China, India still suspicious of each other

Posted by Matt in January 12th, 2008 | no comment

Published in China, India

India-China relations continue to be characterised by a mix of mutual concerns, mutual suspicions and mutual goodwill. The concerns on the part of India have been in respect of the unresolved border dispute. The ongoing talks on the subject between the specially-designated representatives of the two prime ministers have reportedly got stuck on the Chinese [...]

China-Taiwan Relations

Posted by Matt in January 12th, 2008 | no comment

Published in China, Taiwan

Military Situation
China has deployed ballistic missiles along the Taiwan Strait and continues to modernize both its missile forces and its amphibious assault capabilities. Taiwan continues to purchase weapons abroad, primarily from the United States, and its defense budget looks likely to begin rising again after several years of decrease. Analysts say China orients a good [...]

The New Cold War – The Global Battle for Natural Resources

Posted by Matt in January 12th, 2008 | no comment

Published in Energy, New Cold War, Oil, general

The is an interesting series of articles by Spiegel Online International. Most of these articles were written in 2006.
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Here’s a summary of a few of the articles:
THE NEW COLD WAR
The Global Battle for Natural Resources
The global economy is booming, and experts predict it will stay healthy. But competition for natural resources will change the [...]

Chinese space debris trouble for century

Posted by Matt in January 12th, 2008 | no comment

Published in China, Space

Scientists estimated the wreckage threatens about 800 satellites in space, 400 of which are U.S.-owned, and said the threat would remain for at least 100 years, the report said.
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Inflation dragon that opened gates for Mao, now threatens regime, global economy

Posted by Matt in January 12th, 2008 | no comment

Published in China, Economy, inflation

Word that the Chinese cabinet has moved to freeze prices on gas and oil and crack down on profiteering, hoarding and other activities fuelling inflation bodes ill. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao put his name on the announcement which comes on the eve of Chinese New Yearâ€™s in early February when millions will leave their jobs [...]