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China: issued the "White paper on national defense 2008"

Beijing, China - Particular attention to the relationships between US and Taiwan

China on Tuesday issued a "White paper on national defense 2008", in which it committed itself to peaceful development and military modernization. Vowing to strengthen the military by means of science and technology, the paper said China was working to develop new and high-tech weaponry and equipment, conduct military training in conditions of information technology and build a modern logistics...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1098817
Rome, Italy, 01/21/2009 17:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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