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October 13, 2013

Ten Years of Chinese Astronauts
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 11, 2013
On October 15, 2003, Chinese Air Force pilot Yang Liwei became the first Chinese citizen to fly in space. His mission on the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft lasted roughly one day and featured live television from orbit. The flight of Yang Liwei was another important event in the history of spaceflight. It also had a profound impact in other areas of life on Earth. As we pass the decade mark for Yang's mission, it's worth exploring how China's astronaut program has affected us. For space boffins, this ... read more

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Plan maps development of China's sat-nav industry China's State Council, or Cabinet, has approved a mid and long-term plan for the development of its satellite navigation industry, according to a document released on Wednesday. By 2020, when ... more		NASA vows to review ban on Chinese astronomers The US space agency Thursday vowed to reconsider the applications of Chinese scientists who were denied access to a NASA conference on security grounds, sparking a boycott by leading American astronomers. ... more		Search for alien life more complicated than thought, scientists say Finding life on distant exoplanets may be more difficult than scientists thought, researchers from China, the United States and Argentina said Monday. ... more
				NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker A decision by NASA to bar Chinese scientists from an upcoming conference was deemed "inaccurate" Tuesday by the US congressman who wrote the law on which the restriction is based. ... more		China criticises US space agency over 'discrimination' Beijing on Wednesday criticised the US space agency NASA for what it termed "discriminative action" over a decision to exclude Chinese from a forthcoming science conference in the United States. ... more

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'De-Americanised' world needed after US Shutdown: China media While US politicians grapple with how to reopen their shuttered government and avoid a potentially disastrous default on their debt, the world should consider 'de-Americanising', a commentary on China's official news agency said Sunday. ... more		Iran wants P5+1 top diplomats at nuclear talks Iran wants the six world powers negotiating over its controversial nuclear drive to send top diplomats to crunch talks in Geneva next week, the official news agency IRNA reported Friday. ... more		N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones Strike hits south Beirut after evacuation warning; 20 militants killed in Israel strikes on Syria Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv		China extends olive branch to wary SE Asia at summit China offered an olive branch Wednesday to Southeast Asian nations wary of Beijing's territorial claims, keeping its growing clout on display at yet another summit notable by US President Barack Obama's absence. ... more
				China criticises Spain lawsuit over former president China on Friday criticised a lawsuit in Spain against former Chinese president Hu Jintao over allegations of human rights abuses in Tibet. ... more		US doctor detained on bid to see China activist: group Two US citizens were detained Saturday in China as they tried to see a jailed democracy activist to examine reports of failing health, supporters said. ... more

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Mexican officials won't meet Dalai Lama: Tibetan group Mexico leader Enrique Pena Nieto has no plans to meet the Dalai Lama when the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader begins a tour of the country on Friday. ... more		US report says little progress on China rights A US government commission said Thursday that China's human rights record has not improved under the country's new leadership and raised concerns on issues from minority rights to forced abortion. ... more		Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: minister Scientists urge swift action on microbial technologies to address climate crisis EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules		UK energy sector expecting 'massive' international investment Britain is close to securing "massive" international investment in its energy sector, Energy Secretary Ed Davey said on Sunday. ... more
				Chinese group in $1.2 bn British airport development deal Chinese construction giant Beijing Construction Engineering Group (BCEG) has signed a deal with British firms to develop a business district around Manchester airport, the companies involved in the project announced Sunday. ... more		Britain to ease China visa restrictions Britain is to make it easier for Chinese nationals to obtain visas in an effort to boost business between the two countries, finance minister George Osborne has announced. ... more

China's September trade surplus down 44.7%

Foxconn admits to intern labour violations in China

Hard road to world domination for Chinese firms

Rural land use policies curb wildfire risks - to a point

New potential for nutrient-rich prairie fruits

European retailers embrace crooked fruit, ugly veggies

Islamists step up attacks in north Mali

Ethiopia says no plans to withdraw troops from Somalia

'Armed bandits' kill Niger soldier, wound three others in Nigeria: official

Romanians saddle up for bike Renaissance

China auto sales jump 19.7% in September

Toyota unveils cars with auto pilot

	Hard road to world domination for Chinese firms In the global contest for business Chinese brands struggle to rival big Western and Japanese names, but some are now looking to reinvent their identities to overcome image and political hurdles. ... more		China's September trade surplus down 44.7% China's trade surplus narrowed to a disappointing $15.2 billion in September from $28.6 billion in August, customs figures showed Saturday. ... more		Patents for renewable energy on the rise New patents related to renewable energy technologies are on the rise, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study shows. ... more		New fronts open in Chinese art market as records fall Auction houses have sold $700 million-worth of artwork in recent days in Hong Kong and set a series of world records, as Asia's art market heats up anew and competition mounts between Chinese and foreign firms. ... more

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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch

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Foxconn admits to intern labour violations in China		China auto sales jump 19.7% in September		Australia to build on ties with 'closest friend' Japan		US and allies push China for progress on sea disputes		Kerry seeks to reassure Asian leaders over US default
US should have 'wisdom' to solve debt problem: China		Vietnam seizes two tonnes of illegal ivory		Chinese, European central banks strike currency swap deal		Myanmar to get more coal-fired power		China: Japan defeated not only by atomic bombs

China arrests 139 in Xinjiang for urging jihad: media

Chinese court agrees to hear Bo Xilai appeal

Fossil bird from 125 million years ago shows some dinosaur traits

US Chinatowns risk disappearance: study

Typhoon Fitow kills 10 in east China province

MEPs urge tough conditions on China investment accord talks

Taiwan risks tensions with survey of disputed Spratlys

Report says U.S. could face shortage of nuclear reactor material

Ford expands in Asia, sees sales over 1 mln this year

What's Next, Tiangong?

NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker

China's Xi holds Malaysia talks in regional charm offensive

Taiwan military says China able to invade by 2020

China rebuffs Japan PM's charm offensive

US shutdown prompts global trepidation, bemusement

China says 'clock is ticking' on US debt ceiling

Australia hopes for China free trade deal in a year

Singapore, China giants mull Spain gas investment: report

Obama says 'no lasting damage' from Asia absence

IMF cuts China 2013 growth forecast to 7.6%

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