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Xi Jinping’s Speech at the 60th Anniversary Symposium of the Korean War

[Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Xi Jinping’s speech marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. In his speech, Xi said that the Chinese army was sent to the Korean War because it was “a just war that safeguarded peace and forestalled invasion.” “Sixty years ago, the Chinese people sent our volunteer troops to resist America because we were driven beyond the limits of forbearance. It was a righteous act carried out only to safeguard the peace and resist invasion.”] [1]

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Reports | | December 4, 2010 | Report

PLA Admiral: The U.S. Wants to Dominate the Asia Pacific Region by Intruding in the Yellow Sea

On November 29, 2010, China’s distinguished military expert Admiral Yin Zhuo was a guest on the Power Nation Forum of the People’s Daily website. In answering the question, “What message does the U.S. want to convey thorough the military exercises with South Korea,” Yin explained that there are both strategic and tactical implications to the U.S. choosing the Yellow Sea for the exercises. Strategically, it is to send a very important signal: “The U.S. is the leader in the Asian Pacific region.” Now, Obama wants to be the “Pacific President.” Secretary of State Clinton proposed “returning to Asia.” Currently, the U.S. is unable to return to Asia economically. Its returning to Asia is mainly through its military. This action is to strengthen the allied relationship with Japan and South Korea. Furthermore, the U.S. is also sending a message to North Korea: (The U.S.) is a determined supporter and ally of South Korea, and will fulfill its promise as an ally. North Korea should not take any further risks; otherwise it will face a U.S. military strike.

Source: People’s Daily, November 30, 2010
http://bbs1.people.com.cn/postDetail.do?boardId=6&view=1&id=105470504

Briefings | | December 3, 2010 | Geo-Strategic Trend

China Review News: The U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises Challenge China’s Psychological Baseline

China Review News published an invited commentary by Wang Minzou on the U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises. The article suggests that a war could erupt at the slightest provocation as a result of the U.S. sending the aircraft carrier George Washington to the Yellow Sea. This is because the Obama administration didn’t objectively analyze the cause of the incident (the 23rd artillery attack), and the U.S. always handles such issues with an arbitrary and arrogant attitude. The author believes that the artillery attack is directly associated with the excess pressure the U.S. and South Korea apply jointly to North Korea. The constant military exercises and threats, which were beyond (North Korea’s) tolerance, angered North Korea and incited the counterattack. The article also said that China expressed its concern and called for restraint from all sides, but the Obama administration didn’t intend to stop. The U.S and South Korea are not swayed by China’s diplomatic efforts. After November 28, the U.S. sent a guided missile cruiser and a guided missile destroyer, in addition to the aircraft carrier, to the Yellow Sea. This not only pressures North Korea, it is also challenges the Chinese people’s psychological baseline. People are asking: Did the George Washington carrier come to get into a war? Does the U.S. really want to incite another Korean war?

Source: China Review News, December 1, 2010
http://gb.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1015/2/3/8/101523890.html?coluid=1&kindid=0&docid=101523890&mdate=1201001659

Briefings | | December 3, 2010 | US-China Relations

Beijing Scholar: The Intention of U.S.-South Korean Military Exercises

Beijing scholar Tian Yifeng wrote an article that was published on the website of People’s Daily in which he discussed U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises. Tian pointed out that the United States sent the aircraft carrier George Washington to the Yellow Sea for these exercises despite China’s strong opposition. He said that the intention of the U.S. is to fortify the U.S.-South Korean coalition, demonstrate its impact on the world, and, in addition, to target China. The article said that a current strategic task of the U.S. is to keep its “United Front” stable. The U.S. found the best opportunity to fulfill its strategic mission following the "Tian An" incident (the sinking of the Cheonan) and the North Korean artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island. Obviously, the action seems to tell the world that the U.S., and only the U.S., can disregard China’s influence and continue to provide protection to its allies.

Source: People’s Daily, November 30, 2010
http://world.people.com.cn/GB/13350400.html

Briefings | | December 3, 2010 | US-China Relations

Rise of China Vs. Rise of China Model

[Editor’s Note: Caijing magazine online recently published an article in which Professor Qin Hui of Qinghua University argues that the rise of the “China Model” is bad for the Chinese people, and is “only good for a few oligarchs.” Professor Qin made an interesting observation: Historically, China’s close allies (Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, etc.) are the worst offenders when it comes to mistreating their Chinese populations. However, in China’s enemy countries (the U.S. and Europe), ethnic Chinese enjoy a much better life. He attributes this “strange” phenomenon to the Chinese government’s treatment of its own people. He believes that China’s foreign policy should be oriented toward achieving China’s “best future,” not toward saving “the emperor’s face.” Professor Qin’s article garnered both praise and criticism from netizens. One wrote: “As long as Professor Qin is around, the Chinese people still have some hope.” The following is a translation of excerpts from the article.] [1]

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Reports | | December 2, 2010 | Report

Training Division Chiefs to Be the Future Backbones of the Party

By mid 2012, over 40,000 division chiefs will have been through the Party’s training to become the future backbones of the Party. From July to October 2010, middle-aged and young Party cadres completed four sessions. Most of the trainees were born in the 1960s and 70s. The training campaign started in March 2009, and over 12,000 have been trained by the Party so far. The courses place a priority on glorifying the Party’s traditions and history. For example, on September 11, 2010, 112 division chiefs wore uniforms and hats of the old Red Army and walked part of the path that the Red Army once traveled.

Source: Xinhua, November 29, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2010-11/29/c_12826014.htm

Briefings | | December 2, 2010 | Government/Politics

Senior Military Officer Discusses Joint Military Exercises with Foreign Military Forces

Major General Qian Lihua, Director of the Foreign Liaison Office of the Chinese military, commented on China’s joint exercises with foreign military forces. Of the 44 joint exercises the Chinese military has conducted with foreign military forces, 32 of them took place within the past five years. According to Qian, over 20 Chinese military institutions of higher learning have established sister relationships with foreign military institutions. Over several hundred Chinese military experts and professors have visited foreign military institutions. 1,200 young Chinese officers have received training in close to 100 foreign military academies in over 30 countries.

Source: Xinhua, November 30, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2010-11/30/c_12830863_2.htm

Briefings | | December 2, 2010 | Defense/Military

Xinhua Commentary Series: Spotlight on the U.S. Presidential Election

Wu Guoguang: Xi Jinping’s Reversal of the Course, Will China’s Transition be Peaceful or Marked with Bloodshed?

Cheng Xiaonong: U.S.-China Strategic Relations Have Crystallized

Xinhua Commentaries: “Exposing the Three Major Political Deficits of the U.S.”