Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
September 2009 - China Special Weapons News
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- Heavy Security Planned for China's Anniversary Celebration VOA 30 Sep 2009 -- China is gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern Communist state.
- US Concerned About China's Military Modernization VOA 29 Sep 2009 -- For more than a decade, China has been rapidly modernizing the People's Liberation Army.
- China's Number Two Leader Plans Visit to North Korea VOA 29 Sep 2009 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will sign several agreements with North Korean leaders during a visit to Pyongyang next week.
- China Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Modern State's Founding VOA 28 Sep 2009 -- China celebrates the realization of some significant goals, such as improved living standards.
- US Calls on China for 'Strategic Reassurance' VOA 24 Sep 2009 -- Senior State Department official called on the Beijing government to reassure the US and others of its peaceful and constructive intentions.
- Military Exchange between China and DPRK Called for KCNA 24 Sep 2009 -- Vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission met with the military delegation of the Korean People's Army.
- Some 5,000 Chinese troops to march in National Day parade RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2009 -- Almost 5,000 soldiers will march at a military parade to mark 60 years since founding of the People's Republic of China.
- Report: Chinese State Companies Supplying Gasoline to Iran VOA 23 Sep 2009 -- Chinese state companies are supplying gasoline to Iran, a development that could undermine US efforts.
- Russian, Chinese warships escort 23-vessel convoy off Somalia RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2009 -- Russian and Chinese warships have completed a joint anti-piracy exercise which involved escorting a convoy.
- China to help Pakistan build satellite RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2009 -- China will assist Pakistan in building a new communications satellite, Chinese media reported Saturday from Islamabad.
- Russia, China conduct anti-piracy exercises in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2009 -- Russian and Chinese warships have begun live firing drills in the Gulf of Aden as part of anti-piracy exercises.
- China, Russia to hold anti-piracy naval drills off Somali coast RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2009 -- Chinese and Russian naval task forces on an anti-piracy mission will hold joint exercises on September 18.
- North Korean leader meets with Chinese envoy RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2009 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il met with a special envoy of the Chinese president, the countries' state media reported.
- China to showcase new weaponry in National Day parade RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2009 -- China will showcase new weapon systems at parade to celebrate 60th anniversary of the country's foundation.
- China selects 45 candidates for space program RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2009 -- A total of 45 hopeful astronauts made it into the second round of selection for China's space program.
- Report Lists Russia, China As Top US Concerns RFE/RL 16 Sep 2009 -- New report says Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea pose the greatest challenges to US national interests.
- Russian, Chinese warships escort large convoy off Somali coast RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2009 -- Russia's Admiral Tributs destroyer and the Chinese Zhoushan frigate have successfully escorted convoy.
- China to construct new space centre RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2009 -- China began construction of a new space centre in the city of Wenchang on the southern island of Hainan, due to be complete by 2013.
- Chinese Health Official: Tens of Millions Could be Infected With H1N1 VOA 11 Sep 2009 -- A Chinese Health Ministry official has warned that tens of millions of people could be infected with H1N1 influenza in China in the coming months, and that fatalities would be "unavoidable".
- China Fires City Leader Following Protests VOA 05 Sep 2009 -- Chinese leaders fired the Communist Party chief of the restive city of Urumqi and the regional police chief Saturday following deadly protests that inflamed ethnic tensions.
- Chinese police use tear gas against protestors in Xinjiang RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2009 -- Chinese police used tear gas to disperse protests that began on Thursday in Urumqi.
- Armed Police Dispatched Following New Urumqi Demonstrations VOA 04 Sep 2009 -- Security forces in riot gear are once again stationed across the western Chinese city of Urumqi.
- China Approves One-Dose H1N1 Vaccine VOA 03 Sep 2009 -- Chinese health authorities have given approval to a domestic company to mass produce a vaccine for the H1N1 strain of flu.
- Keating to Seek More U.S.-Sino Military Engagement AFPS 03 Sep 2009 -- Top US commander in Pacific “cautiously optimistic” talks in Beijing have opened the door to closer engagement between US and China.
- Australia, US to Invite China to War Games VOA 03 Sep 2009 -- Australia and the United States will invite China to take part in joint military exercises to help ease fears about an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region.
- U.S. envoy to N.Korea starts out on three-stop Asian tour RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2009 -- Stephen Bosworth due to arrive in Beijing on tour aimed at re-starting negotiations with Pyongyang.
- New Unrest in Xinjiang Capital Urumqi VOA 03 Sep 2009 -- New unrest broke out in China's restive Xinjiang region, as demonstrators took to the streets to protest deteriorating public safety.
- China to showcase new missiles during October 1 parade RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2009 -- China will display five new types of domestically produced missiles at a National Day military parade on October 1.
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