January 15, 2010

PLA air force officer:
Non-militarization of space 'wishful thinking'

The Obama administration is seeking greater cooperation with China on space at the same time Beijing is moving toward greater militarization and weaponization of space — something it has publicly opposed. A PLA air force officer told the Liaowang Weekly, that China’s military is accelerating capabilities that shift from “the aviation pattern into the air-and-space integration pattern.” (FULL STORY)
China launched a research satellite, "Shijian XI-01" on a Long March 2C rocket on Nov. 12. www.china-defense-mashup.com
Hu Jintao's hardliner appointments tighten Han Chinese grip on Tibet

President and Commander in Chief Hu Jintao has taken multi-pronged measures to boost control over Tibet as the door to negotiations with the aging Dalai Lama has apparently been closed. While more hard-line cadres are being appointed to run the restive territory, Beijing has also pledged unprecedented development aid for the estimated 6.5 million Tibetans who live in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) as well as the neighboring provinces of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai.  (FULL STORY)
Chinese President Hu Jintao gestures to U.S. President Barack Obama, in Beijing, on Nov 16, 2009. AP/Ng Han Guan
Admiral: China will 'hide its weaknesses and confidently show its transparency'
Wortzel: China responsible for most 'malicious' cyber attacks on U.S. systems
   
North Korea keeps celebration for future leader secret
Hermit kingdom succession watch: From 'Dear Leader' to 'Morning Star'
Seoul think tank calls for biotech, nanotech cooperation with North Korea
India developing 'kill vehicle' to protect space assets

  INSIDE  NORTH  KOREA     
In unprecedented admission, Kim Jong-Il says N. Koreans' standard of living suffers

SEOUL - North Korean ruler Kim Jong-Il has delivered a rare, indeed unprecedented public apology, according to Pyongyang's state media.
China opposes U.S. on new economic sanctions against Iran
Heads roll in leadership unit of PLA's General Political Department
Thailand plans joint exercises separately with U.S. allies and China

 
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