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November 08, 2013

Multiple Missions Will Get China Moving On Mars
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2013
In early December, China will land its first robot spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. Shortly after landing, the Chang'e-3 lander will release a six-wheeled rover that will trundle across the regolith. We've been expecting this rover to land for a long time, as it represents an intermediate step in China's plans to robotically explore the Moon. China has already sent two spacecraft to orbit the Moon, and is now moving on to landings. The third phase of exploration will involve a lander that ... read more

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The biggest mass extinction and Pangea integration The mysterious relationship between Pangea integration and the biggest mass extinction happened 250 million years ago was tackled by Professor YIN Hongfu and Dr. SONG Haijun from State Key Laborator ... more		Local man arrested for China provincial blasts: Xinhua Police have detained a local man over a series of deadly blasts that struck near a provincial headquarters of China's ruling Communist Party, state media reported Friday. ... more		Hong Kong activists plan new "fishing trip" to disputed islands A group of Hong Kong activists Thursday announced they will embark on a "fishing trip" to disputed islands off Chinese shores this month, over a year after 14 were arrested in a similar venture. ... more
				Japan putting missiles on Pacific gateway islands Japan's military is stationing unarmed missiles on islands that mark the gateway to the Pacific, officials said Thursday, as part of a major drill that has made China nervous. ... more		China state media plays down deadly blasts at party HQ Chinese official media on Thursday downplayed a series of deadly blasts that struck near a provincial headquarters of the ruling Communist Party, warning against overstating their impact. ... more

China's new top negotiator plans first Taiwan visit China's top negotiator with Taiwan Chen Deming is expected to visit the island before year-end in his first trip to Taipei since taking office earlier this year, officials said Wednesday. ... more		One dead in blasts near Communist provincial HQ in China A series of bombs packed with ball bearings exploded outside a provincial headquarters of China's ruling Communist Party on Wednesday, killing at least one person days after a fiery attack in Tiananmen Square. ... 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		Hong Kong protestors use TV row to channel anger Hong Kong's decision not to grant a licence to a new TV operator has been met with an uproar that taps into deep mistrust of the government and concern for the city's stagnating popular culture, say analysts. ... more
				China exchange hatches plan for egg futures Recognising that investors should not put all their eggs in one basket, a Chinese commodities exchange is offering a novel futures contract to hedge against risk. ... more		China slaps dumping penalties on pulp imports China will impose punitive measures on certain pulp products from the United States, Canada and Brazil for alleged dumping, it said Wednesday, in the latest trade dispute with foreign partners. ... more

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China's October exports rise better-than-expected 5.6% Chinese exports grew faster than expected in October, data showed Friday, adding to signs the economy is picking up but analysts cautioned that global headwinds could still block any further improvement. ... more		Burning biomass pellets instead of wood or plants in China could lower mercury emissions For millions of homes, plants, wood and other types of "biomass" serve as an essential source of fuel, especially in developing countries, but their mercury content has raised flags among environmen ... 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 leaders to meet on economic reform China's new leadership holds a key meeting this weekend that state media are trumpeting as a likely "watershed" for economic reform, but analysts caution details of its decisions are likely to be vague and implementation gradual. ... more
				Japanese automakers step on profit accelerator Japanese automakers are stepping on the profit accelerator as a weak yen, recovering US demand and the fading impact of a consumer boycott in China boost their bottom line. ... more		Australia's mining boom over: report Australia's mining sector is expected to suffer from China's economic downturn, says a new report. ... more

Myanmar military launches investor charm offensive

IBM says will 'aggressively' contest India tax demand

Australia's mining boom over: report

Researchers slam palm oil initiative as industry meets

China exchange hatches plan for egg futures

Warsaw climate meet must measure rich lands' emissions

African leaders discuss rapid-deployment emergency force

Controversial Tanzanian anti-poaching drive to continue: Kikwete

Hong Kong firm debuts in Africa with $104m S.African deal

Toyota to unveil concept fuel-cell car at Tokyo Motor Show

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Nissan to unveil electric sports car at Tokyo Motor Show

	Shanghai-built lunar rover set for lunar landing A Shanghai-made lunar rover is all set to land on the moon with the Chang'e-3, China's third lunar probe that is set to be launched next month, local officials said yesterday. The moon rover h ... more		Girl, 8, is China's youngest lung cancer case An eight-year-old girl has become China's youngest lung cancer patient, reports said, with doctors blaming pollution as the direct cause of her illness. ... more		Major China trade fair export orders hit four-year low Export contracts signed at a major trade fair in China hit their lowest in four years, state media reported, indicating foreign demand for the country's goods is still weak. ... more		UN nuclear inspectors in Japan as China demands openness Inspectors from the UN's nuclear watchdog arrived in Tokyo Wednesday to monitor marine pollution near Fukushima as China demanded Japan provide "accurate" information on how it is handling the crisis. ... more

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India reaches for Mars on prestige space mission		China shows off moon rover model before space launch		Ai Weiwei sends defiant message to China at Sweden film fest		Taiwan gets first batch of US-made attack helicopters		Japan mulling boosting Aegis destroyer fleet: report
China climate negotiator laments 'severe' pollution		Empty chair to represent China's Ai Weiwei at Sweden film fest		China's N. Korea nuclear pointman in Pyongyang		Xinjiang military chief punished after Beijing attack: report		Biden to visit China, Japan, S.Korea in new US push

Turkey, US hold talks on China missile deal

First direct China-Taiwan telecoms cable goes live: officials

Rural Chinese school 'demolished for $1.6 bn resort'

Google boss calls for 'freedom of speech' in China

Chinese officials set 1,000 cats loose in forest: reports

China backs African bid to suspend ICC Kenya case

China solar firm Suntech to get bailout, resist US bankruptcy

Asia manufacturing picks up but data points to headwinds

China solar firm Suntech finds a buyer for unit

China's satellite navigation system to start oversea operation next year

China providing space training

Former missile-tracking telescope helps reveal fate of baby pulsar

China accuses Japan of 'dangerous provocation' at sea

China names Islamic group as 'supporter' of Tiananmen attack

China, Indonesia pressure Australia over spy row

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Vast Antarctic sanctuary plans fail

China vows to silence Dalai Lama in Tibet

Suspicion and discrimination facts of daily life, say Uighurs

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