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01 March 2021 - China Special Weapons News
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- More countries begin vaccinations with Chinese supply, highlighting military trust with PLA's donations Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- The Philippines launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday, a day after the arrival of a batch of Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine transported by aircraft Y-20 of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.
- Macao receives second batch of mainland-made COVID-19 vaccines Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- The second batch of mainland-made COVID-19 vaccines were delivered to the Macao Special Administrative Region on Sunday.
- Chinese mainland reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, all from overseas People's Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- The Chinese mainland recorded 19 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all from overseas, data from the National Health Commission (NHC) showed on Monday.
- Chinese military actively conducts international anti-epidemic cooperation: Defense Ministry PLA Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- Confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic that is still rampant around the globe, the Chinese military has been actively carrying out international anti-epidemic cooperation through various methods, said the Information Office of China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) in a written statement on March 1, 2021.
- Xi pledges to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Poland Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China is willing to provide COVID-19 vaccines within its capabilities to Poland in accordance with the European country's demand.
- Hungarian PM receives injection of China's Sinopharm vaccine Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban received an injection of China's Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19 on Sunday.
- Iran appreciates donation of Covid-19 vaccines by China's government ISNA 01 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh referred to the cooperation between Iran and China in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, saying the civilizational relation between Iran and China has even turned problems into an opportunity for reinforcement of ties.
- Philippines begins rollout of China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- The Philippines launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Monday, less than a day after the arrival of a batch of the Sinovac vaccine CoronaVac donated by China.
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- Philippines Finally Receives First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- The Philippines launched its national coronavirus vaccination campaign Monday amid widespread public skepticism and a struggle to procure vaccines.
- Second batch of China's Sinovac vaccine arrives in Mexico Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- The second batch of China's Sinovac vaccine arrived in Mexico on Saturday, the Mexican Ministry of Health said.
- China in Tightened Security Clampdown in Tibet's Capital Lhasa and on the Border Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- Chinese authorities in Tibet are tightening security and carrying out arrests in the regional capital Lhasa and along Tibet's border with Nepal in the run-up to a month of politically sensitive anniversaries beginning in March, sources in the region say.
- US military urged to manage divergence with China; patrol of Diaoyu Islands waters to continue: Ministry of National Defense Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- The Chinese defense ministry released a statement on Monday to answer media questions about China-US military ties, the current situation of the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea. The ministry said that China hopes the US can work with China on implementing the consensus reached by the national leaders of the two countries to enhance communication and manage divergences.
li>China urges relevant countries not to provoke in South China Sea and escalate tensions: Defense Ministry PLA Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- Currently, the situation in South China Sea is generally stable and countries in the region are committed to making it a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation, said the Information Office of China's Ministry of National Defense in a written statement on Monday, urging relevant countries to make constructive contributions to the peace and stability of the South China Sea.
- New ground-to-air missile weapon system commissioned to Army brigade PLA Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- Recently, a new ground-to-air missile weapon system was commissioned to a brigade under the PLA 78th Group Army.
- China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership serves as an example of international relations: Defense PLA Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era serves as an example of new-type international relations featuring mutual respect, justice and win-win cooperation, said the Information Office of China's Ministry of National Defense in a written statement on Monday.
- China Begins Month of Military Exercises in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- China launched a month of military exercises in the South China Sea on Monday and accused foreign countries of heightening tensions by increasing their military presence in those contested waters.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 1, 2021 PRC MofA 01 Mar 2021
- Pentagon Hosts First Meeting of US-China Task Force VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- Top U.S. military and intelligence officials have started looking at how best to confront what they see as the growing threat from a rising China.
- China to issue report on human rights violations in US Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- China's State Council Information Office will in the near future issue a report on the human rights violations in the United States in 2020, an official statement said Monday.
- China's State Council to release report on 'human rights abuses' in US Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- The information office of China's State Council is expected to come out with a report on human rights situation in the US in the year 2020, according to an official statement.
- Australia needs to reflect on flight of Chinese investment: FM spokesperson Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson urged the Australian government to seriously reflect on itself against the backdrop of a plunge of Chinese investment in Australia last year when China's outward foreign direct investment grew by 3.3 percent.
- Hundreds Protest as Hong Kong Locks up 47 Democracy Activists, Politicians Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- Hundreds of people gathered in protest outside a Hong Kong court on Monday as the authorities charged 47 pro-democracy activists, including sitting councilors and former lawmakers, with "subversion" under a national security law imposed on the city by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
- Charging of Politicians For 'Subversion' in Hong Kong Sparks International Outcry Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2021 -- The charging of 47 democracy activists and opposition politicians with "subversion" in Hong Kong under a draconian national security law imposed on the city by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sparked an international outcry on Monday, amid calls for their immediate release.
- Nearly Four Dozen Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Appear in Court VOA 01 Mar 2021 -- Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside a Hong Kong courthouse Monday in a show of support for 47 pro-democracy activists and political figures who were scheduled to be formally charged with conspiracy to commit subversion.
- Hong Kong politicians and activists on charges for conspiracy to commit subversion: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 01 Mar 2021 -- Dominic Raab gave a statement after 47 Hong Kong politicians and activists were charged for conspiracy to commit subversion under the National Security Law.
- Canada 'Disturbed' by Hong Kong Charging Pro-Democracy Activists, Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 01 Mar 2021 -- Canada condemns the arrests of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and urges authorities to comply with obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau said on Monday.
- China says US, Australia must not interfere in Hong Kong affairs Press TV 01 Mar 2021 -- China has called on the United States and Australia to stop interfering in Hong Kong and China's other internal affairs in any way as tensions continue to escalate between Beijing and the West over a range of issues.
- Beijing listens to suggestions on HK political reforms Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- Over the week, senior central government officials on Hong Kong affairs listened to views from Hong Kong society on imminent political reforms, unleashing important messages about how to plug the loopholes in existing systems and carry on the reform process, with major consensus reached on the principle of only patriots governing Hong Kong, urgency of fixing the systematic loopholes and reforms to be led by the central government.
- Chinese FM rebuts Blinken's comments, defends HK police's legitimate law enforcement action against anti-govt figures Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- In response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments on the prosecution of 47 anti-government figures involved in illegal primaries in Hong Kong, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended the Hong Kong police for carrying out their duties in accordance with the law and said the prosecution is a legitimate law enforcement action.
- Senior official on HK affairs urges severe punishment for anti-China disrupters Benny Tai, Joshua Wong and Jimmy Lai in speech Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- The latest edition of Zijing magazine has published the full text of a recent speech by Xia Baolong, head of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, concerning the standards and fundamentals for upcoming Hong Kong political reforms, in which the senior Chinese official mentioned some extreme rioters including Benny Tai, Joshua Wong and Jimmy Lai by name, saying that they should be severely punished.
- China Eastern Airlines to be first global customer for C919 Global Times 01 Mar 2021 -- China Eastern Airlines will be the first global customer for the domestically made regional jetliner C919, the airline said at a signing ceremony on Monday, a milestone showing the aircraft is on the road to commercial operation.
- C919 gets first global contract People's Daily 01 Mar 2021 -- China Eastern Airlines and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China signed a contract to buy C919 large passenger planes in Shanghai on March 1, finalizing the world's first official purchase contract for the domestically produced aircraft.
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