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Military General: China’s Own Satellite Navigation System Is Important to National Security

After China launched the third satellite of its Compass Navigation Satellite System (CNSS) on January 17, 2010, Major General Jin Yinan, Head of the Institute of Strategy, National Defense University, stressed the importance for China to have its own Satellite Navigation System. Jin mentioned that as Europe is developing its Galileo System and other counties continue to launch satellites, the most important issue is the competition for the limited space orbit and satellite communication frequencies. China should launch its satellites before others countries can, to obtain the needed orbits and frequencies while they are still available.

“As of today, launching and starting to use the CNSS system, I personally think, is more important than manned space flight and Chang’e moon landing projects.” Jin argued.

Source: People’s Daily, January 22, 2010
http://military.people.com.cn/GB/42969/58520/10825418.html

Briefings | | |   Defense/Military

90% of Chinese Netizens: Strengthened U.S.-Japan Alliance Threat to China, Official Survey

On January 19 2010, the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, both governments issued a joint statement “strengthening security and ensuring the alliance remains the anchor of regional stability.”

A survey conducted by the official paper Huanqiu shows that over 90% of Chinese netizens believe that the strengthened U.S.-Japan alliance constitutes a threat to China. A Chinese professor at the Japanese Research Center of Shanghai Jiaotong University said in an interview that the U.S.-Japan alliance is a military relationship, which has undergone several changes since 50 years ago. Today’s alliance is still a strategic prevention targeting China.

Source: Xinhua, January 20, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2010-01/20/content_12841641.htm

Briefings | | |   US-China Relations

Three Top Issues on China’s Agenda for the United States

He Yafei, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry prioritized three issues on China’s agenda for the United States. “This year both China and the United States need to cautiously and earnestly deal with issue of arms sales to Taiwan, the Dalai Lama, and economic and trade friction, particularly the United States. How to deal with these problems depends on whether or not political leaders, especially the United States government can muster the political determination.”

Source: Xinhua, January 22, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2010-01/22/content_12855052.htm

Briefings | | |   US-China Relations

Lack of Core Technology Hinders China’s Dream to Become an Auto Giant

Although China’s annual car sales topped the world at 13.5 million in 2009, it is too early to celebrate.
The real winners, according to the author, are actually foreign companies.

China’s automotive industry depends heavily on foreign companies to supply parts. Especailly regarding auto electronics, engines, and transmissions, foreign company’s market share is 90% .

China has yet to have its own brand. Its advantage in automotive production is low cost laborers. he profit margin is quite low. Without its own brands, China’s astronomical auto sales volume can only help others.

Source: China Business Times, January 20, 2010
http://www.cbt.com.cn/a/lilunpinglun/pangguanzheqing/2010/0120/6346.html

Briefings | | |   Economy/Resources

Promote the Communist Party Organization in Private Businesses

A leadership group for Party development in private businesses was formed in Huaibei City, Anhui Province. In a letter to all private business owners in the city, the group demanded that the Party development in private firms should be the responsibility of Party organizations of all levels.

Party members working in those firms are called on to take the lead and become role models.

In Huaibei, as of December 2009, 217 new party branches had been set up in private companies; 184 party members who disappeared into private companies were recovered.

Source: Xinhua, January 16, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2010-01/16/content_12820553.htm

Briefings | | |   Government/Politics

Who Pushed Obama to Sell Missiles to Taiwan?

After the U.S. government approved the Lockheed-Martin sale of Patriotic air defense missiles to Taiwan, China denounced the deal. Obama’s “face change” two months after his successful China visit was due to a joint lobbying by the government, the Congress, the Pentagon and defense contractors.

Several key players were named as key promoters for the missile sale: Lockheed-Martin CEO Robert Stevens, Senator John McCain, Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn, U.S.-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hmmond-Chambers and Taiwanese businessman Li Hua-Der.

The author believes that this deal triggered a red light to Sino-American relationship.

Source: International Herald Leader, January 18, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/herald/2010-01/18/content_12828519.htm

Briefings | | |   US-China Relations

Preferential Treatment of U.S. Citizens Triggered Protests in Haiti

China News Service cited a report by the Central News Agency (CNA, Taiwan) claiming there were protests because U.S. citizens received preferential treatment when using the U.S. controlled Haiti airport. Apparently,  the airport became U.S.-only and aircrafts from other nations had a difficult time to get landing rights. It was reported that a few French citizens had to spend the night at the airport because they were not allowed to board their flight, while a great number of U.S. passengers were allowed to leave. The U.S. Embassy in Haiti denied any priority given to U.S. citizens. There are around 40,000 to 45,000 U.S. citizens in Haiti.

Source: China News Service, January 17, 2010
http://www.chinanews.com.cn/gj/news/2010/01-17/2076164.shtml

Briefings | | |   Geo-Strategic Trend

Xinhua: Achieving Number One in Exports May Invite More Protectionism

The German Federal Bureau of Statistics predicted in December 2009 that German exports in 2009 would reach US$1,170 billion, while China would exceed US$1,200 billion. As the number one export country in the world, China may face more protectionism from other countries.

The greatest pressure may come from the U.S., which took a number of steps in 2009, claiming anti-dumping and anti-subsidy activities. Chinese economists believe that U.S. protectionism is “absurd” because the US-China trade deficit is the result of the U.S. refusal to sell China high-tech products. Another major pressure source is the EU, which also initiated a great number of anti-dumping investigations against China in 2009. In addition, a number of actions were taken by Argentina, India, Brazil and Mexico against China. It is believed that protectionism initiatives against China will continue to increase. 

Source: Xinhua, January 12, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2010-01/12/content_12797144.htm

Briefings | | |   Economy/Resources