Asia Pacific Program for 15 February 2012
Chinese vice president's US visit about 'visibility'
China's Vice President Xi Jinping will meet with US lawmakers critical of Beijing later today, as he continues his American trip.
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China's defence spending set to equal Asia's combined
Vice President Xi Jinping also made a visit to the Pentagon, where he was given a 19-gun military salute.
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Soaring food prices hit world's children hard
The aid agency Save the Children says soaring food prices over the past few years, have forced many parents in poor households to cut back on meals.
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Major health bill over first hurdle in Australia
Amid days of leadership speculation, the Australian Ggovernment has gained some victory in parliament today, with the passing of a key amendment to legislation relating to private health insurance.
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Kiribati fields gutsy team at Commonwealth Fly Fishing Comp
And finally tonight, expert anglers from around the world are in Tasmania for the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships.
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