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April 2009 - China Special Weapons News |
- SCO military exercises to be held in 2010 in Kazakhstan - Russia RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Joint military exercises of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states will be held in 2010 in Kazakhstan.
- Taiwan Granted Observer Status at WHO Body VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- China has dropped long-standing objections to Taiwan participating in the World Health Organization's annual assembly.
- Taiwan invited to attend World Health Assembly CNA 29 Apr 2009 -- President Ma announced that Taiwan has been invited to take part as an observer in the upcoming World Health Assembly.
- Conventional Arms Deliveries to China Drop in 2007, 2008 VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- A newly released report says China has been importing a smaller volume of conventional arms in recent years.
- Taiwan inks three pacts with China to strengthen cooperation (update) CNA 26 Apr 2009 -- Taiwan and China signed three pacts and one joint statement here Sunday through their top negotiators, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the two former civil war rivals
- Australia Urges China to Stop Supporting Fiji's Military Government VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Australia has been pressing China to reduce its support for the military government in Fiji.
- China Denies Hacking US Fighter-Jet Files VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- China has denied report that computer spies possibly operating in China stole information related to the US Joint Strike Fighter project.
- Chinese Navy Celebrates 60th Anniversary VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- Military ships from 14 different countries took part in a floating parade marking the 60th anniversary of the China's navy.
- Russia sentences captain of sunken Chinese ship New Star RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2009 -- Court in Russia's Far East found the Indonesian captain of a Chinese freighter that sank in February guilty of border violation.
- China starts building third-generation reactors RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- China has started building its first third-generation pressurized-water nuclear reactors with advanced U.S. technology.
- Russia, India, China outline development of nuclear sectors RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- Officials from Russia, India and China confirmed their countries' interest in developing nuclear technology.
- Top US Naval Official Stresses Cooperation, Not Conflict, With China VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- The chief of U.S. Navy operations says military-to-military relations with China are improving, following a recent incident between an American military ship and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. The U.S. official is in China to take part in activities marking the 60th anniversary of China's navy.
- Third round of cross-strait talks to open April 26 in Nanjing CNA 17 Apr 2009 -- A third round of talks between the top negotiators of Taiwan's Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) and its Chinese counterpart, the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) , is set to open April 26 in Nanjing, high-level officials from either side of the Taiwan Strait announced Saturday
- Nanjing talks to touch on principles of opening to Chinese capital CNA 17 Apr 2009 -- A vice chairman of the Cabinet-level Mainland Council Affairs (MAC) said Saturday that the upcoming third round of talks between the top cross-Taiwan Strait negotiators on both sides will only address the general principles of allowing Chinese investment in Taiwan
- China launches second navigation satellite RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- China has successfully launched its second navigation satellite as part of a project to develop its own global satellite navigation system.
- China Calls for Restraint Over North Korea VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- China has appealed for "calm and restraint" from all sides after North Korea said it was pulling out of six nation talks on its nuclear weapons program.
- After Glow Of Obama's Foreign Trip, Tough Choices Remain RFE/RL 10 Apr 2009 -- U.S. President Obama dazzled the European allies, soothed the Russians, and charmed the Chinese on his first overseas trip.
- Russia-China military-technical deals worth $16 bln since 2001 RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2009 -- Russian-Chinese military-technical cooperation totals $16 billion since 2001.
- McCain Urges China to Take Strong Stand on North Korea VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- US Senator McCain has told Chinese officials they need to take a strong stand on North Korea in response to its rocket launch.
- Chinese Company Accused of Aiding Iran's Weapons Programs VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- Officials in Washington and New York say they have uncovered efforts by a Chinese company to sell Iran banned materials.
- China Urges Cautious Response to N. Korea Launch VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- China is urging UNSC to respond with restraint to North Korea's controversial rocket launch and is refusing to condemn Pyongyang's actions.
- South Korean President Calls for China's Help in Dealing with North Korea VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- S Korean President Lee has called on China to help deal with N Korea following its controversial rocket launch.
- State Media: Hu - Obama Meeting Boosts Sino-US Ties VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- President Hu's meeting with US President Obama set foundation for greater cooperation between the two countries.
- China to rotate warships in anti-piracy operation off Somalia RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- China sent 2 warships to the Gulf of Aden to replace two destroyers involved in an operation against Somali pirates.
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