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October 2010 - China Special Weapons News
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- PM asks China to be sensitive to India's concerns IRNA 29 Oct 2010 -- PM Singh took up with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao 'difficult questions' impacting on Sino-Indian ties and pressed for 'sensitivity' to India's 'core issues'.
- Clinton: Washington is Committed to 'Getting it Right' in US-China Relationship VOA 28 Oct 2010 -- US Secretary of State Clinton rejected the notion that American and Chinese interests are "fundamentally at odds."
- US, Japan Call for New Sources of Rare Earth Minerals VOA 28 Oct 2010 -- The US and Japan say they agree that "the entire world" must begin to develop new sources of rare earth minerals after receiving a "wake-up call" from China.
- Joint Press Availability with Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2010
- US-China Relations Color Clinton Trip to Asia VOA 27 Oct 2010 -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarks on a two-week Asian tour that will take her to Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Australia and China.
- Asian Leaders to Discuss Regional Cooperation, Concerns About China, Burma VOA 27 Oct 2010 -- Asian and world leaders are meeting in Hanoi this week for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia summits.
- Anti-Japanese Protests Continue in China VOA 27 Oct 2010 -- More than a month after a Chinese fishing boat collided with Japanese patrol boats near a disputed island, sporadic anti-Japanese protests continue in China.
- WikiLeaks to release secret Russia, China logs RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2010 -- Whistleblower website WikiLeaks is preparing to release secret files from Russia and China.
- Chinese High-Ranking Military Delegation Leaves KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- The Chinese high-ranking military delegation led by Col. General Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, left for home.
- Talks between NDC and Chinese High-ranking Military Delegation KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- Talks between the delegation of the DPRK National Defence Commission and the Chinese high-ranking military delegation were held in Pyongyang.
- DPRK Ambassador to China Appointed KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- Ji Jae Ryong was appointed as DPRK ambassador to China, according to a decree of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly.
- Kim Jong Il Lays Wreaths before Cemetery of CPV KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea laid wreaths on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry of the CPV into the Korean front.
- Kim Jong Il Visits Former CPV Command KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea visited the former Command of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Hoechang County.
- Internationalist Obligation Displayed in Korean War KCNA 26 Oct 2010 -- Sixty years has elapsed since the Chinese People's Volunteers joined in the Korean war under the banner of resisting America and aiding Korea, safeguarding the home and defending the motherland.
- Kim Jong Il Meets High-level Military Delegation KCNA 25 Oct 2010 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea met with the Chinese high-level military delegation.
- Mass Meeting Marks 60th of CPV's Entry into Korean Front KCNA 25 Oct 2010 -- A mass meeting was held with splendor in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry of the CPV into the Korean front.
- Blood-sealed DPRK-China Friendship Will Be Evergreen KCNA 25 Oct 2010 -- Leading newspapers editorially observe the diamond jubilee of the entry of the Chinese People's Volunteers into the Korean front.
- Wreaths Laid before Friendship Tower KCNA 25 Oct 2010 -- Wreaths were laid before the Friendship Tower in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry of the CPV into the Korean front.
- Wreath Laid before by Chinese High-ranking Military Delegation KCNA 25 Oct 2010 -- The Chinese high-ranking military delegation led by Col. General Guo Boxiong placed a wreath before the Friendship Tower.
- Shining Tradition of Blood-sealed Ties between DPRK and China KCNA 24 Oct 2010 -- The tradition of ties of friendship between the peoples of the DPRK and China is sealed in blood.
- DPRK Arranges Banquet to Mark Entry of CPV into Korean Front KCNA 24 Oct 2010 -- The DPRK government arranged a banquet on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry of the Chinese People's Volunteers into the Korean front.
- NDC of DPRK Hosts Banquet for Chinese High-Ranking Military Delegation KCNA 23 Oct 2010 -- The National Defence Commission of the DPRK hosted a banquet in honor of the Chinese high-ranking military delegation.
- Ri Yong Ho Meets Chinese High-Ranking Military Delegation KCNA 23 Oct 2010 -- Vice Marshal of the Korean People's Army Ri Yong Ho met and had a talk with the Chinese high-ranking military delegation.
- Guo Boxiong Makes Public Written Arrival Speech KCNA 23 Oct 2010 -- Col. General Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, made public a written speech.
- Chinese High-Ranking Military Delegation Here KCNA 23 Oct 2010 -- A Chinese high-ranking military delegation led by Col. General Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, arrived Saturday.
- World Concern Grows At Dwindling Chinese Mineral Supplies RFE/RL 22 Oct 2010 -- Despite their name, the 17 rare-earth elements -- with exotic-sounding names like gadolinium, thulium and cerium -- are not that rare. But very few countries -- except for China -- currently mine them intensively, which means Beijing has a lock on the market.
- US Cites Differences With China Over Nobel Winner VOA 21 Oct 2010 -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobao, was discussed but did not dominate his talks with Chinese officials.
- Next Chinese leader familiar with Taiwan affairs: NSB chief CNA 20 Oct 2010 -- The man in line to be China's next leader was no stranger to Taiwan affairs, but he was not expected to compromise on any sovereignty- and territory-related issues, Taiwan's National Security Bureau Director Tsai Teh-sheng said Wednesday.
- US Attorney General Urges China to Release Nobel Peace Prize Winner VOA 19 Oct 2010 -- The United States' top law enforcement official has urged China to release Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo.
- Taiwan investigating reported China-Japan deal on disputed islands CNA 19 Oct 2010 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday it was not aware of a reported "secret deal" between China and Japan on the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands, but confirmed that it was gathering information on the matter.
- Premier confident China's next leader will stick to peace policy CNA 19 Oct 2010 -- Premier Wu Den-yih expressed confidence Tuesday that China's next leader would continue to pursue the peaceful and stable development of relations with Taiwan, which he called a "direction that should not be reversed."
- Chinese VP Receives Key Appointment VOA 18 Oct 2010 -- Chinese state media say Vice President Xi Jinping has been named vice chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission, confirming his status as the likely successor to President Hu Jintao, who must retire in early 2013.
- India sees shift in China's policy on Kashmir IRNA 14 Oct 2010 -- India is watching with concern the recent attempt by China to treat Kashmir as a tripartite issue, marking a change in its long-stated position of viewing it as a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.
- Taiwan won't negotiate international space with China: MAC CNA 14 Oct 2010 -- Taiwan's quest for international space and President Ma Ying-jeou's call for "mutual non-denial" will not be on the agenda of any cross-Taiwan Strait negotiations, a senior official responsible for China policy said Thursday.
- China reiterates call for resumption of N. Korea nuclear talks RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2010 -- China urged again on Thursday the resumption of six-party talks on dismantling North Korea's nuclear program to ensure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
- No preconditions attached to peace overture: premier CNA 13 Oct 2010 -- Premier Wu Den-yih said Wednesday that Taiwan would not accept any preconditions from China in its overture to dismantle missiles targeting Taiwan.
- Retired Chinese Officials Urge Government to Respect Free Speech VOA 13 Oct 2010 -- A group of retired senior Chinese officials is challenging government censorship and is calling for greater respect for freedom of speech.
- Gates Raises Concerns About China's Territorial Disputes With Asian Neighbors RFE/RL 12 Oct 2010 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States has a stake in a growing number of disputes about who owns Asian island chains and who has the right to control sea traffic through nearby waters.
- Beijing Says Nobel Committee Disrespects China's Judicial System VOA 12 Oct 2010 -- China has again lashed out at the granting of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. A Foreign Ministry spokesman also made clear that Beijing blames the Norwegian government for the award.
- China Snubs Norway Again in Nobel Prize Dispute VOA 12 Oct 2010 -- China has canceled performances of a Norwegian musical as "punishment" for the Nobel Peace Prize going to jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo.
- Researchers Try to Explain Chinese Foreign Policy Decision Making VOA 12 Oct 2010 -- A lack of transparency in China has long challenged analysts trying to understand the Chinese government's foreign policy decisions. A new report says Chinese leaders are increasingly influenced by a wide range of factors – from government agencies to research institutions and opinions voiced on the Internet.
- China: independent UN experts urge stepped-up respect for human rights UN News Centre 11 Oct 2010 -- Four independent United Nations human rights experts today welcomed the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo of China who is currently imprisoned, appealing to the Asian nation to release all people detained for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression.
- US Defense Secretary Invited to Visit China VOA 11 Oct 2010 -- At the ASEAN Defense Ministers meeting in Hanoi, Chinese Minister of Defense Liang Guanglie invited his U.S. counterpart Defense Secretary Robert Gates to visit China, in what seems like an easing of military tensions in the region.
- Gates Receives, Accepts Invitation to Visit China AFPS 11 Oct 2010 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today that he has accepted an invitation from his Chinese counterpart to visit Beijing.
- Chinese leader invites N.Korean counterpart to visit Beijing RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2010 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il and the country's new ruling line-up to visit China, Chinese media said.
- Nobel Peace Laureate's Wife Prevented From Meeting Reporters VOA 11 Oct 2010 -- Chinese authorities are not allowing reporters to see the wife of the new Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo. She is believed to be under house arrest at her home in Beijing.
- China Continues Attack On Nobel Peace Prize Decision RFE/RL 09 Oct 2010 -- China's government has continued its campaign against the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned dissident Liu Xiaobo.
- Ban hopes Nobel peace award to China’s Liu will not detract from global rights agenda UN News Centre 08 Oct 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced the hope today that any differences over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo of China, which Beijing has opposed, would not detract from promoting the human rights agenda globally or from the prize’s prestige.
- Jailed Chinese Dissident Wins Nobel Peace Prize RFE/RL 08 Oct 2010 -- World leaders and NGOs have praised the Nobel Committee's awarding of the Peace Prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. The Chinese government, meanwhile, cracked down on celebrations and censored news of the prize.
- Jailed Chinese Activist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize VOA 08 Oct 2010 -- The imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In bestowing the honor on a prominent dissident, the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo has issued an explicit challenge, calling on China to respect political rights as it rises toward economic great-power status
- China Outraged Over Nobel Peace Prize Selection VOA 08 Oct 2010 -- China has lashed out at the Nobel Peace Prize committee after it awarded this year's prize to jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who has long called for political reform in the country.
- China's Ministry of Commerce delegation to visit CNA 05 Oct 2010 -- A delegation from China's Ministry of Commerce will attend the 2010 Asia MICE forum in Taipei Oct. 7-8, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) said in a statement released Monday.
- India cautiously watching China's military growth: IAF Chief IRNA 04 Oct 2010 -- Observing that India is watching 'with caution' China's military modernisation, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Monday said anything that impacts on the nation's growth is a matter of concern.
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