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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


December 2003 - China Special Weapons News

  • New launch pad built at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- At 3:20 pm on November 3, China's 18th recoverable scientific and technological experiment satellite was successfully launched into the space orbit from a newly built launching pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
  • China successfully launches "Probe No.1" PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- China launched a high-altitude orbiting satellite into the preset orbit successfully Tuesday morning, using a Long March 2C/SM carrier rocket, according to witnesses at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China.
  • China appreciates Japan's statement on Taiwan issue PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- China appreciated the Japanese government's statement on the Taiwan issue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao here Tuesday.
  • China, ROK, Japan to cooperate over six-party talks PLA Daily 20 Dec 2003 -- China, South Korea and Japan agreed to enhance coordination over a new round of nuclear talks aiming to solve the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) nuclear issue here on Monday.
  • President: China to spare no efforts on peaceful reunification PLA Daily 26 Dec 2003 -- President Hu Jintao said Thursday that China will do its utmost with all sincerity to realize peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Straits.
  • CHINA/BLAST VOA 26 Dec 2003 -- Workers in southwestern China are seeking ways to cap a gas well that blew out Tuesday, releasing poisonous fumes that have killed at least 191 people.
  • CHINA GAS EXPLOSION VOA 25 Dec 2003 -- China says at least 191 people are dead following an explosion at a natural gas field in the southwestern city of Chongqing.
  • Constitution to embrace "Three Represents" and private property PLA Daily 23 Dec 2003 -- The important thought of "Three Represents" is to be written into China's constitution, along with the provision to safeguard the ownership of private property.
  • CHINA/U-S/TAIWAN VOA 21 Dec 2003 -- China has reiterated to the United States that it will never accept Taiwan independence, and has pledged to work for a peaceful reunification with the island.
  • CHINA/WMD VOA 20 Dec 2003 -- China says it is implementing new export restrictions on nuclear, biological and missile technologies. The measures are meant to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
  • China, Russia to strengthen military cooperation PLA Daily 19 Dec 2003 -- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov met with Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan on Thursday, during which they expressed readiness to further strengthen military cooperation between the two countries.
  • Combating terrorism, we have no choice People's Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- China's Ministry of Public Security Monday issued a list of the first batch of identified "Eastern Turkistan" terrorist organizations and 11 members of the groups.
  • Military cooperation contributes to better Sino-Russian ties, say ministers PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- Deepening the Sino-Russian strategic partnership in the spirit of good-neighborliness, mutual benefit and cooperation will be a diplomatic priority for both sides, said visiting Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan here Tuesday.
  • China issues document on policy of "three direct links" across Taiwan Straits PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Wednesday issued a document on China's policy on direct links in mail, transport and trade across the Taiwan Straits.
  • Policy on "three direct links" across the Taiwan Straits PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Wednesday issued a document on China's policy on direct links in mail, transport and trade across the Taiwan Straits. Following is the full text of the document, titled "Actively and Realistically Promote 'Three Direct Links' Across the Taiwan Straits by Reliance on the People and in the Interests of the People"
  • CHINA-NOKOR NUCLEAR VOA 18 Dec 2003 -- China has appointed a special envoy to push toward restarting negotiations on the North Korean nuclear crisis.
  • CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 17 Dec 2003 -- China says it will make preparations to crush any attempts by Taiwan to more toward independence. Officials accused the Taiwan leader of gambling with the island's stability.
  • Chinese FM denies helping Iraq military planning PLA Daily 17 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao denied Tuesday that China had helped the Iraqi army make military plans to combat the US and Britain forces, saying such reports are totally "groundless".
  • Chinese defense minister leaves for Russia PLA Daily 16 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan left Beijing Monday for an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation.
  • CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China is calling remarks by Taiwan's Vice President unreasonable after the Taiwanese official said the mainland is resorting to terrorist tactics by keeping hundreds of missiles pointed at the island. The exchange is the latest in an escalating war of words over the future of Taiwan.
  • Russia: Moscow Hosts Talks On Strengthening Chinese Military Ties RFE/RL 16 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan arrived in Moscow yesterday for a weeklong Russia visit aimed at strengthening the two countries' military cooperation -- particularly on arms sales.
  • CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China is calling remarks by Taiwan's Vice President unreasonable after the Taiwanese official said the mainland is resorting to terrorist tactics by keeping hundreds of missiles pointed at the island. The exchange is the latest in an escalating war of words over the future of Taiwan.
  • CHINA/NORTH KOREA-TALKS VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China says talks on North Korea's nuclear program are not likely to resume as early as hoped, but officials in Beijing say progress is being made in setting up the next round of negotiations.
  • China identifies Eastern Turkistan terrorist organizations, terrorists PLA Daily 16 Dec 2003 -- China's Ministry of Public Security Monday issued a list of the first batch of identified "Eastern Turkistan" terrorist organizations and 11 members of the groups.
  • Premier Wen says his visit to US important, successful PLA Daily 15 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Wednesday afternoon that his visit to the United States was not only important, but also very successful.
  • CHINA / TERRORISM LIST VOA 15 Dec 2003 -- The Chinese government has come up with its own list of terrorist groups and is calling for international assistance to help fight them. Human-rights activists worry this list will be used to crackdown on Islamic minorities.
  • "Defensive referendum" aims at changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 12 Dec 2003 -- Chen Shui-bian, by nature, is the kind of man who doesn't care about belying his words with his acts, either will he care about keeping his words or about being totally unreasonable.
  • Premier meets Cheney, Stevens, Greenspan, Scowcroft PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday met here separately with US Vice President Richard Bruce Cheney, Ted Stevens, pro tempore president of the US Senate, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and former national security adviser Brent Scowcroft.
  • Transcript: Full text of speech by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Following is the full text of the speech delivered by visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner hosted by nine American organizations in Washington on Tuesday
  • Chinese premier, US president meet on ties, int'l issues PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with US President George W. Bush in the White House on Tuesday, and they exchanged views on China-US relations and some major international issues.
  • Premier Wen makes four proposals to promote Sino-US relations PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Tuesday that China and the United States are friends, not adversaries.
  • Bush Calls U.S., China "Partners in Diplomacy" Washington File 09 Dec 2003 -- The United States and China share many interests, including counter-terrorism, free trade, and peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, President Bush said in remarks welcoming Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to the White House on December 9.
  • U-S / CHINA VOA 09 Dec 2003 -- China's Prime Minister ends his Washington visit on an upbeat note, emphasizing the friendship between his country and the United States. Meanwhile, protesters demonstrated outside the venue -- both against and in favor of the Chinese government.
  • BUSH / CHINA / NORTH KOREA VOA 09 Dec 2003 -- China says it may be too early for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The subject came up during talks (Tuesday) at the White House between President Bush and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
  • U.S.: Taiwan, Trade Top the Agenda As Bush Meets China's Wen In Washington RFE/RL 09 Dec 2003 -- Taiwan, North Korea and trade are set to be at the top of the agenda when U.S. President George W. Bush welcomes Chinese Prime Minster Wen Jiabao to the White House today for their first meeting.
  • Fischer to involve IAEA in sale of plutonium plant to China: press IRNA 09 Dec 2003 -- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, angry over the possible controversial sale of a plutonium facility to China, is now seeking to "involve the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," The Frankfurter Rundschau reported Tuesday.
  • CHINA U-S VISIT VOA 07 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has a list of issues to discuss on his first trip to Washington this week, and many observers think trade will be one of his priorities. But the Chinese government, and many of the country's citizens, think another topic will dominate Mr. Wen's meetings.
  • ROK, China Out to Push for Early 6-Way Talks Korea-net 05 Dec 2003 -- South Korea and China are working together for the realization of a second round of six-way talks aimed at easing the North Korean nuclear standoff, Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun said on Thursday (Dec. 4).
  • Schroeder: nuke sale to China only with guarantees IRNA 05 Dec 2003 -- German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Friday affirmed that a prerequisite for the sale of a controversial nuclear facility to China would be to ensure that it isn`t abused for military purposes.
  • China and the Proliferation Security Initiative Washington File 04 Dec 2003 -- Proliferation Security Initiative: Next Experts Meeting, China's Role
  • First rotation of Chinese peacekeeping force in Congo PLA Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- Yesterday, the second batch of the Chinese peacekeeping force left Beijing for Congo (Kinshasa) by air to replace the first batch of the Chinese peacekeeping force.
  • Schroeder`s nuke concession to China sparks Green anger in Berlin IRNA 03 Dec 2003 -- Leading members of Germany`s influential Greens party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Social Democrats, have expressed outrage over the possible sale of a nuclear facility to China, reports said Thursday.
  • CHINA / NOKOR TALKS VOA 04 Dec 2003 -- China says it is pressing ahead with plans to hold talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program in the near future, countering earlier published reports of a snag in preparations.
  • US urged to adhere to commitment on Taiwan China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- China hopes the United States will strictly observe its commitment on the Taiwan question and clearly oppose any activity made by Taiwan authorities aimed at splitting China.
  • Guangdong to build largest nuke plant China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- The country's biggest nuclear power plant is expected to be built in Yangjiang, a port city in South China's Guangdong Province.
  • PLA: Chen is to blame if war breaks out China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian will be held responsible if a war breaks out across the Straits; and separatists on the island will be treated the same way war criminals are dealt with elsewhere in the world.
  • China publishes white paper on non-proliferation China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- The Information Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, published a White Paper on China's Non-Proliferation Policy and Measures Wednesday.
  • China's Non-Proliferation Policy and Measures Information Office of the State Council 03 Dec 2003 -- "To prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery is conducive to the preservation of international and regional peace and security, and compatible with the common interests of the international community. This hasbecome a consensus of the international community. Through protracted and unremitting efforts, the international community has established a relatively complete international non-proliferation regime, which has played a positive role in preventing and slowing down the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery, and in safeguarding peace and security both regional and global."
  • CHINA-US-TAIWAN VOA 03 Dec 2003 -- China says its prime minister will push the United States to stop arms sales to Taiwan when he visits Washington next week.
  • CHINA-WMD VOA 03 Dec 2003 -- China is pledging to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction, while at the same time saying it opposes unilateral efforts to limit weapons proliferation.
  • EU not to lift arms embargo on China IRNA 02 Dec 2003 -- The European Commission, the EU`s executive arm, said Tuesday that the European bloc cannot consider lifting an arms embargo before China shows progress on human rights.
  • China marks 60th anniversary of Cairo Declaration PLA Daily 02 Dec 2003 -- China on Monday marked the 60th anniversary of the Cairo Declaration, a historic document issued by the heads of China, the United States and Britain during World War II that establishes the legal basis for Taiwan as part of China.
  • TAIWAN CHINA VOA 02 Dec 2003 -- China is lashing out at pro-independence politicians in Taiwan, who it says are the biggest threat to peace and stability in the region.



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