August 7, 2009

Obama's China policy speech soft-pedals proliferation, human rights issues

President Obama made his first major speech on China on July 27 and made clear he will not pressure the communist government on such issues as democracy and human rights or its role in selling weapons to rogue states. Speaking at the U.S.-China Strategic dialogue, Obama called for deepening U.S.-China cooperation and ... financial stability through greater transparency and regulatory reform. (FULL STORY)
Chinese officials listen as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington on July 27.       Reuters/Larry DowningReuters/Larry Downing

Hu Jintao dusts off Maoist dictum, strengthens economy's ties to military

On the eve of the August 1 Army Day, President and Commander-in-chief Hu Jintao gave the top brass yet another big gift: extra civilian support in areas ranging from research and development of weapons to infrastructure, especially transport and communications. These massive resources are on top of the 15 percent or so annual budget boosts that have been granted the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for the past decade.  (FULL STORY)
Chinese military soldiers salute as the Chinese flag is raised during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. AP/Matt Dunham
Former Bush official cites unauthorized concessions by Christopher Hill to North Korea
Fearing a growing Christian underground, N. Korea reacts harshly with public executions
   
Israeli-based radar to be jointly developed for S. Korean combat jets
Pacific Command strategy report ignores China's security challenge
Kissinger still influences U.S. policy despite extensive ties to Beijing
N. Korea trafficking tied to pervasive drug culture on China border

Nissan takes an electric plunge / India-China form a pollution alliance to counter the climate change lobby . . . / . . . But Guangdong bases rejection of $5 billion refinery on popular environmental opposition / Taiwan leader angles for trade pact
MDA director describes 'very close' U.S.-Japan cooperation on missile defense upgrade
Report: China consolidating seven military regions to four 'strategic zones'
Posts on Jihadist Internet sites quote Bin Laden supporters in China by name

 
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