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October 29, 2013

Long March-3, Chang'e probes vital to space program
Beijing (XNA) Oct 29, 2013
Long March-3 carrier rockets have played a crucial role in launching China's Chang'e space probes, and form a central pillar of China's overall space program. The upcoming launch of the Long March-3B will showcase updated, state-of-the-art technology and capabilities. In 2007, the Long March-3A carrier rocket launched the Chang'e-1 satellite into space. The 2.4-ton probe circled the earth before heading to the moon, in a journey that took 12 days. Then in 2010, the more powerful twin-booster ... read more

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China launches experimental satellite Shijian-16 China has successfully launched its Shijian-16 satellite for space research and experiments Friday, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center said. The satellite was boosted by a Long March-4B carri ... more		China flexes muscles with show of submarine force Beijing has put its nuclear-powered submarine fleet on public display, with state media Tuesday touting the move as unprecedented and necessary to show other countries China's strike capabilities as territorial tensions mount. ... more		Taiwan complains to Apple over "China province" tag Taiwan said Tuesday it had lodged a complaint with Apple over new iPhone and computer operating systems that describe the island as a province of China. ... more
				Australia says broadband ban on China's Huawei stays Australia's new government on Tuesday said Chinese telecoms giant Huawei will remain shut out of bidding to build Australia's national broadband network on advice from security agencies. ... more		China coastguard keeps heat on Japan in island row China on Monday kept up the pressure on Japan over the disputed Senkaku islands, sending its coastguard to the area following Beijing's weekend mention of "war" after Tokyo reportedly readied to down its drones. ... more

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US and New Zealand resume military cooperation The United States and New Zealand will resume bilateral military cooperation after a near-total 30-year interruption, the two countries' defense ministries said Monday. ... more		China jeopardising peace in island row: Japan Beijing is jeopardising peace in a row with Tokyo over disputed islands, Japan's defence minister said Tuesday, days after China warned any bid to shoot down its drones would constitute "an act of war". ... 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		Xinjiang 'suspects' named after Tiananmen crash: China media Chinese police have named two suspects from the restive far-western province of Xinjiang after five people were killed in a car crash on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, reports and documents said Tuesday. ... more
				Taiwan major held on China spying claims: report A Taiwanese air force major has been taken into custody for allegedly leaking confidential information to China, a report said Saturday, in the latest spying scandal to hit Taiwan. ... more		Arrogance led to Bo downfall: China state media Chinese state media laid into Bo Xilai on Saturday, saying "arrogance" led to his demise, a day after a court rejected the fallen politician's appeal against his corruption conviction. ... more

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Japan's PM warns China on use of force as jets scrambled Japan's leader warned China on Sunday against forcibly changing the regional balance of power, as reports said Tokyo had scrambled fighter jets in response to Chinese military aircraft flying near Okinawa. ... more		Turkey open to new bids for anti-missile system Turkey said Saturday it was open to new bids in its plan to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system, should its controversial negotiations with China come to nothing. ... 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		China's water megaproject threatens flood of problems China is looking to rework nature itself with a gargantuan project to divert water from its lush south to the parched and populous north which will take half a century and tens of billions of dollars to achieve. ... more
				Switzerland to show Chinese the thrill of the slopes Winter in Europe wouldn't be winter without a bit of skiing, and this year Switzerland has its sights set on attracting a whole new group of amateur skiers to its slopes - the Chinese. ... more		Five killed in China Tiananmen Square car crash Five people including a Philippine tourist were killed and 38 were injured after a vehicle ploughed into crowds in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Monday and caught fire, police said. ... more

Greenland awards first big mining exploitation license

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	Anti-corruption activists face trial in China Three Chinese anti-corruption activists were due to face trial Monday on charges of "illegal assembly", in a case seen as a sign of an official clampdown on citizens' demands for reforms. ... more		Beijing divorces soar over property tax Beijing's divorce rate has soared as couples seek to avoid a property tax imposed earlier this year by using a loophole for those whose marriages end, state media reported Tuesday. ... more		Arrested Chinese reporter 'confesses' on state TV A Chinese journalist arrested over a series of articles criticising a partly state-owned firm appeared on public television Saturday to apologise, with state media saying he admitted the articles were "unverified and false". ... more		World Bank: Singapore, Hong Kong best for business Singapore and Hong Kong rank the world's best places to run a business, while mainland China remains far down the list, according to the World Bank's annual competitiveness survey Tuesday. ... more

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China creates 50 bln tonnes of rain annually

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China paper's front-page demand for journalist release

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ADB urges East Asian giants to work together on climate change

Chinese villagers clash with police, injuring 27: reports

China paper's front-page demand for journalist release

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EU to examine govt aid for UK nuclear deal

China, India sign border defence agreement

Brazilians protest over loss of textile jobs to China

Taiwan to strengthen bid to stop Chinese spying: report

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