China has announced a double-digit increase in military spending and has issued a strong warning to Taiwan. Jamila Trindle reports from Beijing.
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The Japanese Defense Ministry is calling on China to address the concerns of the international community, following China's announcement it is increasing its military spending by nearly 18 percent. As Naomi Martig reports from Hong Kong, Japan is among several Asia-Pacific nations expected to voice concern about Beijing's jump in defense spending.
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The top U.S. general today said China sent a "confusing" message with its antisatellite-missile test in January, and called on Beijing to be more open about its military plans.
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Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao today defended the country's military buildup, saying that it poses no threat to anyone. Wen also said China is committed to the peaceful use of outer space, despite international concerns over its recent antisatellite-missile test.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is considering what steps to take if President Bush's troop increase for Iraq does not work.
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