Daily Archives: June 27, 2012
The Namibian navy comes to China to get its S-11 corvette?
2012-06-27– (China Military News by china-defense-mashup.com) This 2000-ton level warship is produced in a shipyard in Wuhan city, China. Previously some resources indicate that this corvette will export to Namibia. And recently some photos display that seamen of Namibian navy … Continue reading
Under increasing tension，CNOOC to offer S. China Sea 9 oil blocks for exploitation
2012-06-27 — China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China’s third largest oil company, said Monday it will issue tender seeking joint exploitation for nine offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The nine blocks total more than 160,000 square kilometers and … Continue reading
China’s UAVs in a “kill chain” to destroy U.S. aircraft carriers
2012-06-27 — China has reportedly developed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of interfering with the navigation of U.S. aircraft carriers in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, according to foreign reports. China Briefing, a news website sponsored by … Continue reading
China’s space exploration is a great opportunity for Africa
2012-06-27 — (thecitizen.co.tz and by Bob Wekesa) — When the spacecraft Shenzhou 9 blasted skywards last Saturday, millions of Chinese applauded yet another feat of the oriental nation’s steady technological gains. While Chinese media have been awash with the pride … Continue reading
Chinese PLA to strengthen ties with US
2012-06-27 — Top Chinese military officials on Tuesday pledged to strengthen communication and cooperation with the United States, but also called for proper resolution of the issue of US surveillance flights near China. Defense Minister Liang Guanglie and Deputy Chief … Continue reading
China seeks dominance of South China Sea with new “Sansha” city
2012–6-27 (ruvr.ru and by Andrei Karneev) — A new city has emerged on the map of China. China’s State Council has approved the foundation of the district level city of Sangsha. Governance over the islands of Xisha, Zhong Sha and … Continue reading