Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
February 2007 - China Special Weapons News
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- Analysis: The Final Frontier for Weapons cfr.org 22 Feb 2007 -- China’s decision in January to blast one of its own aging weather satellites out of orbit using a ballistic missile drew global criticism
- China, Russia Clash With US Over Space Weapons Treaty VOA 13 Feb 2007 -- China and Russia clashed with the United States Tuesday over a proposal to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament to create a treaty on space weapons.
- Analysts: Alliance Between China, North Korea Strained Over Nuclear Issue VOA 07 Feb 2007 -- Over the past few years, China has been a major player in the six-party talks aimed at persuading North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program
- China Defends Ship in Disputed Waters Near Japan VOA 06 Feb 2007 -- China has defended a survey ship's entry into disputed waters near Japan, saying the ship was carrying out a normal maritime survey
- India's space agency chief slams Chinese anti-satellite test IRNA 05 Feb 2007 -- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chief G Madhavan Nair has slammed China for its anti-satellite missile test, terming the shooting down as one against international convention, and said New Delhi should make efforts to exert pressure on Beijing not to undertake such strikes.
- U.S. Seeks More Transparency from China on Defense Issues Washington File 02 Feb 2007 -- The United States is monitoring closely China’s military modernization efforts while also pushing Beijing to be more transparent about its intentions and participate more fully in a dialogue to head off the risk of miscalculation, a senior U.S. defense official says.
- China Relationship Key to U.S. Strategy, Official Says AFPS 02 Feb 2007 -- A strong U.S.-China relationship is important in promoting peace and stability in Asia, and the United States is working to shape China’s choices positively, a top Defense Department official said here yesterday.
- Darfur Issue Looms Over China Leader's Visit to Sudan VOA 02 Feb 2007 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Khartoum on Friday, as part of an eight-nation tour aimed at strengthening China's ties with its African economic partners
