China is considering declaring a new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea , according to a Japanese report Friday.
Working level officials in the Chinese air force have drafted proposals for the new zone, which could set the Xisha islands at its core and spread over much of the sea, the Asahi Shimbun said, citing unnamed sources, including from the Chinese government.
The draft was submitted to senior Chinese military officials by May last year, the respected daily said.
Many countries, including the U.S. and Japan , use ADIZs as a form of early warning, allowing them to track aircraft approaching their airspace.
Planes entering the area are frequently asked to identify themselves and to maintain radio contact with local authorities. Any aircraft causing concern can trigger the launch of fighter jets, which are scrambled to intercept it.
The draft says the zone could go as wide as the majority of South China Sea, the Asahi said.
Beijing is still deliberating the extent of the zone and considering the timing of an announcement, the paper said.
Observers say the establishment of a zone in the South China Sea is a likely move for Beijing.
In November the southern Chinese island province of Hainan passed a rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to obtain permission to enter its waters, which it defined as the bulk of the sea.
In December, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned China against any move to declare an air defense zone over the sea , which is a vital transport route through which much regional and global trade passes.
(Agencies)
MADRID, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish Football League (LFP) could see some big changes for the 2016-17 season according to its President, Javier Tebas.
Speaking on Spanish radio network, Cadena Cope in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Tebas said the LFP were considering extending the range of kick off times to include a 1pm kick off on Saturday afternoons in order to compete with the English Premier League, as well as changes in the format of the King's Cup knockout competition.
"Possibly next year we will have games at 13:00 on Saturday," said Tebas , pointing out a time which would directly compete with the 13:45 kick off in the Premier League for prime-time viewers in the Middle-East and Asia.
Spain currently sees virtually every game kick off at a different time, with the first game played on Friday night and the last on Mondays, making it possible for TV viewers to watch every match if they so desire, although it should also be pointed out that the constantly changing kick off times have affected season ticket sales as fans of the league's smaller clubs see start times moved across four days.
However, the LFP President, implied that the needs of fans who visit stadiums were of secondary importance when he said he was "convinced" that within five years "we will earn more money from foreign TV rights than for domestic rights."
Tebas also said he was in favor of changing the format of the Cup, which is currently played over two legs , meaning there are fewer chances of a small side creating an upset and which also leads to a fixture pile-up for sides which progress through to the later rounds in January and February.
"The Cup is losing interest and we have to look at ways of reinventing the competition," said Tebas. Enditem
LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Following is the England squad named by manager Roy Hodgson here on Thursday for their Euro 2016 warm-up games against Germany and the Netherlands.
English Premier League leaders' midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been called up for the first time.
Tottenham full-back Danny Rose and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge are also included in a 24-man squad.
England travel to Berlin to face world champions Germany on Saturday, March 26, then host the Dutch at Wembley on Tuesday, March 29.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Fraser Forster (Southampton) , Joe Hart (Manchester City).
Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton) , Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur).
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool) , Raheem Sterling (Manchester City).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal).
Premier Li visited a gift shop on Width Alley of Chengdu, Sichuan province on April 25. Premier Li entered a bookstore on Width Alley. Premier Li looked at books in a bookstore on Width Alley. Premier Li bought two packs of post cards and a book about Chengdu city in the bookstore. Premier Li waved to people on Width Alley of Chengdu city, Sichuan province. Premier Li bought two Arabian decorations from a vendor on Width Alley. Premier Li talked in English with a tourist on Width Alley , who is a college professor from Australia. Premier Li talked to a restaurant owner on the Width Alley. Premier Li talked to visitors in a bookstore on Width Alley.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the Width Alley, a famous tourist site at Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province on the evening of April 25. He visited several shops on the street and bought some souvenir and books. In front of a beerhouse, he even recommended a Chinese beer brand to a foreign tourist in English.
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TBILISI, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Gocha Svanidze was elected as President of the Rugby Union of Georgia on Sunday.
Georgia's Deputy Minister .
Working level officials in the Chinese air force have drafted proposals for the new zone, which could set the Xisha islands at its core and spread over much of the sea, the Asahi Shimbun said, citing unnamed sources, including from the Chinese government.
The draft was submitted to senior Chinese military officials by May last year, the respected daily said.
Many countries, including the U.S. and Japan , use ADIZs as a form of early warning, allowing them to track aircraft approaching their airspace.
Planes entering the area are frequently asked to identify themselves and to maintain radio contact with local authorities. Any aircraft causing concern can trigger the launch of fighter jets, which are scrambled to intercept it.
The draft says the zone could go as wide as the majority of South China Sea, the Asahi said.
Beijing is still deliberating the extent of the zone and considering the timing of an announcement, the paper said.
Observers say the establishment of a zone in the South China Sea is a likely move for Beijing.
In November the southern Chinese island province of Hainan passed a rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to obtain permission to enter its waters, which it defined as the bulk of the sea.
In December, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned China against any move to declare an air defense zone over the sea , which is a vital transport route through which much regional and global trade passes.
(Agencies)
MADRID, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish Football League (LFP) could see some big changes for the 2016-17 season according to its President, Javier Tebas.
Speaking on Spanish radio network, Cadena Cope in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Tebas said the LFP were considering extending the range of kick off times to include a 1pm kick off on Saturday afternoons in order to compete with the English Premier League, as well as changes in the format of the King's Cup knockout competition.
"Possibly next year we will have games at 13:00 on Saturday," said Tebas , pointing out a time which would directly compete with the 13:45 kick off in the Premier League for prime-time viewers in the Middle-East and Asia.
Spain currently sees virtually every game kick off at a different time, with the first game played on Friday night and the last on Mondays, making it possible for TV viewers to watch every match if they so desire, although it should also be pointed out that the constantly changing kick off times have affected season ticket sales as fans of the league's smaller clubs see start times moved across four days.
However, the LFP President, implied that the needs of fans who visit stadiums were of secondary importance when he said he was "convinced" that within five years "we will earn more money from foreign TV rights than for domestic rights."
Tebas also said he was in favor of changing the format of the Cup, which is currently played over two legs , meaning there are fewer chances of a small side creating an upset and which also leads to a fixture pile-up for sides which progress through to the later rounds in January and February.
"The Cup is losing interest and we have to look at ways of reinventing the competition," said Tebas. Enditem
LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Following is the England squad named by manager Roy Hodgson here on Thursday for their Euro 2016 warm-up games against Germany and the Netherlands.
English Premier League leaders' midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been called up for the first time.
Tottenham full-back Danny Rose and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge are also included in a 24-man squad.
England travel to Berlin to face world champions Germany on Saturday, March 26, then host the Dutch at Wembley on Tuesday, March 29.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Fraser Forster (Southampton) , Joe Hart (Manchester City).
Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton) , Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur).
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool) , Raheem Sterling (Manchester City).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal).
Premier Li visited a gift shop on Width Alley of Chengdu, Sichuan province on April 25. Premier Li entered a bookstore on Width Alley. Premier Li looked at books in a bookstore on Width Alley. Premier Li bought two packs of post cards and a book about Chengdu city in the bookstore. Premier Li waved to people on Width Alley of Chengdu city, Sichuan province. Premier Li bought two Arabian decorations from a vendor on Width Alley. Premier Li talked in English with a tourist on Width Alley , who is a college professor from Australia. Premier Li talked to a restaurant owner on the Width Alley. Premier Li talked to visitors in a bookstore on Width Alley.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the Width Alley, a famous tourist site at Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province on the evening of April 25. He visited several shops on the street and bought some souvenir and books. In front of a beerhouse, he even recommended a Chinese beer brand to a foreign tourist in English.
"
TBILISI, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Gocha Svanidze was elected as President of the Rugby Union of Georgia on Sunday.
Georgia's Deputy Minister .