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Missiles off target in major Taiwan drillChiupeng, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 18, 2011 Taiwan held a major missile drill Tuesday just days after rival China unveiled an aircraft that uses stealth technology, but several misses spoiled the exercise. Before an audience that included President Ma Ying-jeou, five out of 19 missiles failed to hit their targets at the Chiupeng military base in the island's south. A sixth found its target, but did not explode. "It's within our predictions, but of course there's room for improvement," said air force Lieutenant General Pan Kung-hsiao, when ... read more |
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  VW to offer new car brand in China: report Germany's Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, is considering launching a new car brand specifically designed for the booming Chinese market, a report said. ... more | .. |
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 China rare earth exports up 14.5% January-November China said Tuesday its rare earth exports rose 14.5 percent in the first 11 months of last year as prices more than doubled, with most of the shipments going to Japan, Europe and the United States. ... more | .. |
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  China's military leaps forward to catch up with US By quietly building up its stash of high-tech weaponry, China is threatening US military supremacy in the Pacific, worrying its neighbours and contributing to a renewed arms race in Asia, analysts say. ... more | .. |
Hu talks tough on currency ahead of US visit President Hu Jintao issued veiled criticism Sunday of US monetary policy before a state visit to the United States seen as a chance for China's leader to shore up his political legacy. ... more |
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Gates warns of civil-military disconnect in China US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday after a trip to Beijing that China's revelation of a stealth jet's flight test pointed to a "disconnect" between its military and civilian leaders. ... more | .. |
 US able to destroy N. Korea missiles: general The United States would be able to destroy North Korea's long-range missile capabilities if it decides they pose too great a threat, the top US general in South Korea said in an interview released Thursday. ... more |
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