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Article: Pentagon tracks global buildup in China's military.(PAGE ONE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
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- May 26, 2007
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Byline: Bill Gertz, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
China's military buildup is moving beyond countering Taiwan to global operations from the Middle East through Southeast Asia, according to the Pentagon's annual assessment of Chinese military power.
"China's military acquisitions and strategic thinking suggests Beijing is also generating capabilities for other regional contingencies, such as conflict over resources or territory," the report to Congress said.
The statement, released yesterday, contradicts assessments of some pro-China analysts and intelligence officials who have said the nation's military buildup is relatively benign and limited to resolving the sovereignty ...