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People’s Daily: PLA to Ensure Communist Party Remains in Power

People’s Daily published an editorial to celebrate the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) 85th anniversary to take place on August 1, 2012. The editorial stated that the PLA must provide armed forces to ensure that the Communist Party remains in power. “The international situation is unpredictable; the security situation is complex; external risks are unprecedented; and reform and development are tough. In the face of such an internal and external environment, the PLA must serve as an important force for the Party to consolidate its ruling position, provide strong security for national development, and act as the strategic support for safeguarding the national interest …”

Source: Xinhua, July 31, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2012-07/31/c_112585037.htm

Briefings | | August 2, 2012 | Government/Politics

South Korean Rights Activist Kim Young-Hwan Said He Was Tortured in China

Huanqiu, whose English name is Global Times, is a publication under Xinhua News. A Huanqiu reporter, Li Daming, reported from South Korea that Kim Young-Hwan, a South Korean “human rights activist for North Korea,” claimed that he was “severely tortured” while he was detained in China and that he was studying ways to sue the Chinese government through the International Criminal Court. The report stated that China arrested Kim because he was conducting subversive activities against North Korea in China and that Kim claimed this nonsense recently after he was released and returned to South Korea.

Source: Huanqiu, July 30, 2012
http://world.huanqiu.com/exclusive/2012-07/2964333.html

Briefings | | August 2, 2012 | Geo-Strategic Trend

People’s Daily Opened Its Official Microblog to Promote the Government’s Opinions

In the early morning on July 22, 2012, after the heaviest storm in Beijing in 61 years, People’s Daily kicked off the official microblog it started for the public. The government-run microblog, which is run by 8 government employees, responds to major incidents and problems more quickly than the People’s Daily print edition and is responsible for interacting with blog users in vivid and touching language. Facing the challenge of the wide spread of the new media, People’s Daily wants to have a say in public opinion. “We cannot hand over microblogs to others. We must take the initiative to speak out and post high quality writings.”

Source: Xinhua, July 31, 2012
http://news.xinhuanet.com/lianzheng/2012-07/31/c_123499223.htm

Briefings | | August 1, 2012 | Information/Technology

CRN: 60% of the Souvenirs at the London Olympics are from China

On July 29, 2012, China Review News (CRN) reported that Chinese products are trying to compete in the market at the London Olympics. For example, a Beijing company provided about 20,000 square meters of sod. All of the bags that the Netherlands delegation used, as well as all tennis bags and bags for ambulance personnel, were made in Fujian Province. Around 50 million of the flags of all sizes, that were used officially, were made in Zhejiang Province, in addition to paper cups, paper plates, hats, and folding chairs. Other official Olympics products such as bedding supplies, cups, toy cars, pins, clothing, mascot dolls, wrist straps, and key chains were all made in China. In addition, China will provide 60% of all of the souvenirs.

Source: China Review News, July 29, 2012

http://www.zhgpl.com/doc/1021/8/2/5/102182572.html?coluid=7&kindid=0&docid=102182572&mdate=0729163628

Briefings | | July 31, 2012 | Economy/Resources

Xinhua: China Successfully Tested a New High-Power Rocket Engine

Xinhua reported that the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group successfully tested a 120-ton liquid oxygen kerosene rocket engine. The success of the test meant that China is the second country after Russia to have mastered this new high-power engine technology. The new engine will be key to the planned Long March 5 rocket launch in 2014, as well as to the future manned space projects to the moon. The new engine improves the push capability of the current level by 60% and it can carry a load that is three times that of today’s Long March rockets. The design and implementation of this new engine took one and one-half years. The process of developing this engine also helped push forward technology in other areas, such as new materials, paint, coatings, and new rubber.

Source: Xinhua, July 30, 2012

http://news.xinhuanet.com/tech/2012-07/30/c_112563525.htm

Briefings | | July 31, 2012 | Information/Technology

Xinhua: Vietnam Welcomes Russia Back to Cam Ranh Bay

Xinhua recently reported on Vietnamese President Zhang Jin Chong’s 5-day visit to Russia. In a press conference, Zhang told the Russian media that Vietnam welcomes Russia to set up a vessel repair center in Cam Ranh Bay. Russian President Putin agreed to provide Vietnam with a US$10 billion loan, of which US$8 billion will be for a nuclear power station construction project. The two presidents also agreed that the two countries should eventually establish a partnership in the area of defense. Zhang emphasized that the services provided to Russia at Cam Ranh Bay will not have a military orientation. The Russian Navy Commander in Chief confirmed that there were talks among Russia, Cuba, Seychelles, and Vietnam to build “technical support centers.” Vietnam recently also agreed on a joint-venture with Russia to develop oil fields in the South China Sea. In the 1980s, Cam Ranh Bay was the largest Russian military base outside of Russia.

Source: Xinhua, July 30, 2012

http://news.xinhuanet.com/world/2012-07/30/c_112563638.htm

Briefings | | July 31, 2012 | Geo-Strategic Trend

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.”

The CCP’s Performing Arts Troupes in the U.S.