October 31, 2007

China's military plans to 'blind' U.S. missile-monitoring satellites

China’s military is discussing plans to destroy or disable the Defense Support System constellation of satellites that the U.S. uses to detect and provide warning of missile launches around the world. Larry Wortzel, a former U.S. intelligence analyst on China, learned of the plans in a series of articles in Chinese government publications.     (FULL STORY)

Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites have served as America's early-warning system for ballistic missile launches since their first launch in 1970.  DefenseIndustryDaily.com

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong, right, with Premier Wen Jiabao, center, and former President Jiang Zemin, left, on Oct. 21.  AP/Greg Baker

Key Hu rival and head of Shanghai faction gained ground during 17th CCP Congress

Personnel changes after the 17th Party Congress have confirmed that major portfolios in the crucial law and order area have gone to cadres close to out going Vice President Zeng Qinghong. While having retired from the Politburo at the Congress, the 68-year-old Zeng is a one-time rival of President Hu Jintao’s. Moreover, he is the head of the powerful Shanghai Faction, which had its heyday during the tenure of President Jiang Zemin. Two well-known Zeng cronies, Zhou Yongkang and He Guoqiang, were last month inducted into the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) at Zeng’s recommendation.
(FULL STORY)
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