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29 June 2020 - China Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on June 29, 2020 PRC MofA 29 Jun 2020
- Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Revocation of Hong Kong Special Status US Dept. of Commerce 29 Jun 2020 -- With the Chinese Communist Party's imposition of new security measures on Hong Kong, the risk that sensitive U.S. technology will be diverted to the People's Liberation Army or Ministry of State Security has increased, all while undermining the territory's autonomy.
- Chinese National Guilty of Laundering Millions for Mexican Drug Cartels US Dept. of Justice 29 Jun 2020 -- A Chinese national pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with laundering more than $4 million in drug proceeds generated by large-scale cocaine trafficking in the United States.
- US Ends Exports of Defense, Dual-use Technologies to Hong Kong VOA 29 Jun 2020 -- The United States is ending exports to Hong Kong of defense equipment and dual-use technologies that originate in the U.S. – as it does for China – citing national security purposes.
- U.S. Government Ending Controlled Defense Exports to Hong Kong US Dept. of State 29 Jun 2020 -- "The Chinese Communist Party's decision to eviscerate Hong Kong's freedoms has forced the Trump Administration to re-evaluate its policies toward the territory."
- US stops sensitive military exports to Hong Kong Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the country is ending the export of sensitive military items of American origin to Hong Kong, no longer treating the territory separately from China.
- US Revokes Hong Kong Special Status, Ends Exports of Defence Equipment, Sensitive Technologies Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier denounced Beijing for "decreeing an end to freedom in Hong Kong", warning that the United States will treat Hong Kong as "just another piece of mainland China", since the Chinese Communist Party appears to treat the region in the same way.
- Report: China's Birth-Control Policy On Uyghur Women May Amount To 'Genocide' RFE/RL 29 Jun 2020 -- China is forcing women to be sterilized or use contraceptive devices in an attempt to limit the population of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim minority groups in the western Xinjiang region, according to new research published on June 29.
- On China's Coercive Family Planning and Forced Sterilization Program in Xinjiang US Dept. of State 29 Jun 2020
- On China's Threats To Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Officials US Dept. of State 29 Jun 2020
- US Report Says China Prizes Rare Earths Industry for Geopolitical Influence VOA 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing is using state subsidies to build up its rare earths industry and plans to use it as a geopolitical weapon against the West, according to a new report by U.S. researchers.
- Beijing doubles quarantine period to 28 days as scientists fear virus may be more contagious than the one in Wuhan Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing has doubled the COVID-19 quarantine period from 14 days to 28 as scientists fear that the type of coronavirus that set off Beijing's recent outbreak in the Xinfadi market may be more contagious than the one in Wuhan.
- CanSino's recombinant COVID-19 vaccine approved as special military drug Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Chinese biopharmaceutical firm CanSino Biologics Inc announced on Monday that a recombinant novel coronavirus vaccine (Ad5-nCoV) the company developed with a military research team has received special one-year military drug approval.
- Tougher COVID-19 checks mean longer commute for Beijing's satellite town residents Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Strict COVID-19 prevention rules in Beijing and Hebei Province have meant that the checking of paperwork, including valid nucleic acid tests, has brought great inconvenience to Beijing employees who live in Yanjiao, a commuter town in Hebei, prolonging their already grueling commute to work.
- Get used to COVID-19 being around for long term, warns virologist Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- A community health expert and virologist has said that people should be prepared for long-term coexistence with COVID-19, and Beijing's precise prevention and control measures represent a trending strategy in the future, as the virus might be with people for decades to come.
- Beijing adopts mobile sampling vehicles to test residents for COVID-19 Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing has adopted mobile sampling vehicles to facilitate COVID-19 nucleic acid testing for residents, as the capital city is demanding large-scale sampling after more than 300 people were confirmed infected with COVID-19.
- Some COVID-19 patients found to have lost sense of smell, taste Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Some Chinese COVID-19 patients from Beijing's recent coronavirus outbreak were found to have lost or partially lost their sense of smell and taste, leaving many wondering whether they could ever regain these senses.
- Beijing bus driver released from hospital, first to recover from latest Xinfadi outbreak Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- The first COVID-19 patient to recover from the latest outbreak in Beijing's Xinfadi wholesale market was discharged from Beijing Ditan Hospital on Monday, after testing negative for coronavirus two times.
- Beijing steps up efforts to identify potential risks of COVID-19 spreading People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing is further expanding its scope of nucleic acid testing for COVID-19 in the second wave of the virus to enhance hazard screening. In addition, it is also taking multiple approaches to ensure that all citizens consciously obey the epidemic prevention and control measures.
- First COVID-19 patient in Beijing's new cluster infections discharged from hospital People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- The first COVID-19 patient in Beijing's latest cluster infections related to the Xinfadi market was discharged from hospital on Monday morning after recovery, according to Beijing Ditan Hospital.
- China's Hubei reports no new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- No newly confirmed, asymptomatic or suspected cases of COVID-19 were reported in central China's Hubei Province Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
- Chinese mainland reports 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Monday it received reports of 12 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Sunday, including seven domestically transmitted and five imported ones.
- Chinese mainland reports 5 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported five new imported COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,907, the National Health Commission said Monday.
- Beijing reports 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing reported seven new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases and one asymptomatic case on Sunday, the municipal health commission said Monday.
- Chinese mainland reports 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Monday it received reports of 12 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Sunday, including seven domestically transmitted and five imported ones.
- Over eight million in Beijing receive COVID-19 tests People's Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Nearly 8.3 million residents of Beijing have received nucleic acid tests as of Sunday noon since the resurgence of domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases, local authorities said on Sunday.
- Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Approval for Military Use Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese biotech company CanSino has been approved to be used exclusively by the Chinese military, the company said in a public statement issued to investors through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday.
- Kyrgyzstan The Missing Link In China's Railway To Uzbekistan...And Beyond RFE/RL 29 Jun 2020 -- The big problem with the announcement in early June that the first freight train had left the Chinese city of Lanzhou bound for the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, is that the railway link in Kyrgyzstan needed for the trip is not yet done.
- India Urged to Rethink Its Policy on Tibet After Deadly Border Violence Radio Free Asia 29 Jun 2020 -- Recent deadly clashes between Indian and Chinese forces along the unmarked border between the two countries are prompting calls for India to rethink its policy toward Tibet, which before its conquest by China had historically served as a buffer between the two larger powers.
- US Navy Flexes at China With Back-to-Back Dual Carrier Drills in Philippine Sea Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- For the second time in as many weeks, the US Navy has partnered two of its aircraft carriers for joint drills off the Chinese coast. The muscle-flexing comes after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a stern rebuke to Beijing for its South China Sea claims.
- US using Taiwan as 'last card' may only speed up reunification Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- As the US has been increasingly high-profile in demonstrating its illegal military cooperation with the island of Taiwan such as releasing on Monday rare footage showing joint training exercises between US and Taiwan forces on the island, on the same day, both Chinese and US military aircraft were seen in the airspace near the island of Taiwan.
- COVID-19 Disinformation From Russia, China More Influential Than Domestic News Sources, Study Finds RFE/RL 29 Jun 2020 -- Coronavirus disinformation published by Chinese and Russian state media outlets in France, Spain, and Germany is in some cases reaching a greater audience on social media than news coverage of the global pandemic produced by major domestic media outlets in those countries, according to a study by the Oxford Internet Institute (OII).
- China Puts Huge Warship at Woody Island Ahead of Naval Exercise Radio Free Asia 29 Jun 2020 -- China has docked what looks to be a Type 071 warship in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy at Woody Island, China's main administrative center and military base in the South China Sea's Paracel Islands.
- CPC, central military commission to lead reserve forces Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission will lead reserve military forces starting July 1, in a move which analysts said will help bring out the best in reserve forces, especially in border areas of its Tibet and Xinjiang regions, improve combat capability and facilitate their cooperation with active-duty units.
- Chinese C919 aircraft begins high temperature test in Xinjiang Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- China's first civil aircraft with its own intellectual property rights, the C919, started its high temperature operating test on Sunday and landed at Turpan Jiaohe Airport in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
- PLA to conduct military exercises in waters off Xisha Islands PLA Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is going to conduct military exercises in waters off China's Xisha Isands from July 1st to 5th, according to a navigation warning released by the Hainan MSA Bureau on June 27 on the website of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People's Republic of China.
- China to adjust leadership structure for reserve forces PLA Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- China's reserve military forces will be brought under the centralized and unified command of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission starting from July 1, according to a decision issued by the CPC Central Committee.
- Experts: New National Security Law Likely to Expand China's Control Over Hong Kong VOA 29 Jun 2020 -- China's top law-making body is expected to pass a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday – a move that many critics and ordinary Hong Kongers fear will empower the Communist Party to tighten its control and threaten the unique status of the freest city on Chinese soil.
- Chinese lawmakers deliberate draft national security law for Hong Kong in group discussions PLA Daily 29 Jun 2020 -- Chinese lawmakers Sunday held group discussions to deliberate a draft law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), during an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature.
- No one can stop China's determination to promote HK national security law: Foreign ministry Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- China has voiced strong opposition to the passage of the so-called "Hong Kong Autonomy Act" by the US Senate, saying no one can dent Beijing's determination to promote national security legislation in the semi-autonomous city.
- China to Introduce Visa Restrictions on US Officials Meddling in Hong Kong Affairs - Ministry Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- Earlier, China's Embassy in the United States called on Washington to lift the newly introduced visa restrictions for Chinese officials over the situation in Hong Kong.
- China to slap visa restrictions on Americans over Hong Kong Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- China says it will slap visa restrictions on Americans with bad records in Hong Kong-related issues, criticizing Washington for attempts to throw a wrench in a national security law planned to be introduced in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
- China slaps sanctions on US troublemakers ahead of natl security law vote Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- Ahead of the final voting procedure to enact the national security law for Hong Kong, China announced visa restrictions on US personnel on Monday - a sign that China rejects firmly foreign interference in the Hong Kong affairs.
- China announces visa restriction countermeasures on US personnel over HK issues Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- The Chinese government will impose visa restrictions on personnel from the US who have "behaved badly" on Hong Kong-related issues, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a routine press conference on Monday.
- HK police make 53 arrests during unlawful march against natl. security law Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- Police in Hong Kong have made dozens of arrests as clashes break out during a protest against a national security law planned to be introduced by mainland China in the semi-autonomous region.
- Hong Kong Police Detain Dozens Amid Rally Ahead of Draconian Security Law Radio Free Asia 29 Jun 2020 -- Hong Kong police arrested dozens of people, some of them out shopping with young families, after a mass kettling of a rally against draconian security laws likely to be imposed on the city by the ruling Chinese Communist Party this week.
- US to End Exports of Defence Equipment, Sensitive Technologies to Hong Kong, Pompeo Says Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier denounced Beijing for "decreeing an end to freedom in Hong Kong", warning that the United States will treat Hong Kong as "just another piece of mainland China", since the Chinese Communist Party appears to treat the region in the same way.
- Beijing Expresses Protest Over US Exerting Pressure on Chinese Firms - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- Beijing expresses its resolute protest against the US exerting pressure on Chinese companies and calls on Washington to stop such a practice, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's press service said on Monday amid reports of possible US sanctions against a number of Chinese firms.
- O'Brien's China speech full of political lies: Chinese FM Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- The recent groundless accusations made by the US national security advisor Robert O'Brien against China's domestic and foreign policies was full of political lies and exposed the US' deep-rooted Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday.
- Exposed Australian spy activities against China just 'tip of the iceberg': Chinese FM Global Times 29 Jun 2020 -- The exposed spy activities conducted by the Australian side, including the establishment of an intelligence station, spying on the Chinese embassy in Australia, and Australian diplomats engaging in espionage activities, are just the "tip of the iceberg" of the country's espionage offensive against China, said China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
- Forced Population Controls Targeting Uyghurs in Xinjiang Likely Amount to Genocide: Report Radio Free Asia 29 Jun 2020 -- Forced sterilizations and abortions targeting Uyghurs in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) have dramatically increased in recent years and likely constitute a government-led campaign of genocide under United Nations' definitions, according to a report released Monday.
- Pompeo: US Condemns China Over Reports of Forced Sterilization Against Uighurs Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling on China to "cease its campaign of repression" against "Uyghur and other minority women."
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