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November 13, 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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China should help Philippines despite row: media China should put aside its territorial dispute with the Philippines to help victims of typhoon Haiyan, state-run media said Tuesday, adding that doing so was in Beijing's best interests. ... more		Japan military drills missiles on Pacific gateway Japanese soldiers practised surface-to-ship missile drills Monday on an island at the gateway to the Pacific, as part of a huge military exercise that has unsettled China. ... more		Britain's Cameron to visit China in December British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday he would visit China in early December to meet the new leadership in Beijing and forge business links. ... more
				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, Russia return to UN Rights Council China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Cuba won seats on the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, despite fierce international criticism of their records. ... more		China's Uighurs blame violence on abuses, not jihad China has blamed a fiery attack in Tiananmen Square on "terrorists" from Xinjiang backed by international militants, but residents say that rather than jihadism, violence is driven by cultural repression, corruption and police abuses. ... 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 reforms officials' marks to stop petitioner abuse: media China is separating local officials' performance assessments from the number of complaints against them so that they address issues rather than detain complainants, reports said, prompting praise in state-run media Tuesday. ... more
				Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in China: reports A Tibetan monk has set himself on fire in an act of protest in China, reports and campaign groups said Tuesday, as top Communist Party leaders hold a key gathering. ... more		Researchers uncover origins of cattle farming in China An international team of researchers, co-led by scientists at the University of York and Yunnan Normal University, has produced the first multi-disciplinary evidence for management of cattle populat ... more

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Dalai Lama potential successor tells China to clean up Tibet A potential successor to the Dalai Lama Monday warned that Chinese military installations and other projects in Tibet could have disastrous environmental consequences for Asia. ... more		Briton hurt in Iraq oilfield row over 'Shiite insult' Residents angry over alleged religious insults beat up a Briton working at an energy company camp in southern Iraq, days after another firm suspended operations over secular unrest, officials said Tuesday. ... 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 Singles Day online shoppers spend almost $6 bn Chinese shoppers spent a record 35.0 billion yuan ($5.7 billion) at the country's biggest online marketplaces on Singles Day, their operator said Tuesday, after the festival created by e-tailers to persuade the loveless to console themselves with retail therapy. ... more
				China Communist Party vows to deepen reforms at key meeting China's Communist Party promised to deepen economic reforms to give the market a "decisive" role in allocating resources, state media reported Tuesday at the end of a closely-watched meeting. ... more		China shoppers embrace online spending spree for singletons Chinese shoppers spent billions of dollars online Monday, data showed, as they took advantage of discounts offered on Singles Day, a festival created by e-tailers to persuade the loveless to console themselves with retail therapy. ... more

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	China to allow more private investment in state firms: report China will open its state-owned firms to greater investment by private companies, a state-run newspaper reported Monday, as media raise expectations over a top Communist Party meeting on economic reforms. ... more		China auto sales surge 20.3% in October China's auto sales surged 20.3 percent year-on-year in October, helped by a long holiday, an industry group said Monday. ... more		Compliance with EU-China trade deal critical for PV industry Trina Solar predicts stability and growth for the UK PV market in 2014. As the industry moves out of the uncertain times caused by the EU trade case, the minimum prices established and the reduced n ... more		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

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