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March 05, 2013

China's space station will be energy-efficient
Beijing (XNA) Mar 04, 2013
China's space station, which is expected to be completed around 2020, will set an example of green technology, a Chinese space scientist said. The space station will use a slew of cutting-edge technologies in flight control, power supply and waste recycling, Zhou Jianping, designer-in-chief of China's manned space program, told Xinhua. The green technologies to be applied in the station will raise its recycling rate and reduce its reliance on input from the ground. For example, waste w ... read more

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China says US-based hackers attack its military websites Hackers mainly based in the United States attacked two Chinese military websites including the Defence Ministry page an average of 144,000 times a month last year, the ministry said on Thursday. ... more		Europe presses ahead on UAS development Despite constrained economic conditions, the U.S. and global market for unmanned aerial systems is forecast to experience strong growth over the next 10 years. ... more		Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire, exchange of hostages, prisoners Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage Blue Origin scrubs key test launch again, eyes Thursday		China legislature declines to reveal defence spending China's national legislature declined to announce the country's 2013 defence budget at a press conference Monday, in a departure from normal practice the day before its annual session opens. ... more
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Football author turned government critic splits China

China Nobel winner Mo Yan defies critics

Formula E: China Racing join all-electric Formula E line-up

Asia has the world's most billionaires: survey

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EU launches solar glass probe against China

China lawyer appeals 'state secret' pollution claim

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Taiwan to vote on nuclear facility

Hong Kong court hears landmark maid residency case

China turns to all-boys classes as girls progress

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Chinese oil giant CNOOC buys Canada's Nexen

China breached trade rules over EU scanner duties: WTO

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