Panetta in Beijing

Defense secretary warns cyber attacks can cripple nation
Sec. of Defense Leon Panetta in Beijing, China 9/19/12

Cyber warfare is a key future battleground and strategic attacks can cripple nations, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Broken Bo

U.S. scrutinizes Chinese military amid leadership struggle
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U.S. intelligence agencies are closely watching China’s military for any signs of division or unrest related to the ouster of leftist leader Bo Xilai. The former Chongqing party chief, who promoted a return to hardline, Maoist-style communism and had close ties to the military in the region, was formally dismissed from the party’s ruling Politburo last week.