The ultimate game

Article Abstract:

Japanese professional players' dominance of the ancient Asian game of go are being challenged by the growing number of excellent tournament players from other countries. Korean Cho Chi-kun defeated reigning world champion Koichi Kobayashi to take the third top title in go, after Kobayashi had secured the first top two titles in the game. At present, there are some 440 professional go players grouped in two go associations.

Japan, Recreation, Competitions, Go (Game)

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Sukhois, sams, subs: China steps up arms purchases from Russia

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China has raised the level of weapons acquisitions from Russia in 1993. The Chinese military budget gained 13.5%, and improvements in naval and air forces are being funded. S300 missiles have been bought, for surface-to-air defense. Talks are also underway to spend about $1.5-2 billion on Kilo submarines and 26 Sukhoi Su27 jet fighters.

China, Military policy, Military assistance, Russian, Russian military assistance

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