01 July 2020 - China Special Weapons News

China's Hubei clears asymptomatic COVID-19 cases People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- No newly confirmed, asymptomatic or suspected cases of COVID-19 were reported in central China's Hubei Province Tuesday, the provincial health commission said Wednesday.
79 imported COVID-19 cases being treated in hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported zero new imported COVID-19 cases Tuesday, with the total number of imported cases at 1,918, unchanged from a day earlier, the National Health Commission said Wednesday.
10 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- Ten COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, the National Health Commission said Wednesday.
Chinese mainland reports 3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Wednesday that it received reports of three newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, all domestically transmitted ones.
Beijing reports 3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- Beijing reported three new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the municipal health commission said Wednesday.
Chinese mainland reports 3 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Wednesday that it received reports of three newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, all domestically transmitted ones.
China Begins Lifting Lockdowns as New COVID-19 Cases Dwindle in Beijing Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese capital of Beijing has lifted some lockdowns in the city after only three new COVID-19 cases were reported there on Wednesday, suggesting that the recent outbreak that began on June 11 is under control.

China, India agree to disengage frontline border troops: source Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- China and India have agreed to disengage front-line border troops in batches and take effective measures to ease the situation in the border areas, a source close to Chinese border troops told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Sign of Disengagement? China, India Agree to Withdraw Troops From Forward Areas in Galwan Valley Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- Chinese and Indian military commanders were engaged in talks to diffuse tensions on the border, which have persisted since the last week of April. The military and diplomatic level talks escalated after the violent face-off in the Galwan Valley on 15 June.

China's last BDS satellite enters long-term operation mode PLA Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The newly-launched last satellite of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) successfully entered the long-term operation mode on July 1, announced the Xi'an Satellite Control Center.

China Launches Naval Exercise in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2020 -- China kicked off naval exercises in the contested South China Sea on Wednesday, showcasing its ability to storm and seize islands with coast guard and navy ships, according to analysts and satellite imagery.
Why China Is Sure to Match US Aircraft Carriers in Disputed Asian Sea VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- Three aircraft carriers have sailed the South China Sea this week, an unusually big show of force in the disputed Asian waterway and likely a warning to Beijing. China is all but sure to respond with its own show of force, yet neither side is expected to fire a shot.
China to optimize reserve forces structure for future combat need: spokesperson PLA Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- China will reduce the number of ground reserve troops and increase the size of reserve forces belonging to other services and arms, a military spokesperson said Wednesday.
PLA HK Garrison organizes its second joint sea and air patrol in 2020 PLA Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison organized a joint sea and air patrol in the second quarter of 2020 on June 30. The joint patrol, participated by the ground, navy, and air forces under the Garrison, included such drills as a joint sea and air search and rescue, and the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operation.

National security legislation in Hong Kong: Foreign Secretary's statement in Parliament UK FCO 01 Jul 2020 -- Dominic Raab gave a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Hong Kong following the imposition of national security legislation by China.
Pompeo Calls China's Hong Kong Security Law an 'Affront to All Nations' VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that China's newly enacted Hong Kong national security law was "an affront to all nations" and that Washington was taking steps to end special permissions for the Chinese region.
Dissidents an Easy Prey Under China's New Hong Kong Security Law, Observers Say VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- Under the guise of national security, the Chinese Communist Party is using newly promulgated security laws in Hong Kong to secure and extend its one-party authoritarian rule to the former British colony, observers said.
Hundreds Arrested in Hong Kong, Some on 'National Security' Charges, Amid Defiant Protests Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2020 -- Hong Kong police arrested hundreds of people amid defiant protests on the anniversary of the city's handover to Chinese rule, and on the first day of a draconian new security law that was already having an impact on freedom of speech.
Hong Kong Police Make First Arrests Under New Beijing-Imposed Security Law VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- Hong Kong police made their first arrests Wednesday under a new national security law imposed by China's central government.
Ten arrested under national security law for HK Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- The Hong Kong Police Force - the major frontline law enforcement agency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - has been adjusting its action guidelines to the newly enacted National Security Law for Hong Kong, and its newly formed special unit to safeguard national security began functioning decisively to end riots in the city on Wednesday.
National security law helps HK walk out of dilemma: Carrie Lam Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- The national security law for Hong Kong is an opportunity for the city to exit its dilemma, and Hong Kong will cooperate with the national security committee as soon as possible to improve national security mechanisms, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Wednesday, one day after the law took effect.
New national security office in HK to target foreign forces Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- With the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), several new departments and units will be established to handle national security cases. Experts said these arrangements showed the spirit of the "one country, two systems" and the cooperation between the central government and the HKSAR government for better law enforcement.
Natl security law for HK deters foreign troublemakers Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- The highly anticipated national security law for Hong Kong has begun to have a powerful deterrent effect on foreign forces involved in meddling in Hong Kong affairs, and they would become the prime targets of the law for endangering China's national security. The law goes after acts of secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities, and collusion with foreign or external forces to endanger national security.
Official denies national security law treats HK as "one country, one system" Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- The national security law for Hong Kong perfectly combines the "one country" principle with respect for the differences in the "two systems," said Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, denying that the law violates "one country, two systems."
First arrest made since National Security Law for Hong Kong came into force Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- A man was arrested for holding a Hong Kong Independence flag in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Wednesday, violating the National Security Law. This is the first arrest made since the law has come into force.
HKSAR national security law to boost "one country, two systems" practice: official People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will help the practice of "one country, two systems" go steady and far, a Chinese official said Wednesday.
National security law shows central government's commitment to "one country, two systems", high trust in HK: HKSAR chief executive People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) shows the central government's commitment to "one country, two systems" and high trust in the HKSAR, HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Wednesday.
Official: National security law for HKSAR a milestone for 'One Country, Two Systems' People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) marks a milestone in advancing "One Country, Two Systems," said Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, on Wednesday.
HKSAR LegCo president, members support passage of law on safeguarding national security in HK People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday warned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan not to undermine the prosperity and stability of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Liaison office of China's central gov't in HKSAR supports national security law in HKSAR People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Tuesday voiced firm support for the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR.
Law on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong takes effect People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) took effect at 11:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
Macao SAR gov't firmly supports law on safeguarding national security in HK People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said Tuesday that it firmly supports the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong SAR.
Law on safeguarding national security in HK strong guarantee for prosperity, stability: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in Macao SAR People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The office of the commissioner of Chinese foreign ministry in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) firmly supports the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong SAR, the office said in a statement on Tuesday.
National security law for HKSAR starts new chapter in "one country, two systems": Commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Tuesday the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR and its promulgation has started a new chapter in the enduring success of "one country, two systems."
China adopts law on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong PLA Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- Chinese lawmakers Tuesday voted to adopt the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong Press TV 01 Jul 2020 -- China has unveiled the details of the new national security law for Hong Kong, which has taken effect in the semi-autonomous city amid Western criticism.
New National Security Office in Hong Kong to Target Foreign Forces Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- With the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), several new departments and units will be established to handle national security cases.
UK tries to make good on its threat on Hong Kong Press TV 01 Jul 2020 -- Following China's decisive move to assert its sovereignty on Hong Kong, the British government has apparently made good on its threat to offer citizenship to millions of Hong Kong residents.
Hong Kong: Boris Johnson Promises BNO Passport Holders a Route to Citizenship Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- On 30 June, the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC) approved the National Security Law that provides from three years to life imprisonment for conspiring with foreign states or foreign organisations to undermine national security.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on July 1, 2020 PRC MofA 01 Jul 2020

Mainland warns Taiwan against undermining stability of Hong Kong People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday warned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan not to undermine the prosperity and stability of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Beijing Retaliates Against US, Orders Four American News Outlets to Provide Info on China Operations Sputnik 01 Jul 2020 -- In response to the US listing of four Chinese news agencies as "foreign missions" last month, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has demanded paperwork from four American media outlets on their operations in China: CBS, National Public Radio (NPR), the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI).
China Orders US Media to Hand Over Operational Records After US Move Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2020 -- China on Wednesday ordered four U.S. media organizations to hand over details of their operations in the country in retaliation over widening U.S. restrictions on its state media, which Washington says are propaganda organizations run by the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
China announces reciprocal restrictions on US media bureaus Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- China demands that the China-based branches of Associated Press, United Press International (UPI), CBS and NPR declare in written form the information about their staff, finance, operation and real estate in China within 7 days starting from Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced.
China Targets US News Outlets VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- China said Wednesday it has demanded that four American news organizations disclose details about their business operations in the country in response to what it called U.S. "suppression" of Chinese state-run news outlets.
Pompeo's attempt to cut ties between CPC and Chinese people a pipe dream: FM Global Times 01 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry blasted Mike Pompeo after the US Secretary of State deplorably attacked the Communist Party of China (CPC) and China's political system.
U.S. politicians must stop smearing China: spokesperson People's Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- China on Tuesday urged some U.S. politicians to immediately stop smearing China and interfering in China's internal affairs by creating rumors under the pretext of Xinjiang.

Commerce Releases Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory US Dept. of Commerce 01 Jul 2020 -- The Department of Commerce, along with the Departments of State, the Treasury, and Homeland Security, are issuing a business advisory to highlight risks and considerations for businesses with supply chain exposure to entities engaged in forced labor and other human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
'It's Time For Action' From Global Community Over Abuses in Xinjiang: US State Dept Spokesperson Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2020 -- Morgan Ortagus, U.S. Department of State spokesperson since April 2019, spoke with Alim Seytoff, director of RFA's Uyghur Service, on Wednesday about Washington's efforts to hold China accountable for its policies of persecution in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), including the extrajudicial incarceration of some 1.8 million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in a vast network of internment camps since early 2017. The former Fox News contributor, who also served as a public affairs officer at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and an intelligence analyst for the U.S. Department of Treasury, said that following U.S. President Donald Trump's enactment of legislation that allows for sanctions of Chinese officials deemed responsible for rights abuses in the XUAR, Washington's allies and Muslim-minority nations should take similar actions against Beijing. Ortagus also welcomed calls for international experts to be granted unfettered access to the XUAR to investigate reports of violations and dismissed China's claims that its crackdown on Uyghurs is being done in the name of counter terrorism.
US Warns Firms Over Potential Supply Links to Xinjiang Rights Abuses Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2020 -- The U.S. on Wednesday warned firms to shun supply chains linked to forced labor, mass detention and other abuses against Uyghurs in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging executives to weigh the "reputational, economic, and legal risks of supporting such assaults on human dignity."
US Issues Business Advisory Over Human Rights Abuses in China VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- The United States on Wednesday issued a business advisory to U.S. companies alerting them to potential risks of maintaining supply chains associated with documented human rights abuses in China's western Xinjiang province.
Issuance of the Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2020 -- "Today, the U.S. Department of State, along with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is issuing an advisory to caution businesses about the risks of supply chain links to entities that engage in human rights abuses, including forced labor in Xinjiang and elsewhere in China."

At 99, CPC governance legitimacy shines brighter in time of global uncertainty PLA Daily 01 Jul 2020 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) is embracing its 99th anniversary as it leads the country's homestretch toward building a moderately prosperous society in all respects despite the impact of COVID-19 and a global economic recession.
China's Long-Term Plan to Shape the Future of Technology VOA 01 Jul 2020 -- In a rare twist to Washington's long-standing restrictions on the Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department recently reversed its ban preventing U.S. firms from working with Huawei on developing new technical standards.

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