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PLA Buildup Raises Red Flags for Pentagon

The United States Defense Department has again voiced concern over rising China's lack of transparency in military matters.Beijing is increasingly developing capabilities--including kinetic energy weapons, high-powered lasers, high-powered microwave... ...full story at China Confidential

from China Confidential on Mon, Mar 03 2008

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