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2011-11-15 China successfully completed the second space dockingThe second docking between Chinas Shenzhou-8 spaceship and the Tiangong-1 space lab has taken place. After flying attached for some 12-days, the unmanned Shenzhou-8 decoupled with the space lab for about half-an-hour, and then hooked itself back up again.The re-docking is one of the last elements of the Shenzhou-8 mission. After flying together for two more days, Shenzhou-8 will re-disengage from Tiangong-1 and fly at a safe distance about 5 kilometers away. Shenzhou-8 will then return to earth later this week.Chinese president ends Hawaii trip after APEC meetingChinese President Hu Jintao is back in Beijing, after wrapping up his time at the APEC meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.During his time in Honolulu, Hu Jintao attended the Economic Leaders Meeting.He also delivered a keynote speech at the APEC CEO summit, along with holding a number of bilateral sessions with other APEC leaders, including US President Barack Obama.Chinas financial system sound: IMFThe International Monetary Fund says Chinas financial system is sound and has achieved remarkable progress.The IMF made the conclusion in its first Financial Sector Assessment Program review of China, which was carried out jointly with the World Bank. The report says China has made remarkable progress in its transition toward a more commercially-oriented and financially sound system.Meanwhile, the IMF says further reforms are needed to promote financial stability and sustainable growth. It adds that Chinas financial supervision and regulation are being strengthened, but risks stem from the growing complexity of the system and the uncertainties surrounding the global economy.10 dead, 12 injured as home topples in central China10 people died and 12 others were injured when a home toppled in central Chinas Hunan province last night.The accident happened in a village in Xinshao county. 22 villagers were buried in the debris of the ramshackle