November 6, 2009

Satellite photos show evidence of renewed N. Korea’s nuclear activities

SEOUL — Satellite photos reveal a continuous stream of workers in and out of North Korea's nuclear complex in Yongbyon, South Korean officials said last week before the North announced that it has produced more arms-grade plutonium. The state media said on Nov. 3 that the country had made "noticeable successes" in weaponizing plutonium extracted from them. (FULL STORY)
North Korea's Yongbyon Nuclear Complex [ZOOM], in early October 2008. AP/Xinhua, Zhang Yan
Tough job market, financial incentives make PLA attractive option for graduates

Chinese rulers have since dynastic times looked upon Southeast Asia as their sphere of interest. Yet despite gains that the fast-rising quasi-superpower has made in diplomatic ties with major global players such as the United States, Russia and Europe, relations with several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remain testy.  (FULL STORY)
Female candidates wait to register to become recruits of the People's Liberation Army in Hefei, Anhui province on Nov. 1.    Reuters/Stringer Shanghai
Visiting PLA general warns Pentagon on surveillance, build-up 'hype' and Taiwan
Russian general gives first post-Soviet assessment of PRC as potential threat
   
Spy agency: Cyber attacks traced to N. Korea’s telecommunications ministry
U.S. on alert as China, India commandos conduct cross-border incursions
N. Korean pitches cultural exchange, balks on nuclear talks during U.S. visit
China said to use service agency to conduct intelligence against embassies

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Hu Jintao invitation suggests North Korean nukes are not Beijing's priority

As is true of its relations with other less-developed nations, particularly in Africa, Beijing also has its eye on North Korean natural resources that could fuel the growth of its economy and stabilize its own restive population.
Admiral airs growing U.S. anxiety over China's 'unprecedented' buildup
Report: China obsessed by 'chess game', asymmetric warfare against high tech U.S.
Retired pro-China admiral who underestimated PLA development now touts cooperation

 
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