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Shenzhou 9 to be ready for mid-June launch?London, UK (SPX) May 16, 2012 China seems poised to launch three astronauts into space, in the middle of June, onboard Shenzhou 9, the country's fourth, and most ambitious manned spaceflight. Shenzhou 9 is scheduled to rendezvous and complete a manual docking with the orbiting Tiangong 1 module, and will stay in orbit for 13 days, more than doubling China's current endurance record. The Long March 2F rocket was delivered to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on 9th May, and it is now being checked and assembled for flig ... read more |
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  China, Japan, US to witness 'ring' solar eclipse At sunrise in some parts of China and Japan and by sunset in the western United States, a partial solar eclipse is set to slink across a narrow swath of the Earth on May 20 and 21. ... more | .. |
 Building a Heavenly Palace in outer space China's permanent space station, the Heavenly Palace, is to be launched into orbit within a decade. According to Chinese media reports, the 60-ton craft will include a central module and two laborat ... more | .. |
 China confirms plans to build own orbital station Chinese space officials have confirmed plans to build a 60-ton space station by 2020 and develop a space freighter for hauling supplies to the station, the China Daily newspaper said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 India to reduce Iran oil imports Myanmar and South Korea set for business Salmond touts Norway green interconnector Japan firm unveils gesture controlling device "Social Network" writer to pen Steve Jobs film script Facebook feeds hungry IPO investors more shares Afghanistan to pump oil in five months: official |
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  Taiwan to build 'stealth' warship fleet Taiwan is to build 12 new "stealth" warships in reaction to China's naval build-up, the island's navy announced Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  South Korean activists detained in China: Seoul Four South Korean activists have been detained in China since March on suspicion of spying after they interviewed North Korean refugees living in hiding there, an anti-Pyongyang group said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  EU issues warning to carbon tax rebels China, India The European Union on Tuesday gave China and India a month to comply with a new airline carbon emissions fee coming into effect across the bloc, or face penalties for flights in and out of Europe. ... more | .. |
  China urged to move ahead on dissident US lawmakers and activists called for persistent pressure Tuesday until China allows activist Chen Guangcheng to travel overseas, after a showdown between the two nations over his treatment. ... more |
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 "Dip Chip" Technology Tests Toxicity On-the-Go Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract for LITENING G4 Targeting Pods Lockheed Martin's New Standalone Launching System Significantly Reduces Weapons Integration Costs BBN Technologies awarded intelligence funding for metaphor research The top issues at the NATO summit NATO leaders eye final two years of troubled Afghan war Pakistan clears way for NATO summit, supply routes NATO protesters arrested in Chicago before summit US restricts flights of F-22 jets over safety worries Hackers booby-trap foreign policy group websites NATO: The world's biggest defence alliance Israel's sub fleet buildup will cost $1.8B Outside View: When brother kills brother Congress panel backs higher arms buys | .. |
 Hong Kong opens liaison office in Taiwan Hong Kong opened a liaison office in Taiwan Tuesday and announced visitors from the island would no longer have to pay to visit, the latest signs of warming ties between Taiwan and China. ... more | .. |
 China slams British PM's Dalai Lama meeting China said Tuesday British Prime Minister David Cameron's meeting with the Dalai Lama was an "affront to the Chinese people", and launched "solemn representations" with London. ... more | .. |
  US launches air pollution data in Shanghai The United States consulate in Shanghai has begun issuing its own pollution statistics, giving a much more pessimistic assessment of the city's air quality than official Chinese data. ... more | .. |
 China wrests back control after Chen debacle More than 10 days after Beijing and Washington reached a tentative agreement on his departure, Chen Guangcheng remains confined to a hospital bed as China seeks to show it controls the blind activist's fate. ... more |
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  Frozen tiger parts among Thai police wildlife haul Thai police on Wednesday discovered the frozen body parts of several tigers and other big cats thought to be destined for buyers in Vietnam and China in a raid on a suburban Bangkok house. ... more | .. |
Jesus and Mary Chain reconnect in China Fighting, drinking, and smashing up their equipment was all part of getting noticed for The Jesus and Mary Chain in their formative days - before the Internet gave everyone a potential audience. ... more | .. |
China dissident tells US of abuse of family A dissident at the center of a standoff between Beijing and Washington on Tuesday accused Chinese authorities of a pattern of abuse against his family as he again took his case to US lawmakers. ... more | .. |
Communist veterans call for China police czar's ouster A group of Communist Party veterans has written a daring open letter calling for the removal of China's top security official, in the latest sign of disunity ahead of a once-a-decade leadership transition. ... more |
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 Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources Big-mouthed babies drove the evolution of giant island snakes 'Modern Portfolio Theory' optimizes conservation practices Ancient sea reptile with gammy jaw suggests dinosaurs got arthritis too UMD Finding May Hold Key to Gaia Theory of Earth as Living Organism Statistical Analysis Projects Future Temperatures In North America Tiny plants could cut costs, shrink environmental footprint Model Forecasts Long-Term Impacts of Forest Land-Use Decisions Wall art from France said world's oldest Amber preserves earliest pollination clue Lee makes 'landmark' visit to Myanmar Report details biodiversity concerns Libya's Belhaj quits military to enter politics EU issues warning to carbon tax rebels China, India | .. |
  China, Japan hold sea talks on island row China and Japan hold high-level maritime talks on Wednesday expected to focus on a group of uninhabited islands that are at the heart of an ongoing territorial row between the two countries. ... more | .. |
  China slowdown presents challenge for Beijing A slew of bleak data has raised fears China's economy is cooling faster than previously thought, but analysts say Beijing has only limited means to prevent a politically damaging slowdown. ... more | .. |
  China plans mega transmission power line The State Grid Corp. of China has started construction on what it says will be the world's largest capacity power transmission line. ... more | .. |
  Croatia, China laud deepening ties China and Croatia vowed over the weekend to strengthen economic and political ties as the two countries marked 20 years of diplomatic relations. ... more |
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 US attack submarine docks in Philippines A US navy attack submarine has docked in a Philippine port close to the disputed shoal where Philippine and Chinese ships are locked in a standoff, a spokesman for Manila's navy said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Australia's ANZ to invest another $300 mn in China Banking giant ANZ on Tuesday announced plans to invest another Aus$300 million (US$300 million) to expand its China operations, boosting the number of its outlets across the country from six to 20. ... more | .. |
 Philippines bans fishing near disputed shoal The Philippines imposed a two-month ban on fishing around a disputed South China Sea shoal on Wednesday, after saying it did not recognise a similar order by China. ... more | .. |
Afghanistan to pump oil in five months: official Afghanistan will start pumping oil for the first time within five months, an official said Wednesday, as part of the nation's efforts to tap underground treasures estimated to be worth billions. ... more |
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 Japan enters commercial space race German Astronomers Finish Europe's Largest Solar Telescope On Tenerife Ariane 5 ECA rocket orbits JCSAT-13 and VINASAT-2 Mission accomplished Watching an electron being born New Space Station Crew in Orbit Solar Eclipse this Weekend JPL Invites all Earthlings to Annual Open House Space Systems Loral Provides High Capacity Broadband Satellite to Hughes NASA trains astronauts to land on asteroid Floating robots use GPS-enabled smartphones to track water flow Russia Does Not Rule Out Preemptive Missile Defense Strike American Hypersonic Weapons Are Threat To Russia Says Rogozin Hitting the wrong target with missile-interceptor Russia Repeats Iskander Deployment Threat | .. |
  Uighurs 'face fight for existence' against China Exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer said Monday her people face a fight for their very existence against Chinese repression as a conference in Japan threatened to drive a wedge between Tokyo and Beijing. ... more | .. |
 Dalai Lama collects $1.8 mn prize after meeting Cameron Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday during a visit to London to receive one of the world's richest prizes, a government spokesman said. ... more | .. |
 Economic growth sows unhappiness in China China's economic growth of the last 20 years has generally been met with declining happiness, especially among the poorest members of society, according to a US analysis published on Monday. ... more | .. |
 Russia's Kuril Islands to become investment heaven In 2010, the then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev toured Russia's Kuril Islands and approved an ambitious development programme for the ar ... more |
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 Australian FM China talks dominated by US military ties Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr's first visit to China has been dominated by concerns over Canberra's ties to Washington with Beijing criticising their close military alliance, reports said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Long March-2F rocket delivered to launch center A Long March-2F carrier rocket was recently delivered to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, a spokesman with the country's manned space program said on Thursday. The Long ... more | .. |
  Macau opens liaison office in Taiwan The semi-autonomous Chinese territory of Macau opened its first representative office in Taiwan on Sunday, to be followed by Hong Kong on Tuesday, amid warming ties between between Taipei and Beijing. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan deploying more 'carrier killers': report Taiwan is arming more of its fleet with its new "carrier killer" anti-ship missiles as China conducts further sea trials of its first aircraft carrier, local media said Monday. ... more |
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