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November 28, 2013

Calm solar cycle prompts questions about impact on Earth
Washington (AFP) Nov 28, 2013
The surface of the sun has been surprisingly calm of late - with fewer sunspots than anytime in in the last century - prompting curious scientists to wonder just what it might mean here on Earth. Sunspots have been observed for millennia - first by Chinese astronomers and then, for the first time with a telescope, by Galileo in 1610. The sunspots appear in roughly 11-year cycles - increasing to a daily flurry and then subsiding drastically, before amping up again. But this cycle - dub ... read more

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Spotlight on China's Moon Rover The upcoming launch of China's Chang'e-3 Moon lander and rover follows a busy year for the Chinese space program. Awareness of China's growing strength in spaceflight is rising throughout the world. ... more		China launches experimental satellite China successfully launched the Experiment-5 satellite into a preset orbit with the Long March-2D carrier rocket at 10:12 a.m. Monday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite wi ... more		China names moon rover "Yutu" China has chosen the name "Yutu" (Jade Rabbit) for its first moon rover, after a worldwide online poll challenged people to come up with names. Li Benzheng, deputy commander-in-chief of China's luna ... more
				China to send 'jade rabbit' to Moon: state media China will launch its first ever moon rover early next month, state media said Tuesday, with the vehicle named "Jade Rabbit" in a nod to Chinese folklore. ... more		Teal Identifies Over 3,000 Payloads For Launch By 2032 Coinciding with the SATCON Satellite Communications Conference and Expo held here November 13-14 at the Javits Convention Center, Teal Group space analysts have identified 3,164 space payloads propo ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

"Gravity" director wants China to take him into space The outer space blockbuster "Gravity," which took four-and-a-half years to make, will probably be director Alfonso Cuaron's first and last space movie. But he did express a willingness to expl ... more		China's response to US B-52s in air zone 'too slow': media China's response to US B-52 bombers in its newly-declared air zone was "too slow", state-run media said Thursday, fuelling a popular clamour for Beijing to get tough against Japan and the US. ... 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		Philippines fears China wants South China Sea air control The Philippines expressed concern Thursday that China may seek control of air space over contested areas of the South China Sea, after Beijing declared an air defence zone above other disputed waters. ... more
				No Australia climbdown on China criticism Australia refused Thursday to back down from criticism of China's newly-declared air defence identification zone, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott proclaiming a right to "speak our mind". ... more		China asserts air zone rights despite US B-52 flights China has insisted it has the ability to enforce its newly-declared air zone over islands disputed with Japan, despite Beijing's reluctance to intervene after American B-52 bombers entered the area. ... more

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US presses 'concerns' over Chinese air zone The United States on Wednesday pressed its concerns over China's newly declared air defense zone, a day after American B-52s flew over the disputed area in the East China Sea. ... more		Philippines says China carrier's mission 'raises tension' The Philippines Wednesday criticised China's dispatch of its first aircraft carrier to the South China Sea, saying it "raises tension" in waters where the two Asian neighbours are locked in a territorial dispute. ... 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		ASC Signal Secures Major HF Antenna Order in China ASC Signal Corporation has secured a major contract with ShenTai International Company, one of Asia's leading providers of HF radio systems, for the design, construction and delivery of a major HF a ... more
				US flies B-52 bombers in China's air defense zone Two US B-52 bombers flew over a disputed area of the East China Sea without informing Beijing, US officials said Tuesday, challenging China's bid to create an expanded "air defense zone." ... more		Japan govt gets international support on China fly zone Several governments joined Japan Tuesday in criticising China's latest bid to carve out a zone of control in the East China Sea, including Australia summoning Beijing's ambassador to voice opposition over the move. ... more

China's new FTZ attracts 38 overseas firms: government

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China, EEurope pledge to boost ties, heed EU rules

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Mozambique police fire tear gas at anti-conscription protest

Chinese businessman charged in Zambia graft case

Somalia troops boosted as al-Shabaab fights on

Engineering student's hobby yields electric-powered skateboard

France's Renault and Peugeot seen to profit from Iran deal

Volvo signs second loan with China Development Bank

	Japanese airlines say will obey China's air zone rules Japanese airlines on Tuesday said they would follow rules set by China when it declared an air control zone over the East China Sea, even as Tokyo said they should ignore them. ... more		Beijing's aircraft carrier heads for South China Sea China's first aircraft carrier left Tuesday on a training mission to the South China Sea, escorted by missile destroyers and frigates, state media said. ... more		China envoy visits Taiwan amid protests China's top negotiator with Taiwan began a visit Tuesday as activists protested against what they described as Beijing's attempt to annex the island by offering economic benefits. ... more		China public backs air defence zone: survey The vast majority of Chinese back an air defence zone declared over disputed waters, a survey released Tuesday said, despite the move sharply escalating tensions in the region. ... more

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Australia calls in China ambassador over air zone concerns		US backs Japan as China tensions soar on air zone		China puts another senior official under investigation		Chinese businessman charged in Zambia graft case		China's new FTZ attracts 38 overseas firms: government
Sinopec suspends executives over China pipeline blast: Xinhua		US telling airlines to stay safe in East China Sea		Pakistan launches largest nuclear power project		China high-speed train kills four rail workers: report		China, EEurope pledge to boost ties, heed EU rules

World's top carbon emitter China expands emissions trading

Paris can take on London as China business hub: French minister

China property firms deny tax-shirking report

Romania, China ink nuclear cooperation agreements

More than a million seek China government jobs

China state TV targets property firms over unpaid taxes

More Moon Missions For China

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE said working on smartwatch

China launches remote-sensing satellite

China faces threat of more 'terror' attacks: Beijing

China creates air defence zone over Japan-controlled islands

New faultlines widen at UN climate talks

Exiled activist repatriated after failed China return bid

China, US exports help double Italy trade surplus

China to work with Hungary and Serbia to modernise railway

Volvo signs second loan with China Development Bank

iPhone maker Foxconn invests $40 million in US

China oil pipeline explosion toll rises to 52

18,000 evacuated after pipeline explosion in China: govt

Big Boost for China's Moon Lander

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