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November 11, 2013

Designing an acoustic diode
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 07, 2013
Most people know about ultrasound through its role in prenatal imaging: those grainy, grey outlines of junior constructed from reflected sound waves. A new technology called an "acoustic diode," envisioned by researchers in China's Nanjing University, may dramatically improve future ultrasound images by changing the way sound waves are transmitted. In the journal Applied Physics Letters, which is produced by AIP Publishing, the scientists describe the theoretical framework for an acoustic diode -- ... read more

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Indian FM optimistic about China ties Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid is optimistic about future relations with fellow Asian power China, with Delhi viewing Beijing as "rivals who are also partners". ... more		China builds expectations of reforms at key meeting Chinese state media on Sunday raised expectations for major reforms at a Communist Party meeting which is setting the course for the world's second largest economy over the next decade. ... more		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		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		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		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

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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		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 FAW signs deal to build vehicles in Algeria Chinese state manufacturer FAW is to build an assembly plant in Algeria producing 10,000 vehicles per year under an agreement signed with private Algerian firm Arcofina, the company's CEO told AFP. ... 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

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Spanish winemakers eye China's wine frontier

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Senegal, Casamance rebels set talks agenda: mediation

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Japan PM Abe rides around Tokyo in self-driving vehicles

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China's FAW signs deal to build vehicles in Algeria

	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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Japanese automakers step on profit accelerator

UN nuclear inspectors in Japan as China demands openness

India reaches for Mars on prestige space mission

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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

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