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February 06, 2013

Japan summons China envoy in island row
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 5, 2013
Tokyo summoned China's envoy Tuesday in protest at what it says was another incursion into its territorial waters, after Beijing's ships sailed near islands at the centre of a bitter dispute. "The foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador over ships entering the waters near Senkaku islands," said an official, referring to a chain claimed as the Diaoyus by Beijing. The move comes after Chinese state vessels spent much of Monday in waters around the islands and as the two sides show no sign ... read more

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China frigate locked radar on Japan navy: minister A Chinese military frigate locked weapons-targeting radar on a Japanese navy vessel, Tokyo's defence minister said Tuesday, in an apparent upping of the stakes in a bitter territorial row. ... more		Surprise envoy protects Taiwan's 'shield' of ambiguity Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou startled friends and rivals by making his closest advisor "ambassador" to the United States on a mission to prove that the island is still a key ally. ... more		China Communist paper rejects hacking allegations The official mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party on Monday roundly rejected claims of hacking attacks from China by American media outlets, hinting instead at ulterior motives by the US. ... more
				Two Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan coastguard Two Chinese government ships on Monday entered waters around Tokyo-controlled islands that Beijing claims as it own, the Japanese coastguard said. ... more		Taiwan deploys advanced early warning radar Taiwan has put into service a US-made billion-dollar early warning radar system capable of giving more than six minutes' warning of a Chinese missile attack, a senior officer said Sunday. ... more

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Taiwan opposition chief visits Japan despite islands row The head of Taiwan's main opposition party left for Japan Sunday on a goodwill visit despite a sovereignty dispute over islands in the East China Sea. ... more		Hacking incidents ignite fears over China A string of cyberattacks on major US media outlets like the New York Times has intensified worries over Chinese hackers, who analysts say are probably linked to the secretive Beijing government. ... more		Silent Arrow secures Air Force contract for new 200-mile logistics drone US long-range missiles 'game changer' for Ukraine; others say not Northrop Grumman advances mission robotic vehicle for satellite servicing		Japan releases Chinese fishermen: Xinhua Japan on Sunday released the captain and crew of a Chinese boat who had been detained on suspicion of illegal fishing, Chinese state media reported amid a festering territorial row between the neighbours. ... more
				US envoy cautious over hopes for China reforms The US ambassador to China expressed caution Tuesday over hopes for reform under Beijing's new leadership and said the mainland should turn to Hong Kong for inspiration. ... more		Brewer SABMiller says agrees to buy Chinese brewer Britain-based brewer SABMiller on Tuesday said that its Chinese joint-venture had agreed to buy the brewery business of China beer maker Kingway for US$864 million (638 million euros). ... more

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China police chief accused of having 192 houses A Chinese police chief is alleged to have had at least 192 houses and a fake identity card, state media said Tuesday, the latest in a number of similar cases that have sparked outrage online. ... more		New research shows complexity of global warming Global warming from greenhouse gases affects rainfall patterns in the world differently than that from solar heating, according to a study by an international team of scientists in the January 31 is ... more		Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters Electric field changes signal early warnings of extreme weather Extreme heat disrupts land's carbon absorption abilities		China's thick smog arrives in Japan The suffocating smog that blanketed swathes of China is now hitting parts of Japan, sparking warnings Monday of health risks for the young and the sick. ... more
				Microsoft, Huawei team for African smartphone push Microsoft on Tuesday announced a partnership with Chinese manufacturer Huawei to offer an affordably priced smartphone in Africa geared toward tapping into the continent's exploding mobile market. ... more		Global ecommerce sales topped $1 tn in 2012: study Global Internet retail sales topped $1 trillion for the first time in 2012 with the United States holding the top spot but China rising fast, a market research firm said Tuesday. ... more

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