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China lashes out at 'Bush Doctrine'
State-run paper: President 'trying to rule over the whole world'
The Associated Press
Nov. 1, 2004
BEIJING - On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, China accused President Bush of trying to ?rule over the whole world,? saying the invasion of Iraq destroyed the global anti-terrorism coalition and worsened religious and ethnic conflicts.
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It came in a commentary in a state newspaper by Vice Premier Qian Qichen, who criticized what he called the ?Bush Doctrine? as a policy of pre-emptive military attack and a Cold War relic.
?It advocates the United States should rule over the whole world with overwhelming force,? said the lengthy commentary in the China Daily, an English-language newspaper aimed at foreign readers.
China has supported the U.S.-led war on terror, but is wary of Bush?s intentions. Beijing worries about Washington?s heightened presence in Central and South Asia, concerned that it threatens Chinese ambitions to be the region?s dominant military power
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6377949
So what are they doing about it?
China Expands Military Buildup - Pentagon
May 28, 2004
By REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China expanded its aggressive military buildup last year with more sophisticated missiles, satellite-disrupting lasers and underground facilities, all aimed at winning a possible conflict with Taiwan and exerting power, according to a Pentagon report.
Beijing has more than 500 short-range ballistic missiles, some with improved guidance systems, opposite Taiwan and its defense spending of $50 billion to $70 billion is third behind the United States and Russia, the report released on Friday said.
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The war reinforced China's decision to speed acquisition of improved information technology and weapons mobility, it said.
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Chinese arms buys were up 7 percent in 2003 with major purchases from Russia of 24 Su-30 fighter aircraft for $1 billion and SA-20 surface to air missile systems for $500 million.
http://www.taiwandc.org/nyt-2004-05.htm
Ok that is kinda...not good...well at least it only China...oh crap....
China to deepen military cooperation with Russia: senior Chinese military officer
www.chinaview.cn 2004-12-14 00:00:00
BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- China is willing to work with Russia to deepen bilateral military cooperation, and advance Sino-Russian strategic partnership of cooperation, said a senior Chinese military officer here Monday, according to Foreign Ministry sources.
Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, who is here on a four-day China visit as guest of Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan.
Guo said as an important part of the strategic partnership of cooperation between the two nations, bilateral military ties have kept strengthening in recent years.
The two armed forces have had frequent high-level visits and expanded their cooperation fields, Guo said. The security consultation system between the two sides operates well, he added.
As for the very complicated situation across the Taiwan Strait,Guo said the separatism activities of Taiwan authorities posed thebiggest threat to peace and stability across the strait.
He said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will never tolerate any attempt to separate Taiwan from China, which is a consistent and unchangeable stand of China.
Guo expressed appreciation for Russia's one-China principled stance on Taiwan issue.
Ivanov said Russia-China relations experienced remarkable progress over recent years. The military technological cooperationbetween the two sides continuously expanded and advanced.
He hoped the two armed forces will keep on their mutual-beneficial and friendly cooperation and exchanges.
With regard to Taiwan issue, Ivanov said Russia's one-China stance is steadfast and will not change in the future. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/engl...14/content_2330421.htm
Ok for xmas I want NO WW3 folks! kthanx!
State-run paper: President 'trying to rule over the whole world'
The Associated Press
Nov. 1, 2004
BEIJING - On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, China accused President Bush of trying to ?rule over the whole world,? saying the invasion of Iraq destroyed the global anti-terrorism coalition and worsened religious and ethnic conflicts.
snip---
It came in a commentary in a state newspaper by Vice Premier Qian Qichen, who criticized what he called the ?Bush Doctrine? as a policy of pre-emptive military attack and a Cold War relic.
?It advocates the United States should rule over the whole world with overwhelming force,? said the lengthy commentary in the China Daily, an English-language newspaper aimed at foreign readers.
China has supported the U.S.-led war on terror, but is wary of Bush?s intentions. Beijing worries about Washington?s heightened presence in Central and South Asia, concerned that it threatens Chinese ambitions to be the region?s dominant military power
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6377949
So what are they doing about it?
China Expands Military Buildup - Pentagon
May 28, 2004
By REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China expanded its aggressive military buildup last year with more sophisticated missiles, satellite-disrupting lasers and underground facilities, all aimed at winning a possible conflict with Taiwan and exerting power, according to a Pentagon report.
Beijing has more than 500 short-range ballistic missiles, some with improved guidance systems, opposite Taiwan and its defense spending of $50 billion to $70 billion is third behind the United States and Russia, the report released on Friday said.
snip--
The war reinforced China's decision to speed acquisition of improved information technology and weapons mobility, it said.
snip---
Chinese arms buys were up 7 percent in 2003 with major purchases from Russia of 24 Su-30 fighter aircraft for $1 billion and SA-20 surface to air missile systems for $500 million.
http://www.taiwandc.org/nyt-2004-05.htm
Ok that is kinda...not good...well at least it only China...oh crap....
China to deepen military cooperation with Russia: senior Chinese military officer
www.chinaview.cn 2004-12-14 00:00:00
BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- China is willing to work with Russia to deepen bilateral military cooperation, and advance Sino-Russian strategic partnership of cooperation, said a senior Chinese military officer here Monday, according to Foreign Ministry sources.
Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, who is here on a four-day China visit as guest of Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan.
Guo said as an important part of the strategic partnership of cooperation between the two nations, bilateral military ties have kept strengthening in recent years.
The two armed forces have had frequent high-level visits and expanded their cooperation fields, Guo said. The security consultation system between the two sides operates well, he added.
As for the very complicated situation across the Taiwan Strait,Guo said the separatism activities of Taiwan authorities posed thebiggest threat to peace and stability across the strait.
He said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will never tolerate any attempt to separate Taiwan from China, which is a consistent and unchangeable stand of China.
Guo expressed appreciation for Russia's one-China principled stance on Taiwan issue.
Ivanov said Russia-China relations experienced remarkable progress over recent years. The military technological cooperationbetween the two sides continuously expanded and advanced.
He hoped the two armed forces will keep on their mutual-beneficial and friendly cooperation and exchanges.
With regard to Taiwan issue, Ivanov said Russia's one-China stance is steadfast and will not change in the future. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/engl...14/content_2330421.htm
Ok for xmas I want NO WW3 folks! kthanx!
