The Chinese government has repeatedly denied any involvement in hacking attacks, even as it steps up defence spending and develops new technologies such as aircraft carriers and stealth fighters.
MEPs will urge EU countries to step up defence cooperation to tackle deteriorating security in and around Europe.
Regardless, left with only one hour to halt its advance and step up defences, the forward South Korean units were only able to occupy a series of hill-top positions while leaving the valleys and flanks exposed.
As the UK drug company stepped up its defence against its larger US rival's £63bn approach, Anders Borg said Pfizer's record in Sweden made him "sceptical" about its plans for AstraZeneca's research operations in the UK and Sweden.
The subject for discussion at the forum was "How Can We Step Up Defence Production".
Saints stepped up the intensity of their defence in the second half, preventing Wigan from escaping their own territory, and forcing the odd error.
Michael Fallon, the UK defence secretary, stepped up the government's rhetoric, warning that Boeing's assault on Bombardier "could jeopardise" its chances of securing government contracts.
Prior to the battle, the U.S Special Forces had assumed control of Dong Xoai's defences; they stepped up guard and patrol activities, and ordered the construction of new defensive fortifications around the district headquarters, the Special Forces Camp, and the armoured and artillery positions on the eastern side of the district.
American and British fighter patrols have been stepped up and have started attacking Iraqi defence positions within the "no-fly" zone established after the Gulf war.
Brighton stepped up the pressure after the break without ever really breaking down Millwall's resolute defence.
The Reagan fantasy of a "Star Wars" anti-missile missile defence system - 30 years later it remains a pipe dream - stepped up economic and military pressure on Moscow.
