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Concern over China's military expansion ABC Online China correspondent, Stephen McDonell, reports that China has gone to great lengths to reassure the world that the country's military development is not something to be afraid of. (Sound of helicopters) STEPHEN MCDONELL: Sometimes you hear them ... See all stories on this topic »

Chinese military command in Sansha City declared worthless VietNamNet Bridge In response to China's Central Military Commission's decision to set up a military garrison in the so-called Sansha City and elect a municipal people's council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Le Thanh Nghi said these worthless acts go against the ... See all stories on this topic » VietNamNet Bridge

US security adviser meets Chinese defense official The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — President Barack Obama's national security adviser met a senior Chinese military official Wednesday to discuss security issues in Asia. Washington has been pressing the Chinese military for more transparency about its plans, while Beijing is ... See all stories on this topic »

China Moves Swiftly on New "City" Encompassing South China Sea, Gulf Crisis ... Huffington Post (blog) But it is Vietnam and the Philippines which are most immediately outraged by China's increasingly aggressive moves. Each claims islands close to it, which the PRC insists belong to it. And each has engaged in tense naval and military stand-offs with China. See all stories on this topic »

Military Trials Start in Soldier's Death Wall Street Journal She said some people in China see the trial as an indicator for how the U.S. military treats Chinese. A version of this article appeared July 25, 2012, on page A18 in the U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal, with the headline: Military Trials Start In Soldier's ... See all stories on this topic »

Vietnam Protests China's Plans for Sansha City Garrison Bloomberg Vietnam protested China's plans to establish a military garrison on a disputed island in the South China Sea, describing the move as a violation of international law and the Southeast Asian nation's sovereignty, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman ... See all stories on this topic »

Newest city of China, Sansha, has just 613 residents Hindustan Times Commission has already approved the formation of a Sansha garrison command responsible for "national defense" and "military operations." It's off the southern most Chinese district of Hainan by about 350 sq km and is only connected by a ship that makes ... See all stories on this topic »

Warning on Pacific military 'flashpoint' The Australian THERE is a rapidly growing threat of conflict involving China, its neighbours and the US in the South China Sea, and Australia must step in to help defuse the situation, a key think tank has warned. The warning is contained in a new paper from the Lowy ... See all stories on this topic »

Has The South China Sea Reached Boiling Point? Forbes China state-run media reports did not specify the size of China's new military base, which would most likely be established on the Xisha Islands, the closest pieces of land to China that aren't underwater. (Unlike most everyone else in the world, China makes ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes

Chinese VP says consensus reached on many issues in meetings with US ... Washington Post Washington has also been pressing the Chinese military for more transparency about its plans, while Beijing is wary of the U.S. military shift to the Asia-Pacific region. It was not immediately known if the issues were raised in Donilon's meeting with Gen. See all stories on this topic »

China plays cards close to chest in military transparency bid BusinessLIVE China organizes annual tours of military bases to try to assuage those concerns and to answer criticism over a perceived lack of transparency, but officials refused to answer any contentious questions. While the Defence Ministry announced over the weekend ... See all stories on this topic » BusinessLIVE

China's new city could breed conflict in the South China Sea Examiner.com On Tuesday July 24 Sansha established a prefecture-level municipal government, and China's People's Liberation Army has announced plans to station a military garrison there. The timing and circumstances are leading many to speculate whether the ... See all stories on this topic » Examiner.com

China Moving Soldiers to Disputed South China Sea Islands Council on Foreign Relations (blog) In today's New York Times, a detailed article notes that China's Central Military Commission has approved “the deployment of a garrison of soldiers from the People's Liberation Army to guard disputed islands claimed by China and Vietnam in the South China ... See all stories on this topic » Council on Foreign Relations (blog)

Army sergeant stands trial in death of Asian-American soldier Reuters FORT BRAGG, North Carolina (Reuters) - Military prosecutors on Tuesday said a U.S. Army sergeant's physical abuse and racial harassment led a young Chinese-American soldier to commit suicide weeks after he was deployed to Afghanistan. But a defense ... See all stories on this topic »

China's PLA gives rare demo of helicopter AsiaOne "The Chinese military is very transparent," said Geng Yansheng, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. "Through your cameras and reports, we hope to let more people see this unit. "We will continue organizing such visits," he said, adding it is the fifth such ... See all stories on this topic » AsiaOne

The South China Sea: Military Capitalism Rears its Ugly Head Yet Again Guardian Express With China using its superior military forces to garrison several islands in the region, most of which were previously claimed by numerous other sovereign nations, the spectacle of war may soon be upon us. There didn't seem to be much of an issue with ... See all stories on this topic » Guardian Express

Youngstown man goes before military court in hazing death Youngstown Vindicator James Huggins requested the trial be transferred to Fort Bragg, which military officials said worked out better logistically. The trial has attracted international attention, including coverage by a group of reporters from China who watched Tuesday's proceeding. See all stories on this topic »

US demands greater Australian military spending World Socialist Web Site In 2009, it released a Defence White Paper, which named China as a potential threat for the first time, and announced that Australia would spend over $100 billion on new ships, aircraft and other military hardware during the next two decades. That alignment ... See all stories on this topic »

Vietnam protests 'military base' by China in disputed area of East Sea SGGP Vietnam has protested against establishing of the so-called 'Sansha City' and a 'military command base' on Phu Lam Island on Hoang Sa archipelago by China, said Luong Thanh Nghi, spokesperson for Vietnam's Foreign Ministry on July 24. Vietnam ... See all stories on this topic » SGGP

China, Britain Celebrate Military Ties on PLA's 85th Birthday defpro Cai also underlined the rapid growth of China-Britain military ties. The defense strategic talks between China and Britain and other high-level visits have greatly promoted mutual understanding and trust between the two countries, he said, adding that ... See all stories on this topic »

McCain calls Chinese moves on disputed islands 'unnecessarily provocative' The Hill (blog) “The decision by China's Central Military Commission to deploy troops to islands in the South China Sea, which are also claimed by Vietnam, is unnecessarily provocative,” McCain said. “Similarly, China's appointment of legislators to govern all of the islands ... See all stories on this topic »

China founds city to make political point Vancouver Sun It will also have a military garrison, responsible for "national defence mobilization - and carrying out military missions." From here, China expects to administer almost the entire South China Sea, including both the Paracel and Spratly island chains. That pits it ... See all stories on this topic »

MARKET NEWS: Philippines, Vietnam Lash Out Vs. China's Sea Military ... FxPips.com (blog) THE PHILIPPINES and Vietnam protested on Tuesday moves by China to erect a military barracks in the South China Sea in the midst of rising tensions in the contested waters. Manila summoned its China envoy to file a formal protest against the country's ... See all stories on this topic » FxPips.com (blog)

US Senator McCain warns China over move on disputed islands GMA News WASHINGTON — US Senator John McCain warned Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) that China was "unnecessarily provocative" in saying it will establish a military garrison on disputed South China Sea islands, and called for a multilateral solution to the ... See all stories on this topic »

Naresh Chandra panel recommends military preparedness to deal with ... Times of India "The crucial concern is whether China will become militarily more assertive and nationalistic as its economic and military power grows, or whether it will abide by the policies advocated by Deng Xiao Ping," the report says. More importantly, across Asia there is ... See all stories on this topic »

China establishes new city in South China Sea Jakarta Post The national flag was hoisted while the national anthem played after the signboards of the Sansha city's government and the city's committee of the Communist Party of China were unveiled. A military garrison was also established yesterday in the city. See all stories on this topic » Jakarta Post

China celebrates 'birthday' of Sansha, a new city at the heart of disputed South ... Daily Mail The Philippines said it does not recognise the city or its jurisdiction, and Vietnam said China's actions violated international law. The U.S. has also voiced its concern over 'unilateral moves' in the South China Sea, where it says collective diplomacy is needed ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Philippines wants conflict-free solution to South China Sea dispute Radio Australia China's move to set up a military garrison in the South China Sea has prompted swift protests from rival claimants Vietnam and the Philippines. Philippines wants conflict-free solution to South China Sea dispute (Credit: ABC). Hanoi has filed a formal protest ... See all stories on this topic »

China and “a thousand cuts” strategy in the East Sea VietNamNet Bridge From constantly applying a little pressure on its rivals in the East Sea dispute, China now set up a city, which has administrative machinery and is accompanied with military force to “protect” the administration amid international waters. The Philippines and ... See all stories on this topic » VietNamNet Bridge

US, China threaten Southeast Asian peace Asia Times Online The Chinese government is taking a dual approach to consolidating its territorial claims in the South China Sea. A recent softening of the country's diplomatic line amid a simultaneous deployment of military assets reveals a nuanced carrot-and-stick approach. See all stories on this topic »

China builds new city on disputed island Economic Times Image: This handout photo released by Philippine military western command (WESTCOM) shows Chinese Landing ship 934 anchored on Chinese-controlled Subi Reef, around 15 nautical miles northwest of the Philippine-controlled Pag-asa islands on the ... See all stories on this topic »

Nation protests new China 'city' Viet Nam News Nation protests new China 'city'. HA NOI — Viet Nam protests China's establishment of the so-called "Sansha city" and the Chinese Central Military Commission's official decision to form a "garrison command" on Phu Lam island in Viet Nam's Hoang Sa ... See all stories on this topic »

China declares sovereignty over part of Spratlys The Voice of Russia The latest moves by China make no doubt of its resolve to end the protracted territorial dispute over the Spratlys. The Philippines, infuriated by the news, demanded respect for its interests and announced a military call-up, signaling that it is prepared to stand ... See all stories on this topic » The Voice of Russia

China dominates oceanic backyard one cruise ship, military outpost at a time Alaska Dispatch Perhaps China, in the end, will have asserted its dominance over the South China Sea one cruise ship, military outpost and hastily assembled city at a time. Armed skirmishes are appearing increasingly unlikely in the oil-rich oceanic zone. Varied parts of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Will the US defend Philippines if China attacks? ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines - The US military might not come to the Philippines' aid if Chinese forces attack Filipino ships and claimed territory in the disputed Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal, international affairs experts have warned. While the 1951 Mutual ... See all stories on this topic »

China Shows Press New Elite Choppers theTrumpet.com The Chinese military allowed foreign media an unusual peek into its military capabilities at Beijing on Tuesday. Reporters viewed an elite unit that showcased a range of maneuvers and tactics performed by Chinese choppers. The aircraft included Mi-17 ... See all stories on this topic »

China Raises Flag Above Controversial City HispanicBusiness.com Xinhua said China's Central Military Commission has approved the deployment of a garrison of soldiers to guard the disputed islands. Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha Islands are Chinese names for the natural resource-rich Spratlys, the Paracels and the ... See all stories on this topic »

Philippines protests China Paracel garrison plan AsiaOne The Philippines on Tuesday protested China's decision to build a military garrison on Woody Reef in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned China's Ambassador to the Philippines Ma Keqing and ... See all stories on this to