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New leaders, economic plans in China as key Congress ends
Beijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2007China's Communist Party on Sunday endorsed Hu Jintao's new economic model for the country, while opening the way for a top leadership reshuffle that will likely see the president consolidate his power. Following the end of its five-yearly Congress, Hu, 64, is almost certain to be given a second term as party chief on Monday alongside a revamped line-up of leaders in the nation's most powerfu ... more Analysis: China's ability on Taiwan island 
Hong Kong (UPI) Oct 19, 2007 Although there is little possibility that a real armed confrontation would break out in the Taiwan Strait, China's verbal threats and combat preparations indicate that the People's Liberation Army is preparing to take control of Taiwan's offshore islands should an emergency arise. Judging from advances in China's combat equipment, the PLA's capability to attack the offshore islands is in fact ... more China's 'iron lady' Wu Yi steps down from key political post 
Beijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2007China's most powerful woman, Vice Premier Wu Yi, signalled her retirement on Sunday, ending a career as a tough negotiator and troubleshooter that earned plaudits at home and abroad for "the iron lady." Wu, 69, was not named to the Communist Party's new Central Committee at the close of a five-yearly party Congress, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Her failure to win another ter ... more China's Hu in control of rapidly modernising military 
Beijing (AFP) Oct 20, 2007After five years in power, President Hu Jintao has finally gained unquestioned control of China's massive military while transforming it into wealthy, high-tech fighting force, analysts said. Although Hu was named Communist Party chief in 2002 and president in 2003, he did not inherit the mantle of commander-in-chief until a year later and questions had lingered over who commanded the allegi ... more China's non-communists hold no power despite promotions 
Beijing (AFP) Oct 19, 2007There was an almost tangible air of sadness as Zhang Lifan talked of his late father's vision for China almost 60 years ago. "My father wanted democracy and the rule of constitution, he was a liberal," said Zhang. The 57-year-old writer's father, Zhang Naiqi, was a cabinet minister and co-founder of a political party that was part of a coalition government at the start of China's communi ... more |
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Beijing, China (SPX) Oct 18, 2007China wishes to join nations around the world in the peaceful exploration of outer space, a senior official said Tuesday. Li Xueyong, vice-minister of science and technology, said China is seeking to take part in the International Space Station program, which already includes the US, Russia, Japan, Canada, Brazil and 11 members of the European Space Agency. "We hope to become the 17th partner of ... more China ASAT Test Exposed US Vulnerabilities 
Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2007US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Wednesday said a Chinese anti-satellite test earlier this year exposed US vulnerabilities in space and he called on the military to protect "unfettered" US access to space. Gates referred to the Chinese anti-satellite test at a change of command ceremony at the US Strategic Command, which is responsible for US nuclear forces, missile defense and military operati ... more Bush Defies China In Very Public Meeting With Dalai Lama 
Washington (AFP) Oct 17, 2007President George W. Bush Wednesday defied China's fury as he became the first US leader to appear in public with the Dalai Lama, and called on Beijing to abandon "religious repression." The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader accepted the Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers' highest civilian honor, in a formal ceremony in the US Capitol's ornate Rotunda, certain to further enrage leaders in Beij ... more Policymakers Urged To Address Concerns About US Science And Technology Workforce 
Washibgton DC (SPX) Oct 18, 2007Amidst growing uneasiness around the United States' ability to compete with India, China and other nations, the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology has issued a report on the state of the nation's STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce and the policy implications surrounding it. The report, Policy and the STEM Workforce System, calls on policymakers t ... more |
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Taipei (AFP) Oct 16, 2007Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian on Tuesday snubbed a peace overture made by China, saying Taipei would never sign what he called a "surrender agreement" based on Beijing's "one-China" principle. Chinese President Hu Jintao made the offer on Monday in his keynote speech at the opening of the Communist Party's five-yearly Congress, but insisted independence for the island would never be tolera ... more Bush defies China with Dalai Lama talks 
Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2007US President George W. Bush met privately Tuesday with the Dalai Lama, defying China's angry objections one day before an unprecedented US tribute to Tibet's spiritual leader, the White House said. "I wanted to express my appreciation to President Bush since he really took seriously the situation" in Tibet, aides quoted the Dalai Lama as saying after the talks. "We have developed a close fri ... more Analysis: China's unique assets 
Hong Kong (UPI) Oct 12, 2007 China's military forces have received the order to be fully prepared for engagement by the end of this year in the event of a change for the worse across the Taiwan Strait. China is highly concerned about Taiwan's plans to hold a national referendum on applying for U.N. membership in the name of Taiwan, which will happen alongside the presidential election next March if the ruling Democratic P ... more President Of China Calls For Peace Agreement With Taiwan 
Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2007Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday called for a peace agreement with long-time rival Taiwan, but insisted independence for the island would never be tolerated. "We would like to make a solemn appeal," Hu said at the opening of the ruling Communist Party's five-yearly Congress. "On the basis of the one-China principle, let us discuss a formal end to the state of hostility between the t ... more
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