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![]() Beijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2009 Chinese scientists are lobbying for greater government support for a groundbreaking project that would see the launch of a satellite to investigate mysterious dark matter in space. The Center for Space Science and Applied Research (CSSAR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was focusing on developing China's first astronomical satellite to prove the existence of dark matter. "This wou ... read more |
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Asia's decade reoriented the world: analysts![]() Explosive growth in economic and political power ensured that the past 10 years set the foundations for what many analysts predict will be the Asian Century as the world tilts firmly eastwards. Many dangers lie ahead, but observers say the world's two most populous countries -- China and India -- appear on course to define the decades to come after the American Century and the British Centur ... more English subtitles missing in Hong Kong's 'Avatar' ![]() It may boast ground-breaking 3D effects, but English-speaking viewers of "Avatar" have been left in the dark by the film's alien dialogue after Hong Kong cinemas offered only a Chinese translation. The computer graphics-laden production by "Titanic" director James Cameron, which follows the exploits of a paraplegic army veteran in the alien world of the Na'vis, has raked in more than 2 mill ... more Liu Xiaobo sentence criticized as harsh ![]() Human-rights groups and governments have condemned the 11-year sentence of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo despite Beijing claiming criticisms are interference in its internal affairs. In Brussels, the European Union said it was "deeply concerned by the disproportionate sentence," according to a report by the British Broadcasting Corp. U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay said in Gen ... more |
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![]() Annual income of Chinese farmers hits record high: media ![]() China shows no tolerance for dissidence ![]() Instant online solar energy quotes Solar Energy Solutions from ABC Solar |
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China executes British national, sparking outrage![]() China executed a Briton said to have serious mental health problems for drug smuggling despite last-minute pleas Tuesday for clemency, drawing furious condemnation from London, the EU and rights groups. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he was "appalled and disappointed" by the execution of Akmal Shaikh, a 53-year-old father-of-three who according to supporters had bipolar disorder. ... more Nufarm dumps China deal as Japan's Sumitomo moves in ![]() Australian agrichemical firm Nufarm on Tuesday said it had stopped discussions with China's Sinochem on a possible takeover, and would instead seek a strategic investment from Japan's Sumitomo. The development comes after state-owned Sinochem last week unexpectedly dropped its bid for Nufarm to around 2.62 billion dollars (2.32 billion US) from the 2.84 billion dollars proposed in September. ... more Tourists ignore Philippine volcano's danger zone: officials ![]() Philippine troops have been ordered to stop foreigners from getting close to the volatile Mayon volcano after two tourists ventured inside the "danger zone," authorities said Monday. Extra troops have been deployed at checkpoints blocking access to Mayon after the tourists and their local guides were seen riding all-terrain vehicles near its foothills on Sunday. "They looked Chinese. The ... more |
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![]() 12 dead, 11 missing in China mine blasts: state media ![]() China author set to sue Google over web book scan: lawyer ![]() China likely to become top global exporter in 2009: govt |
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