China's defense facility on Nansha islands not targeting any country

17:09, April 10, 2018

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  Hainan to play larger role in opening-up

  (Photo: Xinhua)The island of Hainan in South China will play a greater role in China's opening-up as 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the province and the special economic zone as well as the 40th anniversary of the country's opening-up, Chinese analysts noted Thursday."It is reform and opening-up that has given life and prosperity to Hainan, that

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  Japan activates first marines since WW2 to bolster defences against China

  Japan on Saturday activated its first marine unit since World War Two trained to counter invaders occupying Japanese islands along the edge of the East China Sea that Tokyo fears are vulnerable to attack by China.Soldiers of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)'s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan's first marine unit since World War Two, take part in a drill at

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  US prepared to respond to any potential retaliation from Syria or its allies

  US Vice President Mike Pence said the Trump administration stands ready to respond to any potential retaliation from Syria or its allies, including Russia and Iran,on Saturday. So far, none of these countries have announced any counter strike plans in response to the Western strikes on Syria."The United States is ready to respond, to defend our forces," Pence briefed reporters