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Leaker Snowden alleges NSA hacking on China, world

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:16:52 -0400

HONG KONG - For months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks. Now, former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden may have handed Beijing a weapon in its cyber war of words with Washington.

China frustration with NKorea offers hope for US

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:06:54 -0400

WASHINGTON - China's growing frustration with longtime ally North Korea offers the United States a glimmer of hope about a once unthinkable prospect: holding discussions between Washington and Beijing about what to do if the government in Pyongyang collapses.

Cyber experts say calling out China may be working

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:22:39 -0400

SINGAPORE - After years of quiet and largely unsuccessful diplomacy, the U.S. has brought its persistent computer-hacking problems with China into the open, delivering a steady drumbeat of reports accusing Beijing's government and military of computer-based attacks against America.

China skeptical of expanded US role in the Pacific

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:08:01 -0400

SINGAPORE - A Chinese military leader on Saturday pointedly questioned the expanded U.S. role in the Pacific after the Pentagon chief said he hoped for better military ties between the two powers.

Chinese navy seaplane crashes off port of Qingdao

Thu, 30 May 2013 06:14:04 -0400

BEIJING - China's Defense Ministry says a navy seaplane has crashed into waters near the eastern port city of Qingdao.

South Florida is a top haven for illegal trade

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:26:50 -0400

ORLANDO, Florida - Surrounded by young mothers with strollers and students staring into their laptops, South Florida businessman Junaid Peerani sat down with an undercover agent at a Starbucks near Fort Lauderdale and asked for help buying navigation systems used for steering planes, ships and missiles.

Hacking overshadows closer US-China military ties

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:49:22 -0400

BEIJING - U.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon has pushed for stronger military relations with China as part of preparations for a summit next month between President Barack Obama and China's Xi Jinping.