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Shenzhou-7 Monitor Satellite Finishes Mission After 100 Days In Space
Beijing (XNA) Jan 06, 2009The accompanying satellite of Shenzhou-7 orbital module has accomplished its preset mission after 100 days in space, the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) said on Sunday. This achievement marks China's "preliminary mastery of satellite monitor technology," the center said. Since there are still some extra fuel left, the satellite will continue its flight for more scientific experimen ... more Taiwan not impressed by reported Chinese plan to withdraw missiles 
Taipei (AFP) Jan 4, 2009Taiwan said Sunday it would continue its arms build-up despite reports that China may cut the number of missiles it has targeting the island, in another sign of improving ties between the rivals. The Hong Kong-based weekly Yazhou Zhoukan said in its latest issue that the Chinese authorities may reduce the number of ballistic missiles aimed at Taiwan although there were protests from the mili ... more Gaza crisis forces Rice to cancel China trip 
Washington (AFP) Jan 4, 2009US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has canceled a planned trip to China this week to deal with Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the State Department said Sunday. "Due to events in the Middle East, Secretary Rice will not be able to travel to Beijing, China, as she had expected," State Department spokesman Fred Lash said in a statement. He said Rice's deputy John Negroponte will t ... more China's preparing Tiananmen Square military parade: report 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2009China will mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic with a military parade showcasing the nation's latest weapons, state press said Sunday. General Chen Bingde, chief of staff of the People's Liberation Army, has been put in charge of the October 1 parade -- which was last held on the 50th anniversary a decade ago, the People's Daily said on its website. "The National Day milit ... more China's Hu tells Bush Sino-US ties will remain strong: govt 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 5, 2009Chinese President Hu Jintao used one of his last official talks with his US counterpart George W. Bush to voice confidence that bilateral ties would remain strong, the foreign ministry here said. Hu made the remark while talking to Bush by telephone late Sunday Beijing time, a little more than a fortnight before president-elect Barack Obama moves into the White House. "In a new historica ... more |
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Beijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2009Fourteen people were killed in two explosions at illegal fireworks factories in China, state media reported on Sunday. Thirteen people were killed in one blast Saturday afternoon at an abandoned brick kiln that had been illegally transformed into a fireworks factory in Weifang city in the eastern province of Shandong, Xinhua news agency said. Local officials initially only reported thre ... more Alstom boss says world should not buy Chinese trains: report 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 2, 2009Alstom Transport, the world's second-largest train-maker, is calling on nations not to buy Chinese-made trains, accusing the country of shutting foreign firms out of domestic bids, a report said Friday. Alstom chief executive Philippe Mellier told the Financial Times that China is also exporting trains with some foreign technology that was supplied on condition that it not be used outside Chine ... more Hong Kong air pollution worst since records began: official data 
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 2, 2009Air pollution across large swathes of Hong Kong last year reached its highest level since records began, despite government efforts to improve the environment, official figures showed Friday. Hong Kong suffers high air pollution, caused partly by huge numbers of factories over the border in southern China, and there have been fears the problem could compromise its position as an internationa ... more Traffic fatalities in China fall to 73,500 in 2008: report 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 4, 2009Nearly 73,500 people were killed in over 265,000 road accidents in China last year, a 10 percent reduction in traffic fatalities over 2007, state press said Sunday. Traffic accidents in 2008 were down by 19 percent from the year earlier due to stepped up road safety measures and better management of commercial vehicles, Xinhua news agency said, citing police statistics. Along with the 73 ... more |
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Shanghai (AFP) Jan 2, 2009China's manufacturing sector is close to a technical recession after output contracted at a record pace in December, a leading independent brokerage said Friday. The CLSA China Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) which measures manufacturing activity nationwide, stood at 41.2 in December and although it was up from November's 40.9, overall output still contracted, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets said. ... more Brazil Begins Mechanical Tests On Satellites 
Rio De Janeiro (XNA) Dec 30, 2008Brazil's National Institute of Space Investigations (INPE) has begun additional tests on two satellites that are expected to be launched in five years as part of a joint program with China. The INPE announced on its web site Sunday that scientists are testing dynamic resistance, sine-wave and acoustic vibrations on the satellites of the Chinese-Brazilian Remote Vigilance Program (CBERS). ... more Rice to visit China Jan 7-8: foreign ministry 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 2, 2009US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit China on January 7 and 8, the foreign ministry said here Friday, in her last scheduled trip before the Bush administration leaves office. The announcement came as China and the United States marked 30 years of diplomatic relations, with US President George W. Bush exchanging congratulatory messages with Chinese President Hu Jintao. US Se ... more Some China quake relief funds misused: state media 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 3, 2009Some relief funds and supplies intended for survivors of China's devastating May earthquake were misused, but all abuses had been now rectified, state media reported Saturday. There has been widespread concern in China that corrupt officials would misuse relief money or material, as well as some reports of diverted aid supplies and scams relating to the quake. China's National Audit Offi ... more
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