Daily Archives: August 6, 2012
Japanese defence report warns about China’s military build-up
2012-08-06 — In another sign of growing tensions in Asia, Japan’s annual defence report last week issued strident warnings about China’s military build-up. Prime Minister Yoshiro Noda will use the report to seek to justify aligning Japan even more closely … Continue reading
Taiwan’s C-130 planes can be refitted as air refueler
2012-08-06 — Of Taiwan’s military aircraft, the C-130 transport plane can be refitted as a tanker aircraft, which can beef up the country’s air defenses in the event of war, military officials said recently. Although the Air Force has no … Continue reading
US is using islands dispute to muddy South China Sea waters
2012-08-06 — Three Chinese officials, in the space of 24 hours, slammed US criticism of Beijing’s decision to set up a military garrison in the South China Sea, a rare gesture analysts said showcases Beijing’s determined stance on the territorial … Continue reading
China opposes military intervention in South China Sea
2012-08-06 – China has indisputable sovereign rights over the South China Sea islands and their adjacent waters, and the country opposes any military intervention in this area, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Defense said Tuesday. According to relevant rules, … Continue reading
Sinopec ready to produce biofuel
2012-08-06 — A unit of China Petrochemical Corp (Sinopec Group), China’s largest oil producer by sales revenue, is seeking to produce aviation fuel from used cooking oil, The Economic Observer reported Saturday, citing a company official inside the unit. The … Continue reading
China ship industry has a slower growth of 4.7%
2012-08-05 — China Knowledge quoted according to the latest statistics released by the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, the gross industrial output of the 1,630 large and medium ship enterprises in China saw slower growth of 4.7% YoY … Continue reading