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February 01, 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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Wall Street Journal says hit by Chinese hackers too The Wall Street Journal said Thursday its computers were hit by Chinese hackers, the latest US media organization citing an effort to spy on its journalists covering China. ... more		Japan PM vows new statement on WWII Japan's hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told lawmakers Friday he intends to release a new statement on World War II, a move that could cause friction with neighbouring nations including China. ... more		Wall Street Journal says also hit by Chinese hackers The Wall Street Journal said Thursday its computers had been hit by Chinese hackers, becoming the latest US media organization to report an effort to spy on its journalists covering China. ... more
				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

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India urges China to respect its river rights India urged China on Thursday to respect its river rights following a media report that Beijing plans to build new hydroelectric plants on a waterway that the neighbours share. ... more		China convicts Tibetan burning 'inciters' of murder A Chinese court convicted two Tibetans of murder on Thursday for inciting others to burn themselves to death, giving one a suspended death penalty 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
				Hong Kongers turn to Obama over milk shortage fears More than 12,500 people have petitioned US President Barack Obama to help Hong Kong avoid a baby formula shortage, saying infants in the city are facing malnutrition due to mainland Chinese "smugglers". ... more		Mr Right for rent in China Selling a kiss online, accompanying a stranger overnight for a fee - none of the "rent a boyfriend" services popping up on some Chinese websites sound at all family-friendly. ... more

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26 dead as China bridge collapses: media A fireworks-laden truck exploded as it crossed a bridge in central China on Friday, killing 26 people as the structure collapsed and vehicles plummeted to the ground, state-run media reported. ... 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		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		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

EU 'better than North America' for China firms: survey

China steel industry says profits plunge

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Innovative uses of nanotechnology in food and agriculture

Hong Kongers turn to Obama over milk shortage fears

Global research team decodes genome sequence of 90 chickpea lines

Central African rebels warn president over peace deal

DR Congo peace deal signing cancelled: UN

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	China's coal consumption continues to soar China uses almost as much coal in a year as the rest of the world combined, says the U.S. Energy Information Administration. ... more		China steel industry says profits plunge The combined profits of China's major steelmakers crashed by more than 98 percent in 2012 as growth in the economy of the world's largest steel producer slowed, an industry group said. ... more		China house price rise accelerates in January China's house price increases picked up pace in January on the back of a recovery in the overall economy and signs of looser policy controls, an independent survey showed Friday. ... more		China PMIs indicate recovery continues Manufacturing activity in China expanded in January, two separate surveys showed Friday, but they differed on whether the recovery was slowing or accelerating. ... more

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EU 'better than North America' for China firms: survey		Pakistan approves port transfer to China		China mining firm falls on Hong Kong trading debut		China's Lenovo targets 20 to 30 pct annual profit growth		Activist Chen encourages media to probe China
China blogger sentenced for Bo joke denied payout		Beijing issues warnings as smog continues		China, Japan scholars seek way out in islands row		China's military at 'high risk' on corruption: watchdog		Japan to launch coastguard unit for disputed isles

Blind activist urges no compromise on changing China

Chinese genes boost peril from flu: study

Tibetans in India launch drive against China

China's looming worker shortage threatens economy

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

Western chefs seek recipe for Eastern success

China tests new military transport plane

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