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Construction begins on 'best astronomical observatory in Asia'
Lhasa, Tibet (UPI) Jul 12, 2013
An observatory being built in Tibet is expected to be the best astronomical observatory in Asia, the president of the International Astronomical Union says. IAU President Norio Kaifu said the observatory, located in Tibet's Ngari prefecture, is sited in an ideal place for astronomical monitoring due to its high altitude, transparent atmosphere and mild weather, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Friday. At an altitude 16,700 feet above sea level, the Ngari observatory can comp ... read more

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Experts row over 'earliest' Chinese inscriptions find Fierce debate has erupted among experts in China over the discovery of 5,000-year-old inscriptions that some believe represent the earliest record of Chinese characters. ... more		China naval fleet seen off northern Japan A Chinese naval fleet was Sunday spotted sailing for the first time through an international strait between northern Japan and Russia's far east, the Japanese defence ministry said. ... more		Pentagon chief, Chinese official discuss military ties Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Friday hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi for talks on military ties between the two countries, including the delicate issue of cyber security, officials said. ... more
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Chasm grows between Japan, neighbors: study The gap between Japan and its neighbors over war history is deepening, with Chinese and Koreans sharply critical of Tokyo but most Japanese believing they have apologized enough, a survey said Thursday. ... more		China says Japan defence paper 'ignores facts': Xinhua China has lashed out at Japan over an official defence report by Tokyo, calling it untruthful and wrongly labelling Beijing a threat, state media reported on Friday. ... more		Iran says 'limited opportunity' for nuclear diplomacy as IAEA chief tours sensitive sites Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to Trump Trump promises to end wars with a 'strong military'		US sees 'strong consensus' with China on N.Korea The United States said Thursday it saw a "strong consensus" with China on demanding that close Beijing ally North Korea take clear steps to give up its nuclear program. ... more
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N.Z suspends Tonga aid over Chinese plane fears

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