August 25, 2010

Pentagon report focuses on steady growth of China's naval power

The Pentagon's latest annual report on the Chinese military outlines the continued development of Chinese naval weapons, considered the most advanced area of China's overall military buildup. According to the report, China has the largest force of surface ships, submarines and amphibious warfare ships in Asia, with more than 75 warships and more than 60 submarines. (FULL STORY)
Navy cadets march past Tiananmen Square during a parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, on Oct. 1, 2009. Reuters/Jason Lee
Spreading turmoil in China called
'powder keg about to explode'
U.S. and Chinese analysts of Asian affairs say that instability in China is growing as the result of widespread popular discontent over corruption, economic disparities, government controls and a general lack of political freedom in the world's most populous nation. China's government has managed to nearly eliminate any published references to the instability.  (FULL STORY)
Security guards and protesters outside Beijing's prestigious Tsinghua University. AFP/Frederic Brown
Chinese asymmetric plans focus on strategic vulnerabilities of U.S. forces
China goes public with defense of strategic nuclear weapons buildup
   
Tokyo delays decision on politically-hot U.S. base in Okinawa
Reports: N. Korea imported banned WMD materials from China this year
Report cites friction in China between PLA and CCP leaders
N. Korea taps social networking sites for latest propaganda offensive

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Power of North Korea's Jang Song-Taek grows with return of former premier

North Korea's former reformist premier believed a close aide of the powerful Jang Song-Taek has returned to the ruling hierarchy, indicating Jang's growing influence with his brother-in-law and the country's leader Kim Jong-Il, who is seen increasingly turning to family and friends.
Pentagon report: Chinese defense exports to Mideast, North Africa have steadily increased
U.S. analysts anticipate third North Korea nuclear test
U.S. dismisses Wikileaked report of North Korea-Al Qaida link

 
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