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12 November 2021 - China Special Weapons News
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- NE Dalian accounts for over half of China's new COVID cases amid cold-chain imports related surge Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- Northeast China's Liaoning Province reported 52 new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases and 5 silent carriers on Thursday, all in the costal tourist city Dalian, which has already suspended schools and colleges amid the latest virus surge.
- Over 2.36 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- More than 2.36 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Thursday, data from the National Health Commission showed Friday.
- Hong Kong reports 1 new imported COVID-19 case People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) on Friday reported one new imported case of COVID-19, taking the total tally to 12,378.
- Chinese mainland reports 79 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 79 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Friday.
- Hong Kong reports 3 new imported COVID-19 cases, starting booster shots for eligible group People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) on Thursday reported three new imported cases of COVID-19, taking the total tally to 12,377.
- Belarus receives new batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- China and Belarus signed a document on vaccine transfer after a new batch of coronavirus vaccines from China arrived here Thursday.
- Chinese executives not indicted in national security case due to lack of evidence CNA 12 Nov 2021 -- Two executives from a Hong Kong company believed to have conspired with Chinese intelligence will not be indicted for violations of Taiwan's National Security Act due to a lack of evidence, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office said on Friday.
- North Korea sends delegation to China for emergency supplies Radio Free Asia 12 Nov 2021 -- An unofficial delegation from North Korea travelled to China for emergency supplies on the same day the newly reopened border was shut down due to a spike in coronavirus cases, sources in China told RFA.
- India Says It Will Not Accept 'Illegal Occupation' After US Report of China Village at Border VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- A U.S. Defense Department report citing the construction of a 100-home village in disputed territory between the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet has turned the spotlight on India's concerns about a push by China to create civilian settlements along their disputed Himalayan border.
- Key plenum stresses CPC leadership with strong core key to leading nation toward rejuvenation Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- The just-concluded sixth plenary session of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has highlighted the significance of the Party's leadership, which is key for the CPC to overcome challenges and to achieve historic goals, said senior CPC officials on Friday.
- Historic resolution shows CPC's capability to lead nation to future Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- A landmark resolution on the Communist Party of China's (CPC) centennial achievements and historical experience, which was adopted at the sixth plenum of the 19th CPC Central Committee, has become the third of its kind in CPC history but with an unprecedented vision.
- CPC plenum passes landmark resolution 'to sum up achievements, experiences; guide future journey' Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- A high-profile meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has adopted a landmark resolution on the major achievements and historical experience of the CPC's 100 years of endeavors, according to a communiqué released on Thursday, with senior Chinese political experts saying the plenum has reaffirmed and strengthened that "the Party's leadership with a strong core" is the key to answering the questions: "Why were we successful in the past? How can we continue to succeed in the future?" and it's also unshakable for China to face future challenges and realize its national rejuvenation.
- CPC plenum passes landmark resolution People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- A high-profile meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has adopted a landmark resolution on the major achievements and historical experience of the CPC's 100 years of endeavors, according to a communique released on Thursday.
- Visit to Taiwan by outgoing Honduran president a sign of Tsai's diplomatic desperation: experts Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- At the invitation of Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen, the outgoing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez landed the island on Friday and start a three-day visit, weeks before the presidential election in the Central American country. The leading candidate Xiomara Castro has pledged to "cut ties" with the island and turn to Chinese mainland.
- Mainland spokesperson denounces DPP's comments on key CPC plenum People's Daily 12 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority exposed its "vile nature" through distorted comments on a key plenum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a mainland spokesperson said Friday.
- China's 3rd aircraft carrier may be launched in early 2022, think tank says Radio Free Asia 12 Nov 2021 -- The construction of China's third aircraft carrier is making steady progress and the carrier, known as Type 003, may be launched as soon as February next year, a U.S. think tank said.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 12, 2021 PRC MofA 12 Nov 2021
- Biden, Xi Support APEC Declaration Ahead of US-China Summit VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies concluded their virtual APEC Leaders' Meeting on Friday, agreeing on a series of commitments regarding the coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery and climate change mitigation.
- Update: Xi, Biden to hold virtual meeting, 'positive sign' for improving fraught ties Global Times 12 Nov 2021 -- China and the US are maintaining close communication on arrangements for President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden's meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a routine press conference on Friday.
- Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Biden's Virtual Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China The White House 12 Nov 2021
- New Czech Government Expected to Take Tougher Line on China, Russia VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- The mix of parties now working to form the next Czech government spans the spectrum from conservative to liberal, but all appear to share a commitment to the democratic principles espoused by founding President Vaclav Havel. And that, says a former Havel aide, could be bad news for China and Russia.
- Report: Beijing's Repression of Uyghurs Spans Globe VOA 12 Nov 2021 -- Two Washington-based advocacy groups have documented what they say is a major expansion of Chinese surveillance, intimidation and harassment of members of the Uyghur Muslim minority living outside China in democratic societies.
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