How China Steals Our Secrets - NYTimes.com

Every day China our most beloved "friend" in the Pacific region attempts to hack, steal, and pilfer US corporate secrets. The sad fact is they are winning and we are losing key research and development information and intelligence on a daily basis as hackers steal years worth of  …

4

3

Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn - Defense - GovExec.com

The conflict between veterans/retired military personnel and the active duty budget has begun.

5

15

Chinese communists influence U.S. policy through ex-military officials | Global Geopolitics

While many regard anyone who voices concerns about the role and influence of the Chinese in current US foreign policy as being "over cautious", "seeking confrontation", and "attempting to re-create the boogey man through scare tactics", really need to review the last 40 years of  …

3

3

China Takes Aim At U.S. Naval Might

Although the US market is made up of Chinese made goods, our relationship with the Chinese will maintain so long as we keep buying.

3

0

US, Pakistan to limit already tense relations

2

0

Panetta To Offer Strategy For Cutting Military Budget

With troops removed from Iraq (only a short distance away in Kuwait) and the pressing message from the administration to get out as soon as possible in Afghanistan, the budget analysts are licking their lips in hopes of gutting the US Defense Department's budget. Defense Sec.

2

5

Taiwan bill introduced in US Congress - Taipei Times

A closer look at the new Taiwan Defense Bill. The sale of refit F-16s could assist in maintaining key jobs within the US aircraft industry. Over 6 billion dollars brought back to American jobs.

1

0

XE.com - US State Dept to skip Taiwan event for first time

Another example of the new approach to the growing influence and fear of China: Appeasement.

3

8

Japan's Noda Expresses Concern over China's Growing Military Power - International Business Times

Japan among several other Pacific nations are growing more concerned on the capabilities and projected strength of the Chinese armed forces, specifically the Chinese Navy. China has been involved in a mass modernization program for it's military forces since the mid 1990s.

1

0

General Electrics-China ventured Probed

1

0

Is GE Arming the Chinese to compete with Boeing and America?

Once again we allow US funded, research, developed, and implemented technology to be sold cheaply to the Chinese for the fast dollar. Who is GE's CEO? Oh yeah, he is the current business czar. I am sure all the security protocols were conducted prior to this sale.

1

5

Defense.gov News Article: China Report Notes Military Modernization

In case you missed it since the major media networks seem to be avoid any negative reporting on matters that pertain to the Chinese/American situation, the Defense Department recently released their study on the military capabilities of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

2

2

Target, Afghan Hero Dog is Euthanized by Mistake in the US

Unfortunate for this family there dog was put to sleep by a mistake.

3

2

U.S. Announces Massive Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

In a move to counter the growing Iranian political/military presence within the Middle Eastern region, the Saudi Arabian Government has sought a huge arms package to deal with several "what if scenarios".

3

6

Foundation: DoD Budget of $488 Billion for 2016

With the draw down of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan in the near future, the Defense Department has begun to see where the fiscal year cuts will be and when it will begin.

0

0

Get Tough on Pakistan

Well, at least this author seems to understand the situation better then some of our government leaders. Too bad that this guy is not making policy for Pakistan-US relations.

0

0

Pakistan Haveb for Terror Unit Irks the U.S.

If Pakistan would actually go after the various hardline tribes, groups, and terrorist cells that actively support Al Qaida, Taliban, and insurgent operations, then the chance for actual peace within Afghanistan might occur.

0

0

U.S. and Vietnam Build Ties With an Eye on China

HANOI, Vietnam — A visit to Vietnam this week by Robert M. Gates, the United States defense secretary, is just the latest step in a bilateral relationship that is at its warmest since diplomatic ties were established 15 years ago.

1

0

US sees Crisis fears easing over South China Sea

In case you missed this growing issue that had a number of South Pacific countries starting to worry on China's posture, here is another link.

0

0

U.S. Alarmed by Harsh Tone of Chinese Military

To those who feel that the Chinese are not seeking future confrontation against the United States... think again.

2

2