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January 31, 2013

SSTL to supply satellites for FORMOSAT-7's global weather program
Guildford, UK (SPX) Jan 31, 2013
SSTL has been awarded the contract by the National Space Organization (NSPO) in Taiwan for the design and manufacture of up to twelve satellite platforms for the FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 constellation. The contract was awarded in an open international competition, with SSTL providing the most cost-effective solution. The FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 mission is a joint civil programme between NSPO and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US, and is to provide continuity for the highl ... read more

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Philippines to buy 12 S. Korean fighter jets The Philippines will buy 12 South Korean FA-50 fighter jets to strengthen its poorly-armed military, government spokesmen said Wednesday, amid increasing maritime tensions with China. ... more		New York Times says victim of Chinese hackers The New York Times said it had fallen victim to hackers possibly connected to China's military, linking the sophisticated attacks to its expose of the vast wealth amassed by Premier Wen Jiabao's family. ... more		China, Japan scholars seek way out in islands row 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. ... more
				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

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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		China convicts Tibetan burning 'inciters' of murder A Chinese court convicted two Tibetans of murder on Thursday for inciting others to self-immolate, handing one a suspended death sentence and the other 10 years in prison, state media reported. ... 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		Hospital visits rise during Beijing's choking smog Hospital admissions for respiratory complaints rose 20 percent during the latest choking smog to hit Beijing, reports said Thursday as state media demanded greater government openness on pollution. ... more
				China reinstates Salween dam plans China has lifted a ban on controversial hydropower development on the Salween River. ... more		Beijing issues warnings as smog continues Beijing authorities stepped up their health warnings to residents on Wednesday as thick smog blanketed the Chinese capital and large swathes of the country for a third consecutive day. ... more

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Activist Chen encourages media to probe China Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese activist who dramatically escaped house arrest last year, said Wednesday that foreign media had a critical impact in his country and urged them to keep up their coverage. ... more		China blogger sentenced for Bo joke denied payout A Chinese blogger sent to a labour camp for posting a joke about politician Bo Xilai was denied compensation by a court on Thursday, his lawyer said, even though his conviction had been overturned. ... 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		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		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

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	Pakistan approves port transfer to China Pakistan on Wednesday approved a deal transferring from Singapore to China the management of the strategically located deep-sea Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea. ... more		China mining firm falls on Hong Kong trading debut China's Chinalco Mining Corporation fell more than 11 percent on its Hong Kong trading debut Thursday after raising $397 million in the city's first major initial public offering of the year. ... more		China's Lenovo targets 20 to 30 pct annual profit growth China's Lenovo, seeking to be the world's number one personal computer maker, said on Wednesday it aims to keep increasing its net profit by 20 to 30 percent annually over the next few years. ... 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

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Japan PM suggests summit with China		Increasing problems for Tavan Tolgoi mine		Organic ferroelectric molecule shows promise for memory chips, sensors		Japan PM points to beefed-up military in speech		Bo trial not until March: China state media
Chinese military plane boosts global reach		Japan underestimated China in territorial row: ex-envoy		Taiwan president presses for US subs deal		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

US group visits Taiwan base amid subs speculation

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China tests new military transport plane

Protestors march against Hong Kong leader

China dissident makes film on disputed death

China's mass annual New Year migration begins

China tries two Tibetan self-immolation 'inciters': media

Hong Kong journalists publish press freedom petition

11 kidnapped Sudanese freed in Darfur: media

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