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The decision by the Obama Administration to go ahead with a $6.4bn arms sale to Taiwan has certainly infuriated the Chinese government. Although the F-16 fighters - which Taiwan's military wanted - were dropped from the final package, it still includes advanced helicopters, air defense missiles, minesweepers and military communications equipment.

China has called the deal a "gross interference in its internal affairs" and has already suspended military exchanges between the two countries in retaliation. In addition there have been calls in government run mediafor sanctions against US companies involved in the deal.

For its part Washington says that China's increased defense spending means U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are necessary to maintain a military balance. The move is the culmination of a spike in Sino-US tensions since last year's meeting between Presidents Barack Obama and Hu Jintao.

The two clashed over the Copenhagen Climate Negotiations, and more recently over internet freedom, cyber attacks and how to deal with Iran.

Now, we reported earlier this week on plans being drawn up in the southern city of Guangzhou for a penalty system for anti-social behavior which could lead to public-housing tenants being evicted. The potential offences in government housing in Guangzhou include spitting in public, parking illegally or drying laundry on fences.

More serious offences include throwing rubbish out of upper floors or storing flammable or explosive material. In today's Straight from the Street we asked people what this latest crackdown on anti-social behavior.

A Chinese navy official has recently suggested Beijing should construct a base in the Gulf of Aden to support its regional anti-piracy mission. In an interview posted on the defense ministry's website, Admiral Yin Zhuo argues that such a base would allow the country to better support its vessels. Yin says it would also strengthen China's contribution to the anti-piracy efforts and the proposal has garnered a lot of attention.

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