Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
10 November 2021 - China Special Weapons News
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- Nearly 2.347 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- Nearly 2.347 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Tuesday, data from the National Health Commission showed Wednesday.
- Chinese mainland reports 39 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 39 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday.
- Philippines receives more Sinovac vaccines from China People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- The Philippines on Wednesday received an additional batch of Sinovac CoronaVac vaccines purchased from the Chinese vaccine maker.
- UK to add China's Sinovac, Sinopharm to approved vaccine list People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- The British government said it would recognise COVID-19 vaccines on the World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing later this month, adding China's Sinovac and Sinopharm to the UK's approved list of vaccines for inbound travelers.
- Talk between central govt and Dalai Lama only limited to his personal future: Chinese FM Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- The door for talks between the Chinese central government and the 14th Dalai Lama is always open, but it's only limited to matters related to the personal future of the Dalai Lama, not the so-called Xizang (Tibet) issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
- India Hosts Talks on Afghanistan but Pakistan, China Stay Away VOA 10 Nov 2021 -- India hosted senior officials from Afghanistan's neighboring countries to discuss the regional security implications of the country's takeover by the Taliban, but New Delhi's rivals China and Pakistan did not attend the meeting.
- PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts combined cordon and patrol in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- "The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted combined war-preparedness cordon and patrol in the Taiwan Strait on November 9, in order to test and improve the combat effectiveness of the troops of multiple services and arms in joint operations," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command in a written statement released on Tuesday.
- China holds combat readiness patrol after visit by US lawmakers to Taipei Press TV 10 Nov 2021 -- China has conducted a "combat readiness patrol" near the Taiwan Strait following a visit to Chinese Taipei by members of the US Congress, which sparked immediate condemnation from Beijing.
- China's gray zone threats aimed at 'seizing Taiwan without a fight': MND CNA 10 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said in its latest report Tuesday that China's gray zone threats are an attempt to ultimately seize Taiwan "without a fight."
- Mainland to strive for peaceful reunification with sincerity, but leaves no room for secessionist activities: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- In response to a series of questions regarding US senators' visit to Taiwan and speculations that a potential war across the Taiwan Straits may break out amid escalating tensions, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday said Chinese mainland is willing to strive for the prospect of a peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity and efforts, but will not leave any room for any form of Taiwan secessionist activities.
- Cross-Strait tensions not to ease until "Taiwan independence" provocations cease: spokesperson People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said tensions across the Taiwan Strait will not ease until provocative acts advocating "Taiwan independence" cease.
- Taiwan's DPP slammed for abusing people's wealth to seek "cash diplomacy" People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for abusing the hard-earned wealth of Taiwan people to purchase weapons and seek so-called "diplomatic relations" through "financial aid."
- Second China missile target detected in the Xinjiang desert Radio Free Asia 10 Nov 2021 -- A second missile target shaped like an U.S. aircraft carrier has been spotted in desert in northwest China not far from the first, according to analysis of satellite imagery by the U.S. Naval Institute.
- China's latest WZ-7 recon drone deployed for combat training ahead of PLA Air Force's 72nd anniversary Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- As an important piece of equipment in the arsenal of the PLA Air Force's unmanned combat system, the domestically developed WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone has caught much attention since it made its debut at the Airshow China this year. The drone has been deployed for full combat training, the PLA Air Force announced on Wednesday, the eve of its 72nd anniversary.
- US media hype Chinese aircraft carrier progress and anti-carrier capability 'to boost military funding, rally allies' Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- US media outlets fanned speculation over the development of China's third aircraft carrier on Tuesday, claiming the modern mother ship, possibly equipped with electromagnetic catapults, could launch in early 2022, right after some US media reports hyped China's "mock-ups of US carriers" used for the country's anti-ship ballistic missile practice.
- China Coast Guard holds first high-level meeting with Pakistani counterpart PLA Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency have held their first high-level meeting, via video link, with both sides vowing further cooperation for maritime law enforcement.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 10, 2021 PRC MofA 10 Nov 2021
- Xi delivers letter to National Committee on US-China Relations, 'reflects positive attitude to develop ties' Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- China stands ready to work with the US to enhance exchanges, jointly address global challenges and properly manage differences in an effort to bring bilateral relations back on the right track, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed in a congratulatory letter at the 2021 Gala Dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations on Tuesday.
- Xi says China ready to work with US People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- Beijing stands ready to work with Washington to bring "one of the world's most important bilateral relationships" back to the right track, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a congratulatory message sent to the National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR) as it hosted its annual gala Tuesday evening.
- 3 people arrested for violating HK law for calling on public to cast blank votes in LegCo election Global Times 10 Nov 2021 -- Two men and one woman in Hong Kong were arrested by local law-enforcement authorities on Tuesday as they allegedly violated the local ordinance for calling on people to cast blank votes at the upcoming election, and the investigation is still ongoing and further operations can't be excluded.
- New report finds China's repression of Uyghurs continues outside its borders Radio Free Asia 10 Nov 2021 -- China's campaign against ethnic Uyghurs extends well beyond its borders, according to a new report from a rights advocacy group that says Chinese agents have tracked, harassed and threatened members of the Muslim community in 22 countries.
- China sees marriage rates fall all year, despite plan to boost births Radio Free Asia 10 Nov 2021 -- Marriage rates in China are continuing to fall in spite of policies from the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aimed at encouraging people to have more children amid falling birthrates, suggesting that the next generation of young people in China has other things on its mind.
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