October 9, 2009

Beijing's military parade was massive show of force with domestic, global impact

China’s October 1 military parade showcased the large-scale military buildup of the People’s Liberation Army, which analysts say was intended for foreign militaries as well as the Chinese people, who are growing wary of communist rule. The huge demonstrations, which included displays of “hordes” of missiles, also included a propaganda message apparently targeting U.S. spy agencies. (FULL STORY)
A satellite image of Tiananmen Square [ZOOM] showed the image of a dove made up of thousands of school children. digitalglobe.com
Obama rewards Hu with major concession in return for nothing from Pyongyang
China’s North Korean policy suffered a setback when Premier Wen Jiabao failed to get anything substantial from Kim Jong-Il regarding the resuscitation of the so-called six-party talks being hosted by the Chinese. However, President Barack Obama’s decision not to see the Nobel Prize laureate Dalai Lama during his ongoing visit to Washington has handed Beijing a big victory in its decades-long crusade of preventing “foreign interference” on toward Tibet and Xinjiang.  (FULL STORY)
The Dalai Lama makes remarks in the Capitol on Oct. 6.    Reuters/Kevin Lamarque
Report: 10,000 agents in secret Chinese sleeper cells ready for war worldwide
Obama administration praises Communist China's 'historical accomplishment' at 60
   
S. Korea has list of 100 nuclear sites in N. Korea
Secret unit controls appointments of China's elites
Taiwan responds to Oct. 1 parade by announcing plans for buildup
N. Korea got $2.3 billion worth of aid from broken promises

  INSIDE  NORTH  KOREA     
N. Korea has 13 types of biological agents, 5,000 tons of chemical weapons
"North Korea has the capability to independently culture and produce these germs in the event of a conflict." The report warned that the massive chemical and biological stockpile is no less a serious a threat to South Korea than nuclear bombs.
China official, in commentary, calls for U.S. exit from Afghanistan
China’s need for oil to fuel growth limits its support for sanctions against Iran
China military exercises reveal plans for extensive use of civilian transportation

 
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