November 2017 - China Special Weapons News

China stresses unswerving goal of denuclearizing Korean Peninsula People's Daily 30 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in a telephone conversation late Wednesday that denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, maintaining international nuclear-nonproliferation regime, and preserving peace and stability in Northeast Asia are China's unswerving goal.
US Presses China to Show Leadership on N. Korea, Cut Oil Exports VOA 30 Nov 2017 -- Following North Korea's latest and most advanced missile test to date, the United States has urged China to show leadership and do something it has so far been unwilling to do - cut off Pyongyang's oil supply.
Beijing, Moscow Express 'Grave Concern' at 'Explosive' Situation After DPRK Test Sputnik 30 Nov 2017 -- In light of American foreign policy in the region, diplomats in China expressed "grave concern" following North Korea's most recent ballistic missile test Tuesday, which reached higher altitudes than any previous test.
PLA plane exercises were planned regular training: spokesperson People's Daily 29 Nov 2017 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the recent exercises of military planes from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were planned regular training.
China's latest intercontinental ballistic missile expected to be deployed next year People's Daily 28 Nov 2017 -- China's intercontinental ballistic missile DF-41 is expected to be deployed in early 2018, said military expert Yang Chengjun on a TV program broadcasted on China Central Television (CCTV) on Nov. 26.
China Unveils Next-Gen Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Sputnik 28 Nov 2017 -- Beijing's Dongfeng-41 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test was broadcast over China Central Television on Sunday, about one week after images of the multi-warhead missile went viral across Chinese social media platforms.
Senior Chinese military officer commits suicide amid corruption probe People's Daily 28 Nov 2017 -- Zhang Yang, a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC), committed suicide at his home in Beijing on Nov. 23, after authorities launched an investigation into his links to two corrupt former senior military figures, Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, the CMC said Tuesday.
Chinese ex-general under probe for graft kills self Press TV 28 Nov 2017 -- A former senior Chinese general under investigation for corruption has committed suicide, state media say.
China denies role in Zimbabwe's power transition Press TV 27 Nov 2017 -- China's Foreign Ministry has denied playing a role in the recent political developments in Zimbabwe that led to the ouster of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe.
PLA long-distance missions a threat to Taiwan, Japan, U.S: scholar CNA 26 Nov 2017 -- A recent People's Liberation Army (PLA) air mission not far from Taiwan indicates that China poses a growing threat to regional security beyond Taiwan to western Japan, Tokyo and the U.S. territory of Guam, a local scholar has warned.
Live-fire exercises conducted by PLA base in Djibouti People's Daily 25 Nov 2017 -- The Djibouti Logistics Support Base of the People's Liberation Army conducted a live-fire exercise on Thursday with its heavy-duty weapons, according to the Chinese military.
Chinese Military Holds Live-Fire Drills at its First Overseas Base Sputnik 25 Nov 2017 -- China opened its first overseas military base in Djibouti in August.
Chinese Heavy Bombers Fly Over Disputed South China Sea Sputnik 25 Nov 2017 -- A sortie of People's Liberation Army Air Force H-6K bombers conducted another flight over the disputed South China Sea on Thursday.
Chinese air force patrol South China Sea People's Daily 24 Nov 2017 -- The PLA air force recently conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea, said a military spokesperson on Thursday.
Asia Code for Sea Peace Expected to Tilt Toward China VOA 24 Nov 2017 -- A code of conduct aimed at avoiding mishaps in the contested South China Sea is likely to sidestep concerns that are offensive to the chief claimant, Beijing, analysts forecast.
China, Djibouti agree to establish strategic partnership People's Daily 24 Nov 2017 -- China and Djibouti on Thursday agreed to establish strategic partnership to strengthen all-round cooperation.
China further develops new navigation satellite system Press TV 24 Nov 2017 -- China has further developed an advanced navigation satellite system, called Beidou, which can be used in search and rescue missions.
China says to help with reconstruction of Syria Press TV 24 Nov 2017 -- China says it will help with reconstruction efforts in Syria, which has seen massive destruction as a result of over six and a half years of armed conflict.
Fall of China's Former Internet Censor Highlights Frustrations Over Controls VOA 23 Nov 2017 -- The former face of China's "Great Firewall," Lu Wei, has become the first "tiger" to come under the Communist Party's corruption investigation since President Xi Jinping began his second term last month.
Chinese military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND CNA 22 Nov 2017 -- Several Chinese military aircraft were seen flying near Taiwan on Wednesday, passing through the Bashi Channel south of the island, as part of a far-sea training mission in the Western Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed.
'Get Used to It': China Flies Warplanes, Spy Jets Past Taiwan, Japan Sputnik 22 Nov 2017 -- A sortie of People's Liberation Army Air Force H-6K bombers and an additional Tu-154MD intelligence aircraft cruised close to the Miyako Strait over the weekend, spurring Japan to scramble fighter planes.
Geography is not destiny: rise of Indo-Pacific Global Times 21 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump and other top national officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, have increasingly favored use of the term "Indo-Pacific" over the more conventional "Asia-Pacific." Scholars, politicians and strategists in Australia, Japan and India have also been pushing to popularize the idea of the "Indo-Pacific" and make it the basis for regional policy.
Xi calls for "unswervingly" pushing forward reform People's Daily 21 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for fully implementing the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and pressing ahead with reform.
Chinese Media Reveals New Multi-Nuke Missile to Strike 'Anywhere in the World' Sputnik 21 Nov 2017 -- As early as the first half of 2018, China's People's Liberation Army is slated to commission a new multi-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile, the Dongfeng-41, that can target "anywhere in the world," the Global Times reports.
South Korea Vying with China as New Benefactor for Philippines VOA 20 Nov 2017 -- South Korea is vying with China to help develop the Philippines, as the aid recipient's president crafts a multi-country foreign policy with no clear favorite.
PLA opens website for tip-offs People's Daily 20 Nov 2017 -- The Central Military Commission (CMC) has announced the opening of an online report site on Sunday that the public can use to report or provide information on illegal behavior related to the military, either anonymously or by real name.
Chinese military plane flew near Taiwan, first time after CPC congress CNA 19 Nov 2017 -- A Chinese military aircraft flew east of Taiwan Saturday morning as part of its long-distance training mission, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed Sunday.
Chinese plane could be gathering intelligence on Taiwan military CNA 19 Nov 2017 -- A Chinese military aircraft that skirted Taiwan's airspace on Saturday could be collecting intelligence concerning the Taiwan military, a scholar warned on Sunday.
China to Launch Four More Fengyun Satellites in Next Four Years Sputnik 18 Nov 2017 -- China will launch four Fengyun satellites from 2018 to 2021, the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has told Xinhua News Agency.
Celestial Empire Aims for the Stars: China Unveils Ambitions Space Program Sputnik 18 Nov 2017 -- China is all set to boost its space transportation system as it implements its strategic goal of becoming a space superpower, according to a roadmap for 2017-2047 posted on China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's website.
China, N Korea must work to deepen bilateral ties: Beijing envoy Press TV 18 Nov 2017 -- China has hailed the "traditional friendship" with North Korea as "valuable wealth" for both nations, emphasizing the need to further promote bilateral relations as Beijing's envoy visits Pyongyang amid tensions over the North's military program.
China Creates Advanced Catapult for Planes 'Outperforming' the US Sputnik 18 Nov 2017 -- It is expected to significantly improve the country's aircraft carrier fleet's combat capacities.
China Launches Mao-Style Paeans of Praise to President Xi Jinping Radio Free Asia 17 Nov 2017 -- A newly composed patriotic song lauding Chinese President Xi Jinping is taking to the airwaves in China, as state media published a lengthy article painting the country's "unrivaled helmsman" in rosy tones on Friday.
China to achieve "major breakthrough" in nuclear-powered space shuttle around 2040: report People's Daily 17 Nov 2017 -- China is expected to achieve a "major breakthrough" in nuclear-powered space shuttles around 2040, according to a report issued by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation on Thursday.
Profile: Xi Jinping and his era People's Daily 17 Nov 2017 -- On the morning of Oct. 18, Xi Jinping, standing behind a lectern in the Great Hall of the People, delivered a report to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Panama to develop mutually beneficial relations with China: Panamanian President People's Daily 17 Nov 2017 -- Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela on Thursday reiterated the country's adherence to the one China policy, noting that Panama will develop a friendly relationship with China that can lead to mutual benefits and win-win results.
China, Russia to hold simulated anti-missile drills in Beijing Press TV 17 Nov 2017 -- The Chinese and Russian militaries are preparing to hold joint computer-assisted anti-missile drills in what is said to be a response to the deployment of a US missile system is South Korea.
Beijing and Manila Agree to Solve South China Sea Dispute with Words, Not Wars Sputnik 16 Nov 2017 -- To mark their improving relations China and The Philippines have inked a series of agreements strengthening diplomatic and economic ties - including one to avoid any military conflict in the disputed South China Sea, once a flashpoint between the two nations.
Old Rivals India, China Nurture New Rivalry in Satellite Launch Business Sputnik 16 Nov 2017 -- The Indian Space Research Organization says it is ready to further slash its fee for launching satellites after China announced its plans to bring prices down to $5,000 a kilogram.
Delegation to DPRK unrelated to Trump's visit: China People's Daily 16 Nov 2017 -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday denounced rumors that the timing of the country's special envoy's visit to the DPRK is related to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to China, adding that such practice is merely a long-standing tradition.
PLA builds strong army in new era People's Daily 16 Nov 2017 -- Less than a month after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Chinese military has taken measures to become "world-class."
China develops its own electromagnetic catapult for fighter jets People's Daily 16 Nov 2017 -- China has developed its own version of a cutting-edge device previously possessed only by the United States and is poised to use it to boost its aircraft carrier fleet's combat capability.
China Sends Special Envoy to North Korea VOA 15 Nov 2017 -- China is sending a special envoy to North Korea later this week.
Xi returns with overseas successes People's Daily 15 Nov 2017 -- President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that his visit to Laos was a success and he is "fully confident" of the future of China-Laos ties.
Chinese, U.S. militaries start joint drills on humanitarian relief, disaster rescue People's Daily 14 Nov 2017 -- The Chinese and U.S. militaries began joint drills on humanitarian relief and disaster rescue in Portland, Oregon, on the U.S. West Coast.
Growing Trust Leads to China-Southeast Asian Discussing Code for Disputed Sea VOA 14 Nov 2017 -- China's agreement with 10 Southeast Asian nations to start substantive talks on a code of conduct for a disputed sea shows a new level of trust among governments that stood divided just over a year ago.
China, ASEAN to Begin Talks on S. China Sea Code of Conduct VOA 14 Nov 2017 -- Foreign policy analysts remain skeptical about the agreement between China and Southeast Asian nations to officially start negotiations on a legally binding code of conduct to resolve disputes in the South China Sea.
US playing catch-up with China in space race: USAF general Press TV 14 Nov 2017 -- The United States has fallen behind China in "operationalizing space," says a high-ranking US Air Force general, calling for a more aggressive and less bureaucratic approach to catch up.
Vietnam, China agree to avoid conflicts in South China Sea Press TV 13 Nov 2017 -- Vietnam and China have agreed to avoid conflicts and resolve maritime issues in the disputed South China Sea, in what is seen as a move to ease tensions over Beijing's claims to most of the waterway.
China eyes more civilians working with its military People's Daily 13 Nov 2017 -- China has revised a regulation on civilian personnel in the military in a bid to attract more talented people to work for the country's armed forces.
Xi calls for advancing of China-Vietnam ties People's Daily 13 Nov 2017 -- Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinpinghere on Sunday called for advancing the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership while attending a welcoming banquet.
Chinese, ROK presidents meet on ties, peninsula situation People's Daily 12 Nov 2017 -- President Xi Jinping met here Saturday with the Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in on bilateral ties and the Korean Peninsula situation.
China urges South Korea to resume talks with North Press TV 11 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged South Korea to resume dialogue with the North to find a solution to the ongoing tension on the Korean Peninsula.
New! Super! Go! Fast! China Teases Hypersonic Military Attack Aircraft Designs Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- A news report on the Chinese CCMF channel has revealed a glimpse of a top-secret JF-12 hypersonic wind-tunnel in which prospective - and presumably military - hypersonic aircraft are being tested.
Open economy 'benefits all', Xi says People's Daily 11 Nov 2017 -- President Xi Jinping sent a strong message of pursuing open global economies, supporting free trade and building a multilateral trade system in a highly anticipated speech delivered at the APEC CEO Summit in Vietnam on Friday.
Full text of Chinese President Xi's address at APEC CEO Summit People's Daily 11 Nov 2017 -- DA NANG, Vietnam, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday made a keynote address titled "Seizing the Opportunity of a Global Economy in Transition and Accelerating Development of the Asia-Pacific" at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit here.
Trump praises China's 'highly respected and powerful' leader Press TV 10 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a "highly respected and powerful representative of his people" during his first state visit to China.
Trump Presses China On North Korea, Trade During Visit RFE/RL 09 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, has urged Beijing to use its influence to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue and stressed that bilateral trade had been unfair to the United States.
In China, Trump Strikes Gentler Tone on N. Korea, Trade VOA 09 Nov 2017 -- President Donald Trump struck a markedly softer tone on touchy subjects like North Korea and trade with President Xi Jinping of China Thursday, and highlighted his "incredibly warm" feeling toward his counterpart.
China urged to improve ties not only with U.S. but also Taiwan CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan on Thursday repeated its request for China to improve relations with the island, as Beijing receives U.S. President Donald Trump on an important state visit aimed at improving relations between the world's two most powerful countries.
Taiwan urges China, U.S. to continue to promote regional peace CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan expects the United States and China to continue their efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, the Presidential Office said Thursday.
In China, Trump says North Korea must totally denuclearize Press TV 09 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump, who is in China, says Washington and Beijing have agreed on the need for North Korea to completely denuclearize.
Trump at Talks With China's Xi: 'I Believe There's Solution' to N Korea Crisis Sputnik 09 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his Asian tour. The visit was quite fruitful for business ties, reportedly resulting in trade agreements worth $253.4 billion.
Xi and Trump tackle DPRK, trade relations in 'successful' visit People's Daily 09 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping praised US President Donald Trump's "successful and historic visit" to Beijing on Thursday afternoon, as the two leaders addressed tensions on the Korean Peninsula and bilateral trade relations at a press conference in the Great Hall of the People.
Chinese Premiere Li meets US President Trump in Beijing People's Daily 09 Nov 2017 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday, the second day of Trump's state visit to China.
Trump Arrives in China for Thorny Talks on Trade, North Korea VOA 08 Nov 2017 -- Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday, his first visit as U.S. President to a nation that has been a focus, often a negative one, in his drive to secure jobs at home. Trade is to top the agenda, but so is North Korea. White House officials say the president intends to press China - North Korea's closest ally and top trading partner - to push the North to abandon its nuclear program, the topic of a speech he gave in Seoul just hours before arriving in Beijing.
Trump In China Amid North Korea Tensions RFE/RL 08 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has begun a visit to China that is expected to be dominated by talks on trade and North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
India Brushes Aside China's Concerns Over DM's Arunachal Pradesh Visit Sputnik 07 Nov 2017 -- Indian Army says Defense Minister's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, part of which is disputed, was aimed at boosting the morale of troops and not unsettling the bilateral agreement on maintaining peace at the border, as claimed by China.
China slams Indian minister's visit to disputed border region Press TV 06 Nov 2017 -- China has objected to a visit by India's defense minister to the remote state of Arunachal Pradesh, a disputed region administered by New Delhi but claimed by Beijing, saying the move would block efforts in maintaining peace in the region.
China Unveils Titanic Dredger That Can Create New Islands 'Like Magic' Sputnik 06 Nov 2017 -- Beijing has unveiled an all-new dredger specialized to quickly create new islands in the disputed South China Sea. The monstrous machine is capable of dredging massive quantities of rock from the ocean floor, allowing it to create new islands like "magic" as China pursues land reclamation initiatives in the disputed waterway.
China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System expands into a global network People's Daily 06 Nov 2017 -- China launched the first two of the BeiDou-3 satellites into space on Sunday evening, indicating that its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has begun to expand into a global network, Cyol.com reported on Nov 6.
China launches two BeiDou-3 navigation satellites on single carrier rocket Xinhua 06 Nov 2017 -- China launched two BeiDou-3 satellites into space via a single carrier rocket to support its global navigation and positioning network at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Beijing urges restraint as Tokyo plans to shoot down North Korean missiles Press TV 06 Nov 2017 -- China has called on Japan and the United States to exercise restraint over the tension on the Korean Peninsula after Tokyo warned of shooting down North Korean missiles if necessary.
Military pledges total loyalty to Xi People's Daily 06 Nov 2017 -- The Chinese military will be absolutely loyal, pure, reliable, and resolutely follow the orders of Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping, China's highest military authority has said.
CMC issues guideline to affirm loyalty to CPC, Xi People's Daily 06 Nov 2017 -- China's military should take Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as their guide to fully implement President Xi's thinking on strengthening the military, and must follow the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Central Military Commission (CMC) said on Sunday.
Xi instructs army to improve its readiness for war People's Daily 06 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday instructed the armed forces to improve their combat capability and readiness for war.
China Bans National Anthem Disrespect VOA 04 Nov 2017 -- China's parliament has voted to make disrespecting the country's national anthem a criminal offense with a penalty of up to three years in prison.
MAC cautious on idea of New Taipei office in China CNA 03 Nov 2017 -- A Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) official expressed reservations on Friday about New Taipei's desire to open an office in China to serve its residents there, saying the issue must be handled by the MAC in accordance with the law.
China blasts US for sanctioning Chinese bank over alleged ties with N Korea Press TV 03 Nov 2017 -- Beijing has blasted Washington for excluding China's Bank of Dandong from the US banking system over allegations of collusion between the bank and the North Korean government.
Nation's top military body appoints new general People's Daily 03 Nov 2017 -- Zhang Shengmin, the top anti-corruption official in China's armed forces, was promoted to the rank of general on Thursday.
China's second C919 jumbo jet completes engine test People's Daily 03 Nov 2017 -- The second C919 jumbo jet, China's domestically designed large passenger aircraft, completed a crucial engine test on Thursday, pushing China's plan to muscle into the global jet market forward.
Reply Message to Kim Jong Un from Xi Jinping KCNA 02 Nov 2017 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), received a reply message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on November 1.
'In reply message to N Korea, China hopes for better ties' Press TV 02 Nov 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly responded to a message by the North Korean leader, hoping that Beijing and Pyongyang could enhance their relations, months after Beijing introduced strict restrictions on bilateral ties in response to Pyongyang's contentious missile and nuclear programs.
This is What Xi Jinping Told 'Comrade Chairman' Kim Jong-un in Rare Message Sputnik 02 Nov 2017 -- In a rare message sent "out of politeness" Chinese President Xi Jinping has publicly communicated with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after more than a year.
FinCEN Further Restricts North Korea's Access to the U.S. Financial System and Warns U.S. Financial Institutions of North Korean Schemes US Treasury 02 Nov 2017 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a final rule under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act that severs Bank of Dandong, a Chinese bank that acts as a conduit for illicit North Korean financial activity, from the U.S. financial system. FinCEN also issued today an advisory to further alert financial institutions to schemes commonly used by North Korea to evade U.S. and United Nations (UN) sanctions, launder funds, and finance the North Korean regime's weapons programs.
Military experts call reports about China building 6 nuclear submarines baloney People's Daily 02 Nov 2017 -- Indian media speculation that China is building six nuclear submarines at once is groundless, Chinese military experts said.
Beijing Quietly Building Naval Ports, Aircraft Bases in Disputed South China Sea Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- China continues to quietly dig in on disputed islands in the South China Sea, according to recent satellite images analyzed by an American think tank. The new land reclamation and construction initiatives have been military in nature, converting the islands into naval and air bases.
Chinese Strategic Warplanes Regularly Practice Bombing Guam Sputnik 01 Nov 2017 -- Chinese warplanes have been rehearsing an attack on Guam, giving the US reason to worry about "the way things are going" in the Pacific theater.

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