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March 27, 2013

China's Next Women Astronauts
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 26, 2013
In mid-2013, China's second woman in space is expected to lift off. Wang Yaping, a former air force pilot, is expected to be aboard the crew of the Shenzhou 10 spacecraft, which will fly to a rendezvous with China's Tiangong 1 space laboratory on a 15-day mission. This will represent the second launch of a Chinese woman into space. China's first female astronaut, Liu Yang, flew on board the Shenzhou 9 mission to Tiangong 1 in 2012. Liu and Wang represent China's only two active female astronauts. ... read more

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Ground system improves satellite navigation precision A ground system aimed at enhancing the navigation precision of China's homegrown BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was approved in central China's Hubei Province on Friday. The BeiDou G ... more		Taiwan to hold first major live-fire drill since 2008 Taiwan Tuesday unveiled plans for its biggest live-fire military exercise since 2008, aimed at reviewing the island's defence capability against a simulated Chinese invasion. ... more		China plays down Vietnam boat shooting accusations China has said it was "legitimate and necessary" for it to take action against Vietnamese vessels that entered its waters illegally, after Hanoi accused it of attacking a fishing boat. ... more
				China to buy Russian fighters, subs: state media China has agreed to buy two dozen fighter jets and four submarines from Russia, state media reported Monday, the country's first large-scale weapons technology purchases from Moscow in a decade. ... more		Vietnam accuses Chinese boat of firing on fishermen Vietnam on Monday accused a Chinese vessel of firing on one of its fishing boats in disputed waters, denouncing the incident as a "serious violation" of its territorial sovereignty. ... more

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US, eyeing Xi tour, touts 'positive agenda' for Africa The United States on Monday said it had a "positive agenda" for Africa to help lift its nations out of poverty as Washington watched a trip to the continent by new Chinese leader Xi Jinping. ... more		US officials say China 'cooperative' on N Korea sanctions US officials involved in enforcing international sanctions against North Korea expressed optimism Friday that China was willing to cooperate to disrupt financing for Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programmes. ... more		Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia 'Missiles will speak for themselves,' says Zelensky; Biden OKs deeper strikes in Russia NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in Finland		Papers link top China university to army 'hacking' unit Researchers at one of China's top universities collaborated with a Chinese army unit accused of carrying out hacking attacks on the United States, academic papers published online show. ... more
				China leader says Russia trip 'far exceeds expectations' China's new leader Xi Jinping said Saturday his first foreign trip as president to Russia had exceeded his expectations and hailed the strong partnership between the two countries after signing numerous energy deals. ... more		China an inspiration for S.Africa, Zuma tells Xi South Africa President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday hailed China's economic success as an inspiration for Africa's biggest economy, but urged more equitable trade ties, after meeting his counterpart Xi Jinping. ... more

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Kenya fines ivory smuggler less than a dollar a piece A Chinese smuggler caught in Kenya with a haul of ivory was fined less than a dollar (euro) a piece, wildlife officials said Tuesday. ... more		How can basin rocks recorded formation of Dabie orogen Deep subduction of continental crust and rapid exhumation of ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic rocks, and its mechanism have been one of the most important issues of the world's attention in the Dabie ... more		Living microbes identified in Earth's driest desert using new technique Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack; Police formally arrest car ramming suspect COP16 biodiversity finance deal for 'early 2025': presidency		Dead ducks in China river as swine flow eases At least 1000 dead ducks were found floating in a Chinese river, state media reported Monday, after Shanghai said it had almost finished recovering thousands of deceased pigs from its main waterway. ... more
				China authorities 'got $5 trillion' from land: economist Chinese authorities have earned almost $5 trillion in profit by selling land obtained from farmers to developers over the years, a top economist said according to state media. ... more		Two Tibetans set selves alight in China: reports Two Tibetans including a mother of four have set themselves on fire in China in two days, rights groups and media reports said Monday, the latest in a series of such protests against Beijing's rule. ... more

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China, Japan, S. Korea open free trade talks

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China authorities 'got $5 trillion' from land: economist

Call for probe into S.Africa military presence in C.Africa

China's Xi vows to 'intensify' ties with Africa

Sierra Leone sends 850 soldiers to Somalia

China car maker BYD reports profit plunge

Man creates car that runs on liquid air

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	China's Xi vows to 'intensify' ties with Africa China's new President Xi Jinping hailed Monday the strength of ties with African nations, in a keynote speech on his first trip as head of state to the continent. ... more		Shanghai sees swine flow easing Shanghai said the end of an embarrassing pollution case which saw dead pigs floating down the city's main river was in sight, with the total number recovered now standing at more than 16,000. ... more		China warns on EU solar probe China has warned the European Union against imposing tariffs on Chinese solar products. ... more		BRICS: a dynamic group dominated by China As the leaders of BRICS five emerging nations meet in Durban for a summit on Tuesday, economic data shows that the grouping of Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa now account for 25 percent of global GDP and 40 percent of the world's population. ... more

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The Rise and Fall of Suntech		China, S.Africa seal new oil, rail deals		China, Japan, S. Korea open free trade talks		China firm's Australia deal in doubt over murder case		China banks report slower profit growth in 2012
Two Chinese airlines record falls in 2012 profits		China car maker BYD reports profit plunge		China's Sinopec says net profit down 12.8% for 2012		China Construction Bank profit $31.2 bn, up 14.1%		Chinese leader Xi, Putin agree key energy deals

Japan finds rich rare earth deposits on seabed: study

China president in Tanzania on start of African tour

World's lightest material created

China's glamorous first lady steals the spotlight

Chinese appetite makes peanuts the new 'gold' in Senegal

Japan air purifier sales surge amid China smog warning

China coastal waters increasingly polluted: govt

24 dead as tornado, hailstorms lash south China

'Richest' China village sends off chief in high style

Thai students set for mass tablet computer handout

Iran faces oil losses as Asian buyers balk

Economic liberalisation slowing in China: OECD

China, Taiwan to consider exchanging liaison offices

Xi trip highlights China's Africa influence

S. Korea tracks cyber attack to China, North still suspect

US, Japan review worst-case plans for island dispute

Taiwan sets up Internet shield to tackle China 'hacking'

S. Korea tracks cyber attack to China, North still suspect

Hong Kong light pollution 'one of world's worst'

Skulls of early humans carry telltale signs of inbreeding

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