Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
March 2009 - China Special Weapons News
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- China Denies Any Role in 'GhostNet' Computer Hacking VOA 31 Mar 2009 -- Beijing officials deny any involvement in spy ring dubbed "GhostNet," which has infiltrated 1,000 computers around the world.
- Exiled Tibetan Government Expresses Concern over Cyber-Spying Traced to China VOA 30 Mar 2009 -- Officials of Tibet's government-in-exile: Information appeared to end up in the hands of Chinese government.
- Canadian Researchers Uncover China-Based Electronic Spying Operation VOA 30 Mar 2009 -- Canadian researchers have uncovered a China-based spying operation that infiltrated computers in 103 countries.
- China says no plans to shoot down N.Korean rocket RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2009 -- China has no plans for special operations against North Korea's upcoming rocket launch.
- Researchers Say China-Based Network Infiltrated Computers VOA 29 Mar 2009 -- Canadian researchers say they have discovered a large China-based electronic spying operation that infiltrated computers and stole information from government and private offices around the world, including the Dalai Lama.
- China Blasts Pentagon Report as Distortion of Facts VOA 26 Mar 2009 -- China says an annual Pentagon report on the Chinese military distorts the facts and wrongly presents the Asian giant as a military threat.
- China reminds India of Tibet pledge IRNA 26 Mar 2009 -- While thanking India for providing security to its mission, China Wednesday reminded India of its pledge not to allow Tibetans to indulge in political activities.
- China's Military Capabilities Continue to Grow, Report Says AFPS 25 Mar 2009 -- Transformation of the Chinese military has gained speed, but US officials would like to see China become more transparent.
- China confirms plans to build aircraft carrier RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2009 -- China's defense minister has reaffirmed the country's plans to build its own aircraft carrier, the Sina news agency reported.
- More Work Needed in Military Relationship With China, Admiral Says AFPS 19 Mar 2009 -- US has made “real headway” in improving relations with China, but “the relationship isn’t where we want it to be.”
- Russian-Chinese exercises to be held in China in summer RIA Novosti 18 Mar 2009 -- Russian-Chinese military exercises dubbed Peace Mission 2009 will be held in the summer in northeastern China.
- "Year of DPRK-China Friendship" Opens KCNA 18 Mar 2009 -- The "year of DPRK-China friendship" was opened with due ceremony at the opera theater of the state theater in Beijing.
- Talks Held between Premiers of DPRK and China KCNA 18 Mar 2009 -- Talks held between Kim Yong Il, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, and Wen Jiabao, premier of the State Council of China.
- N.Korean premier arrives in China for talks RIA Novosti 17 Mar 2009 -- North Korean Premier Kim Yong-il arrived in Beijing on Tuesday on a five-day visit to discuss bilateral and international issues.
- North Korean Premier Visits China VOA 17 Mar 2009 -- The North Korean premier arrives in Beijing today to meet with Chinese leaders, as the two sides commemorate 60 years of bilateral relations.
- New Philippine Border Law Re-ignites Territorial Disputes in South China Sea VOA 17 Mar 2009 -- New Philippine law reasserting claim to disputed islands in the South China Sea has rankled its neighbors.
- Taiwan urges China to revoke anti-secession law CNA 14 Mar 2009 -- The government urged China Saturday to drop its aggressive approach to dealing with Taiwan by annulling its anti-secession law and removing its missiles targeting Taiwan, on the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the law by Beijing
- Chinese premier defends Tibet record, says China open to talks RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2009 -- China will continue to talk with representatives of the Dalai Lama, if leader puts an end to "separatist activity."
- Despite Ship Incident, China Calls for Cooperative Ties with US VOA 12 Mar 2009 -- China is indicating that it will not let contentious issues get in the way of the overall development of relations with the United States.
- Discussions Aim to Resolve U.S. Survey Ship Incident AFPS 11 Mar 2009 -- Incident in the South China Sea serious enough to merit face-to-face discussions between US and Chinese officials.
- US, China to Work to Avoid Future Naval Disputes VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- US and China say they have agreed to work hard to avoid incidents such as the naval dispute that has raised tensions between the two countries.
- Chinese Military Chiefs Accuse US Navy of Spying VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- Chinese naval officials: US naval ship that was involved in a standoff Sunday near China's southern coast was on a spying mission.
- China protests over U.S. Navy activities RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2009 -- China has lodged an official protest against the US Navy over unauthorized activities in China's exclusive maritime economic zone.
- Russia, China urge restraint over tensions on Korea peninsula RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2009 -- Russian and Chinese FMs expressed concern over rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- Clinton, Chinese Counterpart, Discuss World Economy, Human Rights VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- Sec of State Clinton and Chinese FM Yang held talks in preparation for President Obama's meeting Chinese Pres Hu.
- US Intelligence Official Says China Adopting More Aggressive Military Posture VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- Director of National Intelligence: US-China dispute in the S China Sea most serious since a plane collision 8 years ago.
- U.S. Will Continue to Sail in International Waters, Official Says AFPS 10 Mar 2009 -- The United States will continue to sail ships on missions in international waters.
- China Accuses US Ship of Violating Chinese, International Law VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- China: US naval vessel that had an encounter with Chinese ships in the S China Sea violated Chinese and international law.
- Dalai Lama Blames China for Deaths of Tibetans in Past 50 Years VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- The Dalai Lama is blaming Chinese government for the deaths of hundreds of thousands in the past 50 years.
- Tibetan leader accuses China of creating 'hell on earth' in Tibet IRNA 10 Mar 2009 -- The Dalai Lama Accusing China of creating 'hell on earth' in Tibet by launching a 'brutal crackdown'.
- China Braces for Protests on 50th Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- Chinese authorities have deployed police and soldiers throughout Tibet on 50th anniversary of an uprising against Chinese rule.
- Russian-Chinese Su-33 fighter deal collapses - paper RIA Novosti 10 Mar 2009 -- Russia refused to sell Su-33 fighters to China over fears that Beijing could produce cheaper export versions of the aircraft.
- Chinese Vessels Harass US Ships in International Waters VOA 09 Mar 2009 -- US lodged protest with China over an incident in which five Chinese vessels harassed an unarmed US Navy research ship.
- Chinese Vessels Shadow, Harass Unarmed U.S. Survey Ship AFPS 09 Mar 2009 -- Five Chinese vessels shadowed and aggressively maneuvered close to the USNS Impeccable in the South China Sea.
- China Considers Tibet a Sovereignty Issue VOA 09 Mar 2009 -- Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight to India, after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in his homeland, Tibet.
- China Boosts Military Spending VOA 04 Mar 2009 -- China says it is increasing defense spending, this year, to raise the salaries of the world's largest standing army.
- China's Lunar Probe Lands on Moon VOA 01 Mar 2009 -- China says its first lunar probe has landed on the moon, marking a significant step forward in its space exploration program.
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