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06 July 2020 - China Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on July 6, 2020 PRC MofA 06 Jul 2020
- On the CCP's Orwellian Censorship of Hong Kong US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2020 -- "The Chinese Communist Party's destruction of free Hong Kong continues. With the ink barely dry on the repressive National Security Law, local authorities - in an Orwellian move - have now established a central government national security office, started removing books critical of the CCP from library shelves, banned political slogans, and are now requiring schools to enforce censorship."
- Two US Aircraft Carriers Sail in South China Sea as Tensions Mount Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2020 -- For the first time in several years, the United States has deployed two aircraft carriers in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said Monday, right after China flexed its own naval muscle with a military exercise in the disputed Paracel Islands.
- Update: North China city reports 1 case of bubonic plague, launches level III early warning Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The city of Bayan Nur of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is urging local residents to strictly follow prevention and control measures regarding the handling of wild animals after a single case of bubonic plague was reported at a local hospital.
- Mutated viral strain won't pose huge threat to China: expert Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- A Chinese expert on infectious diseases said Monday there is no evidence that the dominant global viral strain, although having undergone a mutation, has stronger virulence or will have a major impact on China's domestic epidemic situation.
- 11 million residents in Beijing receive COVID-19 tests: Beijing CDC Global Times 06 Jul 2020
- Beijing reports single-digit cases for 8 consecutive days, eyes zero this week Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- Beijing on Sunday recorded one new COVID-19 infection, marking the capital's eighth consecutive day of single-digit cases, and experts said reporting no new confirmed cases is possible this week.
- China delivers anti-coronavirus medical aid to Arab League Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The Cairo-based Arab League received on Sunday a batch of anti-coronavirus medical aid from the Chinese government.
- Chinese mainland reports 4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Monday that it received reports of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Sunday, of which one was domestically transmitted.
- Beijing reports 1 new confirmed COVID-19 case People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Beijing reported one new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 case and one asymptomatic case Sunday, the municipal health commission said Monday.
- China's Hubei reports no new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- No new confirmed, asymptomatic or suspected cases of COVID-19 were reported in central China's Hubei Province Sunday, the provincial health commission said Monday.
- Beijing reports single-digit COVID-19 cases for seven consecutive days People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Beijing had reported single-digit COVID-19 cases for seven consecutive days by Saturday, local authorities said Sunday.
- Hong Kong reports 2 new local cases, 8 imported cases of COVID-19 People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) on Sunday reported 10 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, including two local cases and eight imported cases.
- Chinese mainland reports 4 new confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Monday that it received reports of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Sunday, of which one was domestically transmitted.
- China-Africa friendship strengthened in joint fight against COVID-19 People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Forty-six Chinese medical teams sent to assist Africa have worked with local people to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, practicing the concept of building a China-Africa community of common health.
- China, India reach border consensus Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese Special Representative of the China-India Boundary Question, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke Sunday night, and the two sides reached a consensus on de-escalating border tensions. Experts said that such high-level talks send positive signals on easing border tensions.
- Chinese Army Retreating from Contested Region in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army Claims Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- Indian and Chinese troops fought in a deadly skirmish at night on 15-16 June in eastern Ladakh; 20 Indian soldiers, including an officer, were killed. The countries accused each other of transgressing the de facto border known as Line of Actual Control (LAC).
- China, India Agree to Complete Troop Pullback From Disputed Border as Soon as Possible Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- Troops from the two countries have faced off in a series of tense standoffs, occasionally degenerating into hand-to-hand combat, since May over the disputed Pangong Lake region between Ladakh and the Tibet Autonomous Region, and territories near the border between Tibet and Sikkim.
- India, China Begin 'Disengagement' in Galwan VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- India and China have begun disengaging their troops in the Galwan valley in eastern Ladakh where there was a deadly clash last month.
- US military drills in S.China Sea have ulterior motives, meant to flex muscle: FM Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The US has ulterior motives by intentionally sending heavy forces into the South China Sea for large-scale drills and flexing its muscles, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- Beijing Slams US for Deliberately 'Flexing Muscles' in South China Sea Drills Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- The US has sent two Navy aircraft carriers to the contested waters for the first time in six years. The US drills come just as Beijing wrapped up its own series of exercises in the South China Sea.
- China delivers armed drones, missiles to Serbia, first deal to Europe Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- Serbia has reportedly taken delivery of a batch of CH-92A armed reconnaissance drones plus missiles recently, the first time China has exported military-use aviation equipment to a European country and a milestone for Chinese arms firms in the European market, analysts said on Monday.
- Taiwan to deepen ties with Somaliland amid China intervention CNA 06 Jul 2020 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday reiterated Taiwan and Somaliland's intention to deepen bilateral relations after a media report revealed multiple attempts by Beijing to persuade the self-declared state not to establish ties with Taiwan.
- Taiwan-China Diplomatic Competition Comes to Somaliland VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- Somaliland, a self-declared independent region of Somalia in east Africa, has formally recognized Taiwan, another government that lacks United Nations recognition.
- Amid Tensions With India, China Plans to Invest $1.5 Bln in Hydro Power Project in Pakistani Kashmir Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- China and Pakistan have signed an agreement to build a $2.4 billion hydro power project at Kohala in Kashmir. The project is part of China's multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative which aims to create more efficient commercial links between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- China slams US for sending aircraft carriers to disputed sea Press TV 06 Jul 2020 -- Beijing has slammed the United States for sending its aircraft carriers to the disputed waters of South China Sea, where the Chinese military was holding naval drills, saying the provocative move is aimed at driving a wedge between regional countries.
- Hong Kong Denies Bail to First Defendant Under China's New Security Law VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- The first person arrested under Hong Kong's new security law was denied bail Monday.
- Reports saying armed police deployed to HK aim to 'incite panic' Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- With the enactment of the national security law for Hong Kong, some media claimed the central government will send around 300 armed police officers as "observers" to enforce the law, but Chinese analysts believe this is totally unreasonable and unnecessary and such reports are aimed at smearing China, inciting panic among Hong Kong residents.
- UK bluffs over Hong Kong Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The UK, a country with massive untold interests in Hong Kong and wants to retain its colonial influence in the city as much as possible, is now acting tough against China's national security law for its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Chinese analysts said on Monday that the actions of the UK are more of a bluff since they can't harm China, but will only damage itself.
- China issues travel alert to Canada as ties sink over Ottawa's move on HK Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a travel alert to Canada, citing Canada's domestic protests at a time when bilateral relations further wane over Canada's suspension of an extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong education bureau to remove books with subversive content Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- The Hong Kong education bureau has vowed to remove textbooks and reading materials in schools that involve inciting subversion, separatism and other illegal content forbidden by the newly enacted National Security Law, and will regularly check if such books exist within campuses.
- police have law to follow in their actions: HK police chief Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- Hong Kong Police Commissioner Chris Tang Ping-keung said that implementing the national security law for Hong Kong means the police have law to follow in their actions, and he will lead the police to work within the law to ensure social stability.
- Expert refutes describing jurisdiction exercise of central govt office in HK as a 'delivery to Chinese mainland' Global Times 06 Jul 2020 -- China's State Council Friday announced the appointment of a director and deputy directors for the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the central government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is the fourth institute the central government set up in the region.
- Hong Kong to Allow Warrantless Searches, Takedown Notices Under New Law Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2020 -- Hong Kong's government on Monday announced further powers under draconian security laws that will allow police to search people's home without a warrant and to issue takedown requests to electronic media platforms displaying material banned under the law.
- Hong Kong Schools Required to Remove Books That Might Violate New Security Law Sputnik 06 Jul 2020 -- The Hong Kong Education Bureau has recommended that schools review their book collections and remove materials that might violate the new security law introduced by the Chinese central authorities, a spokesperson for the bureau has said.
- Why Hong Kongers Who Fear China Won't Flood Into Nearby, Democratic Taiwan VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- Taiwan opened a government office this month to help Hong Kong citizens apply for residency as China passed a security law that worries people in the former British colony who have protested over the past year against Beijing's rule. Taiwan would offer a democratic haven free of any prosecution.
- Australia Considers Safe Haven for Hong Kong Protesters VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- Australia is considering offering safe haven visas to Hong Kong residents following China's imposition of sweeping national security laws. Australia has said it is disturbed by the developments in Hong Kong and has received a request from Britain to share the burden if there is a widespread exodus from the territory. The moves have been strongly criticized by China.
- Beijing slams UK for 'gross interference' in China's internal affairs Press TV 06 Jul 2020 -- China says Britain is 'grossly meddling' in its domestic affairs through planning to grant residency to the citizens of Hong Kong as well as irresponsible comments over a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
- Huawei says it remains "open to discussions" with UK government People's Daily 06 Jul 2020 -- Chinese technology firm Huawei said Sunday that it remains "open to discussions" with the British government and is working closely with its customers to find ways of managing the proposed U.S. restrictions so Britain can maintain its current lead in 5G.
- Chinese Law Professor Critical of President Xi Jinping Detained in Beijing VOA 06 Jul 2020 -- A Chinese law professor who has written essays critical of President Xi Jinping's governance has reportedly been detained in Beijing.
- Police in Beijing Detain Outspoken Chinese Law Professor Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2020 -- Authorities in the Chinese capital have detained an outspoken law professor who called for political reforms.
- US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration Officials to Condemn Forced Sterilizations in China's Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2020 -- A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to respond to strong evidence of the forced sterilization of Uyghur Muslims and ethnic Kazakhs in northwest China's Xinjiang region by condemning the population control policy and imposing sanctions on Chinese officials responsible.
- China Claims Surge in Tibetan Membership in Chinese Communist Party Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2020 -- A drive last year by China to enroll ethnic Tibetans in the ruling Chinese Communist Party has added at least 16,000 Tibetans to Party rolls, bringing the total Tibetan membership number to 398,000, Chinese state media said at the beginning of July.
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