Issue: May 07, 2012 (Archive)

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US moves on jets upgrade
Taiwan has made progress on a multi-billion-dollar contract with the United States to upgrade its F-16 fighter jets in an arms deal that has irked Beijing.

`Flesh' pill crackdown
South Korea has stepped up customs inspections to stop the smuggling from China of pills made from human fetuses or deceased infants.

Push for green buildings
Energy-efficient buildings should account for 30percent of all new construction projects by 2020 to bring its building energy consumption ratio closer to that of developed countries, Xinhua News Agency said.

Power chief quits amid price-rise outrage
The head of Taiwan's state electricity supplier has resigned after a steep hike in utility rates prompted outrage.

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