Guangzhou Moots Fund for One-child Parents: A 1980 law says one-child parents should be compensated after retirement. Many of those parents are now retired or approaching retirement age, which means that cities across the country are seeing one-child compensation payments rise. Some officials in Guangzhou believe a fund is the only way for the city to uphold its obligations under the one-child policy.
Taiwan star silenced by China row: A Taiwanese pop singer has cancelled a concert in China after a protest accusing her of supporting independence for the island, Taiwan media reports.
China recalls toxic baby milk: Health authorities in the Chinese city of Guiyang have said they are recalling more than 9,000 bags of highly toxic milk powder. More than 150 children in the south-western province of Guizhou were poisoned earlier this month by drinking the formula.
Zimbabwe reveals China arms deal: Zimbabwe's opposition has condemned a government decision to order fighter aircraft from China and other military equipment worth an estimated $200m. The defence ministry confirmed it was buying defence equipment from China.
China readying 1st female astronauts: hina plans to recruit women as astronauts, and hopes to send its first female astronaut into space by 2010. The female astronauts would conduct research on the planned Chinese space station.
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