01 July 2021 - China Special Weapons News

Over 1.24 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- More than 1.24 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in China as of Wednesday, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.
Chinese mainland reports 12 new COVID-19 cases, all imported People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 12 imported COVID-19 cases but no new locally transmitted cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Thursday.
G20 members urged to jointly fight COVID People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China has provided over 450 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to nearly 100 countries so far, and called on the Group of 20 to "stay true to unity, teamwork and play a leading role in the global fight against the pandemic".
South Africa reviewing data of Chinese, Russian vaccines for registration People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- South Africa's national health products regulator is reviewing the data relating to Chinese and Russian COVID-19 vaccines including Sinovac, Sinopharm and Sputnik for registration, a necessary procedure before they can be procured, a health official has said.

Taiwan admonishes Beijing after China's Xi pledges reunification CNA 01 Jul 2021 -- Taiwan's top government agency handling relations with China on Thursday admonished the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after its leader Xi Jinping (習近平) pledged to reunify with Taiwan, during an event to celebrate the centenary of the CCP.
Xi tackles Taiwan question, shows steel-like determination and confidence in reunification Global Times 01 Jul 2021 -- Prolonged applause rose in Beijing's Tiananmen Square after General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping expressed steel-like determination and confidence in reunification, as part of his speech at a grand ceremony to mark the centennial of the Party.

Kazakh Police Detain Activists Involved In Xinjiang Protests Outside Chinese Consulate RFE/RL 01 Jul 2021 -- Police in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, have detained several activists who have been involved in ongoing pickets in front of the Chinese Consulate to demand the release of their relatives held in China's Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region.

North Korea's Kim Says Wants to Strengthen Strategic Relations With China Sputnik 01 Jul 2021 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), in which he expressed his intention to strengthen strategic relations between the two countries, the state KCNA reported on Thursday.

US Sees China's Accelerated Buildup of Nuclear Arms as 'Concerning' - State Dept. Sputnik 01 Jul 2021 -- The United States is concerned about China's accelerated buildup of its nuclear arsenal, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday.
China Constructing Over 100 New Ballistic Missile Silos – Reports Sputnik 01 Jul 2021 -- China has begun constructing over 100 new ballistic missile silos near the city of Yumen in the province of Gansu, US media reported.
New large military chopper debuts at CPC centenary event with CPC flag Global Times 01 Jul 2021 -- A new type of large military transport helicopter, dubbed by military observers as the Z-8L, made its debut by hanging a flag of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and leading the aerial performance during CPC centenary celebrations on Thursday.

Chinese Hackers Attacked Afghan Council Network, Cybersecurity Firm Says VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- As part of a cyberespionage operation targeting Central Asian countries, Chinese hackers recently sought to breach the computer networks of Afghanistan's National Security Council, researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point reported.

Full Text: Speech by Xi Jinping at a ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC Global Times 01 Jul 2021
China's Leader Ramps up Rhetoric of National Power On Party Centenary Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2021 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which marked the centenary of its secret founding in Shanghai on Thursday, is determined to hold onto power and stand up to foreign "bullies," general secretary Xi Jinping told a mass choreographed ceremony of flag-waving crowds in Beijing, punctuated by a fighter-jet flypast.
Marking Communist Centenary, China Heralds Its Rising Influence RFE/RL 01 Jul 2021 -- China was marking the 100-year anniversary of its ruling Communist Party on July 1 to herald its rise on the world stage, celebrating what it says is its growing influence abroad, along with an array of economic and political victories at home.
The Chinese Communist Party at 100: Hopes and Disappointments VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- On July 1, the Chinese Communist Party celebrates its centennial, marking its dramatic rise from a small group of idealists to a party of 92 million members that now oversees the world's second largest economy and the world's biggest surveillance state.
China Won't Be Bullied, 'Anyone Who Dares Try Will Have Their Heads Bashed Bloody', Xi Jinping Warns Sputnik 01 Jul 2021 -- On Thursday, Tiananmen Square in Beijing hosts a ceremonial meeting to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
China's Communist Party Celebrates Centennial VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party Thursday with a warning that attempts to "bully" his country will end in bloodshed.
CPC celebrates 100 years, continues modernization push People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC), the world's largest governing party, celebrated its centenary on Thursday with a solemn ceremony and the grand accomplishment of "building a moderately prosperous society in all respects."
Xi declares completion of moderately prosperous society Global Times 01 Jul 2021 -- At a grand ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on Thursday, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, solemnly declared the completion of the goal of building China into a moderately prosperous society in all respects, marking the culmination of a 2,500-year journey of the Chinese people to pursue xiaokang - a peaceful and happy life, a century of earnest endeavor by the CPC and over four decades of relentless government efforts and Chinese ingenuity.
Central govt's full jurisdiction over HK, Macao highlighted in Xi's speech Global Times 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Thursday that we will stay true to letter and spirit of the principle of "one country, two systems," ensuring that the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and Macao, and implement the legal systems and enforcement mechanisms for the two special administrative regions (SARs) to safeguard national security while protecting China's sovereignty, security and development interests.
Xi reviews CPC historical mission in address Global Times 01 Jul 2021 -- Surrounded by seas of cheers and applause, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, reviewed the historical mission of the CPC in realizing China's complete reunification and "irreversible" national rejuvenation, and expressed China's unshakable resolve and ability in defending national interests in the face of outside forces, as he addressed the grand ceremony to celebrate the centenary of the CPC.
Xi rallies Party for "unstoppable" pursuit to national rejuvenation as CPC celebrates centenary People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, as its top leader declared the achievement of a milestone development goal and announced that the Chinese nation is "advancing with unstoppable momentum toward rejuvenation."
Xi declares China a moderately prosperous society in all respects People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, announced on Thursday that China has realized its first centenary goal -- building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
China advancing with unstoppable momentum toward rejuvenation: Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- The image China presents to the world today is one of a thriving nation that is advancing with unstoppable momentum toward rejuvenation, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Thursday.
Xi calls for elevating Chinese military to world-class standards People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Thursday China will elevate its armed forces to world-class standards so that "we are equipped with greater capacity and more reliable means for safeguarding our national sovereignty, security, and development interests."
Xi stresses upholding, developing socialism with Chinese characteristics People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Thursday that the Party must uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics.
CPC must continue to adapt Marxism to Chinese context: Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Thursday that the Party must continue to adapt Marxism to the Chinese context.
Any attempt to divide CPC from Chinese people "bound to fail": Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Thursday that any attempt to divide the Party from the Chinese people or to set the people against the Party is bound to fail.
Firm CPC leadership must be upheld: Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Thursday that the firm leadership of the CPC must be upheld.
Xi says CPC's founding spirit a source of strength People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday said the great founding spirit of the CPC is the Party's source of strength.
Xi summarizes CPC's four great successes People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday summed up the four great successes achieved by the CPC in the past century.
China's national rejuvenation historical inevitability: Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Thursday that the CPC and the Chinese people, through tenacious struggle, have shown the world that China's national rejuvenation has become a historical inevitability.
China accomplishes building of moderately prosperous society in all respects: Xi People's Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, announced on Thursday that China has realized the first centenary goal -- building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
Xi addresses ceremony marking CPC centenary PLA Daily 01 Jul 2021 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, as its top leader declared the achievement of a milestone development goal and announced that the Chinese nation is "advancing with unstoppable momentum toward rejuvenation."

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on July 1, 2021 PRC MofA 01 Jul 2021

Hongkongers Line up to Flee Their City Amid China's Crackdown on Dissent Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2021 -- One year after a draconian national security law took effect in Hong Kong, launching a citywide crackdown on political opposition and peaceful dissent, hundreds of people were lining up at the airport to leave their home for good.
Police Lock Down Hong Kong Protest Park Amid Gathering Ban Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2021 -- One year after China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong, police locked down Victoria Park, a former site of mass protest rallies and marches, and cordoned off downtown streets, while supporters of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hung flags along the streets and sang revolutionary songs.
UN Human Rights Council 47: UK statement at the side event on Assessing the National Security Law in Hong Kong UK FCDO 01 Jul 2021 -- The UK's Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the side event on Assessing the National Security Law in Hong Kong: The First 365 Days.

Camp Death of Principal, Lengthy Jailing of Six Teachers at Uyghur High School Confirmed Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2021 -- New information has come to light about the death of a principal and the jailing of six teachers at a Uyghur-language school arrested by authorities in 2017 amid a deepening crackdown on Uyghur education, culture, and language in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
Beijing's Persecution of Uyghurs Reaches Nearly 30 Countries, Report Finds VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- A new study argued that Beijing's persecution of Uyghurs overseas has spread to nearly 30 countries around the world, largely because the governments of these host countries fear Beijing's power and influence.

China, Other Asian Nations Cited as State Sponsors of Human Trafficking in US Government Report Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2021 -- The U.S. State Department named China, North Korea, and Myanmar as state sponsors of the trafficking of persons for the second consecutive year in its annual report on human trafficking released on Thursday, citing the use of forced labor in the two East Asian countries and the recruitment and use of child soldiers in the Southeast Asian nation.
Australia Urged to Protect Pro-Democracy Students From Chinese 'Harassment' VOA 01 Jul 2021 -- The international rights group Human Rights Watch says Chinese students in Australia have suffered bullying, harassment and intimidation from pro-Beijing peers.

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