Author: vanmeter

This foxnews article draws similarities to my last post that mentions recent signs of increased Chinese aggression at home and abroad. The author notes how the Chinese military is developing its unmanned aerial forces using a new Predator style drone and other combat aircraft. US intelligence officials stated that the program serves as a response… Continue reading China’s Military Steps Up Drone Deployment →

This recent Reuters article details Vietnam’s accusation that Chinese ships chased and attacked a trawler on March 20th in the South China Sea. Furthermore, Vietnamese newspapers revealed images of the ships charred cabin and the foreign ministry noted that it is a serious case violating Vietnam’s sovereignty. While Chinese officials deny the claims, Vietnam demands… Continue reading Vietnam Accuses China of Attack on Fisherman in South China Sea →

This USA Today article details U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s two day talks with newly establish Chinese officials and leaders. Among the issues discussed were China’s huge trade surplus with the U.S., the state’s manipulation of the Yuan, the counterfeiting of U.S. goods, and market barriers for U.S. companies in China.  The treasury department claimed… Continue reading Treasury’s Lew in China to talk Currency, Cybersecurity →

Two recent articles written by cbsnews and Bloomberg discuss KFC’s intentions of launching a campaign to rebuild its brand in China. The campaign follows December allegations that a former chicken supplier was found to supply meat with high levels of antibiotics to Chinese chains. YUM Brands Inc., which owns the company, has promised to enforce… Continue reading KFC Launches Campaign to Rebuild Image in China →

This article discusses the recent Chinese computer hackings of both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.  The Chinese Hackers apparently infiltrated and stole the passwords of employees for the two newspapers in order to monitor their coverage of China. While the Chinese Ministry of National Defense denies any involvement in these or… Continue reading Wall Street Journal Reports Being Hacked by Chinese →