CHINA TOPIX

11/24/2024 02:52:34 am

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Japan and the US

Japan to Increase South China Sea Patrols with US and Asian Allies

Japan will conduct bilateral and multilateral exercises with regional navies such as the Vietnam People's Navy and the Philippine Navy.

Space lab

Launch of Tiangong-2 Space Lab Opens New Phase in China’s Space Program

They will also conduct a space-Earth quantum key distribution and a laser communications experiment.

Seawall

PLAAF Patrol Overflies Bashi Channel; Again Pierces ‘First island Chain’

China views the First Island Chain as the area it must secure so it can disable the U.S. Navy.

Networked warfare

F-35 Guides Surface-to-Air Missile to Shoot Down Aerial Target in First-of-a-Kind Test

The mission was the latest in a test series for "Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air."

More democracy

Obama says US Sanctions on Myanmar to be Lifted as Aung San Suu Kyi Visits

"It is the right thing to do in order to ensure the people of Burma see the rewards from a new way of doing business and a new government."

A dirty way to die

Air Pollution from Coal Burning Kills over 360,000 Chinese

Outdoor air pollution was the fifth leading cause of premature death in China in 2013.

Zika

China Braces for Zika Virus Spread

Dozens of mainland residents in Beijing, Guangdong, Jiangxi and Zhejiang have been confirmed with Zika, which they contracted while abroad.

Worldwide reach

China Creates Military Logistics Support Force to Bolster PLA Joint Combat Operations Abroad

Xi said China should accelerate its military construction according to the requirements of joint operations.

Good friends.

Xi says Security Cooperation with Russia is Vital

He said Russia attaches great importance to China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Made in China

‘Made in China’ Australian Army Uniforms Spark Outrage

Defense Minister Marise Payne said ADA estimated that making the uniforms in Australia will triple the cost of the contract.

Bigger than LHC

Chinese Nobel Prize Laureate Opposes Building World’s Largest Particle Accelerator in China

The machine will offer a unique opportunity for direct searches for New Physics in the high-energy range far beyond LHC's reach.

Spy gizmos?

US Government Still Sees Huawei as a Front for Chinese Spying

In October 2012, a U.S. House Intelligence Committee panel issued a report describing Huawei as a "national security threat."

Transparency

New Model Reveals How the Universe Became ‘Transparent’

The ionization of hydrogen is important because of its effects on how galaxies grow and evolve.

Red?

Duterte Regrets Expletives and Insults but Doesn’t Apologize for Them; Blames the Media

Duterte has also publicly said he wants to buy weapons from China and Russia.

Self-fixer

Chinese, British Researchers Develop Self-healing Composite Materials

Self-healing composites are able to restore their properties automatically when needing repair.

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