Activists who have advocated independence for Hong Kong say they have been harassed or followed by pro-China local newspapers in recent months, while Beijing has stepped up its rhetoric against what it calls the "dangerous absurdity" of independence. - Reuters
Bill Gertz reports: China’s military is developing offensive and now defensive missiles in preparation for a future missile-dominated conflict with the United States. – Asia Times
Editorial: The challenge for the West is how to maintain free-market rules for the global economy while reviewing the torrent of Chinese investment likely in coming years. The next U.S. Administration will have to work hard to support free investment while paying particular attention to countries like China that would abuse the free system for their nationalist ends. – Wall Street Journal (subscription