July 2018 - China Special Weapons News

Pentagon creates blacklist of Russian, Chinese software Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- The US military has finished creating a "Do Not Buy" list of Russian and Chinese software that it says fail to comply with US national security standards.
China Sending Triple the Number of Soldiers to SCO Military Drill Than India Sputnik 30 Jul 2018 -- The theme of the drill is "Preparation and Cooperation on Counter-terrorism among SCO Member States' Militaries." It is slated to be held from August 22 to 29 at Comprehensive Training Field No. 255 in Chebarkul, Chelyabinsk, Russia.
China Launches Twin Satellites With Single Carrier Rocket - Reports Sputnik 30 Jul 2018 -- China launched twin satellites into space with a single carrier rocket on Sunday, Chinese media reported.
Xi's visit deepens South-South cooperation, upholds multilateralism People's Daily 30 Jul 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is leaving Mauritius on Saturday, the last stop of his visit to the Middle East and Africa.
China's door of dialogue with US on trade remains open: FM Wang Press TV 30 Jul 2018 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country's door of dialogue with the United States on resolving bilateral trade disputes remains open, reiterating that Beijing is not after a trade war with Washington.
Indian Army Downplays Alleged Chinese Troop Activity in Disputed Doklam Sputnik 29 Jul 2018 -- The information about movements of Chinese forces comes a year after a military stand-off in 2017 that lasted over a month.
Japan Intercepts Chinese Surveillance Plane Over East China Sea - Reports Sputnik 29 Jul 2018 -- Relations between Japan and China have long been strained over wartime history and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Official's Testimony Sheds New Light On Chinese 'Reeducation Camps' For Muslims RFE/RL 29 Jul 2018 -- The trial of an ethnic-Kazakh Chinese citizen accused of illegally entering Kazakhstan has taken on implications far beyond whether she will be reunited with her family near Almaty or deported back to China.
Chinese military recruitment eyes more college students People's Daily 28 Jul 2018 -- China's 2018 military recruitment will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, focusing on recruiting people with a higher educational background, according to a national conscription teleconference on Friday.
China to test new Russian S-400 air defense system: Source Press TV 28 Jul 2018 -- China is reportedly set to test fire its advanced Russian-made S-400 Triumf missile defense system in the coming days.
China, Uganda pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation People's Daily 27 Jul 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday that China is ready to deepen friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields with Uganda in an all-round way.
Indian Gov't Source: Chinese Transgressions Continue in Sikkim Even After Doklam Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- The Sikkim sector of the Indo-China border, which lies in India's northeast, is considered "settled" according to the 1890 border agreement that defined the boundary between Sikkim and Tibet.
More U.S. senators criticize China's bullying of airlines CNA 27 Jul 2018 -- A dozen more United States senators criticized on Thursday Beijing's demand that 44 international airlines label Taiwan as part of China on their websites and warned that there were more offensives to come.
China's pressuring will only make Taiwan stronger: Premier Lai CNA 27 Jul 2018 -- China's pressuring of Taiwan is not conducive to cross-Taiwan Strait relations and will only make Taiwan stronger and more united, Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Friday.
South Korea scrambles warplane to intercept Chinese jets: Seoul Press TV 27 Jul 2018 -- South Korea says it scrambled warplanes to intercept a Chinese military aircraft which allegedly entered the South's air defense territory.
After Delivery From Russia, China Ready to Test S-400 Air Defense System Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- Russia has delivered all the necessary components to China for its first S-400 Triumf missile air defense system regiment, and Beijing does not plan to waste in any time in testing the new interceptor-based systems, according to reports.
China's suppression of Taiwan will draw backlash: Premier Lai CNA 26 Jul 2018 -- China's suppression of Taiwan will not serve its end but will only provoke backlash in the international community, Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday.
U.S. congressmen back Taiwan as airlines cave in to China's demand CNA 26 Jul 2018 -- Several members of the United States Congress on Wednesday expressed objection to China's demand that American air carriers stop listing Taiwan as a country on their websites and they warned of the dangers of giving in to such pressure.
China lodges representations with U.S. over defense bill People's Daily 26 Jul 2018 -- China expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition on Wednesday to a U.S. defense spending bill which includes propositions aimed at China, and urged the U.S. not to disrupt the stable development of bilateral ties.
Warships traversing Taiwan Strait not abnormal: China CNA 26 Jul 2018 -- The passage of a large fleet of Chinese military warships through the Taiwan Strait earlier this month was a normal occurrence that does not warrant over interpretation, China's defense ministry said Thursday.
China, South Africa agree to carry forward traditional friendship, achieve greater results in ties People's Daily 25 Jul 2018 -- China and South Africa on Tuesday pledged to carry forward their traditional friendly relations and advance their comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
Taiwan won't disappear because of Beijing's bullying: MOFA CNA 25 Jul 2018 -- Taiwan is Taiwan and will not disappear because of Beijing's bullying, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday in a stern protest against China as a deadline set by Beijing on foreign airlines to refer to Taiwan as part of China drew near.
Taiwan will reach out to world despite Chinese pressure: president CNA 25 Jul 2018 -- Taiwan's resolution to reach out to the world will not change, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday in response to the cancellation of the East Asian Youth Games in Taichung in 2019 under pressure from Beijing.
U.S. reiterates objection to China's name-change demands CNA 25 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. Department of State repeated its objection to China's demand Tuesday that private airlines must change their designation of Taiwan, one day before Beijing's name-change deadline of July 25.
Government mulls legal action amid Chinese pressure on airlines CNA 25 Jul 2018 -- In late April, China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) sent a letter to 44 foreign air carriers, saying that their websites' references to Taiwan violate Chinese law and go against its one-China policy that sees Taiwan as part of its territory.
China calls on U.S. government to urge relevant enterprises to observe one-China principle People's Daily 25 Jul 2018 -- China on Tuesday called on the U.S. government to urge relevant U.S. airlines to observe the one-China principle.
China Warns US Against Tightening Military Cooperation With Taiwan Sputnik 25 Jul 2018 -- Beijing is "extremely discontent" with the United States' plan to develop military cooperation with Taiwan and warns Washington against jeopardizing stability in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Wednesday.
US Airlines Bow to Chinese Pressure, Change Taiwan Reference VOA 25 Jul 2018 -- Three U.S. airlines have agreed to China's demands to change how it refers to Taiwan on their websites ahead of a Wednesday deadline imposed by Beijing.
Talks Held between Vice Foreign Ministers of DPRK and China KCNA 25 Jul 2018 -- Talks were held between Ri Kil Song, vice foreign minister of the DPRK, and Kong Xuanyou, vice foreign minister of China, at the People's Palace of Culture Wednesday.
China, Rwanda vow to write new chapter in bilateral ties People's Daily 24 Jul 2018 -- Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, agreed here Monday to further promote bilateral cooperation in a bid to bring more benefits to the Chinese, Rwandan and African people.
China, Bhutan Resume Border Talks a Year After Doklam Spat Involving India Sputnik 24 Jul 2018 -- China and Bhutan share a 470 kilometer long border. Territorial disputes have been a source of potential conflict, the most contested area being the Doklam plateau, where China allegedly tried to build a road last year, resulting in military intervention by India, Bhutan's all-weather friend.
China refutes U.S. allegations of currency manipulation People's Daily 24 Jul 2018 -- China on Monday said it has no intention to spur exports through competitive devaluation of its currency, rejecting the United States' accusations of manipulating the exchange rate of the yuan.
Chinese, Senegalese presidents pledge to create better future for ties People's Daily 23 Jul 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Senegalese President Macky Sall held talks here Saturday, vowing to create a better future for China-Senegal ties.
Philippines to Defend Interest in S China Sea Despite Improved Ties With Beijing Sputnik 23 Jul 2018 -- On July 23, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his third State of the Nation address, highlighting the country's "re-energized" relations with China, which have resulted in an "unprecedented level of cooperation" between the two nations.
US trade threats, intimidation will never work on China: Spokesman Press TV 23 Jul 2018 -- Amid an intensifying trade war between China and the United States, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the US intimidation and threats "will never work" on Beijing, calling on Washington to maintain a rational attitude in dealing with related issues.
Xi arrives in Senegal for state visit People's Daily 22 Jul 2018 -- President Xi Jinping arrived here Saturday for the first state visit to Senegal by a Chinese head of state in nine years.
Chinese president in Africa to boost economic, military ties Press TV 21 Jul 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Senegal as part of a four-nation African tour to develop stronger economic and military ties with the African nations.
Congress Drops Bid To Crack Down On ZTE Over Iran Sanctions Violations RFE/RL 21 Jul 2018 -- Congressional aides say legislators are abandoning an effort to crack down on Chinese telecom giant ZTE, deferring to a White House deal to save the company despite accusations that it violated U.S. sanctions and sold sensitive technology to Iran and North Korea.
China finishes hot-fire test of next generation rocket engine People's Daily 20 Jul 2018 -- China has successfully finished its first joint hot-fire test of a domestically-developed liquid oxygen and kerosene engine, Xinhua reported on July 19.
Russia, China Block U.S. Bid At UN To Halt Fuel Deliveries To North Korea RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- Russia and China are blocking a U.S. effort at the United Nations to halt all deliveries of refined oil products to North Korea amid charges that Pyongyang is smuggling fuel into the country, diplomats say.
China slams senior US official's remarks on trade dispute People's Daily 20 Jul 2018 -- China Thursday refuted the remarks made by a senior U.S. official who blamed China for the bilateral trade dispute, saying his words distorted the facts.
Trump says is 'ready' to slap tariffs on all Chinese imports Press TV 20 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to intensify his trade war with China by imposing tariffs on all $500 billion of imports from the world's second largest economy.
US Senators Drop Efforts to Cripple China's ZTE VOA 20 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Republican lawmakers have dropped their efforts to reimpose a crippling ban on exports to the Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE.
China's latest military drill aimed at rattling U.S., Japan: expert CNA 19 Jul 2018 -- China's ongoing live-fire military exercise in the East China Sea is actually targeting the peripheral areas of the Diaoyutai Islands, which are covered by the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, a security expert in Taiwan with knowledge of the matter said Thursday.
China refutes U.S. accusations on tariffs, intellectual property issue People's Daily 19 Jul 2018 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Wednesday said U.S. accusations of higher Chinese tariffs on American goods and pilfering American innovations are wrong.
Pompeo to VOA: China on Wrong Side of Religious Freedom VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- Days ahead of the first-ever ministerial talks hosted by the State Department to advance religious freedom around the world, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with VOA State Department correspondent Nike Ching on Thursday, addressing pressing issues including the plight of Myanmar's Rohingya, the repression of Uighurs Muslims and Tibetan Buddhists in China, and Russia's activities in eastern Ukraine. Below is an edited transcript.
PLA drill in East China Sea 'tailored for Taiwan separatists' People's Daily 18 Jul 2018 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) will conduct a live-fire military drill in the East China Sea from Wednesday to Monday in an area that is similar in size to the island of Taiwan, a move analysts believe will send a strong warning to Taiwan separatists.
Xi urges open world economy People's Daily 17 Jul 2018 -- China and the European Union should make concerted efforts to safeguard multilateralism, the rules-based free trade system and an open world economy, President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
China's advantages in a protracted trade war People's Daily 16 Jul 2018 -- How to fight the trade war with the US has been a realistic subject for China. We hold that China should conduct more social mobilization to better inform the public of the trade war and obtain their support so that we can stay strong in action and mentality throughout the trade war.
Trump calls European Union, Russia, and China foes of US Press TV 15 Jul 2018 -- US President Trump says the European Union (EU) is a "foe" of the United States because the bloc is "taking advantage" of the US in trade.
Deepening Military Ties Solidify China's Ambitions in Africa VOA 15 Jul 2018 -- In late June, top military officials from Mali, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and dozens of other African countries gathered to discuss defense strategies and security threats.
U.S. Lifts Ban On ZTE Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations RFE/RL 14 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce on July 13 lifted a ban on U.S. companies selling equipment to Chinese telecom giant ZTE, allowing the company to resume business.
Chinese Businesses Present Africa with Untapped Opportunities VOA 14 Jul 2018 -- Infrastructure and trade dominate news about China's involvement in Africa.
Xi's trip set to bring Asia, Africa closer together People's Daily 13 Jul 2018 -- President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to the United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Rwanda and South Africa from July 19 to 24, and attend the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from July 25 to 27, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Thursday.
China's C919 project enters intensive flight test phase People's Daily 13 Jul 2018 -- China's C919 large passenger plane project has entered into a new major phase with intensive flight tests in multiple sites around the country, announced its developer the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC).
As China's Investment Strategies Shift, African Partners Face Risks VOA 13 Jul 2018 -- When the China-financed Nairobi-Mombasa Railway opened in May 2017, it became Kenya's largest infrastructure project and a high-profile achievement for President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of his successful bid for re-election.
United States and China Host Regional Counter Nuclear Smuggling Workshop US Dept. of State 12 Jul 2018 -- The United States and China jointly hosted a regional workshop on Counter Nuclear Smuggling from July 10 - 12, 2018, at the China National Nuclear Security Center of Excellence outside of Beijing.
Latest US tariff threat slammed People's Daily 12 Jul 2018 -- China denounced the United States' latest threat to impose tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports as "totally unacceptable" trade hegemony and bullying, and vowed on Wednesday to fight back to protect its "core interests".
China says no trade talks with US unless Washington revises policy Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- China's deputy commerce minister says Beijing would not be willing to start any talks on easing trade tensions unless the United States took "the gun off" Beijing's head.
China planning to retaliate against US 'in other ways' Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- China is reportedly reviewing plans to hit back at aggressive US trade measures "in other ways," a report says, citing Chinese officials.
Pakistan Hosts Unusual Meeting of Regional Spymasters VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- Pakistan hosted an unprecedented meeting Wednesday of heads of intelligence agencies from Russia, China and Iran to discuss counterterrorism cooperation, with particular focus on the buildup of Islamic State in turmoil-hit Afghanistan.
'Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan intelligence chiefs discuss Daesh threat in Afghanistan' Press TV 11 Jul 2018 -- Moscow says the heads of intelligence services of Russia, Iran, China and Pakistan have sat down in Islamabad for talks on the rising threat of Daesh in Afghanistan after the Takfiri terrorist group lost its strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
China Sounds Alarm as US-Taiwan Relations Test New Highs VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- China's protests this month over a surge in relations between its rival Taiwan and the United States may prompt eventual retaliation by nervous officials in Beijing, analysts say.
China Rebuffs Trump's Blame in North Korea Denuclearization Fallout VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- China refused to take the blame for a setback in North Korea's path toward denuclearization as bilateral talks between Washington and Pyongyang went sour during U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit there over the weekend.
China warns US against proposed tariffs on $200b worth of goods People's Daily 11 Jul 2018 -- The latest proposed tariffs by the United States on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports will hurt globalization and undermine the world economic order, said an official of China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
US to impose extra tariffs on $200bn of Chinese imports Press TV 11 Jul 2018 -- Washington says it has decided to impose 10 percent tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports after efforts to negotiate a solution to the trade dispute failed to reach an agreement.
China Bolstering Africa Expansion by Selling Arms to the Continent Sputnik 11 Jul 2018 -- China continues to solidify its positions in Africa, where in addition to its investment activities and so-called railway diplomacy, Beijing is steadily increasing arms sales.
China Jolted by US Tariffs on Chinese Imports VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- China expressed shock Wednesday at the Trump administration's decision to prepare 10-percent tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports covering thousands of products, the latest move in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Researchers design new air-defense missile system People's Daily 10 Jul 2018 -- China has become a world leader in air-defense technologies thanks to the hard work and dedication of researchers at China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp's Second Academy, the country's major developer of air-defense weapons systems.
Amid tensions with China, US confirms destroyers sailed through Taiwan Strait Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- While Taiwan had said a pair of US destroyers had passed through the Taiwan Strait, a US Navy official has confirmed the USS Mustin and the USS Benfold have passed through the strait, the first such incident since July 2017.
China urges US to avoid provocative actions in Taiwan Strait Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- China has urged the US to refrain from actions that threaten peace and stability after two American warships sailed through waters near the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.
China Urges US to Refrain From Actions Undermining Peace in Taiwan Strait Sputnik 09 Jul 2018 -- Beijing urged Washington to avoid actions that could undermine stability in the Taiwan Strait and to respect China's territorial integrity, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.e
Pakistan launches two sensing satellites IRNA 09 Jul 2018 -- Pakistan has launched two remote sensing satellites using a Chinese launch vehicle, Radio Pakistan reported.
China Launches 2 Satellites for Pakistan VOA 09 Jul 2018 -- China has launched two satellites for Pakistan to survey resources and monitor natural disasters for agriculture research, as well as the progress of infrastructure-related projects being built with billions of dollars of unprecedented Chinese investment.
Lindsey Graham blames China for North Korea's rebuke Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- US Senator Lindsey Graham says China may have pressured North Korea to take a harder line against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the latest round of denuclearization talks in Pyongyang.
China 'Quietly' Conducts Electronic Warfare Tests in South China Sea Sputnik 10 Jul 2018 -- Weeks after delivering military equipment to the South China Sea's disputed Spratly Islands, China has begun to conduct tests on its tech-jamming weaponry, it was revealed Thursday.
Germany, China reaffirm their support for Iran nuclear deal Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- Germany and China have reiterated that they are committed to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries following the United States' withdrawal.
China puts forward five-point proposal to save Iran nuclear deal: FM spokeswoman Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- China vows to continue efforts to safeguard the achievements of a 2015 nuclear agreement Iran signed with the P5+1 group of countries after the United States' withdrawal from the historic deal, saying it has put forward a five-point proposal in this regard.
China Mulls Creation of Joint Global Satellite System with Russia - Source Sputnik 08 Jul 2018 -- A Chinese delegation has proposed to Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation to discuss a possibility of the creation of a joint global satellite communications system, which could become an analogue of UK's OneWeb satellite constellation or Starlink, a source from Russian space industry told Sputnik.
China levies its own tariffs in self-defense People's Daily 07 Jul 2018 -- Beijing confident, protecting national interests as US initiates trade war
US tariff move violates WTO rules, damages global trade order: FM People's Daily 07 Jul 2018 -- The United States' imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese products blatantly violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and will damage global trade order, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
U.S. has ignited largest trade war in economic history: China's MOC People's Daily 06 Jul 2018 -- With the 25-percent additional tariffs on Chinese products worth 34 billion U.S. dollars effective on Friday, the United States has ignited the largest trade war in economic history, said a Ministry of Commerce (MOC) spokesperson.
PLA navy to get first female captain in history People's Daily 05 Jul 2018 -- The People's Liberation of Army (PLA) Navy is expected to have a female captain for the first time in history, the official PLA Daily reported.
China's Xi warns anti-corruption battle not over yet Press TV 05 Jul 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that the country's fight against corruption has not yet concluded and that the ruling Communist Party needs to continue to reform itself.
ZTE Gets Temporary Reprieve From U.S. Ban Over Iran Sanctions Violations RFE/RL 05 Jul 2018 -- U.S. authorities are allowing China's ZTE Corp. to resume some business with American companies, temporarily easing a ban imposed over the telecom giant's export of sensitive technology to Iran and North Korea.
China launches next-generation destroyers expected to be armed with electromagnetic railgun Global Times 04 Jul 2018 -- Two of China's newest-generation guided missile destroyers - Type 055 - have been launched in Dalian, a coastal city of Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Tuesday, marking China's fourth such launch of Type 055 destroyers.
China's first AIP submarine unit breaks records People's Daily 04 Jul 2018 -- China's first submarine unit using air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology recently broke a number of records set by the Chinese navy, Science and Technology Daily recently reported.
Xi tells Chinese youth to dare to dream People's Daily 03 Jul 2018 -- President Xi Jinping Monday told young Chinese to dare to dream, and work courageously and diligently to realize their dreams.
China's Aircraft Carrier Fleet Poised to Expand Rapidly Sputnik 03 Jul 2018 -- There is a "considerable chance" the number of aircraft-carrying ships available in the Chinese navy will be seven instead of four by 2025 because of a "lower profile defense program" that has already taken shape, a new report indicates.
China Downplays Exclusion from US-Led Naval Exercises VOA 02 Jul 2018 -- China, though barred from the world's largest multi-country naval exercises this year, will shrug off the slight because it has accumulated enough power in Asia's disputed seas to cause it little concern about the U.S.-led maneuvers, experts believe.
MAC pushing for Tsai-Xi meeting CNA 02 Jul 2018 -- Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chen Ming-tong (陳明通) said Monday that his agency will continue to push for a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) "without preconditions."
China's Super-Powerful Rocket Under Development Outstrips Europe's, NASA's Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- China is currently developing an ultra-powerful rocket that could deliver heavier payloads into low-Earth orbit than NASA's devices can, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.
Self-buildup behind Party's 97th birthday People's Daily 02 Jul 2018 -- The Communist Party of China, which celebrated its 97th birthday on Sunday, has kept its vigor and vitality as the world's largest political party through continuous Party building efforts.
Kim Reportedly Asked Xi to Help Lifting Sanctions, Seeking China's Support Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to help get sanctions against Pyongyang removed during their June meeting in Beijing, the Japanese Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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