October 2019 - China Special Weapons News

Male Chinese 'Relatives' Assigned to Uyghur Homes Co-sleep With Female 'Hosts' Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2019 -- Male Han Chinese "relatives" assigned to monitor the homes of Uyghur families in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) regularly sleep in the same beds as the wives of men detained in the region's internment camps, according to sources who have overseen the forced stayovers.
Tear Gas Mars Hong Kong Halloween As Recession Haunts Economy Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2019 -- Police used tear gas and pepper spray to clear revelers from the streets of downtown Hong Kong on Thursday night after thousands marched in a Halloween "masquerade" in spite of widespread closures of public transportation as months of protests tipped the city's economy into recession.
China's Party Plenum Gets Behind President at 'Complicated' Time Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2019 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party on Thursday wrapped up a top-level meeting of its Central Committee with a statement praising the leadership of President Xi Jinping at a "complicated" time at home and overseas.
India Raises Aksai Chin Issue as China Calls Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation 'Unlawful, Void' Sputnik 31 Oct 2019 -- Aksai Chin is a sparsely populated area about the size of Switzerland under Chinese jurisdiction. Pakistan handed control over a part of it, measuring 5,180 sq km, to China in 1963, prompting criticism from India, who blasted it as an illegal act.
Fourth plenary session of the CPC Central Committee passes document to improve socialist system and to modernize governance Global Times 31 Oct 2019 -- The 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Thursday with the release of a communiqué, which comprehensively covered different issues and fields, while China experts said that China has the confidence to overcome severe challenges from inside and outside by improving the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and advancing the modernization of China's system and capacity for governance.
Party meeting focuses on better economic governance People's Daily 31 Oct 2019 -- China is likely to see breakthroughs in improving its business environment and the rule of law in economic fields to better unleash the country's growth potential and ensure high-quality development as the central leadership discusses governance systems and capacity at an ongoing Party meeting in Beijing, experts said.
Mainland can help HK get over technical recession: experts Global Times 31 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong has fallen into a technical recession as its third quarter GDP in real terms decreased by 2.9 percent year-on-year and by 3.2 percent compared with the second quarter, a situation that Chinese experts said could be addressed through restoring order and engaging in more cooperation with the mainland.
Hong Kong Protesters Challenge New Face Mask Ban in Halloween Rally VOA 31 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Police fired tear gas Thursday on masked pro-democracy protesters and Halloween revelers in the territory's nightlife district.
Manila, Beijing Establish Joint Body for Energy Exploration in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2019 -- Manila and Beijing have formed a joint inter-governmental body to coordinate an exploration deal for tapping energy resources in the South China Sea, Philippine officials announced Wednesday, in a move that President Rodrigo Duterte earlier had said could ease tensions in the disputed waters.
US urged to stop interfering in China's internal affairs with Taiwan-related bills Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- The provocative Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act that is set for review on Wednesday at the US House of Representatives is essentially symbolic and passing the bill will make no difference other than the US shooting its own feet again, Chinese observers said on Wednesday.
China's second aircraft carrier prepares for commissioning ceremony: report Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- China's second aircraft carrier, the first domestically built, appears to be preparing for a possible commissioning ceremony since it returned from its eighth sea trial, photos and videos showed.
China to include those avoiding military service in bad social credit record Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in Northeast China vowed to punish 26 people, who tried to avoid military duty, by listing them in the bad social credit record, which would affect their applications for loans or taking high-speed trains or flights.
Washington Tense About Chinese Defence 'Build-Up' in Indo-Pacific Region, Top US Commander Claims Sputnik 30 Oct 2019 -- Though the US and India agree on having a free rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, China's intent to establish its influence over a wider area in the region is causing concern for many countries.
China warns Australia on 'inappropriate comments' on Xinjiang affairs Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- Calling the Australian foreign minister's recent comments on Xinjiang "very inappropriate," the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the Australian politician disregarded the facts and used the Xinjiang issue out of political need, which is not conducive to improving bilateral relations.
West's accusation of China on Xinjiang a 'shameful failure': Chinese FM Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- Some Western countries' "anti-China show" has been a "shameful failure," Chinese FM spokesperson said on Wednesday, in reference to 23 countries, led by the UK and the US, accusing China's policy on its northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region against more countries which supported China at a UN conference.
Female Detainees at Xinjiang Internment Camps Face Sterilization, Sexual Abuse: Camp Survivor Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2019 -- Female detainees at internment camps in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) are routinely forced to take medication that affects their reproductive cycles, and are tortured, denied treatment for health problems, and subjected to sexual and other forms of abuse, according to a former inmate.
Two Dozen UN Member States Condemn China's Treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2019 -- China's treatment of ethnic Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) drew major criticism from 23 members of the United Nations Tuesday as they backed a British statement condemning the mass detention and surveillance of the ethnic Muslim minority at the hands of the Chinese government.
HKSAR chief executive gives priority to ending violence, restoring order Global Times 30 Oct 2019 -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Wednesday that the months-long unrest in Hong Kong has hurt its economy, adding that "the first priority must therefore be to end violence and restore law and order as soon as possible."
Hong Kong Journalists Ask Court to Consider 'Illegal Actions' by Police Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong journalists are seeking a judicial review into the actions of police officers attacking, abusing, and obstructing journalists covering the protest movement.
China's Belt & Road Scheme Not As Green As Hoped Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2019 -- Despite a commitment from President Xi Jinping to make China's vast Belt and Road Initiative green, a new study shows that air pollution may persist for decades in many parts of the vast infrastructure and investment project.
China Slashes US Investments VOA 30 Oct 2019 -- China's direct investment in the U.S. has slowed to a trickle, dropping by 80% from 2016 to 2018, according to New York-based research provider Rhodium Group.
China watching as New Zealand unveils military buildup in Pacific Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- New Zealand has announced plans to increase its military capabilities in the Pacific in a move that is widely expected to prompt reaction from China.
Chinese Set Sights on High-Tech Product Dominance DoD News 29 Oct 2019 -- China aims to transition from producing inexpensive items to high-tech products, the director of the Defense Innovation Unit said.
Frequent public exposure of J-20 shows rise in confidence Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- The frequent public appearances of the Chinese Air Force's most advanced fight jet, the J-20, in October proves the Air Force's increasing confidence in the warplane, experts said on Tuesday.
China slams US hype of botched deal in Solomon Islands Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese foreign ministry slammed the US hype of the suspension of a Chinese company's development plan in the Solomon Islands, saying that China had seen enough of tricks used by the latter.
China's first four-seat electric aircraft makes maiden flight Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- A test of China's first domestic four-seat new-energy aircraft was held successfully on Monday, drawing praise from industry insiders and analysts who said that while the plane represents a breakthrough, there's a need for technological improvement and strong regulatory support.
Xi Jinping's Blockchain Gambit Suggests Lively Communist Party Plenum VOA 29 Oct 2019 -- China's ruling Communist Party has begun its long-awaited Fourth Plenum this week -- a four-day closed-door meeting that is expected to set major policies for years to come and discuss crises ranging from Hong Kong to China's nearly 2-year-old trade war with the United States.
Joshua Wong should 'be abandoned by HK society' Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong pro-West separatist and activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung was barred from running in Hong Kong district council election on Tuesday as his nomination was ruled to be invalid, and experts warned that the Hong Kong society should abandon the people like Wong who gain political capital by ruining the public order and flattering the foreign anti-China forces. Otherwise if they get political power, the people of Hong Kong will have a dark future, they said.
Withdrawal of honor shows UK 'fragile justice': Hong Kong lawmaker Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong lawmaker Junius Ho Kwan-yiu denied accusations by UK Lord David Alton of his conduct, and said he reserves the right to take legal action after Ho was reportedly stripped of an honorary degree by a UK university.
Hong Kong leader says situation 'very grim' amid unrest Press TV 29 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she expects the growth in the Asian financial hub to record negative rate for the full 2019 year, after five months of violent protests blamed on the United States and foreign countries.
Hong Kong Former Student Leader Barred From Running in District Council Polls Radio Free Asia 29 Oct 2019 -- Officials in Hong Kong have barred 2014 student leader and democracy activist Joshua Wong from running in forthcoming district elections, in a move that Wong slammed as "politically driven."
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Officialy Barred From November Local Elections VOA 29 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong says a decision by Hong Kong authorities to bar him from running in upcoming local elections proves "how Beijing manipulate[s] the election with political censorship and screening."
At Least 150 Detainees Have Died in One Xinjiang Internment Camp: Police Officer Radio Free Asia 29 Oct 2019 -- At least 150 people have died over the course of six months while detained at an internment camp for mainly ethnic Uyghurs in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), according to an official source, marking the first confirmation of mass deaths since the camps were introduced in 2017.
Two Ethnic Kazakhs From China's Xinjiang Receive Asylum-Seeker Status In Kazakhstan RFE/RL 29 Oct 2019 -- Two ethnic Kazakhs from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang have been given asylum-seeker status in Kazakhstan.
Joint Statement on Xinjiang UK FCO 29 Oct 2019 -- Statement delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the Third Committee session on the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Dalai Lama's Successor Will be Chosen by Tibetans, not by China: US Envoy Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2019 -- A successor to Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will be chosen by the Tibetan people themselves and not by Beijing, which claims authority over the process of recognition, a senior U.S. diplomat said in India on Monday.
U.S., Russia, China and Pakistan Joint Statement on Peace in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2019 -- The text of the following statement was cooperatively released by the Governments of the United States of America, Russia, China, and Pakistan on the occasion of the joint meetings on Afghanistan, held in Moscow on October 24 – 25, 2019.
Report: Taliban Delegation Touches Down In China For Peace Talks RFE/RL 28 Oct 2019 -- A delegation of the militant Taliban group has arrived in China for two days of intra-Afghan peace talks with representatives of the Afghan government, according to Australian-based policy research center Foreign Brief.
Building begins on large ocean research ship Global Times 29 Oct 2019 -- The construction of China's largest comprehensive maritime scientific research ship kicked off in Shanghai on Monday.
19th CPC Central Committee holds fourth plenary session Global Times 28 Oct 2019 -- The 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Monday.
Police Officer Beat Uyghur Internment Camp Detainee to Death in Drunken Rage Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2019 -- A young Uyghur man who authorities claimed had suffered a fatal heart attack while held in an internment camp in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) was in fact beaten to death by an inebriated police officer, according to sources.
China's Leadership Gathers For Secretive Meeting as Dissidents Placed Under Guard Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2019 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party on Monday kicked off a three-day plenary session of its Central Committee, with police placing many outspoken critics of the regime under house arrest or close surveillance.
Hong Kong Journalists Hit Back Over Police Violence Against Colleagues Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong journalists on Monday walked out of a news briefing after police attacks on and arrests of media workers covering the weekend's protests, as the movement hit out at racist policies from Beijing and possible attempts to divide Hongkongers along racial lines in a city where non-white ethnic minority groups say they have been habitually discriminated against.
Party meeting to focus on better governance People's Daily 28 Oct 2019 -- Xi's vision helps shape improvements in systems to meet development needs
China shores up recovery of reusable rockets Global Times 27 Oct 2019 -- Chinese private rocket firm LandSpace conducts a long-range trial run of its reusable liquid oxygen methane engine TQ-12 on Saturday. Photo: Courtesy of LandSpace
China develops flying wing-designed stealth transport drone Global Times 27 Oct 2019 -- A Chinese company recently showcased an in-development stealth transport drone that features a hybrid of conventional and flying wing design, which could represent a trend for future large transport planes, analysts said on Sunday.
Hong Kong sees another weekend of violence as protesters paralyze traffic, attack police officers Global Times 27 Oct 2019 -- Unrest broke out again in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Sunday afternoon after a large group of demonstrators paralyzed traffic and blocked roads for another weekend in the Tsim Sha Tsui area.
HK police to rehire 1,000 retired officers as unrest continues Global Times 27 Oct 2019 -- Unrest broke out again in Hong Kong for another weekend after violent protesters illegally rallied on Sunday, wearing now banned face masks, attacking the police with hard objects, paralyzing traffic and setting fires at multiple places across the city.
Hong Kong police fire teargas at protesters in tourist district Press TV 27 Oct 2019 -- Riot police in Hong Kong have used teargas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters gathering for an unauthorized rally in a tourist district at China's financial hub, which has been grappling with political unrest for months.
Hong Kong Police Use Water Cannons to Disperse Protesters at Unauthorized Rally - Reports Sputnik 27 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong police deployed water cannons to disperse protesters in the popular among tourists district of Tsim Sha Tsui, the South China Morning Postreported Sunday.
Protesters Again Take to Streets of Hong Kong VOA 27 Oct 2019 -- Police and protesters in Hong Kong clashed again Sunday, as thousands of people took to the streets for another weekend of protests.
China's first domestically-built jet embarks on international route Global Times 26 Oct 2019 -- China's first domestically manufactured regional passenger jetliner ARJ 21 under Chengdu Airlines made its maiden overseas flight on Saturday, embarking from Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to Vladivostok in Russia.
China does not intend to influence US Global Times 26 Oct 2019 -- US Vice President Mike Pence made some positive statements on improving China-US relations during his policy speech on China Thursday, but he was full of prejudice in his overall description of China, which mirrors his Cold War mentality. Such mentality is typical of US political elites.
Hong Kong urges Taiwan to clear hurdle, return homicide case to judicial system Global Times 26 Oct 2019 -- China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday called on Taiwan authorities to clear the hurdle for the smooth entry of the Taiwan homicide case suspect Chan Tong-kai as soon as possible and return the handling of the case to the judicial system.
Chinese peacekeepers complete special transport mission in Darfur, Sudan Global Times 26 Oct 2019 -- A unit of Chinese peacekeeping forces completed a special transport mission recently in Darfur, Sudan.
China firmly opposes US vice president's speech: spokeswoman Global Times 26 Oct 2019 -- China on Friday expressed strong indignation and firm opposition to a speech by US Vice President Mike Pence that intentionally distorted China's social system, human rights and religious conditions and wantonly criticized China's internal and foreign policies.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper on Chinese Effort to Lease the Island of Tulagi DOD 25 Oct 2019
Pakistan, China, Russia, US Agree to Meet for New Afghan Talks - Diplomat Sputnik 25 Oct 2019 -- Envoys from Pakistan, China, Russia and the United States "categorically" agreed at Afghan consultations in Moscow on Friday that the US-Taliban talks should be resumed, Pakistani Additional Foreign Secretary Muhemmed Aejaz revealed.
Russia Hosts 4-Nation Afghan Peace Talks, China to Set Up Intra-Afghan Conference VOA 25 Oct 2019 -- Russia, China and Pakistan have called for an early resumption of negotiations between the United States and the Taliban to reach an agreement about ending the war in Afghanistan.
Why Taiwan Wanted to Try a Murder Suspect, Then Asked Him to Stay Home VOA 25 Oct 2019 -- Ten months ago Taiwan issued an order for the arrest of Chan Tong-kai, a 20-year-old man suspected of strangling his pregnant friend to death while the two were visiting from Hong Kong. This past week, when Chan said he was ready to head back from Hong Kong and face prosecution, Taiwan's government said it couldn't let him.
Chinese Armed Drone Passes First Test Flight as US Fears Beijing 'Closing Gap' in UAV Race Sputnik 25 Oct 2019 -- Chinese aerospace company Rainbow UAV Technology's first Taizhou-assembled Rainbow-4 drone recently passed its inaugural test flight - pointing to Beijing's increased armed drone production capabilities.
'Extensive Cheating': Chinese Team Disqualified From Military World Games Sputnik 25 Oct 2019 -- An investigation deemed that Chinese athletes used secret paths, hidden markers and the assistance of 'spectators', after several countries, including Russia, filed a protest.
Top Party leadership prepares for session People's Daily 25 Oct 2019 -- Nation's advantages in socialist system urged to be used to improve governance
China hits out at US over 'standing with' Hong Kong protesters Press TV 25 Oct 2019 -- China has denounced "arrogance and hypocrisy" of US Vice President Mike Pence, who once again expressed support for protesters in Hong Kong and accused Beijing of "increased intervention" in its own territory.
Pence Hits China on Rights, Signals Flexibility on Trade VOA 25 Oct 2019 -- U.S. trade representatives reported progress Friday in the latest discussions with China on a comprehensive trade agreement.
Pence renews hostile speech, shows 'arrogance, hypocrisy, bias and lies on China' Global Times 25 Oct 2019 -- US Vice President Mike Pence delivered a hostile speech aimed at China during an event organized by the Washington-based think tank Wilson Center on Thursday, with Chinese analysts saying Pence and US President Donald Trump are playing the bad cop - good cop game before the highly anticipated China-US summit in November in a bid to gain leverage on trade talks.
US Military Bought Chinese-Made Drones for Target Practice VOA 24 Oct 2019 -- Chinese-manufactured drones purchased by the Pentagon months after their use was prohibited because of cybersecurity concerns are being used as "targets" and are not being deployed with elite U.S. forces on missions, the Pentagon official in charge of acquiring military equipment has said.
China unlikely to trade with North Korea for rare mine: insider Global Times 24 Oct 2019 -- A reported deal under which China could tap a North Korea rare-earth mine in exchange for solar investment appears unlikely, as the deal is not "an optimal one" for China in terms of business aspects, industry insiders told the Global Times on Thursday.
China's new rifle to help create future 'super soldiers' Global Times 24 Oct 2019 -- China's recently revealed new service rifle is reliable and comfortable, and "super soldiers" are in the making when paired with an advanced individual soldier combat system, said a senior Chinese light arms developer.
Central govt reaffirms support for HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam Global Times 24 Oct 2019 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry official on Thursday backed the Hong Kong chief executive at an international forum, refuting international media speculation that the central government was planning to replace Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor.
Thousands Rally in Hong Kong to Stand With Catalan Independence Activists Radio Free Asia 24 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of people rallied in Hong Kong on Thursday in support of Catalunya, where pro-independence politicians were recently jailed for running a 2017 referendum without approval from Madrid.
Outspoken Hong Kong Activist Says He is Barred From Election Bid VOA 24 Oct 2019 -- Joshua Wong, the 23-year-old poster boy for Hong Kong's ongoing anti-government protests, said Thursday that he is the only candidate for upcoming district elections who has been barred from running.
'We Will Stay Committed to Peaceful Forms of Protest' Radio Free Asia 24 Oct 2019 -- Bonnie Leung, international spokeswoman for Hong Kong march organizers the Civil Human Rights Front, traveled to Washington this week to receive a Citizen Power Award from the NGO Citizen Power for China. Leung will also be lobbying hard on behalf of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, as the Senate gets ready to debate a bill that would enable sanctions for officials deemed responsible for human rights violations there. Leung, a district councilor who got involved in politics during the 2014 Occupy Central movement, spoke to RFA's Mandarin Service about the group's goals for the months-long protests that have gripped the city since early June:
HKSAR blasts Taipei for wrangling over suspect People's Daily 24 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government slammed Taiwan authorities for "irresponsible" handling of the voluntary surrender of Chan Tong-kai, 20, a Hong Kong resident and a suspect in a murder in Taiwan, whose case helped fuel months of social unrest in Hong Kong.
Taiwan offers HK murder suspect 'contact channel' to expedite return CNA 24 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan's top official responsible for China affairs on Thursday said the government has established a single "contact channel" for a Hong Kong murder suspect to inform them when he is ready to surrender to local authorities.
Philippines Cozies Up to India, Both Wary of China VOA 23 Oct 2019 -- The Philippines has agreed to strengthen defense ties with India, an increasingly significant Western ally in Asia, as part of its accumulation of foreign support in case fragile ties with China suddenly break down.
Taiwan expresses regret over film's disrespect of its sovereignty CNA 23 Oct 2019 -- The Ministry of Culture expressed regret Tuesday over a scene in an animated film that shows China's "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea, as well as a 10th dash drawn next to Taiwan, that the ministry said disrespects Taiwan's sovereignty.
China plans to host intra-Afghan talks as US-Taliban talks stall: Report Press TV 23 Oct 2019 -- China is reportedly planning to host negotiations among Afghanistan's rival factions aimed at finding a way out of years of war in the country, weeks after a diplomatic process involving the US and the Taliban militant group broke down.
Reports of HK chief's replacement 'political rumors': Chinese FM Global Times 23 Oct 2019 -- China's Foreign Ministry slammed reports on Wednesday that the central government was planning to replace Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, calling such reports "political rumors with ulterior motives."
FT report on replacing Hong Kong leader political rumor: China Press TV 23 Oct 2019 -- China has dismissed a recent report that the government in Beijing is putting together a plan to tackle the situation in crisis-ridden Hong Kong by replacing the city's leader, describing it as nothing but a "political rumor” with ulterior motives.
Chinese FM denounces violence, foreign interference in Hong Kong Global Times 23 Oct 2019 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Monday slammed the violence and foreign interference in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Legislators Formally Kill Controversial Extradition Bill VOA 23 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong's legislature on Wednesday formally killed the extradition bill that sparked four months of anti-government protests – on the same day that the murder suspect at the center of this issue was released from jail in Hong Kong and said he plans to turn himself in to Taiwanese authorities.
Hong Kong Officials Formally Withdraw Hated Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong government on Wednesday formally removed its disastrous extradition bill from a list of proposed legislation after the plan sparked several months of mass protest and popular uprising on the city's streets.
Hong Kong, Taiwan signal openness to cooperation on Chan case CNA 23 Oct 2019 -- Following the release Wednesday of a suspect wanted for murder in Taiwan, the Hong Kong government opened the door to cooperation between the two sides, while defending its handling of the case.
Hong Kong to blame should murder suspect flee: Taiwan CNA 23 Oct 2019 -- In a case that has become a political football, Taiwan's government on Wednesday said Hong Kong would be responsible if a suspect wanted for murder charges in Taiwan escaped after he was released from prison earlier in the day.
HK suspect wanted for murder reiterates wish to surrender CNA 23 Oct 2019 -- A Hong Kong citizen wanted in Taiwan for murder reiterated on Wednesday his desire to surrender himself to Taiwan authorities after he was released from a Hong Kong prison earlier in the day after serving a sentence for a separate crime.
Tsai wants to capitalize on it for next year's election: expert Global Times 23 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan wants to maximize the political value of Chan Tong-kai's homicide case, as the island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities held inconsistent and self-contradictory stances over how to proceed Chan's case, experts said.
Hong Kong Suspect in Taiwan Murder Case Promises to Turn Himself In Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2019 -- Chan Tong-kai, who is wanted by Taiwan authorities on suspicion of murdering his Hong Kong girlfriend while the pair were on vacation in the democratic island, was released from a Hong Kong prison on Wednesday amid an ongoing row between Taipei and Hong Kong over his fate.
Nearly Half of Residents of Uyghur-Majority Village in Xinjiang Held in Internment Camps Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2019 -- Nearly half of the residents of a village in a Uyghur-majority area of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) have been sent to internment camps amid a policy of mass incarceration targeting minorities in the area, according to an official source.
The Vietnam-China Standoff at Vanguard Bank And The International Community Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2019 -- Three and a half months have passed since China's geological survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorts entered Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without permission to commence a seismic survey. The Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorts have now extended their operations further north along Vietnam's central coast.
Indonesia's Muslim Groups Not Ready to Speak Out on Uyghurs Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2019 -- Leaders of Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations say they are still analyzing China's treatment of Uyghurs to verify whether the minority group is subject to human rights violations.
Taiwan Calls on Hong Kong For 'Assistance' With Murder Suspect Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2019 -- The government of democratic Taiwan has called on the Hong Kong authorities to allow them to escort a murder suspect back from the city in spite of the lack of any formal ties between the two territories.
Taiwan asks HK to allow authorities to retrieve murder suspect (update) CNA 22 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan asked Hong Kong Tuesday to grant its request to send police officers and prosecutors to Hong Kong to bring back a Hong Kong suspect wanted for murder in Taiwan after the suspect said he is willing to turn himself in to the Taiwan authorities.
Taiwan has not given up jurisdiction in murder case: Tsai CNA 22 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan has not given up jurisdiction in a 2018 murder case involving two Hong Kong citizens, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday, amid an ongoing controversy over whether Taiwan should accept the suspect into its territory to answer questions.
Taiwan regional authority reverses decision on murder suspect amid public pressure Global Times 22 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan's regional authority on Tuesday reversed its rejection of the offer to surrender by the murder suspect Chan Tong-kai from Hong Kong, a move that analysts said was a result of pressure from public opinion and disapproval of the island authorities' attempt to politicize the judicial issue.
China Hopes Tensions in North Syria Solved Via Political Settlement - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 22 Oct 2019 -- China hopes that the escalating tensions surrounding the United States' statement on its preparedness to initiate an attack on Ankara over its operation in north Syria can be solved through a political settlement and united efforts to combat terrorism in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Chunying said on Tuesday.
Nation makes breakthrough in space plane project Global Times 22 Oct 2019 -- China recently made an important breakthrough in developing its own space plane, a genre of aircraft that is expected to become a crucial weapon in the future, a state-owned research institute said.
Hong Kong Riot Police Rely on Mainland Suppliers as US, UK Tear Gas Stocks Run Low Sputnik 22 Oct 2019 -- As anti-government protests persist in Hong Kong and foreign lawmakers push back against the exports of crowd-control supplies, the city's police force recently tapped into a new and reportedly stronger supply source from mainland China.
In barring HK murder suspect visit, Taiwan sees Beijing trap CNA 21 Oct 2019 -- Taiwanese officials on Monday said the government's decision to bar a Hong Kong citizen wanted for murder in Taiwan from turning himself in was a political decision and that Taiwan would not fall into China's trap.
'No force can stop Taiwan's reunification with China' Press TV 21 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese defense chief says separatist attempts in self-ruled Taiwan are "doomed to failure," warning once again that no force can stop mainland China's "full reunification."
Rocket-maker unveils new blueprint People's Daily 21 Oct 2019 -- ChinaRocket, a commercial space wing of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, the country's leading rocket-maker, has unveiled its plans to develop a number of carrier rocket models to tap the space launch market.
North Korea Trades Rare Earth Mine Rights to China for Investment in Solar Plants Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in North Korea have reached out to China to invest in solar plant projects as a potential solution to the country's ongoing power shortage problems. Sources say that in exchange, Chinese companies would gain the rights to a rare earth mineral mine in North Pyongan province.
Defense chief stresses peace through cooperation at forum Global Times 21 Oct 2019 -- China vowed to shoulder its international responsibility as a major country at a security forum in Beijing as the country's defense minister made an important strategic pledge to support peace, stability and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Wei blasts foreign interference, 'color revolution' as sources of chaos Global Times 21 Oct 2019 -- Intervening in regional affairs, meddling in other countries' internal affairs, inciting a "color revolution" and even subverting the legitimate political power of other countries are the real source of regional chaos and wars, Wei Fenghe, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense said at the opening ceremony of the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Monday morning.
China promotes peace, denounces hegemony at Xiangshan forum Global Times 21 Oct 2019 -- The 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum officially opened on Monday with a congratulatory message from Chinese President Xi Jinping sent to the opening ceremony of the forum, expressing China's commitment to advancing cooperation through dialogue, promoting peace though cooperation and safeguarding development through peace.
China defense minister: secession is a dead end Global Times 21 Oct 2019 -- Wei Fenghe, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense said at the opening ceremony of the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Monday morning that China resolutely safeguards its sovereignty, security and development interests, and the reunification of the motherland is the righteous path and secession can only lead to a dead end.
Official rebuffs 'groundless' foreign media reports of economic hard landing Global Times 21 Oct 2019 -- An official from a Chinese economic planner has said that foreign media's reporting of a Chinese economy hard landing is "groundless," citing robust travelling data from the National Day holidays, and data on power consumption and cargo transport from the first three quarters of 2019.
Commentary: Chinese economy resilient enough to withstand external headwinds People's Daily 21 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese economy slowed down in the third quarter, but it is no cause for panic.
China's Energy Risks Rise With Iran Sanctions Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2019 -- As concern rises in China over reliance on imported oil and gas, U.S. sanctions on the transport sector have heightened the country's energy security risks.
Police Chief Detained in Xinjiang After Expressing Concerns Over Mass Detention of Fellow Uyghurs Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2019 -- A police chief in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) has been detained for expressing concerns over the mass detention, and possible deaths, of fellow Uyghurs in internment camps in his township, according to sources from the area.
HK should provide evidence on murder case before suspect returns: MAC CNA 20 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan's top policymaking body on China, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), said Sunday the government will not lift its recently imposed travel ban on a Hong Kong citizen wanted for murder in Taiwan, unless the Hong Kong authorities agree to share more information on the case.
Why China's Coast Guard Spent 258 Days in Waters Claimed by Malaysia VOA 20 Oct 2019 -- Chinese coast guard vessels spent 70% of the past year patrolling in a tract of the South China Sea claimed by Malaysia, an American think tank says. Malaysia did little to push back.
Chinese military always a force for peace and justice Global Times 20 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese military will always be a force that promotes peace and justice no matter how it develops, a senior Chinese military official said on Sunday.
Expanding violence shows dangers of copying HK Global Times 20 Oct 2019 -- Chile witnessed the worst unrest in decades over the weekend where people protested against the high cost of living. The Chilean government responded by declaring a state of emergency and imposing a night curfew.
HK-style violence to impact Western system Global Times 20 Oct 2019 -- Radical demonstrators in Hong Kong held unapproved protests on Sunday in which mobs continued their damage to public facilities. But this weekend, at least three important cities in the world witnessed serious violence, and Hong Kong was just one of them. Similar violent attacks also took place in Catalonia of Spain and Santiago of Chile.
Official: Hong Kong can learn from Macao approach Global Times 20 Oct 2019 -- The implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle in Macao is a successful example and can be used for reference by Hong Kong, said an official from China's State Council over the weekend.
Surrender of HK murder suspect comes on his own accord: HK govt Global Times 20 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government denied false accusation Sunday that it influenced a suspect wanted for the alleged murder of his girlfriend who said earlier he is willing to hand himself over to Taiwan authorities.
HK chief Lam backs police force in rare media appearance ahead of planned protests People's Daily 20 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Saturday backed the city's police force, saying officers are not fighting alone, as anti-government forces are planning more protests for the weekend.
Hong Kong police confront protesters in unauthorized rally Press TV 20 Oct 2019 -- Riot police in Hong Kong have used teargas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters attending an unauthorized march in the Chinese city, which has been rocked by violent rallies over the past four months.
Hong Kong Students Flock to Taiwan Universities Amid Protest Turmoil Radio Free Asia 20 Oct 2019 -- Faced with the prospect of loss of liberty amid continuing protests at home, Hongkongers of all ages are increasingly opting to study in democratic Taiwan, RFA has learned.
CIB informed HK murder suspect has agreed to surrender himself CNA 19 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) said on Saturday it has been informed by Hong Kong police that the suspect in a 2018 murder case in the country has indicated his willingness to surrender himself to Taiwanese law enforcement authorities.
China's private reusable rocket to be launched in 2021 People's Daily 19 Oct 2019 -- A Chinese reusable carrier rocket that uses liquid oxygen-methane propellants made its first public appearance Friday at the ongoing 2019 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing.
HK chief Lam backs police force in rare media appearance ahead of planned protests Global Times 19 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Saturday backed the city's police force, saying officers are not fighting alone, as anti-government forces are planning more protests for the weekend.
History education for young people crucial in Hong Kong: former HKSAR chief executive Global Times 19 Oct 2019 -- History education is crucial for young people in Hong Kong to better understand the extraordinary development of their home country, said Tung Chee-hwa, former and the first chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Hong Kong Murder Suspect Says He Wants to Surrender to Taiwan VOA 19 Oct 2019 -- Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's chief executive, said Saturday the murder suspect whose case was the spark that started the fire of the Hong Kong protests -- an extradition proposal to allow Hong Kong to transfer suspects to Taiwan, as well as mainland China, among other places, that Lam has announced will be withdrawn -- is ready to turn himself in to Taiwanese authorities.
Color revolution will not succeed in Hong Kong: Exclusive interview with Ian Fok, one of HK's most influential figures Global Times 19 Oct 2019 -- Since violent protests first broke out in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) four months ago, radical voices and actions advocating for the destruction of the Asian financial hub in a so-called fight for "democracy" seem to have dominated headlines.
China launches new communication technology experiment satellite Global Times 18 Oct 2019 -- China sent a new communication technology experiment satellite into planned orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province late Thursday.
Chinese National Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Illegally Export Military- and Space-Grade Technology from the United States to China US Dept. of Justice 18 Oct 2019 -- On October 16, 2019, United States District Judge Diane J. Humetewa sentenced Tao Li, a 39-year-old Chinese national, to 40 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Li had previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to export military- and space-grade technology to the People's Republic of China without a license in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Chinese National Given 3-Year Prison Sentence For Exporting US Military Tech Sputnik 18 Oct 2019 -- Chinese national Tao Li, 39, was sentenced to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on October 16 by a US judge for conspiring to illegally export military and space-grade technology to China without a license, which is a violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Hong Kong Press Seeks Court Ruling to Stop Police Restrictions, Injuries VOA 18 Oct 2019 -- The driver for local Hong Kong media outlet Now News parked his van near the Mong Kok police station on Oct. 14 as the crew readied to cover another night of protests. As protesters hurled Molotovs, the driver, who identified himself only as Mr. Lau, was felled by a beanbag round in the head, according to the broadcaster. Officers bound his hands and left the man face down. A cameraman captured the scene, a neon press vest crumpled on the ground nearby, and was threatened when he tried to aid his colleague.
Hong Kong Protesters, Chief Executive Vow Not to Give In VOA 18 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong is bracing for the 20th straight weekend of anti-government protests, after both sides revealed this week that they are digging in.
China's Q3 GDP growth slows to 6.0% to hit a 27-year low, still within target range Global Times 18 Oct 2019 -- China's GDP grew 6.0 percent in the third quarter of 2019, touching a 27-year low amid the impact of a bruising trade war with the US and other downward pressure. But the number is still within the annual target range set by policymakers, and analysts are confident that China could achieve the annual target this year as more stimulus measures kick in and economic potential further unfolds.
HKSAR chief executive talks on social media about policy address, current situation Global Times 18 Oct 2019 -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam on Thursday night took to a live streaming on social media and communicated with residents over her third policy address and the current situation.
Hong Kong-style riots to haunt West People's Daily 18 Oct 2019 -- Supporters of the Catalan separatist movement publicly declared to have learned from the Hong Kong demonstrators, promoting the latter's tactics such as to "be water" and wearing masks to reduce the risk of being arrested. They seized the local airport on Monday and Tuesday, forcing a large number of flights to cancel. They also blocked roads and railways, set garbage cans on fire. Their slogan is "We're going to do a Hong Kong!"
Thousands Protest Anti-Mask Law With Human Chain Across Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 18 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of protesters gathered across Hong Kong on Friday, linking hands and wearing masks of all descriptions in protest at a mask ban under colonial-era emergency laws.
Photos: China's New Carrier Being Built Alongside Massive New Shipyard Sputnik 18 Oct 2019 -- New satellite photos show the shipyard where China's new Type 002 aircraft carrier is being built is just part of a massive, kilometer-long naval dock where even more large vessels might be constructed.
China's Economic Growth Slows to Record Low 6.0% in 3rd Quarter - Statistics Bureau Sputnik 18 Oct 2019 -- China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent during the first three quarters of 2019, while in the third quarter, it increased by 6.0 percent, which is the slowest growth rate in 27 years on the record, the country's National Bureau of Statistics said in a report.
China Makes Tibetan College Graduates Denounce Dalai Lama to Get State Jobs Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- Tibetan college graduates looking for work in Tibet's public sector are being forced by Chinese authorities to denounce exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama before they are given jobs, a Tibetan advocacy group said this week.
Not All Kenyans Happy About New Railway VOA 17 Oct 2019 -- While some Kenyans are celebrating the second phase of a cross-country Chinese-built railway line, others are angry about what the railway has cost them: their land and their homes.
Some Nepalis Uneasy Over Influx of Chinese Language Teachers VOA 17 Oct 2019 -- Plans for 100 Chinese language teachers to arrive in Nepal are causing uneasiness among some Nepali and international experts, who see it as a neocolonial bid by China to exert greater control over its Himalayan neighbor.
Myanmar Angers Coal Region Residents by Extending Life of Polluting Chinese-run Mine Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- Residents of Tigyit village tract in Myanmar's northern Shan state are up in arms over the central government's decision in August to extend the operation period of a Chinese-owned coal-fired power plant that they say has exceeded land use specifications, severely polluted the local environment, and jeopardized their health and their livelihoods.
Senior U.S. diplomat condemns Beijing's bullying of Taiwan CNA 17 Oct 2019 -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, David Stilwell, condemned Beijing's bullying of Taiwan Wednesday and pledged continued U.S. support for Taiwan's defense needs.
J-20 jets showcase missiles Global Times 17 Oct 2019 -- China's most advanced fighter jet, J-20, once again revealed its missiles at the Chinese Air Force's "open day" event on Thursday, which also showcased the outstanding flight performances of a number of the PLA's warplanes.
HKSAR govt may consider drawing from discipline services quarters as 'special constable' Global Times 17 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administration Region government may consider seconding discipline services quarters as "temporary police" to help quell months of citywide anti-government violence and chaos.
Hong Kong Protest March Organizer Offered Police Protection After Hammer Attack Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- Peaceful march organizers the Hong Kong Civil Human Rights Front on Thursday called for calm, warning against vigilante-style retaliation after its leader was set upon and bloodied by hammer-wielding thugs.
Family of Late Ousted Chinese Premier Allowed to Bury His Remains Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- A century after his birth, the ruling Chinese Communist Party has finally allocated a resting place for the ashes of late ousted premier Zhao Ziyang and his wife.
US Religious Freedom Envoy Urges Muslim World to Speak up For Incarcerated Uyghurs Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback on Thursday called on the world and Muslim-majority countries in particular to "get their courage back" and confront China over its internment of some 1.5 million Muslim Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
Interview: 'I'm Disappointed in Their Silence' Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2019 -- Sam Brownback is a lawyer, former United States Senator and former governor of the state of Kansas who has served as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom since February 2018.
FM urges US to withdraw restrictions on Chinese diplomats Global Times 17 Oct 2019 -- China's Foreign Ministry urged the US on Thursday to withdraw the "erroneous" meeting restrictions against Chinese diplomats and denied that China had similar requirements for US diplomats and consular officers.
Consistent in combat training, to build a comprehensive operational support Navy News 16 Oct 2019 -- Recently, a detachment of the Northern War Zone Navy conducted actual combat training in a certain sea area. They followed the "theory of training, the basis of the command, the determination of the command drill, the ability of the actual inspection and exhibition, and the review and evaluation."
Chinese Officials Must Notify State Department Before Meetings in US VOA 16 Oct 2019 -- The United States is requiring all Chinese diplomats in the country and Chinese officials traveling to the U.S. on official business to give the State Department advance notice of meetings with local, state and federal officials, as well as educational and research institutions.
State Dept: US Will Require Chinese Diplomats to Report Contacts With American Officials, Educators Sputnik 16 Oct 2019 -- US State Department officials stated on Wednesday that moving forward, Chinese diplomats will have to give advance notice of any meetings with state, local and municipal officials, including those with research and educational institutions.
US 'deeply worried' as China continues to buy Iran oil Press TV 16 Oct 2019 -- Chinese companies continuing oil purchases from Iran despite US sanctions are seriously worrying the White House which is warning them to stop the trade, senior administration officials say.
China warns of countermeasures to US bill on HK Global Times 16 Oct 2019 -- China warned of effective countermeasures after the US House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes the US government to launch diplomatic action and economic sanctions against officials and law-enforcement personnel from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Hong Kong chief executive tackles social, economic woes in policy speech Global Times 16 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Wednesday announced a slew of policy initiative to address social and economic challenges in the city and urged society to stop attacking each other and return to normalcy for the sake of Hong Kong's future.
HKSAR chief executive stresses "one country, two systems" in resolving impasse in Hong Kong People's Daily 16 Oct 2019 -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Wednesday that Hong Kong will be able to get out of the impasse as long as the principle of "one country, two systems" is accurately implemented.
China condemns U.S. House approval of bill on Hong Kong: spokesperson People's Daily 16 Oct 2019 -- A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday made serious protest to and strongly condemned the passing of the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 by the U.S. House of Representatives.
China hits back at US House over Hong Kong bills Press TV 16 Oct 2019 -- China has censured the passing of measures at the United States House of Representatives in support of the protesters in Hong Kong, calling it interference in the affairs of the city.
Hong Kong Lawmakers, Activists Slam Hammer Attack on Peaceful March Organizer Radio Free Asia 16 Oct 2019 -- A key organizer of recent million-strong peaceful protests has been attacked in Hong Kong by unidentified thugs wielding hammers, as the city's chief executive Carrie Lam left the legislature amid heckling from pro-democracy lawmakers during her annual policy address.
Beijing Vows 'Strong' Response to US Legislation in Support of Hong Kong Protesters Sputnik 16 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong has seen a wave of demonstrations against the now-withdrawn extradition bill which have since evolved into violent anti-China and anti-police demonstrations. Beijing views the situation in Hong Kong as a result of foreign interference in China's domestic affairs.
US Renews Call for 'Humane' Solution to Hong Kong VOA 16 Oct 2019 -- U.S. officials are renewing their call for a "humane" solution to the situation in Hong Kong, where ongoing protests show no immediate sign of ending.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Walks Out of Legislature Amid Jeers VOA 16 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Wednesday was forced to abruptly end and walk out on her annual policy address to the legislature by jeering lawmakers.
State Council loosens rules on overseas financial firms People's Daily 16 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese government amended two financial management regulations seeking to expand business scope and ease market access for foreign-invested insurance companies and banks, media reported on Tuesday.
Reception Given to Mark 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between DPRK and China KCNA 16 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China-Korea Friendship Association jointly gave a reception in Beijing on Oct. 11 to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China.
US wants China to press North Korea to be more constructive in talks: Pentagon Press TV 16 Oct 2019 -- The United States wants China to put pressure on North Korea to be more constructive in talks with Washington, a Pentagon official says.
Vietnam Leader Urges Restraint Over South China Sea Dispute With China Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2019 -- Vietnamese President and Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong called for calm in the disputed South China Sea, saying Hanoi would uphold its sovereignty its standoff with encroaching Chinese ships but also values stability, state media reported on Tuesday.
Tibetans Harassed, Detained in Nepal Ahead of Visit by China's President Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2019 -- Police in Nepal cracked down on the country's Tibetan community over the weekend, closing monasteries and taking 27 Tibetans and Nepal residents of other nationalities into temporary custody to prevent demonstrations during a visit by China's president Xi Jinping, sources said on Tuesday.
US House of Representatives Unanimously Pass Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2019 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which will require Washington to review Hong Kong's human rights situation annually and to take sanctions against officials linked to rights abuses in the city, if approved by the Senate.
Hong Kong Democracy Protesters Call For US Congress Proposed Sanctions VOA 15 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates are urging the U.S. Congress to pass a human rights bill that could impose trade sanctions on this international financial center, a measure that critics say could cause more harm than good.
China's second aircraft carrier's eighth sea trial could lead to commissioning: report Global Times 15 Oct 2019 -- China's second aircraft carrier, the first one domestically built, appears to have embarked on its eighth sea trial on Tuesday, judging from online photos and an announcement of a military exercise.
US moves to lend support as demonstrations lose steam Global Times 15 Oct 2019 -- The US House of Representative is expected to pass the so-called "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act" on Tuesday (US time), almost the same time with Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's policy address scheduled for Wednesday morning, which intended to solve underlying problem for the Hong Kong society.
HK lawmakers call for social network curbs to stop inciting riots Global Times 15 Oct 2019 -- Outspoken Hong Kong lawmaker Junius Ho Kwan-yiu on Tuesday urged the authorities to block LIHKG, a major social network platform used by rioters to incite violence and spread false information.
HKSAR govt may consider drawing from discipline services quarters as 'special constable' Global Times 15 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Special Administration Region government may consider seconding discipline services quarters as "temporary police" to help quell months of citywide anti-government violence and chaos. e
Hong Kong's leader: Violence will not elicit concessions Press TV 15 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has dismissed the notion that violent behavior by protesters would elicit concessions from the government of the autonomous Chinese city.
Hong Kong Journalists Decry Police Violence Amid Questions Over Girl's Drowning Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2019 -- As anti-government protests in Hong Kong entered their fifth month, journalists on Tuesday hit out at continuing police violence against media workers, as students called for a full inquiry into the drowning death of a 15-year-old girl.
Xi, Modi chart course ahead for new era People's Daily 15 Oct 2019 -- Informal meeting in India designed to build mutual trust between neighbors
China's first homegrown polar icebreaker to start its maiden voyage Global Times 15 Oct 2019 -- China's first domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, will start its maiden voyage to the Antarctic from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Tuesday.
Talks Held between Kim Su Gil and Miao Hua KCNA 15 Oct 2019 -- Talks were held between Army General Kim Su Gil, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army (KPA), and Senior Vice Admiral Miao Hua, director of the political affairs department of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China (PRC), in Pyongyang on Monday.
Director of Political Affairs Department of PRC Central Military Commission Welcomed KCNA 15 Oct 2019 -- The director of the political affairs department of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and his party were welcomed with due ceremony before the Statue of Victory of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum on Monday.
China-Russia missile defense cooperation needed Global Times 14 Oct 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 3 spoke of helping "Chinese partners create a missile attack warning system" at the final plenary session of the 16th meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi, Russia. The "big secret" has drawn attention of international media due to not only the way Putin revealed it but also the context in which it was revealed.
Vietnam Pulls Film Showing China's Claims to South China Sea Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2019 -- Vietnam has pulled an animated film from the country's theaters that shows a map placing the disputed South China Sea fully within China's jurisdiction, as tensions continue over Chinese incursions into waters claimed by Vietnam as its exclusive economic zone, media sources said on Monday.
Security Researchers Find Android Backdoor in Xi Jinping Thought Study App Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2019 -- A patriotic app promoted by the Chinese Communist Party as a tool for ideological education contains a security backdoor enabling remote access to Android smartphones, security researchers have found.
Decades of training foreign officers boost China's military diplomacy Global Times 14 Oct 2019 -- The National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army (NDU, PLA), China's top military college directly under the leadership of the Central Military Commission (CMC), was one of the first Chinese colleges to provide training to foreign military officers, having done so since 1956.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Hong Kong to Ask US For Political Sanctions Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2019 -- More than 100,000 protesters gathered in downtown Hong Kong's Central business district on Monday to call on the U.S. Congress to pass human rights legislation linked to the city's special trading status.
China's Power Companies Pressed to Support Industry Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2019 -- China's government has administered a shock to the electricity industry with a new pricing reform plan as it tries to power the economy by cutting industrial rates.
Stealth fighters join PLA air force ace unit People's Daily 14 Oct 2019 -- China's J-20 stealth fighter jets have been commissioned into an ace unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force, a spokesperson said Sunday.
HKSAR chief executive's office questions U.S. Senator Cruz's "baffling" remarks of not seeing protesters' violence People's Daily 14 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive's Office on Sunday said U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's remarks that he had not seen protesters' violence was "indeed baffling."
Xi says China ready to advance friendly cooperation with Nepal People's Daily 14 Oct 2019 -- China stands ready to work with Nepal in advancing friendly cooperation and opening a new chapter for bilateral ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday.
Unemployment may surge in HK: finance chief Global Times 13 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday warned that unemployment in the city could surge, and he promised the government will aim to support grassroots workers, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, to hedge against a "technical recession."
Hong Kong protesters stage flash mob rallies Press TV 13 Oct 2019 -- Groups of individuals in Hong Kong have staged flash mob protests across the city's shopping districts on the 19th week of unrest in the Chinese city.
Protests, Clashes Continue In Hong Kong After Mass Masked Protest March Radio Free Asia 13 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of masked demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong for the second weekend in a row in protest at the use of colonial-era emergency legislation, while police began harrassing non-protesting crowds in busy areas following overnight clashes on Sunday.
Hong Kong Officials Label Democracy Protests Public Safety Threat VOA 13 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong pro-democracy groups scaled down demonstrations over the weekend, as government officials increasingly categorize the protests as a threat to public safety and equate violence committed by activists with domestic terrorism.
Australian Minister Slams Chinese Communist Party VOA 13 Oct 2019 -- One of Australia's most senior government ministers has accused the Chinese Communist Party of behaving in ways that are "inconsistent" with his country's values. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton warned Canberra would work to counter foreign interference in Australian universities, as well as cyber espionage.
Chinese Support Gives Laos an Edge Over Powerful Neighbor Vietnam VOA 12 Oct 2019 -- A Mekong River hydropower dam scheduled to open this month worries Vietnam because the country sits just downriver from it and would be threatened by lower water flows.
Leaders of India, China have frank discussions defuse border tensions Press TV 12 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says he had a free and frank discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their second annual summit aimed at defusing decades of tensions between their countries over border disputes, including an ongoing row over Kashmir.
Hong Kong Protesters Use Molotov Cocktails at City's Metro Station - Police Sputnik 12 Oct 2019 -- Protesters in Hong Kong on Saturday threw Molotov cocktails inside the Kowloon Tong metro station amid ongoing unrest in the city, local police said in a statement, adding that nobody got hurt as a result of the incident.
Smaller Hong Kong Protests Held Saturday VOA 12 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrations Saturday were smaller and less disruptive than recent massive rallies that shut down much of the city.
Xi and Modi Meet, Focus on Trade, Border VOA 12 Oct 2019 -- Indian and Chinese leaders at an informal summit Saturday sidestepped their differences and said they will tackle a huge trade deficit that has been troubling India, and enhance measures to strengthen border security.
Flying saucer-like attack helicopter to take to the sky in 2020 Global Times 11 Oct 2019 -- China has showcased an attack helicopter model that looks just like a flying saucer, a scale prototype of which is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2020. Chinese military experts said on Friday that though the aircraft is highly experimental and may not be put into practical use anytime soon, it is beneficial to China's technology development for future helicopters.
Remarks by President Trump and Vice Premier Liu He of the People's Republic of China in a Meeting The White House 11 Oct 2019
President Xi arrives in India for 2nd informal summit with Modi Global Times 11 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai, India, on Friday afternoon for the second informal meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is highly anticipated to continue the spirit of the first informal summit in Wuhan last year and make joint efforts to revive the Asian civilizations.
Modi, Xi Hold Informal Summit as Fresh Strains Cloud Ties VOA 11 Oct 2019 -- An informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jingping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got off to a quiet start Friday as the two leaders shook hands and visited three ancient monuments in Mamallapuram, a coastal town in southern India.
Hong Kong police dismiss abuse rumors Global Times 11 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong police on Friday refuted rumors which smear the police force and damage its credibility, accusing them of having ulterior motives and attempting to tear apart society.
Hong Kong Office Workers March Over Allegations of Police Abuses in Detention Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2019 -- Hundreds of people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Friday to protest allegations of police sexual abuse and torture reported by arrested anti-extradition protesters.
US attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs doomed to fail People's Daily 11 Oct 2019 -- China has lodged solemn representations with the US side for adding 28 Chinese companies and government agencies on its export control entity list on October 7, with the so-called "human rights issue" in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as an excuse.
US, China Reach Partial Trade Deal; Avoid Tariff Increase VOA 11 Oct 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Washington and Beijing had reached a substantial phase-one trade deal, covering agricultural purchases, currency and some aspects of intellectual property protections.
Planned China Railway Raises Fears of Land Grabs in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 10 Oct 2019 -- Residents of central Myanmar's Mandalay region said Thursday that they are increasingly fearful of forced property confiscation lost farmland in areas slated for the construction of a high-speed railway running from Kunming in southwestern China to their city under the massive Belt and Road Initiative.
China Mulls Visa Curbs on U.S. Nationals With Human Rights, Intelligence Background Radio Free Asia 10 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in China are considering limiting visas issued to U.S. nationals linked to 'anti-China' organizations including rights groups and U.S. intelligence agencies, Reuters news agency reported.
Apple Removes Hong Kong Police-Tracking App Used by Protesters Radio Free Asia 10 Oct 2019 -- Apple has removed an app that helped Hong Kong protesters track the movements of the city's police force after official Chinese media published an op-ed article slamming the company, amid continuing reports of police violence against protesters.
Family of Uyghur in Belgium Under House Arrest After Abduction From Embassy in Beijing Radio Free Asia 10 Oct 2019 -- The wife and children of a Uyghur man living in Belgium are under house arrest in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), months after they were abducted from the Belgian Embassy in Beijing by Chinese authorities, according to the man.
Experts Call For Vietnam to Sue China in International Court Over South China Sea Incursions Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2019 -- Vietnam should sue China in an international court of law over recent violations of Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, a group of Vietnamese experts have concluded at a conference in Hanoi.
China's Z-20 chopper features powerful homemade engine: maker Global Times 09 Oct 2019 -- China's latest commissioned and fully domestic manufactured military helicopter, the Z-20, is equipped with a homemade engine powerful enough for it to fly in low-oxygen plateaus, and features world-leading innovative technology, said the chopper's makers on Wednesday.
Protesters defy mask ban outside Hong Kong court Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- Defying a recent ban on face masks, a crowd of protesters covering their faces has gathered outside and then entered a court in Hong Kong where a jailed protester arrived for his appeal against a six-year prison sentence over rioting three years ago.
China Blasts Apple Over App Tracking Movements of Hong Kong Police Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2019 -- Chinese official media on Wednesday hit out at Apple over an app in its online store that tracks the movements of Hong Kong police, as well as the presence of a well-known protest anthem on Apple Music.
Hundreds Protest Arrests of Hong Kong Mall Staff Who Denied Police Entry Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2019 -- Hundreds of people staged a protest at a shopping mall in Hong Kong on Wednesday after police arrested five of its security guards for trying to stop police officers from entering the building to arrest protesters.
China Blasts 'Sinister Intentions' of US Visa Restrictions on Xinjiang Sputnik 09 Oct 2019 -- Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced US-imposed visa restrictions against senior Chinese officials over allegations of human rights violations in the Chinese province of Xinjiang.
China: US visa restrictions guided by 'sinister intentions' Press TV 09 Oct 2019 -- China has slammed a decision by the United States to restrict visas for Chinese officials whom Washington says are involved in rights violations against Muslim minorities in the far-western region of Xinjiang, calling on the US to withdraw the measure.
China's Xi to Visit India Amid Strained Ties Over Kashmir VOA 09 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India to hold an informal summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11 and 12.
China's isolation of Taiwan hinders regional stability: Tsai CNA 08 Oct 2019 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Tuesday condemned China's ongoing efforts to isolate the country internationally, saying that such oppression hinders regional peace.
Reports: Chinese Energy Giant Was Under US Pressure to Exit Iran Gas Project VOA 08 Oct 2019 -- Published reports say a Chinese state energy company that appears to have pulled out of a natural gas project in Iran had been under pressure to do so because of U.S. sanctions against Tehran.
Gyroplane can send stealth missions: report Global Times 08 Oct 2019 -- A record-breaking gyroplane which debuted at the National Day parade on October 1 was made by a private company, which industry reports said Monday indicates the success of China's civil-military integration.
J-15s have become navy's 'iron fist' People's Daily 08 Oct 2019 -- Dubbed 'blade dancers', pilots of carrier-borne jets maneuver through honorable parade
China vows protective measures against new US sanctions Press TV 08 Oct 2019 -- China says it will take firm and resolute measures to protect its sovereign security after the United States added 28 Chinese entities to its trade blacklist.
US Blacklists 28 Chinese Entities Citing Rights Abuses in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2019 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has blacklisted 28 governmental or commercial entities from China it said are implicated in rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim minorities in the country's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
U.S. Blacklists Chinese Organizations Over 'Repression' In Xinjiang RFE/RL 08 Oct 2019 -- The United States has blacklisted 28 Chinese organizations for their alleged involvement in "human rights violations and abuses" against Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in China's far western region of Xinjiang.
US Sanctions 28 Chinese Entities Over Situation in Xinjiang Province Sputnik 08 Oct 2019 -- The United States added 28 Chinese security agencies and companies involved in a crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang province to a list restricting licenses needed to trade with the United States, the US Commerce Department said on Monday.
U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials for Repression in Xinjiang US Dept. of State 08 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese government has instituted a highly repressive campaign against Uighurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) that includes mass detentions in internment camps; pervasive, high-tech surveillance; draconian controls on expressions of cultural and religious identities; and coercion of individuals to return from abroad to an often perilous fate in China.
US Puts Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials Over Treatment of Muslims VOA 08 Oct 2019 -- The United States is imposing visa restrictions on the Chinese government and Communist Party officials who are believed to be responsible for the detention or abuse of the Uighurs – Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, China.
Lam Wants Hong Kong to Resolve Protests on Its Own, Won't Rule Out Mainland Help VOA 08 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she would not rule out getting help from mainland China to deal with pro-democracy protests, but that she feels strongly Hong Kong "should find the solution ourselves."
Anti-mask law needs time to be fully effective: HK chief Global Times 08 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Tuesday that the anti-mask law will need time to be fully effective after spiraling violence engulfed the city again over the weekend, putting more strain on the declining economy.
First violators of anti-mask law charged People's Daily 08 Oct 2019 -- HK govt condemned violence, vandalism taking place over 18 straight weekends
Hong Kong 'will not use emergency powers for more laws' Press TV 08 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong's leader says her government has no plan to use emergency powers to enact new laws beyond a ban on wearing masks during increasingly violent protests.
Hong Kong's Leader 'Doesn't Rule Out' Asking For China to Intervene in Protests Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that her administration hasn't ruled out asking the ruling Chinese Communist Party for help to deal with mass street protests that have gripped the city since June.
Hong Kong Chief Lam Warns Military Could Step In if Situation 'Becomes Bad' Sputnik 08 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam warned on Tuesday that the Chinese military could step in if the ongoing protests in the city continue, adding that four months of protests marked by a sharp escalation in police violence and protester blow-back was no longer "a peaceful movement for democracy", media reported.
Uganda States Support for Beijing on Hong Kong Protests VOA 08 Oct 2019 -- As China continues to face criticism for pressuring Hong Kong on the ongoing democracy protests, Beijing received an odd voice of support from Uganda, where analysts say Kampala is backing Beijing as a gesture to China due to Kampala's growing economic reliance on the Asian giant.
China-Solomon Islands ties get boost Global Times 08 Oct 2019 -- China's Foreign Ministry said the visit of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to China will enhance the trust and deepen the relations between the two countries, which experts noted will serve as a model to countries still sharing "diplomatic ties" with the island of Taiwan.
Latest Chinese army chopper uses fly-by-wire control system Global Times 07 Oct 2019 -- The Chinese tactical helicopter that debuted at the National Day parade on October 1 is the first in China to use fly-by-wire controls that make the aircraft easier and safer to fly in complicated battlefield situations, military experts said on Monday.
Chinese Naval Training Ship Spreads Goodwill While Flexing Maritime Muscle VOA 07 Oct 2019 -- A Chinese military vessel is touring the contested South China Sea and beyond to meet foreign peers and train its own sailors, spreading goodwill while tightening its claim to a disputed sea and disrupting Australia's traditional sphere of influence.
Mask ban sends warning Global Times 07 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong experienced another weekend of unprecedented rampage after the anti-mask law was enacted on Saturday, as mobs targeted not only Hong Kong police but also commoners. Officials, observers and residents urged strict law enforcement to increase law effectiveness while shaping a social consensus to end the violence.
Hong Kong Court Brings First Charges For Violation of Mask Ban Radio Free Asia 07 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in Hong Kong on Monday charged the first two people with violating a hugely unpopular mask ban passed by chief executive Carrie Lam under colonial-era emergency powers last week.
Hong Kong Government Not Ruling Out Internet Ban Amid Violent Protests - Adviser Sputnik 07 Oct 2019 -- On Saturday, in a bid to curb violence and make the actions of police more effective, the local government banned the wearing of face masks during rallies. The next day, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest the new measure, with many defying the ban.
Chinese Nationalist Tabloid Calls Nancy Pelosi a 'Vicious' Politician VOA 07 Oct 2019 -- A party-backed nationalistic tabloid in China has pointed fingers at U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling her a "vicious" politician who intends to prolong the political turmoil in Hong Kong.
Pompeo Inks New Defense Pact With Greece, Criticizes Russia, Iran, China RFE/RL 06 Oct 2019 -- The United States and Greece have signed an updated defense-cooperation pact, a move Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said was not aimed against any one nation in the region, including Turkey.
Iran Says China Has Pulled Out Of South Pars Natural Gas Project RFE/RL 06 Oct 2019 -- Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says China's national petroleum company has pulled out of a $5 billion deal to help develop Iran's giant South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf.
Iran replaces China's CNPC with Iranian company in South Pars: Minister Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- Iran's oil minister has said that China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has finally been replaced with an Iranian company in development plans for the phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, a project stalled for more two years over American sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Xi, Kim exchange congratulations on 70 years of diplomatic ties Global Times 06 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
Greetings to Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un from President Xi Jinping KCNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), received a message of greeting from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on Sunday.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to President Xi Jinping KCNA 06 Oct 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), sent a message of greeting to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on October 6.
Xi, Kim exchange congratulations on 70 years of diplomatic ties People's Daily 06 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
China, North Korea hail 'long-term, invincible' friendship Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- The leaders of China and North Korea have exchanged congratulatory messages and vowed to expand bilateral ties as their countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Mask ban 'only timely plan' to quell violence: HK officials Global Times 06 Oct 2019 -- The government's decision to invoke emergency powers to enact the anti-mask law will not affect the city's status as a major financial hub, and there is no other timely plan but to bring in the new law to quell the continuing violence, Hong Kong SAR government officials said on Sunday.
First day of mask ban enforcement deters rioters Global Times 06 Oct 2019 -- The first day of the anti-mask law coming into force in Hong Kong had a palpable effect as it deterred masked radicals as rioters staged hit-and-run strategies in various districts.
HK Financial Secretary: integrating into the country's overall plan critical to Hong Kong People's Daily 06 Oct 2019 -- As social unrest has crippled Hong Kong for four months, the city's deep-seated economic and social problems that had been simmering under the surface had come to a boil. In light of this, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has pledged more economic and relief measures to solve the perennial problems of Hong Kong, adding that integrating into the overall development plan of the country is becoming more and more critical to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's top court rejects complaint against ban on masks Press TV 06 Oct 2019 -- A complaint by opposition lawmakers in Hong Kong against a government ban on protesters wearing face masks has been rejected by the city's High Court.
Thousands Protest Mask Ban As Clashes Continue in Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 06 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of protesters crowded onto the streets of Hong Kong this weekend in two days of renewed protest at the city authorities' use of emergency powers, braving torrential rain, roadblocks and a total shutdown of the subway network.
Thousands of People Protesting in Hong Kong Against Anti-Mask Law - Reports Sputnik 06 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday angered by the introduction of the law that bans wearing face masks during protests and other public gatherings, South China Morning Post reported.
Xi's remarks celebrating PRC's 70th founding anniversary hailed by global experts People's Daily 06 Oct 2019 -- Grand celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was held at the Tian'anmen Square, Beijing on Oct. 1. Over 200,000 people took part in the celebrations and a military parade was held.
Socialism with Chinese characteristics with global vision and a sense of humanity People's Daily 06 Oct 2019 -- As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding, and global observers are casting their eyes towards the east and seeking the codes to China's development miracle which is unseen in human history, a white paper recently issued by the country's State Council Information Office stated how China made such success possible.
China launches HD observation satellite Global Times 05 Oct 2019 -- China sent its observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 2:51 a.m. Saturday (Beijing Time).
Pompeo warns of China, Russia influence in Balkans, vows US aid if alliance kept Press TV 05 Oct 2019 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned two tiny Balkan states of North Macedonia and Montenegro against what he calls the risks of Chinese and Russian influence through trade deals, pledging US alliance for "the good of" their citizens.
China Objects to India's Ongoing Wargames in Northeastern Arunachal Pradesh: Report Sputnik 05 Oct 2019 -- The Indian Army's wargames in the strategically-located northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh have evoked a strong response from China.
First day of mask ban enforcement deters rioters Global Times 05 Oct 2019 -- The first day of the anti-mask law coming into force in Hong Kong had a palpable effect as it deterred masked radicals as rioters staged hit-and-run strategies in various districts.
Lam calls for public support of law enforcement Global Times 05 Oct 2019 -- As unprecedented violence spread across Hong Kong Friday night, and rioters caused serious damage to the city and jeopardized the safety of others, officials urged the public to support the authority in law enforcement as the anti-mask law took effect on Saturday.
Hong Kong's anti-mask law a necessary move for social stability, experts say Global Times 05 Oct 2019 -- It is necessary for the government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to establish on Friday an anti-mask law in its latest bid to end the prolonged violence, experts and overseas Chinese worldwide said.
Hong Kong mulls emergency powers after violent night Press TV 05 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says "extreme violence" used by rioters has justified her decision to invoke emergency powers for the first time in half a century, following a night of violent protests.
Pompeo Warns North Macedonia On 'Russian Trolls,' Chinese Investment, Upbeat On NATO RFE/RL 04 Oct 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned against the "malign" influence of Russian trolls and Chinese investment during a visit to North Macedonia.
Silver Lining? Tajikistan Defends Controversial Decision To Give Mine To China RFE/RL 04 Oct 2019 -- Tajik authorities are defending their decision to give a Chinese company the rights to develop a major silver mine in a move seen by some as great for Beijing but providing unknown benefits to Dushanbe.
Putin: I am helping China to build a missile warning system expert: he is sincere SOHU.com 04 Oct 2019 -- According to Russian satellite network news on October 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is helping Beijing to build a missile early warning defense system.
Russia helping China build missile attack warning system: Putin Press TV 04 Oct 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed for the first time that his country is assisting China to develop an state-of-the-art missile attack warning system, a technology only owned by Russia and the United States at the moment.
Hong Kong's ban on masks during protests will raise tensions: MAC CNA 04 Oct 2019 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), which oversees cross-strait affairs, said on Friday that the Hong Kong government's ban against wearing masks during protests is expected to increase confrontation between protesters and the authorities in the territory.
HK chief enacts anti-mask law, calls it a 'necessary, responsible' move Global Times 04 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam Friday invoked emergency powers to enact a law banning face masks at illegal public assemblies. The law, which takes effect on Saturday, is expected to help quell months of anti-government violence and chaos in Hong Kong.
Rampage in HK paralyzes major parts of city after mask ban Global Times 04 Oct 2019 -- Rampage culminated in a large-scale eruption of violence across Hong Kong on Friday night, which forced a plain-clothes police officer to fire a shot in self-defense and all train services to be suspended after the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government enacted an anti-mask law.
Central govt agencies firmly support HK's mask ban to end riots Global Times 04 Oct 2019 -- Central government agencies, major political groups, lawmakers, and many ordinary Hongkongers on Friday voiced their support to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government for enacting the anti-mask law amid spiraling rampage in the city, which will help police handle rioters.
Enacting anti-mask law is legitimate move, echoing global practice Global Times 04 Oct 2019 -- Enacting an anti-mask law is in line with global practice and a legitimate move which would help Hong Kong SAR government deal with spiraling violence and riot, which are leading the city into the abyss, legal experts and government representatives say.
Thousands Block Hong Kong Streets in Masks Amid Public Anger Over Ban Radio Free Asia 04 Oct 2019 -- Thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Friday in protest at the Hong Kong government's ban on the wearing of masks in public, which takes effect at midnight under emergency powers granted by colonial-era legislation.
Hong Kong Emergency Powers Could Include Shutting Down Communications Radio Free Asia 04 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong government's decision to invoke emergency legislation to ban face-masks in public places has paved the way for potentially draconian controls on every aspect of life and business in the city, commentators warned on Friday.
Hong Kong Legislature Evacuated Amid Protests Against Law Banning Masks Sputnik 04 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong's Legislative Council, the region's unicameral legislature, issued a red alert on Friday, requiring all people on its premises to safely evacuate as protesters are rallying against the enactment of the law prohibiting people to wear masks.
Hong Kong protests, 4 October 2019: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCO 04 Oct 2019 -- Statement by the Foreign Secretary on the situation in Hong Kong, 4 October 2019
Hong Kong Residents Protest Government Ban on Masks VOA 04 Oct 2019 -- Protests broke out Friday in Hong Kong immediately after the city's government banned people from wearing masks at public demonstrations.
Hong Kong Bans Masks in Hardening Stance on Protests VOA 04 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong government on Friday banned people from wearing masks at public protests by invoking a British colonial era emergency powers act.
Trump accused of breaching oath after asking China for dirt on Bidens Press TV 03 Oct 2019 -- US President Donald Trump has come under fire for openly asking China and Ukraine to help dig up dirt on a possible 2020 Democratic rival, Former Vice President Joe Biden, over his son's business dealings, with top Democrat Representative Adam Schiff saying the move is tantamount to breaching the oath of office.
National Day Arrests, Forced Singing of China's Praises Rankle Tibetans Radio Free Asia 03 Oct 2019 -- China arrested Tibetans for sending money and forced elderly Tibetans to sing patriotic "red" songs praising the country in the run up to Oct. 1 National Day celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, a Tibetan-American recent visitor to the region told RFA on Thursday.
Trump Calls for Ukraine, China to Investigate Biden VOA 03 Oct 2019 -- Donald Trump is openly urging foreign governments to investigate his political foes – doubling down on an action that is already the subject of an impeachment inquiry.
Trump's Request to China to Probe Biden Breaches His Oath of Office - House Intel Chair Sputnik 03 Oct 2019 -- US President Donald Trump's request to China to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden is a fundamental breach of his oath of office, US House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said on Thursday.
Ukraine, China Should Investigate Bidens - Trump Sputnik 03 Oct 2019 -- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Ukraine and China should launch investigations into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Vietnam Reasserts South China Sea Claims Amid Chinese Ship Onslaught Radio Free Asia 03 Oct 2019 -- Amid renewed tensions with China in the South China Sea, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry asserted the country's claim to the disputed Vanguard Bank Thursday, saying there should be no dispute at all over the westernmost reef in the resource-rich Spratly Islands.
China welcomes DPRK and U.S. resuming dialogue: spokesperson People's Daily 03 Oct 2019 -- China on Wednesday said it welcomes the statements of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States to resume dialogue and hopes the two sides will grasp the opportunity to strive for positive outcomes.
HK lawmakers urge Lam to pass anti-mask law Global Times 03 Oct 2019 -- A major political group, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB), renewed their call for the passing of the anti-mask law amid widespread rampage across the city.
Xi's article on Party building published People's Daily 03 Oct 2019 -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Party building, was published Tuesday in the 19th issue of the Qiushi Journal this year.
Hong Kong protesters go on rampage, vandalizing city Press TV 03 Oct 2019 -- Protesters in Hong Kong have gone on a rampage in the Chinese city, clashing with police and risking an escalation as their acts take increasingly violent forms.
China Detains Activists Over Criticism of The Ruling Communist Party Radio Free Asia 03 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in China have detained more than 10 people who criticized the ruling Chinese Communist Party around its 70th anniversary and National Day celebrations on Oct. 1.
Hong Kong Shooting Victim Charged With Rioting Amid Ongoing Protests Radio Free Asia 03 Oct 2019 -- Authorities in Hong Kong on Thursday charged a high school student shot in the chest by police with rioting and assaulting a police officer, as ongoing pro-democracy protests once more prompted the closure of train services.
Reports: Hong Kong to Consider Banning Protesters from Wearing Face Masks VOA 03 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong is considering an emergency measure that would include a ban on face masks in an attempt to quell the violent anti-Beijing protests that have rocked the financial hub since June.
Hong Kong Police Shooting of Protester Escalates Potential for Deadly Clashes VOA 02 Oct 2019 -- In Hong Kong there are growing concerns the government is condoning the excessive use of force against pro-democracy demonstrators after police shot a student protester on Tuesday.
Vigil Held for Hong Kong Student Shot in Latest Anti-Beijing Protests VOA 02 Oct 2019 -- Hundreds of people held a vigil Wednesday outside the Hong Kong school of a young demonstrator shot by riot police during violent anti-Beijing protests Tuesday.
Use of gun followed Police General Orders, needed for self-defense: HK police Global Times 02 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong police officer who opened fire at a rioter on Tuesday was exercising self-defense as his life and those of his colleagues were threatened, and he did so in accordance with Police General Orders, the Hong Kong police said on Wednesday.
Officer fires shot at rioter in self-defense: HK police chief Global Times 02 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong police chief confirmed late Tuesday night that a police officer was cornered to fire a shot at a rioter after he was besieged and attacked by radicals, which put the officer's life in danger.
HKSAR gov't strongly condemns extreme acts of radical protesters People's Daily 02 Oct 2019 -- The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday strongly condemned rioters for their extreme violent acts in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday.
100s rally in Hong Kong over police shooting of protester Press TV 02 Oct 2019 -- Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong have held a demonstration outside the school of an 18-year-old school student who was earlier shot in the chest by police.
Shooting of Teenage Protester Sparks Outcry in Hong Kong, Internationally Radio Free Asia 02 Oct 2019 -- Schoolchildren in Hong Kong boycotted class on Wednesday in protest at the shooting of a teenage protester – who is recovering from emergency surgery in intensive care – by police during anti-China protests on China's National Day on Oct. 1.
China's Growing Influence Fails to Yield Favorable Opinions Abroad: Pew Research Center Radio Free Asia 02 Oct 2019 -- China's growing influence on the world stage has not translated into favorable views of the country, according to a survey by a Washington-based think tank focusing on social issues and demographic trends, released as the East Asian nation marks the 70th anniversary of its founding.
Hong Kong People Take to Streets, Malls in Show of Public Anger Radio Free Asia 02 Oct 2019 -- Anti-government protesters once more took to the streets and shopping malls of Hong Kong in spite of some train services and subway stations remaining closed following city-wide clashes on China's Oct. 1 National Day.
Hong Kong Government Condemns Violent Acts by Protesters as Threat to Safety, Social Order Sputnik 02 Oct 2019 -- The Hong Kong government has condemned rioters for resorting to violence during protests, slamming such behavior as a threat to safety and social order.
China's grand military parade showcases confidence, transparency, stokes patriotism Global Times 02 Oct 2019 -- A grand military parade and a mass pageantry marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) were held in Beijing on Tuesday that featured the country's most sophisticated weaponry and spectacular performances, while patriotism and pride swelled among Chinese as they celebrated the country's seven decades of achievement under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
China embraces new era of building strong military as grand parade staged Global Times 02 Oct 2019 -- A grand military parade, as part of the National Day celebrations, was staged in Beijing Tuesday to showcase China's achievements in building a modern and strong national defense and armed forces over the past decades.
World leaders congratulate China on 70th anniversary Global Times 02 Oct 2019 -- Leaders of foreign countries and international organizations congratulated China on the People's Republic of China's 70th founding anniversary. Many leaders sent their congratulations to President Xi Jinping.
Upgraded PLA forces make a big impression People's Daily 02 Oct 2019 -- Event highlights forward march of military reforms, defense systems
Xi says no force can ever undermine China's status People's Daily 02 Oct 2019 -- No force can ever undermine China's status, or stop the Chinese people and nation from marching forward, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, China's National Day.
US Secretary of State Pompeo Raps China on Abuse of Uyghurs at Vatican Conference Radio Free Asia 02 Oct 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday slammed China over its repressive policies against Muslim Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), while calling on the international community to join Washington in protecting religious freedom.
U.S. Competition With China Ongoing Challenge DoD News 01 Oct 2019 -- The U.S. competition with China is the ongoing challenge of this generation, Randall Schriver said at a Brookings Institution event in Washington.
Thousands Gather Worldwide to Protest Beijing's Rights Record as Communist China Turns 70 Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2019 -- Thousands gathered in the Belgian and European Union capital Brussels and other cities around the world on Tuesday to collectively protest the erosion of human rights under Beijing's watch on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Yachen Gar Demolition Has Displaced As Many as 6,000 Monks and Nuns Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2019 -- China's ongoing demolition at the Yachen Gar Tibetan Buddhist center in Sichuan province has removed "five to six thousand homes" and led to the eviction of a similar number of monks and nuns, a source in the region told RFA's Tibetan Service on Tuesday.
Taiwan government rejects Xi's 'one country, two systems' CNA 01 Oct 2019 -- As Beijing celebrated its National Day on Tuesday, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) reiterated that Taiwan has never been part of China and rejects the "one country, two systems" framework proposed by Beijing as a future path for cross-strait relations.
China's grand military parade showcases confidence, transparency, stokes patriotism Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- A grand military parade and a mass pageantry marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) were held in Beijing on Tuesday that featured the country's most sophisticated weaponry and spectacular performances, while patriotism and pride swelled among Chinese as they celebrated the country's seven decades of achievement under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
President Xi reviews armed forces on National Day for first time People's Daily 01 Oct 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the armed forces at the heart of Beijing Tuesday morning, his first on National Day, to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
China marks 70th founding anniv., shows off ICBM, other advanced weaponry Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- China has celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding with a massive military parade in Beijing showing off some of the world's most advanced weaponry, including an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the backbone of its nuclear deterrence force.
China's Xi Presides Over Massive Display of Military Might on National Day Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2019 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party rolled out its latest tanks, ballistic missiles and supersonic drones on Tuesday in a massive military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1, 1949.
China Marks 70th Anniversary of Communist Party Rule as Violent Clashes Erupt in Hong Kong VOA 01 Oct 2019 -- As China showed off its military might in an elaborate parade marking the country's 70th anniversary under Communist Party rule Tuesday, violent clashes erupted between pro-democracy demonstrators and security forces in Hong Kong in a direct challenge to the mainland's tightening grip on the autonomous city.
China debuts most advanced ICBM DF-41 at parade Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China's most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the DF-41, made its debut at the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday, which Chinese military experts said is a message to the world that China has sufficient and reliable strategic nuclear power to respond to any "nuclear blackmail" from any country.
DF-17 ballistic missile makes debut at National Day parade Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China showcased the new DF-17, a ballistic missile said to be hypersonic with a very high defense penetration capability, for the first time at the National Day parade on Tuesday, with Chinese military expert saying that it is almost impossible to be intercepted by enemies.
National parade showcases nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile JL-2 Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China showcased its JL-2 nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) for the first time during the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday.
China unveils new high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance drone WZ-8 Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China unveiled for the first time its high-altitude, high-speed drone, the WZ-8, at the National Day parade in Beijing, and Chinese experts said that the drone can provide more reliable reconnaissance data than satellites.
Z-20 helicopter confirmed in Chinese military service Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China's domestically made utility helicopter, the Z-20, made its debut at the National Day parade on Tuesday, a move that confirmed its active service status within the Chinese military.
China unveils new H-6N bomber with extended range, extra capabilities Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- China's latest bomber, the H-6N with refueling capability, made its debut at the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday, and Chinese military analysts said that the new bomber's ability to take aerial refueling can give it a much longer operational range compared to its predecessor H-6K.
China's newest tank, the Type 15, makes parade debut Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- Excelling at combat in a variety of terrains including high-elevation plateaus, forests and wetland, China's latest tank, the Type 15, rolled past Tiananmen Square in its first debut to the general public on Tuesday during the National Day parade.
Chinese military commissions GJ-11 stealth attack drone Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- The Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth attack drone, capable of attacking strategic targets without being detected, was showcased at Tuesday's National Day parade, indicating it is in active Chinese military service.
China unveils most advanced Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles People's Daily 01 Oct 2019 -- China unveiled Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, the country's most advanced and powerful deterrent, in a National Day military parade in central Beijing Tuesday.
Backgrounder: Reform in China's national defense and armed forces People's Daily 01 Oct 2019 -- China is advancing defense and military modernization across the board and deepening reform in national defense and armed forces in all respects.
Hong Kong police shoot protester as riots continue Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- Police in Hong Kong have shot an anti-government protester, the first such shooting in nearly four months since the onset of demonstrations that plunged the semi-autonomous Chinese city into chaos.
Hong Kong Police Fire Live Ammunition At Protesters, Boy Shot in Chest Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2019 -- A teenage protester is in critical condition in hospital after being shot by police with live ammunition during mass anti-China protests on the 70th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party rule.
Hong Kong protests, 1 October 2019: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCO 01 Oct 2019 -- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following today's (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong.
Officer fires shot at rioter in self-defense: HK police chief Global Times 01 Oct 2019 -- Hong Kong police chief confirmed late Tuesday night that a police officer was cornered to fire a shot at a rioter after he was besieged and attacked by radicals, which put the officer's life in danger.
Chinese-American accused by US of spying for Beijing Press TV 01 Oct 2019 -- A naturalized US citizen of Chinese descent working as a tour guide near San Francisco, California, has been charged by US officials of being an agent of the Chinese government and providing China with classified US national security information.

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