Google takes on China’s censors
Google has fired a new salvo in a censorship battle with Beijing by adding a feature that warns mainland users when they use search keywords that might produce blocked results and suggests they try other terms. Google’s announcement on Thursday described the change as a technical improvement and made no mention of Beijing’s extensive internet … Continue reading »
Top Chinese official arrested for giving spy secrets to US
A state security official has been arrested on suspicion of spying for the United States, sources say, a case both countries have kept quiet for several months as they strive to prevent a fresh crisis in relations. The official, an aide to a vice-minister in China‘s Ministry of State Security, was arrested and detained early … Continue reading »
Don’t ‘make waves’ in Pacific, China warns US
China’s news agency warned on Saturday it was no time to “make waves” in the disputed South China Sea after the US said it would shift the bulk of its naval fleet to the Pacific Ocean by 2020. “It is advisable for some to refrain from muddying the waters and fishing therein,” said Xinhua, referring … Continue reading »
China’s Houbei class fast-speed missile boats
Reuters says in its annual report on the Chinese military, the Pentagon said earlier this month the Chinese navy had deployed about 60 of the Houbei class fast-speed missile boats. With an estimated top speed of more than 36 knots, the 225-tonne boats can attack with their YJ-83 anti-ship missiles with a range of 200 … Continue reading »
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