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November 16, 2013

More Moon Missions For China
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2013
China's upcoming Chang'e-3 Moon mission is a major step in their rapidly advancing space program. A four-legged lander will touch down and release a six-wheeled rover onto the Moon in December. That's a fairly advanced mission for a first landing, but it's also a test for greater things to come. There's a lot of interest in the robot rover that will be carried on the mission, and that's understandable. The rover will return plenty of images and data. The rover deserves all the attention it receive ... read more

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Beijing's meagre typhoon aid is diplomatic misstep: experts China's clumsy response to the typhoon in the neighbouring Philippines shows that the Asian giant is still struggling to find its role on the world stage, analysts say, burdened by history and its own self-image. ... more		China ships spotted close to Japan-controlled islands Four Chinese coastguard ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea Saturday, officials said, as Japan continued a massive drill aimed at bolstering defence of its remote islands. ... more		Taiwan singer forced to cancel China concert over flag row Taiwanese singer Deserts Chang has been forced to cancel a performance in China amid controversy about her display of a Taiwanese flag at an overseas concert, it was announced Thursday. ... more
				Turkey hopes to finalise China missile purchase in six months Turkey is hoping to finalise negotiations to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system from China in six months' time, the head of the country's procurement agency said Thursday. ... more		One year in, China's Xi amasses control China's Xi Jinping took over as Communist chief one year ago to calls for economic reform and faint hopes of greater political tolerance - but has focused instead on consolidating power, burnishing nationalist credentials and stifling dissent. ... more

Hong Kong activists halted ahead of 'fishing' trip to Spratlys Activists were barred Wednesday from leaving Hong Kong waters on what they called a "fishing" boat trip to disputed islands, more than a year after sailing to another contested chain to assert China's sovereignty. ... more		Action to determine fate of China 'reform' agenda: analysts The Chinese Communist Party's latest "reform" message juggles numerous contradictions with suggestions of significant change, but meaningful action will be needed before history can judge it as transformative, analysts say. ... more		Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP Scholz rejects drastic rise in German defence spending Raytheon awarded $946M contract to deliver additional Patriot Defense Systems		China security committee to make enemies 'nervous': govt China's decision to set up a national security committee is meant to rattle the nerves of those who mean to harm it, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. ... more
				China cake millionaire at home in his six castles As the greatest urbanisation drive in history swells China's cities with ranks of identikit apartment blocks, one culinary businessman is indulging his architectural appetite with a visual feast of extravagant, outlandish castles. ... more		Rights activists cautious on China reforms Human rights activists on Friday voiced caution over China's promises to loosen its one-child policy and shut down labor camps, fearing that abuses would still take place in different forms. ... more

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China one-child law change small but crucial: experts Beijing's relaxation of its hugely controversial one-child policy is an attention-grabbing first step, but it will have to usher in greater changes if China is to tackle its looming demographic timebomb, experts say. ... more		China to abolish 're-education through labour' system China is to abolish its controversial "re-education through labour" system, under which police panels can sentence offenders to years in camps without a trial, the official Xinhua news agency said Friday. ... more		Tiny plants reveal big potential for boosting crop efficiency Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126 The ancient copper industry in King Solomon's mines did not pollute the environment		China eases one child rule, ends re-education in reform package China's Communist rulers announced an easing of the controversial one-child policy amid a raft of sweeping pledges unveiled Friday including the abolition of "re-education" labour camps and loosening economic controls. ... more
				China urged to send warships amid Philippine aid anger China should send warships to aid the typhoon-hit Philippines and counter US and Japanese influence, state-run media said Friday, as Beijing comes in for criticism for its relatively meagre donation to the stricken nation. ... more		China to step up aid to Philippines amid controversy China said Thursday it would increase its aid to the typhoon-pummelled Philippines, after criticism of its initial modest response, but some Chinese web users called for no help at all. ... more

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Snapchat rejected $3 bn offer from Facebook: report		Volkswagen to recall over 207,000 vehicles in China: govt		Dust of corruption case lingers over China's Nanjing		China should help Philippines despite row: media		Japan military drills missiles on Pacific gateway

China's Uighurs blame violence on abuses, not jihad

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