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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


July 2003 - China Special Weapons News

  • Beijing Leaders Believe U.S. "Poses a Challenge," Pentagon Report Says AFPS 31 Jul 2003 -- While China seeks to benefit from trade and technology "interactions" with the United States, Beijing leaders still believe the U.S. poses a "significant," long-term challenge, according to a DoD report released to Congress July 30.
  • China Sees U.S. as Long-term Challenge, Report Says Washington File 30 Jul 2003 -- A new Department of Defense (DoD)report to Congress on China's military strategy says that, while China interacts with the United States in order to benefit from U.S. trade and technology, "Beijing apparently believes that the United States poses a significant long-term challenge," especially with regard to Taiwan.
  • Report to Congress, Pursuant to the FY 2000 National Defense Authorization Act: ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA July 28, 2003 -- This annual report addresses (1) gaps in knowledge of China's military power; (2) China's grand strategy, security strategy, and military strategy; (3) developments in China's military doctrine and force structure, to include developments in advanced technologies that would enhance China's military capabilities; (4) China's relations with the former Soviet Union; and, (5) the security situation in the Taiwan Strait. [PDF 725 Kb]
  • CHINA/TAIWAN/MISSILES VOA 31 Jul 2003 -- A new U-S military report says China is pointing more ballistic missiles at Taiwan and boosting military spending to prepare for a potential conflict with the rebellious island province.
  • China Should Tighten Missile Controls, U.S. Official Says Washington File 25 July 2003--The Chinese government needs to tighten its controls over missile proliferation, says Paula A. DeSutter, assistant secretary of State for verification and compliance.
  • NK, US Close to Agreeing on 5-Way Talks Korea-net 23 Jul 2003 -- The dates for trilateral talks between North Korea, the United States and China on the nuclear standoff and five-way talks including South Korea and Japan could be announced simultaneously, a senior Seoul official said on Tuesday (July 22).
  • CHINA/BLAIR UPDATE VOA 21 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he has found a "far greater sense of urgency" among the Chinese leadership to resolve the question of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Mr. Blair said it was imperative that North Korea change its ways.
  • CHINA / BLAIR VOA 21 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in China for talks on trade and how to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis. But his Asian tour continues to be dogged by the apparent suicide of a former British weapons inspector in a scandal over whether Mr. Blair's government overstated the threat from Iraqi weapons to justify the invasion.
  • Blair Arrives in China for Talks on North Korea VOA News 20 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Beijing, where he will meet with China's top leaders on the North Korean nuclear crisis.
  • HONG KONG / POLITICS VOA 20 Jul 2003 -- Having received the support of his superiors in Beijing, Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa now has to rebuild his depleted government and his credibility with the public. Mr. Tung has his work cut out for him.
  • CHINA/HONG KONG VOA 19 Jul 2003 -- China's top leaders have publicly renewed their support for Hong Kong's embattled chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, indicating that Mr. Tung will remain in office, despite pressure for him to resign. Chinese President Hu Jintao also reaffirmed his commitment to the passage of proposed national security legislation, which has caused widespread dissatisfaction among Hong Kong residents.
  • U-S-China-North Korea VOA 18 Jul 2003 -- A senior Chinese envoy Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo -- met top Bush administration officials in Washington Friday on Beijing's efforts to convene further talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The two sides agreed to continue pursuing a diplomatic solution, but there was no immediate announcement of a new round of talks with Pyongyang.
  • DPR of Korea: China tells Annan of encouraging nuclear talks; IAEA cites threat UN News Centre 18 Jul 2003 -- Even as China gave Secretary-General Kofi Annan an upbeat report on its latest demarche to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) over its decision to produce nuclear weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog today called the situation "currently the most immediate and most serious threat" to non-proliferation.
  • Senior US, Chinese Officials Hold Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program VOA News 18 Jul 2003 -- A senior Chinese envoy Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo met top Bush administration officials in Washington Friday on Beijing's efforts to arrange further talks on North Korea's nuclear program.
  • HONG KONG/POLITICS VOA 18 Jul 2003 -- A day after Hong Kong's leader, Tung Chee-Hwa, admitted to making mistakes in his six-year tenure, the head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party says he will advocate popular elections of Hong Kong's next chief executive.
  • Hong Kong's Pro-China Party Pushes for Popular Elections VOA News 18 Jul 2003 -- A day after Hong Kong's leader, Tung Chee-hwa, admitted to making mistakes in his six-year tenure, the head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party says he will advocate popular elections of Hong Kong's next chief executive.
  • U-S / CHINA / NORTH KOREA VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo holds talks with Secretary of State Colin Powell and other Bush administration officials Friday on efforts to revive talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The Chinese envoy will report on his mission to Pyongyang earlier this week.
  • Chinese Diplomat to Brief Powell on N. Korea Talks VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo holds talks with Secretary of State Colin Powell and other Bush administration officials Friday on efforts to revive talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The Chinese envoy will report on his mission to Pyongyang earlier this week.
  • CHINA / NOKOR DIPLOMACY VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- China is intensifying diplomacy to resolve tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program - sending a top envoy to Washington just days after a visit to Pyongyang. China says the dispute is at a "critical" and "sensitive" stage.
  • HONG KONG POLITICS VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's leader will meet with Beijing officials to discuss the territory's growing political crisis. The emergency talks were arranged following the resignation of both the financial and security ministers, and widespread public dissatisfaction with government policies.
  • BLAIR CHINA PREVIEW VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair holds talks in China about the North Korean nuclear crisis, Hong Kong politics, and post-war Iraq on Monday.
  • China to Send Envoy to US For Talks on North Korea VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- China is intensifying its efforts to be a key player in resolving tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons development program.
  • Hong Kong, Chinese Leaders to Meet Amidst Political Crisis VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's leader will meet with Beijing officials to discuss about the growing political crisis in the Chinese territory. Saturday's emergency talks follow the resignation of both the financial and security ministers, and widespread public dissatisfaction with government policies. The political uncertainty has put Hong Kong's financial markets on edge.
  • Hong Kong's Financial, Security Ministers Resign to Defuse Controversy VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- Two of Hong Kong's most unpopular government officials have resigned suddenly.
  • HONG KONG/POLITICS VOA 16 Jul 2003 -- Two of Hong Kong's most unpopular government officials have resigned suddenly. The resignations come as Hong Kong's chief executive attempts to rebuild his battered credibility.
  • NOKOR/NUCLEAR VOA 16 Jul 2003 -- A wave of diplomatic activity is underway to bring North Korea's nuclear activities back to the negotiating table. U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discussed the issue by telephone, while Australian Prime Minister John Howard took it up personally with Japanese leaders.
  • Diplomats Seek N. Korea Nuclear Talks VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- A wave of diplomatic activity is underway to bring North Korea's nuclear activities back to the negotiating table. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discussed the issue by telephone, while Australian Prime Minister John Howard took it up personally with Japanese leaders.
  • US, China Discuss North Korean Nuclear Standoff VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing have held talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. China's official Xinhua news agency said that the two agreed, in a phone conversation Wednesday morning, to keep in contact and exert efforts to further the "Sino-U.S. constructive and cooperative relationship." Xinhua gave no further details.
  • Weapon sales to Taiwan harm ties China Daily 16 Jul 2003 -- The latest weapons deal is just one of a string of moves by Washington to upgrade Taiwan's combat capability. It sends a wrong signal to the island's separatists and will only jeopardize the political foundations of Sino-US relations. It will, therefore, torpedo peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • US steps up relations with Taiwan China Daily 15 Jul 2003 -- Some pro-Taiwan forces in the United States, who have always clung to unilateralism and a Cold War mentality, have taken a series of moves in co-ordination with the Taiwan authorities' efforts to instigate separatism across the island, which are characterized by a policy of "de-Sinicization" and the encouragement of "sentiments of hostility" towards the mainland.
  • CHINA / NORTH KOREA UPDATE VOA 15 Jul 2003 -- China is stepping up diplomacy to resume talks aimed at cooling tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Those efforts include sending a presidential envoy to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
  • N. Korea Leader Meets with Chinese Envoy VOA News 15 Jul 2003 -- A Chinese presidential envoy has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il amid growing tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The meeting comes a week after South Korea's president appealed to China to use its influence with the North.
  • China Attempts to Stave Off Crisis Using Diplomacy with N. Korea VOA News 15 Jul 2003 -- China is stepping up diplomacy to resume talks aimed at cooling tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Those efforts include sending a presidential envoy to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
  • EDITORIAL: HUMAN RIGHTS SLIPPAGE IN CHINA VOA 14 Jul 2003 -- Not long ago, hopes were raised in China that a limited step might be taken toward an open political system. Chinese newspaper editors were told that officials of the one-party Communist regime would announce that voters would be allowed to choose among competing candidates in local legislative elections. But the announcement was never made and no explanation was given.
  • HONG KONG CHINA VOA 14 Jul 2003 -- A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong of trying to subvert the city's government. The editorial comes as Hong Kong's administration faces a political crisis in the wake of mass rallies against security legislation and the territory's leader.
  • HONG KONG / CHIEF EXECUTIVE VOA 12 Jul 2003 -- The pressure continues to mount on Hong Kong's chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Pro-democracy forces have been pushing for his resignation for some time, calling him incompetent and insensitive. Friends and officials of the Chinese government are now openly questioning Mr. Tung's effectiveness as well.
  • CHINA FLOODS VOA 12 Jul 2003 -- This summer's floods have killed 569 people in China, and have forced another 630-thousand to flee their homes in recent days. Worried officials say the flood season has at least another month to go.
  • Pentagon: China Allegedly Deploying More Missiles Opposite Taiwan VOA News 10 Jul 2003 -- The U.S. Defense Department is preparing to release a report alleging that China has vastly increased the number of short-range ballistic missiles deployed opposite Taiwan.
  • PENTAGON/CHINA VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- A new Pentagon report will reveal China has dramatically increased the number of short-range missiles it has deployed opposite Taiwan over the past year.
  • Byliner: Hong Kong Now Must Move to Enlarge Democracy, State's Kelly Says Washington File 10 Jul 2003 -- This op-ed by James Kelly, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was published in the Wall Street Journal July 10,
  • HONG KONG / TUNG PROFILE VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Hong Kong Wednesday night, for the second mass demonstration of public discontent in two weeks. Protesters are not only demanding that controversial proposals for anti-subversion laws be dropped - they are also demanding Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa resign from office.
  • HONG KONG/CHINA VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- Beijing has sent a team of officials to Hong Kong to study the political situation after another mass rally against proposed controversial security laws. Critics say the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. The issue has created a political crisis in the city.
  • Beijing Officials Review Hong Kong's Controversial Security Laws VOA News 10 Jul 2003 -- Beijing has sent a team of officials to Hong Kong to study the political situation after another mass rally against proposed controversial security laws. Critics say the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. The issue has created a political crisis in the city.
  • HONG KONG PROTEST UPDATE VOA 09 Jul 2003 -- In a second mass protest in less than 10 days, some 30-thousand opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws surrounded the legislature at dusk. Hong Kong's leader acknowledges the public anger and says his government needs to regain the trust of the people.
  • 30,000 March in Hong Kong to Protest Anti-Subversion Laws VOA News 09 Jul 2003 -- In a second mass protest in less than 10 days, some 30,000 opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws surrounded the legislature at dusk. Hong Kong's leader acknowledges the public anger and says his government needs to regain the trust of the people.
  • HONG KONG/PUBLIC ANGER VOA 09 Jun 2003 -- Hong Kong residents are increasingly frustrated with their government. Last week, half a million people demonstrated to oppose government efforts to pass anti-sedition laws critics say could erode basic freedoms. But many people are upset about several government policies perceived as failures.
  • HONG KONG/PROTEST VOA 09 Jun 2003 -- Opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws plan to surround the legislature to underscore their concerns that the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. A mass rally on July 1st and the subsequent resignation of a key ally led Hong Kong's leader to delay a final vote on the laws, originally scheduled for Wednesday.
  • CHINA/SOUTH KOREA VOA 08 Jul 2003 -- South Korea's president is pushing for greater economic cooperation in northeast Asia, but says that can only happen if there is peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
  • China OKs Delay of Vote on Hong Kong Security Laws VOA News 08 Jul 2003 -- A top Chinese official says the mainland government accepts Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa's decision to delay a vote on controversial anti-subversion laws. The laws sparked mass protests and cast a shadow over Mr. Tung's leadership.
  • U-S / HONG KONG VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- The United States has welcomed the decision by Hong Kong's government to delay action on a controversial internal security bill that generated a huge public protest last week.
  • CIA: Saddam's Audio Tape 'Appears to be Authentic' VOA News 07 Jul 2003 -- The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency says an audio tape aired last week claiming to be deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein appears to be authentic.
  • CHINA SOKOR UPDATE VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korea and China are pledging to press reclusive North Korea toward talks to peacefully end the dispute over Pyongyang's nuclear-weapons program.
  • HONG KONG REACT VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- Opponents of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa say they are pleased by his delay of controversial anti-subversion laws. But many people are still not happy with Mr. Tung's leadership and have called for his resignation.
  • Roh, Hu to Seek Way Out of NK Nuke Row Korea-net 07 Jul 2003 -- President Roh Moo-hyun will hold summit talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing Monday afternoon to discuss a negotiated way out of the North Korea-U.S. standoff over the communist country's nuclear weapons development.
  • CHINA/SOKOR VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun has arrived in China for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. President Roh's entourage also includes Cabinet ministers and business leaders who hope to use the visit to boost trade between the two nations.
  • Roh Arrives in China, Agenda Includes Trade Talks VOA News 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun has arrived in China for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. President Roh's entourage also includes Cabinet ministers and business leaders who hope to use the visit to boost trade between the two nations.
  • HONG KONG / SECURITY LAWS VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, facing widespread popular discontent, has bowed to opponents of proposed anti-subversion laws and delayed a vote on their final passage. The decision follows the sudden resignation of a key ally Sunday.
  • HONG KONG LAWS VOA 06 Jul 2003 -- In surprise move Hong Kong's leader Tung Chee-Hwa has backed down from insisting controversial anti-subversion laws go to a final vote on Wednesday. The legislation, which critics say are a threat to civil liberties, also prompted one of the leader's closest allies to resign.
  • CHINA / HONG KONG VOA 06 Jul 2003 -- China's government says Hong Kong should pass the controversial anti-subversion bill later this week, as scheduled. But organizers of last week's massive street protest against the measure say they want to stop or at least stall the legislation.
  • HONG KONG / LAWS VOA 05 Jul 2003 -- In the face of massive public discontent and waning political support, Hong Kong's leader says he will soften controversial anti-subversion legislation that many in Hong Kong fear will damage civil liberties. A battle still looms over when the legislation will be voted on.
  • Hong Kong Leader to Soften Controversial Anti-Subversion Legislation VOA News 05 Jul 2003 -- In the face of massive public discontent and waning political support, Hong Kong's leader says he will soften controversial anti-subversion legislation that many in Hong Kong fear will damage civil liberties. A battle still looms over when the legislation will be voted on.
  • CHINA/NORKOR/IRAN VOA 04 Jul 2003 -- China has denounced a U-S move to impose sanctions on five Chinese companies. Washington accuses the companies of selling items to Iran that could contribute to Iran's development of weapons of mass destruction. China denies the charges, and called the sanctions "unreasonable."
  • Text: U.S. Disappointed by Deterioration in Human Rights in China Washington File 03 Jul 2003 -- Following is the text of the response to a question taken at the July 2 regular State Department briefing on the human rights situation in China; the answer was posted later in the day
  • U-S/CHINA/IRAN VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies and a North Korean state enterprise for sales to Iran that could help that country's weapons-of-mass-destruction programs. The action was announced as a senior Chinese official ended a Washington visit that included U-S criticism of China's recent human-rights record.
  • US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese, N. Korean Companies Following Weapons Sale to Iran VOA News 03 Jul 2003 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies and a North Korean state enterprise for sales to Iran that could help that country's weapons of mass destruction programs. The action was announced as a senior Chinese official ended a Washington visit that included U.S. criticism of China's recent human rights record.
  • HONG KONG / PROTEST VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- The head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party has urged the government to rethink controversial anti-sedition laws being introduced at the behest of Beijing. The legislation has drawn wide protest over fears it could erode rights and freedoms.
  • CHINA KOREA VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- China says it is pressing hard to solve the dispute over North Korea's outlaw nuclear-weapons programs and is holding high-level talks with Seoul, Moscow and Washington. China's comments come just hours after Beijing helped block a U-S effort to condemn North Korea in the United Nations.
  • U-N / NO KO VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- China and Russia have blocked today (Wednesday) a second U-S effort in the Security Council to condemn North Korea's revival of its nuclear program.
  • China, Russia Block UN Anti-North Korea Statement VOA News 02 Jul 2003 -- China and Russia have again blocked U.S. efforts to introduce a U.N. Security Council statement condemning North Korea's nuclear program.
  • Hu May be China's President, but Jiang Zemin Still Holds Power, say Analysts VOA News 02 Jul 2003 -- Some political analysts say new President Hu Jintao's efforts to seize the reins of political power in China have stalled after some recent signs of progress.
  • HONG KONG PROTEST/REACT VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's top official is promising to be more responsive to the community following a massive protest over proposed anti-subversion laws. But its critics say that if the government does not postpone action on the legislation, the stage may be set for another show of public frustration.
  • HONG KONG PROTEST VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- After a massive protest on Tuesday, Hong Kong's top official is promising to be more responsive to its people, but the legislation that sparked the protest appears headed for approval.
  • CHINA HU REFORM VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- Some political analysts say new President Hu Jintao's efforts to seize the reins of political power in China have stalled after some recent signs of progress.
  • Senators Urge Hong Kong Government to Respect Freedoms Washington File 01 Jul 2003 -- The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific submitted a resolution June 27 that calls on the Hong Kong government to respect the freedoms presently enjoyed by the territory's residents and to vote down a legislative initiative that would diminish those freedoms in the name of tightening security in the territory.
  • U-S-HONG KONG VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- The United States is urging authorities in Hong Kong to heed the voices of those who joined in the massive street demonstration Tuesday, and not rush into enactment of a controversial anti-subversion law.
  • HONG KONG / PROTEST WRAP VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- A massive protest against new anti-subversion laws has coincided with a public holiday in Hong Kong marking the sixth anniversary of the territory's handover from Britain to China. Despite the huge protest, Hong Kong's chief executive indicated the disputed legislation would be passed as scheduled.
  • HONG KONG/PROTEST VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- Several-hundred-thousand Hong Kong residents took to the streets in a peaceful protest against proposed national security legislation. Many other grievances were raised during the march, which reflected widespread public dissatisfaction with the overall performance of the Hong Kong government.



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