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15 April 2020 - China Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on April 15, 2020 PRC MofA 15 Apr 2020
- Victim's family, volunteer groups, medical experts refute foreign media reports Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- As the lockdown was lifted in Wuhan, a city in Hubei Province hit hardest by coronavirus in China and its funeral houses reopened to the public, foreign media, including the most rancorous about China's virus prevention efforts, believed they found treasures based on a picture circulated online showing a long line in front of those houses to form their own error-ridden estimation that the real death toll of Wuhan far exceeds what Chinese authorities have reported.
- Teachers From China's Interior Encouraged to Settle in Xinjiang as Part of 'Aid' Program Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2020 -- Teachers from China's interior are being encouraged to move to and settle in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) to provide "aid" for residents, according to sources, but members of the Uyghur exile community say the program is another measure aimed at "colonizing" their homeland.
- China calls on ASEAN Plus Three countries to work for early victory against COVID-19 in East Asia People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ASEAN Plus Three or APT) to pool efforts in clinching an early victory against COVID-19 in East Asia.
- China, ASEAN join hands in fighting COVID-19 People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has swept across the globe during the past months, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have worked closely in fighting the pandemic, offering strong support to each other all along.
- China-Myanmar border sounds highest alarms to avoid imported COVID-19 cases Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- The China-Myanmar border is known for the interactive blending among people from both sides. But this trend brings extra pressure during the COVID-19 epidemic, as containing imported cases becomes China's main challenge.
- Nigerian FM calls for 'rational attitude' to China's donations against COVID-19 Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama has called for a "rational and balanced attitude" to China's donations in support of the African country's anti-epidemic battle amid domestic controversy over the issue.
- Harbin district raises risk level amid mounting imported case pressure Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- A district in Harbin, capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Wednesday raised the risk level for coronavirus infection as it faces massive pressure from imported cases from Russia.
- All medical aid teams depart Hubei as China gains phased victory against virus Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- Following the bow of Leishenshan Hospital director at the ceremony on Wednesday, the makeshift hospital in Wuhan embraced a phased-victory curtain call after a 67-day battle against the COVID-19.
- Hainan restricts access as imported infections rise Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- South China's Hainan Province has restricted access to people from regions that have seen a surge in imported cases, including the China-Russia border city Suifenhe and two districts in Guangzhou, requiring them to present a negative test result before setting foot on the island.
- Chinese student from US confirmed with COVID-19 after leaving quarantine center with negative test Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- Beijing reported a new imported COVID-19 case on Tuesday, who was confirmed two days after leaving the centralized quarantine center, which showed very few infection patients may have a longer incubation period posing new challenges to the disease prevention and control, a Beijing Center for Diseases Control and Prevention official said Wednesday.
- China reports a total of 6,764 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- As of Tuesday, China reported a total of 6,764 asymptomatic #COVID19 cases, of which 588 are imported cases from overseas and 1,297 cases become confirmed cases: National Health Commission
- Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital retired after last COVID-19 patients transferred Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- A makeshift hospital ceased operation in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, on Wednesday as the coronavirus epidemic wanes.
- Cities in China postpone school resumption dates as COVID-19 cases increase Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- Three cities in China have announced a further postponement of school start dates as COVID-19 cases have increased in the regions.
- Officials warn Chinese in Russia of high infection risk on return journey Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- Frontline experts coping with soaring cases of COVID-19 in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, which is facing increasing pressure of imported cases and a local epidemic, said the region will not become the next Wuhan as it has adequate medical supplies and pursues timely intervention, while warning local governments to remain alert to prevent more cross-infections.
- China approves three COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trials People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- China has approved three COVID-19 vaccine candidates for clinical trials, said an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on Tuesday.
- Asymptomatic COVID-19 cases reach 6,764 on Chinese mainland People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Wednesday that 6,764 asymptomatic cases of novel coronavirus infection, including 588 imported ones, had been reported on the mainland as of Tuesday.
- Shanghai reports 4 imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Shanghai reported four imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Tuesday, the municipal health commission said Wednesday.
- China stresses regular epidemic control measures in Wuhan People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Chinese authorities have stressed unremitting efforts in taking regular epidemic control measures in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
- Chinese mainland reports 36 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported 36 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Tuesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,500, the National Health Commission said Wednesday.
- Chinese mainland reports 46 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Wednesday that it received reports of 46 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, of which 36 were imported.
- China's Hubei reports no increase in COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported in central China's Hubei Province Tuesday, local health authority said Wednesday.
- 78 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- A total of 78 patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospitals Tuesday on the Chinese mainland, according to the National Health Commission.
- China stresses regular epidemic control measures in Wuhan People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- Chinese authorities have stressed unremitting efforts in taking regular epidemic control measures in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
- China Announces Phase 2 of Clinical Trials of COVID-19 Vaccine VOA 15 Apr 2020 -- China has begun the second phase of clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine with 500 volunteer participants recruited from Wuhan, the initial epicenter of the outbreak, according to state media.
- US WHO Funding Cut Affects All Nations, China Says VOA 15 Apr 2020 -- China said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withhold funding to the World Health Organization would affect all countries as the world faces a critical stage in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
- US halting funding to WHO unethical: China's top epidemiologist Global Times 15 Apr 2020 -- By halting funding to the World Health Organization, the US is only trying to divert attention from its failure to handle its domestic epidemic, China's top epidemiologist said on Wednesday, noting that the US decision is "unethical."
- Three ASEAN States Push Back on Beijing in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2020 -- In an unusual show of unity against China, Southeast Asian nations have been pushing back on Beijing's sweeping assertion of sovereignty over the South China Sea amid dissatisfaction over its stance in negotiations for a Code of Conduct, analysts say.
- Chinese Ship Returns Near Vietnam Border VOA 15 Apr 2020 -- A Chinese ship was back in the part of the South China Sea claimed by Vietnam, days after China sank a Vietnamese fishing boat – adding to fears that Beijing might use the coronavirus pandemic to distract from its maritime maneuvers.
- Kyrgyzstan Asks China For Debt Relief Amid Economic Strain Of Pandemic RFE/RL 15 Apr 2020 -- Kyrgyzstan has asked China for debt relief as it struggles with the economic shocks of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Safeguarding national security Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility: HKSAR chief executive People's Daily 15 Apr 2020 -- It is a constitutional responsibility for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to safeguard national security, the HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam said here Wednesday, calling for enhanced alertness against potential dangers and joint efforts to promote public awareness of national security.
- Hong Kong's Top Judge Denies Interference From Mainland China Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2020 -- Hong Kong's top judge on Wednesday said the city's Court of Final Appeal had never been interfered with by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, following a media investigation that found "multi-pronged" erosion of the city's promised judicial independence.
- China Prods Hong Kong to Enact National Security Law VOA 15 Apr 2020 -- China's top official in Hong Kong told the semi-autonomous city on Wednesday to urgently enact a national security law, shelved since 2003, to combat what he called violence, foreign interference and pro-independence forces. The comments come amid concern by pro-democracy lawmakers of China's interference in the territory's internal affairs, including the legislative council and judiciary.
- Milk Tea Alliance Takes on China's Little Pinks in Meme War Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2020 -- Social media users from Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong have taken to Twitter in recent days to hit back at China's "Little Pink" nationalists, who started trolling Thai users after an online altercation with Thai actor Vachirawat Cheevaari (known as Bright) and his girlfriend Weeraya Sukaram.
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