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October 14, 2013

Onward and upward as China marks 10 years of manned spaceflight
Beijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2013
China marks 10 years since it first sent a human into space Tuesday, with its ambitious programme rocketing ahead while rival NASA is largely closed due to the US government shutdown. Yang Liwei orbited the Earth 14 times during his 21-hour flight aboard the Shenzhou 5 in 2003, blazing a trail into the cosmos for China. More than 40 years after Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking journey, the mission made China only the third country after the former Soviet Union and the US to carry out an independent ... read more

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Ten Years of Chinese Astronauts 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 ... more		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
				'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

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Conflict and clashes over China's prized caterpillar fungus In a dirty, dimly-lit room in a backstreet of one of China's poorest rural towns, a trader combs his leathery fingers through a $17,000 bag of caterpillar fungus, lamenting the curse that its value has wrought. ... more		Taiwan looks to first vaccine against fatal H7N9 avian flu Taiwan is scheduled to roll out its first vaccine against the H7N9 strain of avian flu in late 2014, after the island confirmed the first outbreak of the deadly virus earlier this year, researchers said Monday. ... 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		Chinese official sacked after piggyback to protect his shoes A Chinese official was removed from his post Monday after a picture of him being given a piggyback sparked an online uproar, state media reported. ... 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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Japan nuclear export parts not safety checked: report Japan neglected carrying out safety checks on at least 40 percent of nuclear reactor parts exported over a decade, a report said Monday, in the latest controversy to strike its troubled nuclear industry. ... more		China firm denies ex-premier's daughter brokered Zurich deal A Chinese tycoon has denied allegations the daughter of a former leader brokered an illegal deal for Swiss giant Zurich Insurance to buy into one of his companies, state media reported Monday. ... 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		HTC One Max newest 'giant' smartphone to battle it out for sales Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC has officially announced its HTC One Max smartphone with a 5.9-inch HD display, putting it firmly in "phablet" territory. ... more
				China inflation hits seven-month high in September Chinese inflation hit a seven-month high of 3.1 percent in September, data showed Monday, with analysts warning further upward pressure on prices would restrict the government's options to boost the economy. ... more		Britain to ease China visa restrictions Britain says it will make it easier for China's citizens to obtain visas, as it seeks a bigger slice of the multi-billion-dollar Chinese traveller cake. ... more

China's September trade surplus down 44.7%

Hard road to world domination for Chinese firms

Latin America's commodities-fueled growth slowing

Rural land use policies curb wildfire risks - to a point

Badgers ultimately responsible for around half of TB in cattle

European retailers embrace crooked fruit, ugly veggies

Mali ex-coup leader moves out of army barracks

Islamists step up attacks in north Mali

Ethiopia says no plans to withdraw troops from Somalia

Romanians saddle up for bike Renaissance

Toyota unveils cars with auto pilot

China auto sales jump 19.7% in September

	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		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

Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

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

South Pole Safety: NASA seeks innovative Lunar rescue solutions

Patents for renewable energy on the rise		China extends olive branch to wary SE Asia at summit		New fronts open in Chinese art market as records fall		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 should have 'wisdom' to solve debt problem: China		Vietnam seizes two tonnes of illegal ivory		Mexican officials won't meet Dalai Lama: Tibetan group		US report says little progress on China rights

US and allies push China for progress on sea disputes

Chinese, European central banks strike currency swap deal

Myanmar to get more coal-fired power

Kerry seeks to reassure Asian leaders over US default

Search for alien life more complicated than thought, scientists say

NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker

China criticises US space agency over 'discrimination'

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

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NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker

China's Xi holds Malaysia talks in regional charm offensive

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