China Shuns US And Invests Direct In Iran Oil-Fields | ZeroHedge

China Shuns US And Invests Direct In Iran Oil-Fields | ZeroHedge: "
Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says China has agreed to invest USD20 billion in developing north and south Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields which will finally produce 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil.

Speaking to reporters in a visit to the Petropars Company on Sunday, the oil minister said the agreement for developing Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields has been reached after 10-15 years of negotiations with the Chinese side.

He added that the Chinese side has started its activities by investing USD20 billion dollars in the oil fields."

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China emissions study suggests climate change could be faster than thought | Reuters

China emissions study suggests climate change could be faster than thought | Reuters: "(Reuters) - China's carbon emissions could be nearly 20 percent higher than previously thought, a new analysis of official Chinese data showed on Sunday, suggesting the pace of global climate change could be even faster than currently predicted."

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BBC News - Leon Panetta: US to move 60% of navy fleet to Pacific

BBC News - Leon Panetta: US to move 60% of navy fleet to Pacific: "The US is planning to move the majority of its warships to the Asia-Pacific region by 2020, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has revealed."

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High-speed Silk Road in the planning stage

Fars News Agency :: Iran Willing to Join China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan Railway Link: ""The railway which is 392-km long will connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, and will boost expansion of trade ties, increase exports and decrease transit costs among these countries and will facilitate transport of cargo and passenger in the region," Nikzad underscored.

In addition to the rail link, Iran seeks other links with China and the Central Asia.

In 2010, Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said the country has made major investments in the transportation sector and is resolved to revive the ancient Silk Road. "

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See Hong Kong for Thirty Cents. The Amazing Hong Kong Tram System. | YOMADIC

See Hong Kong for Thirty Cents. The Amazing Hong Kong Tram System. | YOMADIC: "One of the plain-sight-secrets of Hong Kong is the tramways. I spent the best part of a day on the Hong Kong tram system. "

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Beijing introduces free public transportation plan for the disabled

Beijing introduces free public transportation plan for the disabled: "Beijing transportation authorities and the city's association for disabled people have announced that the disabled from today on will be able to enjoy free public transportation."

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