Comrades in arms; Russian rapprochement could boost China's clout

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Russia is taking steps towards rapprochement with China that could signal changes that may alter the balance of power in the Far East. Russian President Boris Yeltsin recently signed a number of agreements with Chinese officials on a range of issues including stabilizing his country's border with China. Such a move would allow China to redirect its military focus towards Southeast and East Asia. One analyst observed that Russia and China have been forced to renew ties after the US emerged as the world's only superpower.

Russia, Asia, Chinese foreign relations, Russian foreign relations, Strategic aspects

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Fear of the dragon

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China is stirring anxiety throughout East Asia with its rapidly growing military might and deliberate vagueness about its claims and ultimate intentions. Both it and its neighbors are restrained thanks to economic ties that are also growing quickly, but some observers fear that China will resume its historical pattern of backing expansionist territorial claims with force. The country has 1.2 billion people and an army of 2.9 million; defense spending estimates range from $10 billion and $50 billion.

Cover Story, Military aspects, Defense spending, Territory, National, National territory, China. People's Liberation Army

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Offshoring: don't fight it

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Outsourcing has turned into a major political issue in the United States, as it has resulted in the loss of more than two million American jobs. The author feels that instead of demonizing the Asian workers, the U.S. should adopt forward-looking policies that would enable it to maintain its leadership in creativity and innovation.

United States, Political aspects, Outsourcing

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