common ground. The academics acknowledged that Tokyo and Beijing have major differences over the territories in the East China Sea but they saw one fundamental point in common - neither side wanted the conflict to escalate into war. A pair of US-based scholars from the two countries brought together experts - four ... read more

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China's military at 'high risk' on corruption: watchdog China's armed forces are battling a major corruption problem, with little political oversight and no whistleblower mechanism to counter graft, watchdog Transparency International said Tuesday. ... more		Japan to launch coastguard unit for disputed isles Japan's coastguard said Tuesday it would create a special unit comprising 10 new large patrol boats to boost its surveillance of an island chain at the centre of a territorial row with China. ... more		Blind activist urges no compromise on changing China Dissident Chen Guangcheng voiced confidence Tuesday that China's political system will eventually open up as he urged fellow activists and the United States not to compromise on human rights. ... more
				Japan PM points to beefed-up military in speech Japan faces a "diplomatic and security crisis", Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday, a day after his defence minister announced plans to strengthen the military amid a bitter dispute with China. ... more		Bo trial not until March: China state media Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai will not stand trial until March at the earliest, state media said Monday, as dozens of journalists descended on a court rumoured to be hearing his case this week. ... more

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Chinese military plane boosts global reach China's new heavy-lift transport aircraft and a successful missile interception test are key steps in expanding the strength and reach of its armed forces, analysts and state media said Monday. ... more		Japan underestimated China in territorial row: ex-envoy Japan's government underestimated how China would react to its decision to buy islands at the centre of a bitter territorial dispute, Tokyo's former envoy to Beijing said Monday. ... 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		Taiwan president presses for US subs deal Taiwan urged the United States Monday to honour an agreement to supply submarines to replace its current elderly fleet, as a US congressional group visited the island to evaluate defence needs. ... 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

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Beijing issues warnings as smog continues Beijing urged residents to stay indoors on Wednesday as emergency measures were rolled out aimed at countering a heavy cloud of smog blanketing the Chinese capital and swathes of the country. ... more		Chinese genes boost peril from flu: study Nearly a quarter of ethnic Chinese have a tiny genetic variant that boosts sixfold their risk of falling gravely ill when infected with flu, a study published on Tuesday said. ... 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		Tibetans in India launch drive against China The Tibetan government-in-exile in India on Tuesday announced plans for a four-day campaign to bring global pressure on China in a bid to end a string of self-immolations in their Himalayan homeland. ... more
				Western chefs seek recipe for Eastern success Increasing numbers of Western chefs are looking to Asia to offset the dreary economies of the US and Europe, but the recipe for Eastern success depends on more than simply exporting expertise. ... more		Protestors march against Hong Kong leader Around 1,000 people took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday to protest against the city leader's policy speech, which they said offered nothing new on tackling a housing crisis and poverty. ... more

Increasing problems for Tavan Tolgoi mine

Japan PM suggests summit with China

World tourist numbers exceed 1.0 billion in 2012: UN

Dutch court to rule in Nigerian farmers' case against Shell

Hong Kong: home of world's cheapest Michelin restaurants

Cows fed flaxseed produce more nutritious dairy products

Kenya braces for election bloodletting

DR Congo peace deal signing cancelled: UN

Troops and drones to bolster new UN Congo peace bid

Japan's top three automakers post record 2012 sales

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

Toyota, Nissan announce record sales for 2012

	Hong Kong journalists publish press freedom petition Hong Kong journalists ran a petition in newspapers on Monday urging the city's Beijing-backed leader to withdraw a proposed law which they said would infringe press freedom. ... more		China's looming worker shortage threatens economy China's demographic timebomb is ticking much louder with the first fall in its labour pool for decades, analysts say, highlighting the risk that the country grows old before it grows rich. ... more		Japan PM suggests summit with China Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday suggested a summit with China would improve a relationship that has been badly troubled for months. ... more		Increasing problems for Tavan Tolgoi mine Mongolia's massive state-owned coal mine, the Tavan Tolgoi, is facing increasing problems. ... more

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Organic ferroelectric molecule shows promise for memory chips, sensors		Caterpillar's China woes warn foreign investors		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
China changes tone, not interests, on N. Korea		Japan PM's letter appeal to China leader		China to modernise before boosting global role: official		India wheels out new long-range missile in annual parade		China extradites Taiwan suspect in ex-leader shooting

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

Aquino alleges China harassed Philippines boats

China artists work up-close with old masters in Madrid

Rumors of multiple iPhones from Apple

Kerry vows to strengthen 'critical' China ties

US scholar urges dramatic rethink on Taiwan

China develops deep-sea submarine

China's Xi given Japan PM's letter amid islands row

Former Chinese leader takes step back: reports

N. Korea faces China aid cut over atomic test: media

China buys Russian bombers

China unmanned car to 'help driver sleep': reports

UN sanctions unlikely to bring N. Korea to heel: analysts

North Korea defiant in face of US, China pressure

Taiwan boat returns after Japan water cannon duel

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