Archive for the 'Military' Category

Public uprising in Longnan leads to many arrests

Posted by Daniel Tang on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
 
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There have been mass protests on the 17th and 18th of November this year involving tens of thousands of people. The unrest occurred in Longnan City in Gansu province. Recently, a Mr Chen visited friends in Longnan and discovered local residents protesting against the authorities. The residents were unhappy about forced evictions and demolition of [...]

Disabled veteran’s hard appeal

Posted by Chris Thomas on Monday, December 1st, 2008
 
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Heping Chen was a top technician in his tank troop. After working for eight years, he was injured in an accident and was forced to retire. His medical treatment, which should be provided by the army, was stopped and he lost his working ability and way of making a living. In 2004, he started to [...]

Chinese “aircraft carrier killer” missiles aimed at Taiwan

Posted by Chris Thomas on Thursday, November 20th, 2008
 
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Recently Taiwan media published a picture showing that China has deployed “YJ-62A” long-range anti-ship missiles along the south-eastern coast, causing concern from all circles in Taiwan and they are disgusted and concerned about China’s two sided face.

Tibetans reject interviews, while Lhasa still on strict military alert

Posted by Daniel Tang on Monday, November 10th, 2008
 
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Since March this year, when protests broke out in Lhasa and other Tibetan regions, against the Chinese Communist Party rule. The Communist regime has stepped up military control in condensed areas. Tibetans do not dare accept any interviews with foreign reporters. Reporters Without Borders on November 7 issued a statement condemning the Chinese communists’ ban [...]

Over 1000 transferred military cadres petition in Hubei province

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
 
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Over 1000 cadres who have been transferred to civilian work in Hubei province have petitioned at the provincial office on Tuesday, before heading to the Hubei Provincial Party Committee. The cardes were from the prefectures around Wuhan city who are asking the government to implement relevant policies to assist transferred military cadres and improving their [...]

China displays military intent on Taiwan

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
 
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According to military affairs reviewers, the relationship between China and Taiwan has turned toward reconciliation, but the Chinese Communist regime has not abandoned military preparations for attacks on Taiwan. Recent satellite photos have revealed a model airport which resembles the Taichung Qing Quanggang Airport, situated near Dingxin Airport in Gansu province for military training. In [...]