April 3, 2008

China launches new attack sub built in secret underground factory

China has launched the second of its newest Yuan-class attack submarine, which is currently undergoing sea trials. The Kanwa Information Center reported that the second submarine has been changed from the first model, which was built without knowledge of U.S. intelligence. The submarine, according to U.S. officials, had been undetected because it was built in an underground factory.  (FULL STORY)
Entrance to the underground submarine facility of the Jianggezhuang Submarine Base. See article for additional photos.    Fas.org

Hu Jintao feels heat, launches investigation of massive intel failure on Tibet upheaval

The Hu Jintao leadership is conducting an investigation into factors behind the faulty intelligence — and poor crisis management — that has allowed a relatively small number of Tibetan “splittists” and rioters to stage a series of protests and disturbances since early March.
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Tibetan monks and nuns in exile stage a candlelight vigil as part of an anti-Chinese demonstation.    AFP/Prakash Mathema
French expert: China intel negotiated with Al Qaida on Olympics
Israeli PM confirmed Syria air strike targeted N. Korea-related nuclear site, daily reports
   
Seoul's human rights commission to interview defectors for first time
Fed up: North Korean women push back, authorities back down
N. Korea converting E. Berlin embassy into hostel to earn cash
Report: Anti-regime vandalism spreading in N. Korea

Biofuel blowback: Fifty percent rice price hike could spell trouble / New Tokyo government index: Business confidence at low point / U.S. aid to Pakistan takes on tribal areas in border terror haven
Report: China seen sponsoring anti-CNN website
Anti-U.S. Pakistani Islamist sermonizing in Hong Kong with Beijing's approval
China’s new defense minister a potted plant?
Report: Japan defense minister compromised in 1992 North Korea visit

 
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