December 2017 - China Special Weapons News

China calls for better Sino-Indian military relations in 2018 People's Daily 29 Dec 2017 -- Chinese authorities on Thursday called for better military relations with India in 2018, urging the latter to manage its border troops in a "proper way."
Beijing Blasts Trump's Claims on Chinese Oil Sales to North Korea Sputnik 29 Dec 2017 -- Beijing has rejected claims that it has illicitly sold oil supplies to North Korea in contravention of UN resolutions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, disputing earlier claims by US President Donald Trump.
China Denies Involvement in Illicit Oil Shipments to North Korea VOA 29 Dec 2017 -- China has denied facilitating oil shipments to North Korea in violation of United Nations Security Council sanctions, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump accused Beijing of doing so.
China rejects Trump's claim of North Korea oil transfer Press TV 29 Dec 2017 -- China has rejected allegations by United States that it helped North Korea evade United Nations sanctions, following claims by US President Donald Trump that Beijing had allowed the transfer of oil to a North Korean ship.
PLA Rocket Force weaponry updated People's Daily 29 Dec 2017 -- China's defense ministry confirmed Thursday that it has updated weaponry of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force for national defense purposes and that it does not target any third country.
China's armed police to keep its function unchanged: spokesman People's Daily 29 Dec 2017 -- China's armed police will continue to safeguard national security and social stability after its command mechanism adjustment, a Ministry of National Defense spokesman said Thursday.
Xi tells diplomats loyalty is key People's Daily 29 Dec 2017 -- President Xi Jinping called on China's diplomats to remain loyal to the Party and make contributions to the nation on Thursday.
Tsai issues directive for close monitoring of China military activity CNA 28 Dec 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Thursday that Taiwan's armed forces must keep a close watch on China's military movements and take the necessary measures to ensure national security and regional peace and stability.
China tells foreign media to stop it with the wild speculation People's Daily 28 Dec 2017 -- Recently, speculation that Chinese ships are illegally selling oil to DPRK vessels in violation of the UN Security Council sanctions ran rampant in the foreign media, although there was no solid evidence to back up the claim.
Trump censures China for alleged oil sales to North Korea Press TV 28 Dec 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting oil trade with North Korea in violation of United Nations sanctions designed to punish Pyongyang over nuclear and missile programs.
Trump Says China Caught 'Red-Handed' After Reports Of Oil Shipments To North Korea RFE/RL 28 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at China, saying he is "very disappointed" that Beijing is allowing oil to go into North Korea and endangering a "friendly solution" to the crisis on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump 'Very Disappointed' China Exports Oil to N Korea, Despite Their Denial Sputnik 28 Dec 2017 -- China has commented on reports alleging that it exports oil to North Korean by saying that Beijing"completely and strictly" implements UN trade restrictions recently adopted against Pyongyang.
Trump Accuses China of Allowing Oil Into North Korea VOA 28 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused China Thursday of facilitating oil shipments into North Korea, despite China's insistence it has not violated United Nations sanctions limiting oil shipments to the rogue nation. Writing on Twitter, he said he is "very disappointed."
Command of Armed Police Force to be unified People's Daily 28 Dec 2017 -- The Armed Police Force will be placed under the unified control of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Central Military Commission starting on Monday, the first day of 2018, according to the CPC Central Committee.
China unveils its first civil-military cybersecurity innovation center People's Daily 28 Dec 2017 -- China on Tuesday unveiled the nation's first cybersecurity innovation center developed under the national strategy of civil-military integration, amid Beijing's call to step up its national cyber defenses.
China Tests New Ballistic Missiles With Hypersonic Glide Vehicles Sputnik 28 Dec 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force has conducted two flight tests of a new ballistic missile attached to a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), US officials confirmed in a recent intelligence assessment.
Constitution amendment tops agenda for CPC January session People's Daily 27 Dec 2017 -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee decided Wednesday to discuss a proposal about amending part of China's Constitution at the second plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee in January.
Beijing Plans Floating Nuclear Power Plant in Disputed South China Sea Sputnik 27 Dec 2017 -- Beijing's efforts to assert territorial claims in the heavily disputed South China Sea via land reclamation and artificial island construction are "moving ahead steadily," state media reported Tuesday, also revealing the latest project envisioned for the waterway: a floating nuclear power plant.
China Responds to Reports of Alleged Oil Transfer to N Korea Amid UN Sanctions Sputnik 27 Dec 2017 -- The UN has introduced a number of trade restrictions against North Korea on December 22, limiting the country's oil deals to four billion barrels per year.
Xi stresses implementation of major policies, integrity of leading officials People's Daily 27 Dec 2017 -- President Xi Jinping has stressed full implementation of major tasks set at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the integrity of leading officials.
Chinese Military Ready to Develop Cooperation With Afghan Army Sputnik 27 Dec 2017 -- China's army is ready to strengthen relations with Afghanistan's military and to enhance cooperation in the spheres of military exchanges and counter-terrorism, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Gen Xu Qiliang said Wednesday.
Taiwan speaks out against China military drills Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- Taiwan's military officials claim China's reportedly frequent and growing military drills near the island are an "enormous threat."
Taiwan Develops 'Asymmetric Warfare Plan' Amid Increased Chinese Drills - Report Sputnik 26 Dec 2017 -- China has intensified its drills near Taiwan in the wake of the adoption of the US National Defense Authorization Act that lays out the groundwork for future mutual naval visits between Taipei and Washington.
China Successfully Launches Rocket With Remote Sensing Satellites Sputnik 26 Dec 2017 -- The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has announced the successful launch of a rocket with Earth remote sensing satellites.
China's Military Flybys Raise Alarm in Taiwan VOA 25 Dec 2017 -- Taiwan is facing a new source of pressure from rival China as the communist government increasingly often sends military aircraft to skirt the island, a challenge to the local armed forces.
Biggest seaplane graceful as a swan People's Daily 25 Dec 2017 -- The world's largest amphibious aircraft, the Chinese-made AG600, carried out its maiden flight on Sunday morning in Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province.
China Stages Maiden Flight of 'World's Biggest' Amphibious Plane Sputnik 25 Dec 2017 -- China's AG600, a huge amphibious plane has successfully undergone its first flight. While many claim that the AG600 is the world's largest amphibious plane, we here at Sputnik must observe that there have been other, larger examples of this kind of flying machine.
China debuts world's largest amphibious aircraft CNA 24 Dec 2017 -- China's first home-manufactured AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, carried out its maiden flight Sunday in Zhuhai, a coastal city in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong.
China trade with North Korea edged up in November: Report Press TV 23 Dec 2017 -- An official report says that China scaled up business transactions with North Korea last month despite tough sanctions imposed by the United Nations against the country over its military program.
China Corruption Drive Continues, But Graft Persists VOA 22 Dec 2017 -- An expansive anti-corruption drive led by China's President Xi Jinping has seen more than 1.5 million officials investigated and the toppling of several high-ranking leaders as well. But despite the mind-boggling figures, corruption remains, as Xi puts it, "the biggest threat to the party."
India, China hold 20th round of talks over disputed border regions Press TV 22 Dec 2017 -- India and China have held special delegation-level meetings on key points in a dispute on border regions.
President Tsai says China's drills have affected regional stability CNA 22 Dec 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) took to Facebook on Friday to point out that China's increasingly frequent military drills near Taiwan have affected regional stability, while motivating the military to stay vigilant in safeguarding the country against security threats.
PLA to make strides in new era People's Daily 22 Dec 2017 -- Military strength forms basis for diplomatic victory in defending sovereignty: expert
Navy conducts combat exercise in western Pacific People's Daily 22 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese Navy recently conducted a combat exercise in the western Pacific Ocean involving its aircraft and ships, the Navy said in a news release on Thursday afternoon.
Chinese military activity near Taiwan no longer to be reported CNA 21 Dec 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) will no longer issue reports on movements of Chinese military aircraft or naval vessels near Taiwan unless something unusual occurs, Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan (馮世寬) said Thursday.
Chinese Defense Ministry Warns US Against Cold War Rhetoric in New Security Plan Sputnik 21 Dec 2017 -- China's Defense Ministry on Thursday urged the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and opt for closer military cooperation, in response to a new US national security strategy.
China urges US to be rational on Chinese military development People's Daily 21 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese defense ministry has called on the United States to be objective and rational regarding the development of the Chinese military.
China's economic guide set for 2018 People's Daily 21 Dec 2017 -- High-quality development and forestalling risks will be the major theme of China's economic policies next year, according to decisions made at the Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Wednesday.
Taiwan moves to upgrade 'three mini links' with China CNA 20 Dec 2017 -- The National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Wednesday that from next year, it will streamline the process for Chinese nationals traveling via the "three mini links," between mainland China and Taiwan's two offshore counties.
China's military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND CNA 20 Dec 2017 -- Several Chinese military aircraft were seen flying near Taiwan again on Wednesday, passing through the Bashi Channel to the south then going north before flying over the Miyako Strait that lies between two Japanese islands, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
Transport planes boost PLA abilities People's Daily 20 Dec 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army Ground Force has put two Y-9 transport planes into service, a move that reflects its aspiration to build stronger strategic projection capabilities.
China Again Holding Drills Near Disputed Territory of Taiwan Sputnik 20 Dec 2017 -- China has intensified its drills around Taiwan, which it considers part of its territory, after US President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, paving the way for mutual naval visits between Washington and Taipei.
Study: China to Boost Military Muscle at Sea to Deter Foreign Powers VOA 20 Dec 2017 -- China is widely forecast to bolster its military power next year in the South China Sea to resist Japan, India and the United States, as well as the Asian states that dispute Beijing's maritime claims.
PLA reports interference from foreign warplanes during high-seas drills: spokesperson People's Daily 19 Dec 2017 -- Several Chinese bombers, fighters and surveillance aircraft encountered and dealt with interference from foreign warplanes while conducting a training mission over the Tsushima Strait on Monday, according to a Chinese military spokesperson.
China's Response to US National Security Report: Cooperation VOA 19 Dec 2017 -- Beijing has rejected criticisms outlined in President Donald Trump's national security strategy report, a document that lists China as a strategic competitor and challenge to American values.
US plans to confront China, Russia in new national security strategy Press TV 18 Dec 2017 -- US President Donald Trump is poised to present a new national security strategy that envisions a world in which the United States confronts China and Russia – the two powers which are challenging American global hegemony.
Trump Says U.S. Seeks 'Great Partnership' With 'Rival Powers' Russia And China RFE/RL 18 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new U.S. national security strategy that takes a hard line on China and Russia, but he said Washington would seek a "great partnership" with the two world powers while defending its national interests.
New U.S. Security Strategy To Focus On Countering China, Russia RFE/RL 18 Dec 2017 -- The White House on December 17 released a new U.S. national security strategy that takes a hard line on China and Russia, saying the two countries are trying to shape a world antithetical to U.S. values and interests.
Seoul Scrambles Jets in Response to Chinese Bombers Entering Its Airspace Sputnik 19 Dec 2017 -- The South Korean Air Force sent fighter jets into the sky Monday in response to an unannounced intrusion of the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ) by five People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft from China, the Korea Times reports.
Chinese military aircraft again fly over seas east of Taiwan CNA 18 Dec 2017 -- A Chinese military transport plane was observed flying over the Western Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan Monday, the second consecutive day Chinese military aircraft were seen undertaking a similar mission, an Air Force official said that day.
Sino-Russian anti-missile drill successfully conducted in Beijing People's Daily 18 Dec 2017 -- A 6-day air defense drill conducted by Chinese and Russian troops was successfully concluded in Beijing on Dec.16, marking another milestone in the two nations' joint efforts to deal with regional ballistic and cruise missile threats.
China, ROK agree to advance relations along right track People's Daily 18 Dec 2017 -- BEIJING, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Thursday agreed to advance bilateral relations to ensure the long-term stability of their ties.
China military aircraft fly over Sea of Japan, around Taiwan as part of drills Press TV 18 Dec 2017 -- China's air force has conducted another round of long-range drills, sending its fighter jets and bombers into international waters in the Sea of Japan and around self-ruled Taiwan.
China Holds Drills Near Taiwan for Second Time in Row - Reports Sputnik 18 Dec 2017 -- China has intensified its drills in the region amid growing tensions over Taiwan after the US president signed the National Defense Authorization Act that lays the grounds for future mutual naval visits between Taipei and Washington.
Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan CNA 17 Dec 2017 -- Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) military reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft circled Taiwan Sunday, flying through the Bashi Channel, which separates Taiwan from the Philippines, and then through the Miyako Strait, between Japan's Miyako and Okinawa Islands, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
China opposes Taiwan-related military clauses signed into U.S. law act People's Daily 15 Dec 2017 -- China on Thursday opposed Taiwan-related terms in the National Defense Authorization Act of the United Statesfor the 2018 fiscal year, which was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump.
South Korea, China Make Amends, But THAAD Dispute Lingers VOA 15 Dec 2017 -- For his first state visit to China, South Korean President Moon Jae-in came with an entourage of more than 300 business people, an actress who is wildly popular here and heartthrob boy band EXO, which sings in both Korean and Chinese.
Xi stresses army restructuring to enhance combat readiness People's Daily 15 Dec 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinpinghas urged the army to restructure and enhance its combat capability.
China promotes law-based administration: white paper People's Daily 15 Dec 2017 -- A white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office on Friday said the country has promoted law-based administration to protect the people's legitimate rights and interests.
China Outraged as US Plans Navy Visits to Taiwan Sputnik 14 Dec 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has touched another sensitive issue, when he signed a law which de facto paves the way for military cooperation between the US and Taiwanese Navies. The move sparked fury in China, which claims the island is its own territory.
China Accuses US of Meddling Over Potential US Navy Visits to Taiwan VOA 14 Dec 2017 -- China submitted an official protest with the United States Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a measure that could result in U.S. naval warships visiting self-ruled Taiwan.
US military, govt ties with Taiwan opposed People's Daily 14 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes any exchanges between militaries or government officials of the United States and Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.
We're Back: China Resumes Military Buildup in Disputed Doklam Plateau Sputnik 15 Dec 2017 -- Yes, we're doing this again. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has begun to build up military forces in the disputed Doklam Plateau, the site of a 10-week standoff between China and India just a couple of months ago.
President says developing real economy crucial for China People's Daily 14 Dec 2017 -- President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of developing the real economy on Tuesday during his first inspection tour since the Party's 19th National Congress ended in October.
New aircraft carrier to safeguard sovereignty People's Daily 14 Dec 2017 -- China's first totally domestically built aircraft carrier will reportedly start its sea trial soon, strengthening not only the country's naval power but also the overall national defense. If the Type 001 Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, was the path-breaker then the new aircraft carrier (Type 001A) will lead the scientific modernization of the defense sector. The as-yet unnamed 50,000-ton Type 001A aircraft carrier has a design similar to the 60,000-ton Liaoning, with a ski jump-style deck for taking off and a conventional oil-fueled steam turbine power plant.
China Welcomes US Offer to Hold Talks Without Pre-Conditions VOA 13 Dec 2017 -- China has welcomed an offer by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to hold talks with North Korea without pre-conditions. The offer comes amid heightened tensions on the peninsula and as South Korean President Moon Jae-in begins a four-day state visit to China.
China Cautions Taiwan Against Relying on Foreign Powers for Security Sputnik 13 Dec 2017 -- Tensions between Beijing and Taipei continue to escalate following a controversial US-Taiwan deal that seeks to enhance cooperation in the security sphere.
Air Force planes fly patrols across strategic waterways People's Daily 13 Dec 2017 -- Chinese Air Force bombers and fighters conducted a regular patrol exercise over two strategic channels near Taiwan on Monday in an effort to further strengthen maneuverability and combat capability during far sea missions.
Beijing Bombers, Fighter Jets Encircle Taiwan in Drill Sputnik 13 Dec 2017 -- A group of People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) H-6K bombers and Su-30 and J-11 fighter jets conducted a mission Monday "that circled the island of Taiwan, further improving their ability to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity," a PLAAF spokesman said this week, according to a fact sheet obtained by China Daily.
More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy People's Daily 12 Dec 2017 -- China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.
China, Russia stage missile tracking drills People's Daily 12 Dec 2017 -- China and Russia began their second joint computer-assisted anti-missile drills on Monday as the US and its allies South Korea and Japan simultaneously began joint missile tracking exercises, a coincidence that has raised fears of possible clashes amid the strained situation on the Korean Peninsula.
Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to world People's Daily 12 Dec 2017 -- A China-style major-country diplomacy has taken shape over the past five years through the overseas trips by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China Touts Anti-Corruption Drive to Promote 'Clean Corridor' With Pakistan VOA 11 Dec 2017 -- China has stressed the need for Pakistan to guard against "external interferences" and prevent domestic "disturbances" for promoting the construction of massive infrastructure and energy projects under a multi-billion dollar bilateral economic corridor.
Chinese Diplomat: Expect War if US Sends Navy Ships to Taiwan Sputnik 11 Dec 2017 -- One of China's top diplomats to the US warned Washington that Beijing would invade Taiwan should the US ever send a Navy ship to the island nation, which China considers to be a wayward province.
Chinese military aircraft conducts exercise near Taiwan CNA 11 Dec 2017 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has carried out another airborne military exercise near Taiwan, flying its aircraft over the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said in a statement on Monday.
PLA stresses combat readiness, reassigns officers based on battle requirements People's Daily 11 Dec 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground force's top priority is actual combat readiness, experts said, following the PLA's announcement that it had been selecting and deploying officers based on battle requirements.
China Allegedly Sends Cutting-Edge Jet to Eye US-S Korea Joint Air Drill Sputnik 10 Dec 2017 -- Some evidence suggests that a Chinese fifth-generation J-20 fighter fulfilled an undercover operation earlier this week as the US and South Korea carried out the Vigilant Ace 2017 military exercise, Chinese media reported.
'Black Hole of Confrontation': China Seeks Diplomacy in DPRK, with Moscow's Help Sputnik 10 Dec 2017 -- An assessment of the possibility of war - including the use of nuclear weapons - between North Korea and the United States has been described as a "strong and vicious cycle of confrontation," according to remarks made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Taiwan responds to Chinese diplomat's threat with call for peace CNA 09 Dec 2017 -- Taiwan's government wants peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday in the wake of a comment by a Chinese diplomat that threatened military action by China if U.S. Navy ships are allowed to call at Taiwan ports.
Chinese military aircraft conduct drill near Taiwan CNA 09 Dec 2017 -- A fleet of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carried out an exercise early Saturday near Taiwan, flying over the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific, according to a statement from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
China calls on US, North Korea to tone down rhetoric Press TV 08 Dec 2017 -- China has urged the United States and North Korea to exercise restraint, reminding the sides that war would not resolve the long-standing issues between them.
China and Russia Urge Restraint, Diplomacy as Korean Crisis Worsens Sputnik 08 Dec 2017 -- Leaders from the foreign ministries of both China and Russia have called on North Korea and the United States to end the cycle of provocation that the DPRK recently claimed was making war on the Korean Peninsula inevitable.
China, S. Korea Look to Sync Approach on Pyongyang VOA 08 Dec 2017 -- Analysts say issues surrounding North Korea and tensions on the peninsula will be a top priority when South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits China next week.
PLA responds after Indian drone crashes in Chinese territory People's Daily 07 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese military has expressed strong opposition to India using drones to undermine China's territorial sovereignty.
China says Indian drone violated airspace Press TV 07 Dec 2017 -- China says an Indian drone recently violated Chinese airspace and territorial sovereignty but crashed on its own.
India Claims Reconnaissance Drone Violated Chinese Airspace Due to Glitch Sputnik 07 Dec 2017 -- The world's two most populous countries are addressing the issue in accordance with established protocols; through institutional mechanisms set up to address situations that occur along the India-China border.
China warns against escalation on Korean Peninsula Press TV 06 Dec 2017 -- Chinese authorities have again warned against moves that could escalate the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, saying parties to the conflict should avoid actions that add to the already simmering tensions in the region.
China Launches Their Own Air Exercises to Counter US/South Korea Drill Sputnik 06 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese air force launched an exercise of their own concurrent to the enormous air drills being run by the US and South Korea, causing experts to speculate what, exactly, Beijing is trying to communicate to the West.
China's Long March rockets complete 60 commercial launches People's Daily 05 Dec 2017 -- China's Long March rockets have completed 60 commercial launches for both domestic and overseas clients, according to the ongoing 5th China Space Forum in Beijing.
Chinese aircraft conduct drills in Yellow Sea, East China Sea People's Daily 05 Dec 2017 -- The Chinese air force said Monday that its surveillance aircraft had recently conducted high-sea drills in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to improve combat readiness and safeguard the country's "strategic interests."
Chinese aircraft conduct airdrop drill in South China Sea People's Daily 04 Dec 2017 -- A fleet of Chinese Y-9 aircraft has conducted an airdrop drill over an island in the South China Sea, according to a statement from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.
Yun-9 'ready for combat' after training in S.China Sea People's Daily 04 Dec 2017 -- The domestic-made medium-sized military transport aircraft Yun-9 is ready for combat mission, which will boost China's effort in safeguarding maritime rights, military experts said on Sunday after the aircraft completed exercises in the South China Sea.
China Sends Message to US, South Korea With New Air Force Drills Sputnik 04 Dec 2017 -- The US and South Korean air forces kicked off major aerial drills on Monday on the Korean Peninsula, but it appears China's People's Liberation Army Air Force has also been war gaming in the region – and possibly sending a message to South Korea and the US to back off.
China showcases jet fighters at South China Sea island People's Daily 01 Dec 2017 -- The official Chinese media's broadcast of Chinese J-11B fighters entering a sealed hangar in the Xisha Islands showcases China's improving air and sea control of the South China Sea, a Chinese military expert said.
India Alarmed By China's Plan to Deploy Warships in Pakistan's Gwadar Port Sputnik 01 Dec 2017 -- The planned deployment of Chinese warships at the Gwadar port in Pakistan threatens to make India's worst fear come true. India suspects that China has been increasing its naval presence in the Indian Ocean region as part of a larger strategy to encircle India.
'Non-market economy country' not a clear WTO concept: FM Global Times 01 Dec 2017 -- The concept of a "non-market economy country" does not exist in the multilateral rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the surrogate country approach to calculating anti-dumping measures against China must be ended, a foreign ministry spokesman said Friday.
Satellite Imagery Shows New Chinese Hovercraft Construction Sputnik 01 Dec 2017 -- New images captured by commercial satellites show that the Jiangnan Shipyard in China is churning out more Yuyi-class "air-cushioned" seacraft, also know as hovercraft.

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