December 2018 - China Special Weapons News

China Builds Massive Radio Antenna Facility to Communicate With Submarines Sputnik 31 Dec 2018 -- China has constructed a massive radio antenna facility covering more than 1,000 square miles at a secret location inside the country's borders, according to researchers linked to the project.
China About to Deploy Brand-New Lightweight Battle Tank Sputnik 31 Dec 2018 -- The innovative vehicle was previously tested last year, as China and India sought to reconcile over the contested border territory near Doklam, simultaneously claimed by three Asian countries, including Bhutan.
China Calls for 'Responsible' US Withdrawal from Afghanistan VOA 31 Dec 2018 -- China has advised the United States against staging an abrupt troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and called for collective international efforts to help initiate a peace process between the South Asian nation's warring parties.
China launches six Yunhai-2 satellites for atmospheric environment research People's Daily 30 Dec 2018 -- China successfully sent six atmospheric environment research satellites and a test communication satellite into orbit Saturday.
China's Chang'e-4 probe changes orbit to prepare for moon-landing People's Daily 30 Dec 2018 -- China's Chang'e-4 probe entered a planned orbit Sunday morning to prepare for the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.
China Lunar Spacecraft in Position for Humanity's 1st-Ever Dark Side Landing Sputnik 30 Dec 2018 -- Orbiting the moon, China's Chang'e 4 lunar lander has moved into position in preparation for mankind's first landing on the far side of Earth's only natural satellite.
Xi, Trump have telephone conversation, agree to implement consensus in Argentina meeting People's Daily 30 Dec 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday held a telephone conversation, expressing their willingness to push for implementation of their agreements reached during the G-20 summit in Argentina.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and the United States People's Daily 30 Dec 2018 -- In 2019, we will mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Over the past four decades, China-US ties have traversed a tortuous journey and kept forging ahead. The exchanges and cooperation between the two countries have scored historic achievements.
Cross-strait stability a shared responsibility: President Tsai CNA 28 Dec 2018 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Friday that maintaining stability in relations across the Taiwan Strait is a shared responsibility to be borne by both sides, and she called on China to make an effort, with Taiwan, to achieve the objective.
China Launches More Rockets than US, Russia in 2018 Sputnik 28 Dec 2018 -- China launched a third telecommunication technology test satellite early Tuesday morning, marking the country's 37th space rocket launch of 2018.
Pakistan Denies Chinese Infrastructure Projects Have Military Dimensions RFE/RL 28 Dec 2018 -- Pakistan has denied that a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project built and financed by China has a "military dimension."
Japan Reportedly Sent Out Jets to Intercept Chinese Spy Plane Over E China Sea Sputnik 28 Dec 2018 -- Japan has regularly scrambled its jets to escort Chinese aircraft approaching close to national airspace in 2018, with a previous incident taking place on 14 December and the overall number of intercepts reaching 7 in just the last half of this year.
Party's political, legal leadership highlighted People's Daily 28 Dec 2018 -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee reviewed on Thursday an intra-Party regulation on political and legal work.
Laser weapons ready as China creates cutting-edge military hardware People's Daily 28 Dec 2018 -- The newest members of China's military arsenal are a host of laser weapons, as the country makes a serious commitment to cutting-edge hardware.
Rights Activists Fear China's Human Rights Record Will Deteriorate VOA 28 Dec 2018 -- In China, 2018 has been a year that rights defenders worldwide say was extremely repressive, particularly when it comes to religious persecution.
China's BeiDou launches global service today People's Daily 27 Dec 2018 -- China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System will start providing global services on Thursday, as announced by the China Satellite Navigation Office at a news conference in Beijing.
Chinese Military Jet Enters S Korean Air Defence Zone Without Warning - Reports Sputnik 27 Dec 2018 -- A Chinese military jet on Thursday entered South Korean air defence zone without notice, and the South Korean Air Force responded by promptly scrambling its fighter jets, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korean defence authorities.
CPC meeting underlines core status of Xi People's Daily 27 Dec 2018 -- A key meeting convened by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has underlined efforts to uphold Xi Jinping's position as the core of the CPC Central Committee and the whole Party, as well as the authority of the CPC Central Committee and its centralized, unified leadership.
Ex-spymaster in China jailed for life over corruption Press TV 27 Dec 2018 -- A provincial court in China has handed down a life sentence to a former deputy head of the country's Ministry of State Security over corruption.
China's Newest Carrier Begins Flight Tests Sputnik 27 Dec 2018 -- China's first domestically designed and built carrier, the Type 001A, has reportedly begun its fourth sea trial ahead of its anticipated April commissioning. These trials will test its aviation system for the first time.
High-Ranking Chinese Intelligence Officer Jailed For Life in Corruption Case Sputnik 27 Dec 2018 -- Ma Jian, the former deputy head of China's Ministry of State Security, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after being found guilty of taking huge bribes, using his position to exert influence on business deals and insider trading.
China's escort capability significantly improved after 10 years of escort missions People's Daily 26 Dec 2018 -- The Chinese military has conducted over 1,190 escort missions, safeguarding the voyages of more than 6,600 merchant ships from China and abroad in the Gulf of Aden since the first escort fleet was dispatched 10 years ago, showing significant progress in the nation's naval escort capability, experts said.
China tops space launch list for 2018 People's Daily 26 Dec 2018 -- Stats show the number of space launches from China this year has hit 37, making China the top destination in the world for space launches for the first time. This follows a launch on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 of a telecommunication satellite.
Commentary: U.S. renews farce by accusing China of cyber espionage People's Daily 26 Dec 2018 -- The United States has once again embarrassed itself by indicting two alleged Chinese hackers for breaking into computers of U.S. government agencies, companies as well as other nations.
Chinese peacekeeping forces signifies China's contribution to world peace and development People's Daily 25 Dec 2018 -- Some 40 years into China's reform and opening-up policy, China has not only witnessed the rise of its national strength, but has also shouldered more responsibility in the global community, including sending over 38,000 peacekeepers on 24 UN peacekeeping missions.
US Defense Chief's Resignation Stirs Doubts in Asia about Help Resisting China VOA 24 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis visited Vietnam twice this year and suggested in October stronger relations as China bears down on Vietnamese maritime claims. In the Philippines a month later, Mattis swore to uphold a decades-old military alliance that helps Manila resist China. A U.S. naval ship passes through the South China Sea every couple of months or so as support for keeping the resource-rich waterway open, not just for Chinese use.
China wants to wipe out Republic of China with '1992 consensus': MAC CNA 24 Dec 2018 -- The "1992 consensus" China wants Taiwan to adhere to does not acknowledge that the two sides can interpret the meaning of "one China" based on their own definition but is meant to wipe out the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) warned Monday in a statement.
China Demands Explanation From US on Embassies Buying Spy Equipment Sputnik 24 Dec 2018 -- The statement comes after papers released by WikiLeaks exposed the "US Embassy Shopping List" database with more than 16,000 procurement requests by US embassies around the globe, including those related to spying equipment.
China rises to 2nd largest contributor to UN budget People's Daily 24 Dec 2018 -- China will become the second largest contributor to the United Nations regular budget starting next year, surpassing Japan.
China mulls unified foreign investment law People's Daily 24 Dec 2018 -- A draft law on foreign investment has been submitted to a bimonthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, which opened Sunday.
Fresh moves announced to spur economy People's Daily 24 Dec 2018 -- China's ministerial policymakers vowed on Sunday to make substantial efforts to boost investment, promote consumption and technological innovation, increase imports and expand opening-up, all moves that are in line with requirements of the newly concluded tone-setting Central Economic Work Conference.
China Expects Number of New Generation Weaponry to Arrive in 2019 - Report Sputnik 23 Dec 2018 -- Beijing has set its sighte on obtaining new generation weaponry in almost all military spheres, pouring billions into research and the production of new models of battleships, missiles, jets, and submarines. Many of them are arriving for tests or will even be commissioned in the coming year.
China begins space-based broadband project People's Daily 22 Dec 2018 -- China launched a communications satellite on Saturday, marking the start of construction of a vast space-based communications network capable of covering the entire world with broadband internet service.
China's first private rocket production base begins operation People's Daily 22 Dec 2018 -- China's first private carrier rocket production base has started operation in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, according to the Beijing-based rocket maker LandSpace.
China Successfully Launches 1st Satellite of Newest Hongyun Project Sputnik 22 Dec 2018 -- China on 22 December successfully launched the first satellite of its Hongyun project, which seeks to create a network of communication satellites on the low Earth orbit in order to provide stable internet connection to the country's remote regions, the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) said.
US fabricated cyber espionage charges, Beijing says People's Daily 22 Dec 2018 -- Beijing said on Friday that it firmly opposes Washington and its allies slandering China's cybersecurity, and urged the United States to withdraw cyber espionage charges against two Chinese nationals.
PLA Daily: Top ten highlights of China's military diplomacy 2018 People's Daily 22 Dec 2018 -- On Dec. 22, PLA Daily published an article summarizing the ten major highlights of China's military diplomacy in 2018.
China Conducts First Test of Russian S-400 Air Defence Systems - Reports Sputnik 22 Dec 2018 -- China was the first foreign state to sign a $3 billion contract in 2015 to buy two cutting edge air defence systems from Russia, which arrived in the Asian state in May 2018.
U.S. Intelligence Chief Says Russia, Iran Sought To Influence 2018 Midterm Voters RFE/RL 21 Dec 2018 -- The top U.S. intelligence official says that Russia, China, Iran, and other foreign powers sought to influence voters in the 2018 midterm elections, but there were no signs that the results were comprised by the attempts.
Report Puts Russia, China and Iran in Line for Sanctions for Election Meddling VOA 21 Dec 2018 -- Voters who went to the polls last month in the United States' midterm elections can rest assured that their votes were registered and counted properly.
Australia, US Accuse China Of Global Cyber Espionage VOA 21 Dec 2018 -- Australia says its companies are among the global victims of an extensive campaign of cyber espionage attacks believed to have been backed by the Chinese government.
China Expected to Court SE Asia, Resist Western Allies in Major Maritime Dispute VOA 21 Dec 2018 -- China held what has been widely characterized as upbeat talks this year with Brunei, the Philippines and Vietnam even though all three contest Chinese claims to a vast, resource-rich ocean. The communist leadership, meanwhile, fortified some of the sea's tiny islets, also disputed, and warned outside powers such as the United States to stay out.
Meddling by outsiders in Tibet warned against People's Daily 21 Dec 2018 -- Beijing urged Washington on Thursday to stop interfering in China's internal affairs by using Tibet autonomous region-related issues, and warned against the implementation of a new act of the US Congress.
Nation's 1st private rocket factory begins operation People's Daily 21 Dec 2018 -- The first privately owned carrier rocket factory in China, and the largest of its kind in Asia, recently began operations and is set to build what is expected to be the country's biggest privately designed rocket.
DNI Coats Statement on the Intelligence Community's Response to Executive Order 13848 on Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election Director of National Intelligence 21 Dec 2018 -- "Today I submitted the Intelligence Community's report on foreign interference in the 2018 midterm elections to the President and appropriate executive departments and agencies, as directed by Section 1(a) of the Executive Order 13848, Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States Election."
US Intelligence Report: Russia, China, Iran Sought to Influence 2018 Elections VOA 21 Dec 2018 -- Russia, China and Iran sought to meddle in the recent U.S. midterm election, but their actions did not compromise the "nation's election infrastructure that would have prevented voting, changed vote counts, or disrupted the ability to tally votes," according to a report released Friday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Chinese National Charged with Committing Theft of Trade Secrets US Dept. of Justice 21 Dec 2018 -- Hongjin Tan, a 35 year old Chinese national and U.S. legal permanent resident, was arrested on Dec. 20 and charged with theft of trade secrets. Tan is alleged to have stolen the trade secrets from his employer, a U.S. petroleum company.
Attribution of Chinese cyber-enabled commercial intellectual property theft Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs 21 Dec 2018 -- "Today, the Australian Government joins other international partners in expressing serious concern about a global campaign of cyber-enabled commercial intellectual property theft by a group known as APT10, acting on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security."
China accuses US of fabricating facts with cyber-attack accusations Press TV 21 Dec 2018 -- China has strongly rejected "slanderous" accusations recently made by the United States over massive hacking efforts around the world, accusing Washington of "fabricating facts."
Pakistan stands with China in face of US-led claims Press TV 21 Dec 2018 -- Pakistan has defended China over its treatment of minority Muslim community, describing US and other Western claims of rehabilitation centers for Uighurs as media sensationalism.
China: Syria's future should be determined by Syrians Press TV 20 Dec 2018 -- China says the future of Syria should be independently decided by its people and the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country respected.
Two Chinese Hackers Associated With the Ministry of State Security Charged with Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns Targeting Intellectual Property and Confidential Business Information US Dept. of Justice 20 Dec 2018 -- The unsealing of an indictment charging Zhu Hua (??), aka Afwar, aka CVNX, aka Alayos, aka Godkiller; and Zhang Shilong (???), aka Baobeilong, aka Zhang Jianguo, aka Atreexp, both nationals of the People's Republic of China (China), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft was announced today.
Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Announces Charges Against Chinese Hackers US Dept. of Justice 20 Dec 2018
US Justice Department charges Chinese nationals for 'extensive' global hacking campaign Press TV 20 Dec 2018 -- The US Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Chinese nationals who allegedly hacked dozens of companies in multiple countries, including the US.
Joint Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen: Chinese Actors Compromise Global Managed Service Providers US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2018 -- Since at least 2014, Chinese cyber actors associated with the Chinese Ministry of State Security have hacked multiple U.S. and global managed service and cloud providers.
UK and allies reveal global scale of Chinese cyber campaign UK FCO 20 Dec 2018 -- The UK government and its allies are holding responsible elements of the Chinese government for an extensive cyber campaign
US Charges Two Hackers Linked to Chinese Intelligence VOA 20 Dec 2018 -- U.S. prosecutors unsealed charges on Thursday against two hackers linked to Chinese intelligence, accusing them of engaging in a campaign of computer intrusions over a 12-year period targeting technology firms that businesses and government agencies around the world hire to store, process and protect their data.
China Resumes Bomber Flights Around Taiwan, Ending Six-Month Hiatus Sputnik 20 Dec 2018 -- On Tuesday, Taiwan's air defenses detected Chinese bombers and other aircraft flying near the island for the first time in six months.
As US 'Debt-Trap Diplomacy' Rhetoric Heats Up, China-Africa Relations Hold Fast VOA 19 Dec 2018 -- When U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton rolled out the United States' new Africa strategy last week, he used the occasion to identify China as an imminent threat to both American and African interests.
China warns US against 'weaponizing' space Press TV 19 Dec 2018 -- China has opposed the "weaponization" of space by the United States, a day after President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a new command center for controlling military space operations.
China Warns US Against 'Turning Space Into the New Battleground' Sputnik 19 Dec 2018 -- US President Donald Trump's recent call for the creation of a new space agency within the Pentagon caught the attention of Chinese officials this week, and Beijing is stressing its concern that the US will weaponize space.
U.S. senators urge action against CCP meddling in Taiwan elections CNA 19 Dec 2018 -- Six American senators have asked U.S. government agencies to help Taiwan investigate China's alleged meddling in its elections and take action to prevent Beijing from interfering in future elections in democracies around the globe.
Report Describes Thousands of Hacked EU Diplomatic Cables VOA 19 Dec 2018 -- The New York Times reported late Tuesday that hackers, using methods similar to ones long used by an elite unit in the Chinese military, gained access to European Union diplomatic communications networks for three years. The breach allowed the infiltrators to download thousands of sensitive cables.
China embracing world People's Daily 19 Dec 2018 -- President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to opening-up even more to the world at a grand gathering on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up.
China marks 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up with greater resolve People's Daily 19 Dec 2018 -- China held a grand gathering Tuesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up, a great revolution that has changed the destiny of the Chinese nation and influenced the world.
China's military actions around Taiwan 'irresponsible' CNA 18 Dec 2018 -- The Presidential Office said Tuesday that any military actions that escalate tension in the region and damage relations between Taiwan and China are irresponsible and are not welcomed by the international community.
Military aware of PLA aircraft, vessel operations near Taiwan CNA 18 Dec 2018 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday it was aware that a number of Chinese aircraft and military vessels were operating near Taiwan during the day and that it was closely monitoring their movements.
U.S. think tank lists U.S.-China risks over Taiwan for 1st time CNA 18 Dec 2018 -- The Council on Foreign Relations included a possible crisis between the United States and China over Taiwan for the first time in its annual Preventive Priorities Survey, the latest version of which was issued Monday.
Beijing: Tokyo's New Defence Guidelines Jeopardize Regional Stability Sputnik 18 Dec 2018 -- China opposes Japan's criticism of its military development as well as incitement of a so-called Chinese security threat in Tokyo's recently approved defense guidelines, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
China marks 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up People's Daily 18 Dec 2018 -- China held a grand gathering Tuesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up, a great revolution that has changed the destiny of the Chinese nation and also influenced the world.
Xi Jinping: The man who leads China's reform into a new era People's Daily 18 Dec 2018 -- Wang Jun is a deputy editor and main author of the book "A Study of Xi Jinping Thought on Reform and Opening-Up."
China to continue on path of reform: President Xi Press TV 18 Dec 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will "stay the course" on its current path of reform and opening up.
Chinese Shipbuilding Exec Accused of Leaking Secrets Might Face Death Penalty Sputnik 18 Dec 2018 -- A senior manager at China's state-owned shipbuilding organization who has been convicted of bribery may be sentenced to death, the South China Morning Post reports.
Taiwan Relations Act annoyed Deng Xiaoping, declassified files show CNA 17 Dec 2018 -- When the United States Congress passed the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) nearly four decades ago, then Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping (鄧小平) was annoyed about it, saying that would make the Taiwan president "very cocky," according to declassified U.S. government files.
China, India strengthen military cooperation to combat terrorism People's Daily 17 Dec 2018 -- A joint military training between the Chinese and Indian military is underway in Chengdu, the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province.
US should learn not to blur things out after Zambia denied Bolton's claims: Beijing Press TV 17 Dec 2018 -- China says the United States needs to learn not to "blur things out" after Zambia denied Washington's claims that Beijing intends to takeover some of the African country's state power utility to recover debt.
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on joint anti-terror efforts Press TV 15 Dec 2018 -- China has pledged to help Afghanistan and Pakistan put into effect a memorandum of understanding signed by the three sides on security cooperation aimed at curbing militancy and ending longstanding suspicions between Kabul and Islamabad over security issues.
Afghanistan Hosts Pakistan, China For Talks RFE/RL 15 Dec 2018 -- The foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China met on December 15 in the Afghan capital to discuss trade, development, and security.
China firmly opposes U.S. act on Tibet: Foreign Ministry People's Daily 15 Dec 2018 -- China on Friday expressed firm opposition to a Tibet-related act passed by the U.S. Senate recently, and urged it not to be signed into law.
Xi underlines continuous reform on national supervisory system People's Daily 15 Dec 2018 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed consistent efforts to reform the national supervisory system and improve law-based and procedure-based anti-graft work.
Chinese pres. announces 'overwhelming victory' in his anti-corruption campaign Press TV 15 Dec 2018 -- China's President Xi Jinping has declared victory in his anti-graft fight, saying that the campaign to root out inherent corruption within the ruling Communist Party will continue.
China Conducts Successful Tests of Deep Water Location System Sputnik 15 Dec 2018 -- The system renders it possible to map equipment placed as deep as 15,133 metres below sea level, with a nearby research ship unremittingly keeping track of incoming signals.
New Africa Strategy Pits US Against China, Russia VOA 14 Dec 2018 -- The United States unveiled a new Africa strategy Thursday designed to prioritize American interests and challenge efforts by China and Russia to develop economic, political and security partnerships across the continent.
US plans to counter China, Russia influence in Africa: Bolton Press TV 14 Dec 2018 -- US National Security Adviser John Bolton says the United States plans to counter the rapidly expanding political and economic influence of China and Russia in Africa.
U.S. Sets New Africa Strategy, Condemns 'Predatory' Practices Of Russia, China RFE/RL 14 Dec 2018 -- The United States has denounced the "predatory" practices of Russia and China in Africa as it unveiled a refocus of its strategy that will include an end to "indiscriminate assistance across the entire continent."
Afghanistan, China, Pakistan Set to Hold Talks in Kabul VOA 14 Dec 2018 -- Afghanistan is set to host a three-way meeting Saturday with neighbors China and Pakistan to discuss peace as well as economic and counterterrorism cooperation.
US Navy Contractors Massively Targeted by Chinese Hackers - Report Sputnik 14 Dec 2018 -- Neither the US Navy, nor Chinese officials, has commented on the report yet, but Washington has earlier accused Beijing on multiple occasions of using its hackers for corporate espionage against American companies.
Six keywords representing China's diplomacy in 2018: Chinese FM People's Daily 14 Dec 2018 -- China's diplomacy achieved new progress this year and can be summarized using six keywords and phrases, including openness, cooperation and steady progress amongst others, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Steady growth to continue in 2019 People's Daily 14 Dec 2018 -- China will keep its major economic indicators within a reasonable range next year, continue to speed up reform in the economic system and push forward all-around opening-up, according to a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Thursday.
China Denies Arrest of Two Canadians Is Tied to Meng Case VOA 14 Dec 2018 -- China is defending its arrest of two Canadian citizens and denying there is any link with Canada's recent detention and release on bail of a Chinese tech executive.
Amid military reform, China unlikely to attack Taiwan soon: report CNA 13 Dec 2018 -- China is unlikely to flex its muscles on a large scale in the Taiwan Strait any time soon as its military reform is still in progress, a local think tank said in a report Thursday.
Xi reiterates China's adherence to multilateralism, opening-up People's Daily 13 Dec 2018 -- President Xi Jinping reiterated on Wednesday that China will adhere to the path of multilateralism and open its door wider to the world.
China's Chang'e-4 probe enters lunar orbit People's Daily 13 Dec 2018 -- China's Chang'e-4 probe decelerated and entered the lunar orbit Wednesday, completing a vital step on its way to make the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.
Two-seat J-15 fighter jet boosts carrier capability: experts People's Daily 13 Dec 2018 -- A modified two-seat variant of the J-15 fighter jet was spotted at a Chinese aircraft carrier training base in a recent TV program, suggesting the carrier-based warplane is already being tested and expected to greatly expand the carrier's combat capability with electronic warfare equipment that one pilot cannot manage.
China Confirms Detention of Second Canadian VOA 13 Dec 2018 -- China has confirmed that a second Canadian citizen has been detained under suspicion of endangering China's national security, in an apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a high-ranking Chinese tech executive.
China steady on Iran oilfields, to ditch South Pars project: Report Press TV 12 Dec 2018 -- China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has decided to continue investing in two major Iranian oilfields but suspend investment in the South Pars natural gas project, Reuters claimed on Wednesday.
US Officials: China Tops List of Security Threats VOA 12 Dec 2018 -- Top U.S. officials are sounding new alarms about China, warning that Beijing, more than Russia, poses the most serious long-term threat to the United States.
Trump Suggests Trade Deal as Chinese Tech Exec Released on Bail VOA 12 Dec 2018 -- A court in Canada has released tech giant Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on bail as she awaits possible extradition to the United States over bank fraud allegations linked to Iran sanctions.
China: Canadian Diplomat Arrested on Charges of Endangering Security VOA 12 Dec 2018 -- China said Wednesday a former Canadian diplomat to China who was arrested in Beijing Monday was detained on charges of jeopardizing China's national security.
Canada court frees China's Huawei CFO on bail Press TV 12 Dec 2018 -- A court in Canada has granted bail to a senior executive of China-based Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, 10 days after she was detained in Vancouver on a US arrest warrant, triggering a major diplomatic row.
Judge Grants Bail to Huawei CFO Charged With Defrauding US Sputnik 12 Dec 2018 -- A Canadian judge has granted bail for Meng Wanzhou, the Chinese national who is the chief financial officer of Huawei, the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer.
Chang'e-4: A mission to the far side of the moon People's Daily 11 Dec 2018 -- China has launched its Chang'e-4 lunar probe to explore the dark side of the moon, which will be the first soft landing on the far side of the moon in human history.
The United States Joins the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility To Support Infrastructure Development in the Pacific Islands US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2018 -- On December 11, the United States joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Japan, the European Union, the European Investment Bank, and the World Bank Group in supporting the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF), which aims to improve infrastructure and services in the Pacific Islands region.
China will never sit by and watch any bullying act against Chinese citizens: FM People's Daily 11 Dec 2018 -- Chinese foreign minister and State Councilor Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China will "always care about the safety of overseas Chinese."
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China amid spat over Huawei executive's detention Press TV 11 Dec 2018 -- A former Canadian diplomat has been detained in China, amid an already tense diplomatic standoff between the two countries over the arrest of a senior Chinese tech executive in Vancouver earlier this month at the request of the United States.
China, US discuss plans for trade talks despite tensions Press TV 11 Dec 2018 -- Top Chinese and US trade negotiators have discussed plans for renewed trade talks with a phone call despite tensions over the detention of a Huawei executive in Canada at Washington's request.
China warns against bullying of citizens amid row with Canada Press TV 11 Dec 2018 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned against the "bullying" of its citizens amid a diplomatic row with Canada over the detention of a Huawei Telecom executive on a United States arrest warrant.
Beijing Says Won't Look Indifferently at Persecution of Chinese Citizens Abroad Sputnik 11 Dec 2018 -- China is not going to sit idly and watch the violation of the legal rights of the country's citizens abroad, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
China engaged in spreading fake news in Taiwan: NSB official CNA 10 Dec 2018 -- Although there is no evidence China meddled in Taiwan's Nov. 24 local elections, Beijing and foreign-based forces frequently spread fake news in Taiwan, a National Security Bureau (NSB) official said Monday.
A Year Later: India-China Resume Joint Military Exercise Sputnik 10 Dec 2018 -- The two countries had suspended the annual military exercise in 2017 following a 73-day bitter standoff at the Doklam plateau which ended thanks to diplomatic efforts in August 2017.
China sends new naval fleet for escort mission People's Daily 10 Dec 2018 -- The 31st fleet from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy has left the port city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province for the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia to escort civilian ships.
Huawei Executive Asks Canadian Court to Grant Bail VOA 10 Dec 2018 -- A Canadian court is considering whether to grant bail to the chief financial officer for Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies while she awaits possible extradition to the United States to face fraud charges.
US ambassador summoned in Beijing over arrest of top Huawei executive Press TV 09 Dec 2018 -- China has summoned the ambassador of the United States in Beijing to express its protest against the "extremely bad" arrest of a top executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in Canada, calling on Washington to drop its extradition request.
China Foreign Ministry Summons US Envoy Over Huawei Executive's Arrest Sputnik 09 Dec 2018 -- China's Foreign Ministry has said that the next steps it takes in dealing with the case will depend on the measures taken by the US.
China Summons US Envoy to Protest Tech Executive's Arrest in Canada VOA 09 Dec 2018 -- China summoned the U.S. ambassador in Beijing on Sunday to lodge a "strong protest" over the arrest of a Chinese technology executive in Canada and Washington's demand that she be extradited to the United States to stand trial on fraud charges.
Talks between Foreign Ministers of DPRK, PRC Held KCNA 09 Dec 2018 -- Talks took place between Foreign Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Ri Yong Ho who is heading the DPRK government delegation on a visit to the People's Republic of China, and Wang Yi, state councilor and foreign minister of the PRC, in Beijing on Friday.
Head of DPRK Government Delegation Meets Chinese President KCNA 09 Dec 2018 -- Foreign Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Ri Yong Ho on a visit to the People's Republic of China as head of the DPRK government delegation met with Xi Jinping, president of the PRC, at the Great Hall of the People on Dec.7.
Pentagon Top Brass Infuriated That Google Works with China But Not US Military Sputnik 08 Dec 2018 -- Earlier this week, US tech giant Microsoft vowed that it would give the Pentagon access to "all the technology" it creates.
Chinese president meets DPRK foreign minister People's Daily 08 Dec 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Beijing on Friday, calling for more efforts to advance the long-term, healthy and steady development of bilateral relations.
Bail hearing for Huawei CFO continues Monday People's Daily 08 Dec 2018 -- A bail hearing for Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, was adjourned until Monday at 1:00 pm local time, after nearly six hours of arguments and counter-arguments with no decision reached.
China urges Canada to release Huawei executive or face consequences Press TV 08 Dec 2018 -- China's Foreign Ministry has called on Canada to immediately release Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the global telecom giant Huawei Meng Wanzhou or face consequences.
Huawei executive faces fraud charges in US over Iran sancitons: court Press TV 08 Dec 2018 -- A top executive and daughter of the founder of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei, who was arrested in Canada, has been accused of charges related to alleged sanctions-breaking business dealings with Iran, a court hearing says.
U.S. Seeks Extradition Of Chinese Executive In Iran Sanctions Case RFE/RL 08 Dec 2018 -- U.S. authorities are seeking the extradition of a top executive of China's Huawei Technologies over charges that she misled U.S. banks over the company's business dealings with Iran.
China Summons Canadian Envoy to Protest Huawei Executive's Arrest Sputnik 08 Dec 2018 -- Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver last Saturday and reportedly charged with fraud for telling UK-based banking company HSBC that the Chinese tech giant was in full compliance with US sanctions against Iran while one of its subsidiaries was not in compliance of the restrictions.
US, China Look to Limit Impact of Tech Head's Arrest VOA 07 Dec 2018 -- With many questions still unanswered, governments in both the United States and China appear to be working to limit the fallout from the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive and its possible impact on trade negotiations.
If Brunei Takes China's Energy Deal, Neighbors May Follow VOA 07 Dec 2018 -- Brunei, an oil-rich nation in Southeast Asia, watched with near horror as world energy prices fell from 2014 to 2016. Reserves were running out. Its lifeblood of 80 years at stake, the tiny, wealthy country is looking for other sources of prosperity.
China's wish to complete talks on South China Sea COC in 3 years "good sign" : Philippine defense chief People's Daily 07 Dec 2018 -- Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday that China's wish to complete talks on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea in three years is "a good sign" and "good news."
China launches two satellites for Saudi Arabia People's Daily 07 Dec 2018 -- China launched two satellites for Saudi Arabia on a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:12 p.m. Friday.
Saudi Arabia Successfully Launches Saudi Sat 5A and Saudi Sat 5B Satellites SPA 07 Dec 2018 -- Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defense on the successful launch of the Saudi Sat 5A and the Saudi Sat 5B satellites today, December 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm Beijing time on the Long March 2D from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center of the People's Republic of China.
China Successfully Puts 2 Saudi Satellites Into Orbit – Space Corporation Sputnik 07 Dec 2018 -- China has successfully put into orbit two Saudi Arabia's satellites – SaudiSat 5A and SauditSat 5B, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said in a statement.
Czech Intelligence Rejects President's Criticism On Reports Of Russian, Chinese Spies RFE/RL 07 Dec 2018 -- The Czech Security Intelligence Service (BIS) has rejected President Milos Zeman's accusations that it is giving him "wrong" data about intensification of spying activities in the country by Russia and China.
Xi's trip adds stability, new momentum People's Daily 07 Dec 2018 -- President Xi Jinping's visits to Europe and Latin America have added stability to the global situation and brought positive energy into an anxiety-plagued international community, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday in Beijing.
Pilots use mock targets to simulate real combat People's Daily 07 Dec 2018 -- Chinese warplanes have replaced crosshair targets painted on the ground with mock weapons and equipment in this year's target practice, a move that better simulates actual combat.
Huawei CFO Detained in Canada to Face Fraud Charges in US Sputnik 07 Dec 2018 -- Canadian prosecutors said Friday that the US is seeking the extradition of Huawei Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Meng Wanzhou on suspicion of engaging in conspiracies to defraud multiple financial institutions and contravene US sanctions on Iran.
Chinese Tech Executive Appears in Canadian Court VOA 07 Dec 2018 -- A top Chinese technology executive facing charges in the United States related to business dealings with Iran made a court appearance Friday in Canada, where her arrest this week rocked financial markets around the globe.
After Huawei Arrest, White House Sticks With Hard Line on Trade Talks VOA 07 Dec 2018 -- Top White House officials are continuing to take a hard line on U.S.-China trade talks, even after the arrest of a prominent Chinese tech executive that some fear could derail a trade truce between Washington and Beijing.
China asks for early deployment of UN team for IS crimes in Iraq People's Daily 06 Dec 2018 -- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday asked for the early deployment of a UN investigative team to promote accountability for crimes committed by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Iraq.
China confident about trade talks with US People's Daily 06 Dec 2018 -- The Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday that the latest meeting between the presidents of China and the United States on economic and trade issues was successful, and the country has confidence in implementing the leaders' consensus.
China demands immediate release of Huawei CFO: FM People's Daily 06 Dec 2018 -- Both the Chinese government and people on Thursday called for the immediate release of Meng Wanzhou, CFO of China's Huawei Technologies, after it was reported that she was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States.
Canada's arrest of Huawei CFO sparks China's protest Press TV 06 Dec 2018 -- Canada on Wednesday arrested the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of global telecom giant Huawei, sparking the protest of the Chinese government which urged her immediate release.
New Zealand China Scholar 'Targeted' by Beijing VOA 06 Dec 2018 -- An academic who has been exposing the back-door methods of the Chinese seeking to influence New Zealand politics as well as the country's media and universities says she is being targeted and harassed by Beijing.
China Demands Release of Telecom Executive Arrested in Canada VOA 06 Dec 2018 -- China is demanding Canada immediately free a top executive of a giant telecom firm arrested last Saturday on a U.S. warrant.
After Huawei Arrest, White House Sticks With Hard Line on Trade Talks VOA 06 Dec 2018 -- Top White House officials are continuing to take a hard line on U.S.-China trade talks, even after the arrest of a prominent Chinese tech executive that some fear could derail a trade truce between Washington and Beijing.
Ex-president Ma envisions peaceful, democratic unification with China CNA 05 Dec 2018 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Wednesday that any unification between Taiwan and China must be peaceful and democratic, and that his recent "three noes" proposal is in line with the terms of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Constitution.
Taiwan Expected to Adjust Its Hands-Off Stance Toward China after Elections VOA 05 Dec 2018 -- Taiwan is expected to adjust its largely hands-off stance toward political rival China by 2020, following losses for the ruling party in local elections last month, while still holding a middle ground between independence and unification.
Beijing Opposes INF Becoming Multilateral Treaty Sputnik 05 Dec 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has announced Washington will pull out of the INF Treaty, a 1987 deal with then-USSR stipulating the destruction of cruise or ground-launched ballistic missiles with ranges between 310 and 3,400 miles over alleged violations by Russia. Moscow has consistently said it is in compliance with the agreement.
Restoring the Role of the Nation-State in the Liberal International Order US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Remarks by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Russia, China, Iran challenging global US leadership: Pompeo Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has targeted Russia, China and Iran for opposing Washington's "leadership role".
Pompeo Says China, Iran, And Russia Causing Global Instability RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized China, Iran, and Russia for violating numerous treaties and multistate agreements.
China, Spain hold medical rescue drill in Djibouti People's Daily 04 Dec 2018 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Support Base in Djibouti conducted a medical rescue drill with the Spanish navy on Saturday, improving the capability of regional joint humanitarian rescue efforts.
Premier Li urges efforts to build up growth momentum People's Daily 04 Dec 2018 -- In the face of challenges at home and abroad, Premier Li Keqiang has called for firmer, bolder efforts to expand reform and opening-up, build up growth momentum and push forward high-quality development.
Trump Eyes Talks With Putin, Xi To Halt 'Uncontrollable Arms Race' RFE/RL 03 Dec 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is certain that "at some time in the future" he, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin "will start talking about a meaningful halt to what has become a major and uncontrollable Arms Race."
Chinese Submarine Tracked in the Indian Ocean in October - Indian Navy Chief Sputnik 03 Dec 2018 -- China has maintained that its deployment of warships in the Indian Ocean is primarily to support anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. However, ever since October, when a Chinese submarine was spotted for the first time since the Doklam stand-off last year, India has chosen to view its activity with caution.
Chinese standby peacekeeping force passes U.N. assessment People's Daily 03 Dec 2018 -- A spokesman for the Chinese military on Thursday said that China's standby peacekeeping force had passed an assessment by the United Nations.
Xi, Trump reach consensus, agree not to impose new additional tariffs People's Daily 03 Dec 2018 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump held a "highly successful meeting" here Saturday, reaching important consensus and agreeing not to impose new additional tariffs.
'China, US working to remove all tariffs after trade truce' Press TV 03 Dec 2018 -- China and the United States have started working toward removing all the tariffs they have imposed on each other in a trade war, the Chinese Foreign Ministry says, shortly after Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to temporarily suspend the months-long trade war.
Trump Boasts of Relations with Xi, New Trade Deal with China VOA 03 Dec 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump boasted Monday of his "very strong and personal relationship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping, declaring a new U.S.-China trade deal would immediately allow American farmers to sell more of their products to Beijing.
US reaches trade war truce with China after Trump-Xi talks Press TV 02 Dec 2018 -- The United States and China have agreed to temporarily stop their trade war following high-stakes talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House says.
Trump, Xi Agree On Tariff Cease-Fire, As Trade Talks Continue RFE/RL 02 Dec 2018 -- The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed on a 90-day cease-fire to their mounting trade war, as the world's two biggest economies try to avert further escalation.
Truce in Trade War After Trump-Xi Dinner in Argentina VOA 02 Dec 2018 -- The world's two largest economies, the U.S. and China, have agreed to a small truce in their escalating trade war after a meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping following the G-20 summit.
Trump, Xi Talk Trade Over Dinner in Argentina VOA 01 Dec 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, over a Buenos Aires dinner of grilled sirloin steak, discussed their vast differences on trade that have led in past months to exchanges of significant retaliatory tariffs between the world's two largest economies.
Beijing has 'stern' words with US over warship in South China Sea Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- China has scolded the United States for sending another warship to the South China Sea near the islands which Beijing regards as sovereign Chinese territory.

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