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25 May 2020 - China Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on May 25, 2020 PRC MofA 25 May 2020
- Accusing China of using COVID-19 to expand presence in South China Sea "nonsense": FM People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- It is sheer nonsense to claim that China is using COVID-19 to expand its presence in the South China Sea, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
- Taiwan rejects Beijing's reiteration of One China principle CNA 25 May 2020 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated that "only the government elected by the Taiwanese people can represent the Taiwanese people," rejecting Beijing's "One China" principle cited by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) Sunday.
- Separatists frightened by national security legislation: experts Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Hong Kong separatists, rioters and illegal protesters are now abandoned by those foreign forces that have long backed them, particularly during the turmoil last year, because their value in stirring up troubles in Hong Kong is decreasing since the mainland started the national security legislation, said analysts, as the Taiwan regional leader vowed to revoke the special status the island extends to the Hong Kong special administrative region (HKSAR).
- US National Security Adviser O'Brien Compares China's COVID Response to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Sputnik 25 May 2020 -- The official's comments come as the administration of US President Donald Trump has accused the Chinese government of "covering up" an unproven story that the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease originated in a laboratory in the city of Wuhan.
- Wuhan to test remaining residents missed in citywide COVID-19 testing Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Health authorities in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, said on Monday that they will test the remaining small number of residents who were missed in a citywide sampling and testing for coronavirus rolled out in mid-May.
- 7 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Seven COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Sunday, the National Health Commission said Monday.
- China calls for international cooperation against COVID-19 to tide over darkest hours People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- Cooperation and solidarity are the most powerful weapon to prevail over the epidemic.
- China's Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- No new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
- China's Jilin reports no new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- No new confirmed COVID-19 cases and asymptomatic cases were reported in northeast China's Jilin Province on Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
- Chinese mainland reports 11 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported 11 new imported COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,724, the National Health Commission said Monday.
- China's Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- No new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
- China's PLA sends anti-pandemic supplies to militaries of three countries PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- Approved by the Central Military Commission (CMC), the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent anti-pandemic supplies including face masks and protective gears to Russia, Mongolia, and East Timor respectively on 22nd and 24th of May to assist the militaries of the three countries in their fighting against the COVID-19, according to a statement released by China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday.
- Wuhan lab director says virus leak claims 'pure fabrication' Press TV 25 May 2020 -- The Wuhan Institute of Virology's director has dismissed as "pure fabrication" US claims that the new coronavirus pandemic originated in the Chinese laboratory.
- China Reports 11 COVID-19 New Cases SPA 25 May 2020 -- National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China reported 11 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on mainland China in the past 24 hours.
- China Concerned as US Mulls First Nuclear Test Since 1992, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 25 May 2020 -- Beijing is concerned over reports that Washington is weighing up whether to conduct its first nuclear test since 1992, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Monday, adding that China expects the US to comply with its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
- China's FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress, photos show Global Times 25 May 2020 -- New photos of a prototype FC-31, China's second type of stealth fighter jet, have been appearing frequently on Chinese social media since May, years after disappearing from the public eye. Now painted in a silver gray coating, its development is making smooth progress, experts said on Monday.
- CMC vice chairmen attend panel meetings of the PLA and PAP delegation to NPC PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- The delegation of the People's Liberation Army(PLA) and the People's Armed Police (PAP) Force to the third Session of the 13th National People's Congress(NPC) conducted panel meetings to deliberate the Government Work Report on the afternoon of May 22, 2020.
- China's amphibious rescue aircraft readies for maiden sea takeoff PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- China's indigenously developed amphibious aircraft AG600, which is the largest in the world, will set out for sea for the first time in the second half of the year, its developer said Monday.
- Military deputies to NPC deliberate draft central and local budgets for 2020 PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- 2020 marks the last year of the decisive battle to overcome poverty and build a moderately prosperous society in all respects. It is also the year to realize the goals and targets in Chinese national defense and military construction. However, due to the double impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and the ever-growing downward pressure on economic growth, especially the further reduction in revenue but the increase in expenditures, the discrepancy is becoming even more prominent.
- Officer, lawmaker notes PLA Navy's success in pirate-infested waters PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- Captain Zhao Yanquan, commander of a People's Liberation Army Navy destroyer and national lawmaker, said on Monday that the Navy's escort missions to the Gulf of Aden have offered protection for more than 6,700 Chinese and foreign ships.
- HK Secretary for Security and six disciplinary forces support national security law in HK Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Hong Kong's Secretary for Security and six disciplinary forces have pledged their full support for the national legislature's deliberation on national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
- National security law marks end of HK autonomy: official CNA 25 May 2020 -- If China passes a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, Beijing will have broken its promise to respect Hong Kong's autonomy under the "one country, two systems" model, Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Tsai Ming-yen (蔡明彥) said Monday.
- Tsai's remarks about Hong Kong a warning to Beijing: MAC CNA 25 May 2020 -- President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) proposed suspension of Taiwan's law governing its dealings with Hong Kong if the situation in Hong Kong worsens was meant to be a warning to Beijing, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Monday.
- Opposition criticizes Tsai's proposed suspension of Hong Kong act CNA 25 May 2020 -- Three opposition parties in Taiwan on Monday expressed concern about President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) proposed suspension of the law governing its dealing with Hong Kong if China passes a new security law that would undermine the territory's autonomy.
- China to 'firmly' retaliate against possible US sanctions over national security law: FM spokesperson Global Times 25 May 2020 -- China said on Monday that it would take "all necessary measures" to firmly counter and retaliate against the US' threatened sanctions over a national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), lambasting the US for blatant interference in China's internal affairs.
- Rioters resume protests against national security law in 'deathbed struggle' Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Various black-clad protesters descended into the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, taking part in illegal protests, defying the proposed national security law, claiming it erodes the "one country, two systems" principle and infringes upon their legitimate rights. The Sunday protests have been rapidly dispersed by Hong Kong police.
- Fear-mongering over national security law unfounded Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Many foreign officials and media outlets have rushed to claim Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub has ended due to the impending National Security Law, with unsubstantiated reports of capital flight, but the move of the legislation is actually a boost to the business environment in the long-run.
- National security legislation for HKSAR won't affect its high autonomy People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- The draft decision of China's top legislature to introduce national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will not affect HKSAR's high degree of autonomy, analysts said.
- Safeguarding national security common responsibility: HKSAR gov't officials People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- Officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Sunday that safeguarding national security is a common responsibility that bears on the vital interests of all Hong Kong residents.
- National security legislation helpful to maintain sound business, investment environment in Hong Kong: official People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- The national security legislation for Hong Kong will help maintain social stability and a sound business and investment environment in Hong Kong, an official of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Sunday.
- China's top legislator confident of completing Hong Kong national security legislative task People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- China's top legislator Li Zhanshu Monday said he is confident of completing an important legislative task on safeguarding national security for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
- Chinese leaders deliberate, discuss draft NPC decision on Hong Kong PLA Daily 25 May 2020 -- Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state have joined lawmakers and political advisors in deliberating and discussing a draft decision on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), at the annual sessions of the national legislature and political advisory body.
- Hong Kong security chief warns about 'rising terrorism' as anti-govt. protesters return to streets Press TV 25 May 2020 -- Hong Kong's security chief has warned about a rise in violence and acts of "terrorism" as protesters defy coronavirus-related curbs and return to the streets to slam mainland China's proposed anti-sedition laws for the restive territory.
- Chinese Leaders Say Draconian Hong Kong Sedition Law Proposal Must Pass Radio Free Asia 25 May 2020 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party on Monday said it would carry through its plan to impose a draconian sedition and subversion law on Hong Kong, bypassing the city's legislature, claiming that anti-government protesters had engaged in "terrorist activities" in recent months.
- Hong Kong Minister Says New Security Law Necessary Amid Rise in Terrorism, Protests Sputnik 25 May 2020 -- New security legislation that may be implemented in Hong Kong by the Chinese central government that would ban secessionist and subversive activity is necessary amid a rise in terrorism in the region, as seen in a new wave of protests that took place on Sunday, Hong Kong's Secretary of Security John Lee said on Monday.
- China Warns US at Brink of Starting 'New Cold War' with Beijing VOA 25 May 2020 -- China says some "political forces" in the United States have taken bilateral relations hostage and are pushing the world's two biggest economies towards "a new Cold War."
- How diplomats work hard to defend China's interests, promote cooperation amid pandemic Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Chinese diplomats engaged in heated discussions over the images of Chinese diplomats labeled by Western media outlets as "wolf warriors" due to their verbal battles with US politicians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Guangdong Province to build 25-30 P3 labs, one P4 lab within five years Global Times 25 May 2020 -- South China's Guangdong Province is gearing up to plan and construct 25 to 30 P3 laboratories and at least one P4 laboratory within five years, said the head of the science and technology department of Guangdong recently during the country's annual two sessions.
- Chinese leaders deliberate, discuss draft civil code People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- Leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state Sunday joined lawmakers and political advisors in deliberating and discussing a draft civil code at the annual sessions of the national legislature and top political advisory body.
- China's national legislature starts 2nd plenary meeting of annual session People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- The third session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started its second plenary meeting Monday.
- China provides legal support for anti-epidemic efforts, economic and social development People's Daily 25 May 2020 -- China's top legislature said in a report that it has provided legal support for anti-epidemic efforts and economic and social development.
- China vows to shield firms from US sanctions over restive Xinjiang region Press TV 25 May 2020 -- Beijing has pledged to safeguard the Chinese firms and institutions that have been recently sanctioned by the United States over alleged human rights violations against the Uighur Muslim minority in the restive western region of Xinjiang.
- Chinese Military Seeks Image Makeover by Giving Medical Aid to Maritime Sovereignty Rivals VOA 25 May 2020 -- China's armed forces are giving anti-COVID medical aid this month to soften their image in four countries that dispute Beijing's military-enforced control over a resource-rich sea.
- China Plans to Lift Economy by Boosting Consumption VOA 25 May 2020 -- China said Monday it boasts $182 trillion in total national assets, which it hopes will provide enough support to lift its economy out of contraction by boosting domestic consumption after the coronavirus outbreak is contained.
- Rioters resume protests against national security law in 'deathbed struggle' Global Times 25 May 2020 -- Various black-clad protesters descended into the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, taking part in illegal protests, defying the proposed national security law, claiming it erodes the "one country, two systems" principle and infringes upon their legitimate rights. The Sunday protests have been rapidly dispersed by Hong Kong police.
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