Tag Archives: Economy of the People’s Republic of China

China’s Defense Budget Increases by 10.7% for 2013

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

China is to increase its defense budget by 10.7 per cent this year. The rise continues a trend of double-digit hikes over the last 20 years. The authorities said military spending will reach 90 billion euros for 2013. Despite the huge cash … Continue reading →

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Consumer Attitudes About U.S. Economy Do Not Align With Rate of China’s Surge

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Image via Wikipedia PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY – By 52% to 32%, Americans are more likely to name China than the United States as the leading economic power in the world today, with Japan a distant third at 7%. This is … Continue reading →

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Cyber warfare in the US; a VERY REAL threat

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Map: 2011 cyber attacks in the US – Interactive – Al Jazeera English. This year has been a busy one for hackers targeting organisations in the US. The map above gives detailed information on 15 of the most significant cyber … Continue reading →

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Age of America nears end; China’s economy projected by the IMF to surpass the U.S. in 2016

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

According to the latest IMF official forecasts, China’s economy will surpass that of America in real terms in 2016 — just five years from now. It provides a painful context for the budget wrangling taking place in Washington right now. … Continue reading →

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End of America Age; China to be #1 Economy by 2016

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

The IMF (International Monetary Fund) just posted probably their most controversial prediction ever on their website which most of the world are not even aware of yet. This organization has actually set a date when the age of America will … Continue reading →

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Is America falling behind China?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Is China Overtaking America? CAMBRIDGE – The twenty-first century is witnessing Asia’s return to what might be considered its historical proportions of the world’s population and economy. In 1800, Asia represented more than half of global population and output. By … Continue reading →

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