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November 10, 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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China's Xi wants 'simple' Mao celebration: media Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for restraint ahead of the 120th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth, even as the late leader's hometown spends billions on the highly-anticipated event. ... more		Taiwan takes delivery of its first Apache helicopters Taiwan has taken delivery of six knocked-down Apache AH-64E helicopters from the United States as part of a larger order worth $2 billion. ... more		Vets of Doolittle WWII raid hold a final reunion For Jimmy Doolittle's co-pilot, taking off from an aircraft carrier, flying hundreds of miles and bombing Japan was the easy part of the daring 1942 American air raid on Tokyo. ... more
				China paper rejects political change ahead of key meeting The mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party on Friday firmly rejected Western-style political reforms as reports emerged of detentions a day before a major party meeting. ... 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		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 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
				Spanish winemakers eye China's wine frontier Wines from Spain and the New World are gaining ground in China at the expense of their French counterparts, as increasingly adventurous Chinese wine enthusiasts push back the frontiers of a surging market, say experts. ... more		Three Chinese in Tanzanian court over ivory haul Three Chinese nationals have been charged in Tanzania for possessing 706 tusks from poached elephants, court officials said Saturday. ... more

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China whips up reform expectations from key meeting Chinese state media on Sunday whipped up expectations for economic reforms from a key Communist Party meeting, but warned changes would be hard to implement. ... more		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		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 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 leaders start key economic 'reform' summit China's ruling Communist Party began a key meeting Saturday to dictate the direction of the world's second-biggest economy for the next decade. ... more		US finance chief to raise China currency on Asia trip US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will raise concerns about China's trade policies and seek headway on an Asian trade pact during a visit next week. ... more

US finance chief to raise China currency on Asia trip

Cheap Chinese textiles slam Peru's garment industry

Romania accused of shady moves to please Canadian mining firm

Brazil banks on record soybean harvest in 2013-2014

Spanish winemakers eye China's wine frontier

Researchers slam palm oil initiative as industry meets

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

Japan PM Abe rides around Tokyo in self-driving vehicles

Nissan to unveil electric sports car at Tokyo Motor Show

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	Cheap Chinese textiles slam Peru's garment industry Seamstresses in Lima's garment district are usually busy at this time of year, with Christmas requests from vendors across the Americas. Cheap Chinese imports however are ruining their market. ... more		Africa scrambles to build export network for mineral resources These days, Africa's buzzing with plans to build railways, highways, pipelines and ports to get the mineral wealth from the states at the heart of the continent, like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans for export. ... more		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

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China's leaders to meet on economic reform		Shanghai-built lunar rover set for lunar landing		The biggest mass extinction and Pangea integration		China's new top negotiator plans first Taiwan visit		One dead in blasts near Communist provincial HQ in China
Girl, 8, is China's youngest lung cancer case		China slaps dumping penalties on pulp imports		Major China trade fair export orders hit four-year low		Japanese automakers step on profit accelerator		UN nuclear inspectors in Japan as China demands openness

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

Australia's mining boom over: report

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

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