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March 1, 2013
US haunted by persistent paranoia

The United States boasts the world's strongest military. Its defense spending is more than the next 10 biggest nations combined. The US Navy even has the world's second-most powerful air force - behind the US Air Force.

The United States boasts the world's strongest military. Its defense spending is more than the next 10 biggest nations combined. The US Navy even has the world's second-most powerful air force - behind the US Air Force.

It's ironic then, that every day you hear US claims that their country is being threatened by others. It's like Mike Tyson worrying about being punched in the face by teenagers on the street.

February 28, 2013
Mainland, Taiwan look to possibilities in aerospace

Anything is possible.

Anything is possible.

Fan Liqing, spokeswoman for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, used the well-known catchphrase on Wednesday to describe how cross-Straits cooperation can fare in aerospace.

The mainland is eager to cooperate with Taipei on space research and development, she said at a news conference.

Her remarks came as Kuomintang Honorary Chairman Lien Chan led a delegation visiting the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Wednesday.

February 18, 2013
'And my next project is to print a house'

From furniture to jewelry, from the medical industry to civil engineering, three-dimensional printing can turn all sorts of ideas into tangible objects.

From furniture to jewelry, from the medical industry to civil engineering, three-dimensional printing can turn all sorts of ideas into tangible objects.

"I wanted to print large objects such as boats but, when I tried different materials, I was most impressed with concrete so I decided to print buildings," said Behrokh Khoshnevis, professor of industrial and systems engineering, aerospace and mechanical engineering and civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California.

February 7, 2013
Chinese military delegation joins Aero India show

Beijing confirmed a delegation from Chinese air forces joined the 9th Aero India show in Bangalore on Wednesday at the invitation of India.

Beijing confirmed a delegation from Chinese air forces joined the 9th Aero India show in Bangalore on Wednesday at the invitation of India.

China has participated in the air show several times, the Ministry of National Defense's bureau for press affairs told China Daily.

The attendance of the five-person Chinese delegation, lead by Air Vice-Marshal Zheng Yuanlin, is a sign of improved military relations between the neighbors whose ties are often strained, AFP reported.

February 7, 2013
Chinese military delegation joins Aero India show

Beijing confirmed a delegation from Chinese air forces joined the 9th Aero India show in Bangalore on Wednesday at the invitation of India.

Beijing confirmed a delegation from Chinese air forces joined the 9th Aero India show in Bangalore on Wednesday at the invitation of India.

China has participated in the air show several times, the Ministry of National Defense's bureau for press affairs told China Daily.

The attendance of the five-person Chinese delegation, lead by Air Vice-Marshal Zheng Yuanlin, is a sign of improved military relations between the neighbors whose ties are often strained, AFP reported.

January 30, 2013
ROK hopes for third time lucky on rocket launch

No problems reported from final countdown.

The Republic of Korea will make its third and final attempt to send its space rocket into orbit on Wednesday, in an effort to realize a long-held ambition.

Despite a series of difficulties and failures, the ROK has maintained its homegrown rocket program because a successful launch will bring Seoul international recognition, greater self-confidence and economic benefits, according to observers.

January 28, 2013
DPRK vows 'substantial' response

Regional tensions 'raising possibility of new arms race in Northeast Asia'.

Pyongyang's top leader vowed to take substantial and high-profile state measures in response to new UN sanctions, its state media said on Sunday, as Tokyo launched intelligence satellites before Seoul's rocket launch next week.

Actions by parties in Northeast Asia may trigger a regional arms race and lead to the progressive escalation of tension on the Korean Peninsula, observers said.

January 15, 2013
Chinese stocks rise to 8-month high

Shares expected to jump around 20% this year as 'the bear is over'.

Stocks rose to an eight-month high on Monday, a development interpreted by analysts as the end of the bear market that stalled markets most of last year.

The Shanghai Composite Index soared 3.06 percent to 2,311.74 points, the highest since June.

"The bear is over," said Chen Li, the head of China equity strategy at UBS Securities Co Ltd as the SCI exceeded the 2,300 level after rebounding from a low of 1,900 in early December.

A shares are expected to rise about 20 percent in 2013, Chen said.

December 20, 2012
Investment good for both sides

The world's largest economies should promote direct input in each others' businesses and help the global recovery

In recent years, China has emerged to be one of the largest investors in the world. Its ascent has been extremely rapid. As of 2010, China's outbound direct investment stood at $317.2 billion. This is still small in terms of the global total because China only started to invest abroad very recently.

The United States is an important destination of China's overseas investment.

November 26, 2012
Fighter jets successfully land on aircraft carrier

It will take 4 to 5 years for Liaoning to be fully combat capable: expert.

China has moved closer to its goal of building a blue-water navy, with pilots successfully landing on and taking off from the Liaoning, the country's first aircraft carrier, according to military experts.

Dai Mingmeng, a squadron leader from an aviation regiment of the East China Sea Fleet, landed a J-15 carrier-based fighter jet on the Liaoning on Friday morning, marking a milestone for the People's Liberation Army navy, according to the Beijing-based Mirror Evening News.

November 14, 2012
Attack copter takes to skies

More orders announced for C919 passenger aircraft at airshow.

The Zhuhai Airshow, the largest showcase for the nation's aviation and aerospace industry, soared into the skies above Guangdong province with more aircraft than ever before.

A crowd favorite was the public debut of the WZ-10, China's attack helicopter, nicknamed Thunder Fire.

But not all the action was in the air. The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China announced it had clinched orders for a total of 380 C919 aircraft, China's homegrown mid-sized passenger jet.

November 14, 2012
EU puts airline emissions rule on hold

China says that the organization's move is 'a step in the right direction'.

China has welcomed a European Union decision not to immediately charge airlines that use airports within EU borders for their carbon emissions in the hope that a better system can be devised.

Connie Hedegaard, EU climate commissioner, said on Monday the EU will put its emissions rules applying to overseas airlines on hold for a year to let the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization find an alternative way to curb emission increases.

October 25, 2012
Swedish firm finds its bearings

China's slowing growth fails to dent SKF's enthusiasm.

Even two decades later, Rakesh Makhija, president of SKF Group AB's Asia operations, still recalls his very first experience of China.

He remembers it was around 11 pm that he looked up from his book, glanced at the snaking waters below him, took in the squared-off landscape and realized the aircraft he was in was about to land at Shanghai's Hongqiao airport.

September 1, 2012
Airbus venture to fly high

Tianjin plant a symbol of relations between China, Germany, Wen says

Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined the celebration on Friday for the 100th A320 jetliner made in China as Chinese and European partners declared they will extend their contract on the Airbus assembly joint venture. 

Hailed by Wen as a symbol of friendly Chinese-German ties, the assembly factory, whose contract is due to expire in 2016, will continue operating to 2026 and sell not only to domestic airlines but also international companies. 

August 15, 2012
Astronauts wow Macao crowd

The three astronauts who completed China's first manned space-docking mission in June shared their feelings with nearly 1,000 people.

The three astronauts who completed China's first manned space-docking mission in June shared their feelings with nearly 1,000 people, including representatives of Macao's technical and educational circles, social groups and college students on Tuesday.

Audience members asked more than 140 questions of the Tiangong 1/Shenzhou IX space delegation, which includes veteran astronaut Jing Haipeng, China's first woman astronaut Liu Yang and crewmate Liu Wang. Leading the group was Niu Hongguang, deputy commander-in-chief of the manned space program.

July 27, 2012
Innovator who clicked

A hunch and some risk-taking helped Asiatravel.com’s founder to build a fortune starting with online hotel bookings.

Sun Tze’s Art of War is not just a definitive piece on military strategy. Today, over 2,000 years after it was written, it is also a bestseller on business strategies. One of the philosopher’s better known axioms is: “Know yourself, know your enemy; in a hundred battles, win a hundred victories.”

July 27, 2012
On the rebound

Asia’s best answer to growth slump is comprehensive fiscal measures, experts say

After struggling through the first six months of 2012, most Asian economies hope to see some modest gains in the second half.

In early July, the Manila-based Asian Development Bank cut its growth forecast for developing Asia from 6.9 to 6.6 percent, citing Europe’s financial crisis, the slow pace of the US recovery and lower growth in China and India.

June 17, 2011
Harbin-ger of change

Crowds cheered when the group of eight contestants appeared on stage, under neon lights and dancing to music as part of the China’s Got Talent show. It was just like any popular TV talent program, with one major difference — these were 30-cm tall robot dancers equipped with computers, sensors and batteries.The robots could do more than dance. They mimicked other human movements like picking up trash, serving dishes and performing gymnastics.

Crowds cheered when the group of eight contestants appeared on stage, under neon lights and dancing to music as part of the China’s Got Talent show. It was just like any popular TV talent program, with one major difference — these were 30-cm tall robot dancers equipped with computers, sensors and batteries.

The robots could do more than dance. They mimicked other human movements like picking up trash, serving dishes and performing gymnastics.

April 15, 2011
China ‘opening wider’ for FDI

China will “open wider” to the world by encouraging foreign companies to invest, for the first time, in certain industries under a new draft regulating foreign investment, experts said.
The select industries, in the recently released Foreign Direct Investment Industry Guidelines, include high-tech, clean energy, aerospace and aviation, new materials, high-end manufacturing and advanced logistics. The guidelines will replace the previous version, published in 2007.


China will “open wider” to the world by encouraging foreign companies to invest, for the first time, in certain industries under a new draft regulating foreign investment, experts said.


The select industries, in the recently released Foreign Direct Investment Industry Guidelines, include high-tech, clean energy, aerospace and aviation, new materials, high-end manufacturing and advanced logistics. The guidelines will replace the previous version, published in 2007.


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