December 4, 2009

Japanese delegation urged U.S. to maintain credibility of its nuclear umbrella

Tokyo actively lobbied a congressional task force on nuclear deterrence to maintain the credibility of the U.S. nuclear umbrella for Japan to deter attacks from China and North Korea. Government sources said the lobbying took place before the Democratic Party of Japan took power. (FULL STORY)
The USS Halsey shown firing a tomahawk land attack missile [ZOOM], believed by the Japanese to be an important element in maintaining credible deterrence with China and North Korea.
Hu Jintao names Hu Chunhua as 'Sixth-Generation' successor of his successor

Rumors about a rift between the “cores” of China’s Fourth- and Fifth-Generation leaderships — President Hu Jintao and Vice President Xi Jinping, respectively — are circulating in the Chinese capital. Despite this, Hu has surprised China-watchers by naming his favored leader of the Sixth-Generation cadre, as officials born in the 1960s are called. Hu Chunhua, 46, is not related to Hu Jintao, who is also commander in chief and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary.  (FULL STORY)
Hu Chunhua, then provincial governor of Hebei province, visited a company, accompanied by party officials.    en.wahaha.com.cn
China focusing on undersea warfare including mine strategy for harbors, sea lanes
Report confirms China's transfer of nuclear weapon design, uranium to Pakistan
   
Japan launches advanced spy satellite to monitor North Korea
India concerned over growing China-Pakistan weapons collaboration
China’s air force modernization plan based on 'operational strategy and tactics' used in Iraq War

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N. Korean scientists arrested for report on eco-impact of imported Chinese waste

SEOUL — A group of North Korean scientists were arrested and their research center closed after they made a recommendation about soil contamination to the Central Labor Party.
Taiwan general: China ASBM under development but not yet direct threat
China steps up electronic eavesdropping in North Africa after Al Qaida strikes
Report cites first documentation of Kim Jong-Un accompanying his father
South Korean group plans to expose North Korean sympathizers

 
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