Topic: Andrei Chang

HONG KONG, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- China has been stepping up its military contacts with Chile, Bolivia and Argentina, in addition to its existing ties with Cuba and Venezuela.

HONG KONG, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Most of China's dealings with Latin American countries are motivated by its pursuit of oil and other resources.

HONG KONG, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- China is concerned about the resurgence of extreme nationalism within Russia, which could lead to territorial demands on China.

HONG KONG, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- China's military preparedness and strategic deployment of weaponry take into consideration a whole range of potential enemies, an analysis of internal People's Liberation Army documents has revealed.

HONG KONG, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Alongside their military deals, the People's Republic of China and the South American nations of Venezuela and Brazil have been cooperating extensively in the oil industry.

HONG KONG, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- China has been making extensive efforts to penetrate the Middle East and Africa, especially by trading arms for oil. In recent years China also has stepped up its efforts to acquire oil from Central and South America, again offering weapons in exchange, as well as space technology. Its top targets are Venezuela and Brazil.

HONG KONG, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Mainland Chinese officials regard the more moderate position adopted by Taiwan's new president, Ma Ying-jeou, with some skepticism.

HONG KONG, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Despite the apparent easing of cross-strait relations between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan since Ma Ying-jeou assumed the presidency in Taipei, China's armed forces are not lightening up in their preparations for a military struggle against the island. On the contrary, preparations are moving ahead at an accelerated pace.

HONG KONG, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- For some time China has been constructing large-scale underground nuclear submarine facilities on its southern island province of Hainan. At the same time, the Chinese People's Liberation Army navy and air force have dramatically reinforced their military structures on the Xisha Islands -- known in the West as the Paracel Islands -- located in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam.

HONG KONG, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- China's official media have released photos of K-8 fighter trainers demonstrating impressive attack power against land-based targets. The aircraft are the same model that China has exported to Sudan, ostensibly for training purposes.