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25 August 2021 - China Special Weapons News
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- 75 Chinese officials punished for ineffective management in containing surge of Delta variant in the country Global Times 25 Aug 2021 -- At least 75 officials have been punished for failing to contain the latest surge in Delta variant cases in China, which has been put under control in 35 days. Experts said this result proves the effectiveness of China's anti-epidemic model.
- Over 1.97 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China People's Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- More than 1.97 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in China as of Tuesday, data from the National Health Commission showed Wednesday.
- Chinese mainland reports 4 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported four new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, including two in Shanghai, and one each in Jiangsu and Yunnan, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday.
- Nigeria approves emergency use of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- Nigerian authorities have approved the emergency use of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine amid efforts to battle the third wave of infections in the country, an official said on Tuesday.
- More PLA-donated vaccines arrive in Laos PLA Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- The second batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to the Lao People's Army, carried by PLA Air Force's Y-20 transport aircraft, has arrived at Wattay International Airport in Lao capital Vientiane.
- Shut-Down Threatened For Tibetan School in Sichuan Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2021 -- Authorities in a Tibetan-populated region of western China's Sichuan province are threatening to close a local school, saying it will be immediately shut down if it fails to provide classroom instruction exclusively in Chinese, Tibetan sources say.
- China maintains smooth communication with Taliban, respects choice of Afghans: FM Global Times 25 Aug 2021 -- China has maintained smooth and effective communication and consultation with the Afghan Taliban and Kabul is an important platform and channel for the two sides to discuss affairs of common concern, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday in response to a question on the meeting between a Taliban delegation and the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Wang Yu.
- Top Chinese diplomats highlight political settlement on Afghan issue, urge respect on choice of Afghan people Global Times 25 Aug 2021 -- Senior Chinese diplomats including Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, on Tuesday stressed the political settlement on the Afghan issue, condemned US' wanton sanctions on Afghanistan, and called on the international community to help the nation to enhance its ability to achieve self-development.
- Xi says China ready to strengthen coordination with Russia, world on Afghanistan PLA Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Russia and the broader international community on the Afghanistan issue.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on August 25, 2021 PRC MofA 25 Aug 2021
- Xi holds phone conversation with Putin PLA Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
- US Vice-President Keeps Focus on China, Covid in Vietnam Talks Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2021 -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in talks with Vietnam's leaders Wednesday called for shared efforts to counter "bullying" by China in the South China Sea, keeping a focus on regional security on a visit in which she unveiled new American efforts to help Hanoi fight the coronavirus.
- Hong Kong March Organizers Accused by National Security Police of Acting as 'Foreign Agents' Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2021 -- Hong Kong's national security police have written to the organizers of a now-banned candlelight vigil for the victims of the June 4, 1989 massacre in Beijing, asking them to reveal details of the group's previous contacts with overseas-based organizations.
- 14th Five-Year Plan shows central govt's staunch support for Hong Kong: Carrie Lam People's Daily 25 Aug 2021 -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that the contents relating to Hong Kong in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) are important and encouraging, which demonstrate the central government's staunch support for the HKSAR.
- Chinese Official Dismisses Wave of Emigration From Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2021 -- A ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official in charge of Hong Kong on Wednesday dismissed a wave of emigration from the city in the wake of a crackdown on dissent under Beijing's national security law.
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