August 4, 2010

Report: Expanded U.S. naval forces needed to counter China's 'anti-access threats'

A bipartisan congressionally-mandated commission is recommending that the U.S. naval forces be increased in response to China's military buildup. The independent panel, led by former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and former Defense Secretary William Perry, stated in response to the Pentagon's Quadrennial Defense Review that the force structure in Asia needs to be increased. (FULL STORY)
A South Korean destroyer dropped a depth charge [ZOOM] during military drills in the Yellow Sea on Thursday. Lee Jin-Man
China's PLA aims strong signals at multiple audiences with late summer exercises
The People's Liberation Army has held several major and well-publicized maneuvers since mid-July. The frequency and complex nature of the drills have illustrated well the principal message delivered by Defense Minister General Liang Guanglie on Army Day on Aug. 1: That even during peace time, “the PLA will never waver from its priority task of preparing for military struggle.”  (FULL STORY)
Chinese soldiers take part in the Vanguard 2010 live-fire air defense exercise in central China's Henan Province on Aug. 4.   AP
Movements by N. Korean subs were tracked before and after sinking of Cheonan
North Korea-PRC ties deepen, based on strategic enmity for the U.S.
   
China claims 'indisputable sovereignty' over South China Sea
Aggressive moves my China prompts Japan to expand naval ops
Secret trip to Taiwan by Hu son said to strengthen détente
U.S. planning sanctions against banks enabling N. Korean proliferation

  INSIDE  NORTH  KOREA     
Report: Kim transferring billions in overseas bank accounts to his youngest son

North Korea's ailing leader Kim Jong-Il is transferring his personal wealth, hidden in offshore bank accounts, to his youngest son and heir-apparent, a Seoul-based radio station said.
Libya's North Korea ties seen behind crisis with South Korea over espionage scandal
China hints a missile removal offer following economic pact with Taiwan
Fewer North Koreans defecting to the South after crackdown

 
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