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China criticizes Iran sanctions as Merkel visits

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China's main ruling party newspaper criticized sanctions on Iran as German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Friday with President Hu Jintao after urging Beijing to press Tehran to avoid developing nuclear weapons. (read on…) Related items The China-U.S. Solar War Heats Up China will phase out energy-draining light bulbs Solar demand in China to boom...

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China secures Kalahari, paves way for Extract bid

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London (Reuters) – China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp (CGNPC) declared its offer for Kalahari Minerals unconditional on Friday, paving the way for it to launch a takeover bid for Extract Resources, owner of one of the world's largest uranium mines. CGNPC, which is bidding with the China-Africa Development Fund, said on Friday it now...

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China intensifies criticism of sanctions on Iran

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BEIJING (Reuters) – A top Chinese newspaper stepped up Beijing's opposition to a Western push for tighter sanctions against Iran, warning Friday that tensions over Tehran's nuclear program are hurting energy markets and could stifle the global economic recovery. China's criticism of tighter sanctions on Iran, designed to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons,...

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Germany's Merkel calls on China to use influence with Iran over nuclear program

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BEIJING, China – German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Thursday on China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, to use its influence to persuade Tehran to renounce possible nuclear weapons ambitions. (read on…) Related items Germany's Merkel urges China to use influence on Iran Merkel urges China to press Iran over nuclear programme Merkel calls...

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Germany's Merkel urges China to use influence on Iran

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BEIJING (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged China on Thursday to use its influence to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear weapons program, at the start of a three-day visit when she will also seek China's support for the ailing euro. Merkel is expected to make the case for tighter sanctions on...

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