January 8, 2010

Outbreaks of social unrest growing in China despite economic gains

Social unrest and dislocation are growing problems within the world’s most populous country, according to a report by the Chinese government. But not included in the report were widespread riots that broke out in the western region of Xinjiang, where some 200 people were killed in early July. The report notes the growth of a deep resentment among China’s 1.3-billion population over the past several decades, mainly over unfairness and power abuse by government officials. (FULL STORY)

Job seekers line up at job fair in China's Sichuan province.
Beijing turns up heat: Pugilistic He Yafei to become ambassador to Washington

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has reshuffled its leading diplomats with a view to waging a more aggressive “quasi-superpower diplomacy” in the coming decade. Foremost among the changes is the soon-to-be-announced posting of Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei to Washington. He, 55, will replace incumbent Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, who has reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 and is tipped to return home.
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Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei will be China's new ambassador to Washington.
North Korea steals U.S.-supplied equipment to use 'for military purposes'
Report: Kim seen preparing to visit China for summit
   

China employs 'strategic deception' to push weaponization of outer space

China goes public about advanced multiple-warhead missile
China increases space research, eyes lunar mission with military overtones
Chinese general promoted in 'rocket style' ascent

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Pyongyang's currency reform leads to plunge in value

The North's currency measures were widely seen as an attempt to clamp down on a growing free-market economy, which emerged after the state food distribution system collapsed during famines in the 1990s.
U.S. blocks Chinese firm's bid for gold mine over espionage concerns
Seoul to seek German money-for-abductees model for detainees in N. Korea

 
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