Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
24 March 2022 - China Special Weapons News
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- Shanghai registers highest daily tally of asymptomatic cases in Chinese mainland Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- Shanghai reported 979 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily number in the Chinese mainland. With the gradual adoption of an updated COVID-19 playbook and targeted nucleic acid testing scheme, the city is rushing to get ahead of the virus, through screening, testing and quarantining silent carriers.
- Carrie Lam: HK will not 'lie flat' against COVID-19 People's Daily 24 Mar 2022 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Wednesday that Hong Kong's goal in its battle against the pandemic is to protect the lives of residents — a priority in line with that of the nation.
- Chinese mainland reports 2,010 new local COVID-19 cases People's Daily 24 Mar 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 2,010 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, down from 2,591 on Tuesday, the National Health Commission said Thursday.
- HKSAR gov't urges higher vaccination of students as schools to reopen after Easter People's Daily 24 Mar 2022 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is urging cooperation on promoting vaccination among students as schools with a high inoculation rate are expected to reopen after the Easter holidays, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Carrie Lam said on Wednesday.
- China unlikely to invade Taiwan this fall: intelligence chief CNA 24 Mar 2022 -- It is "highly unlikely" that China will invade Taiwan this autumn even though an alleged leaked document from Russian intelligence suggests that President Xi Jinping (ç¿’è¿‘å¹³) is considering doing so, Taiwan's intelligence chief said in the Legislature Thursday.
- Taiwan National Security Bureau Director: China Not Planning Reunification Law Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Beijing previously told President Joe Biden that it is "sincere" in seeking a peaceful reunification with Taiwan and is in no rush to take the island. The comments came after the Gen. Mark Milley told Congress China wants the capability to take Taiwan militarily by 2027, though he stopped short of saying China plans to invade by that date.
- Why Taiwan Came Up During Ukraine-Related Call Between Biden, China's Xi VOA 24 Mar 2022 -- The presidents of China and the United States discussed Taiwan during a video call last week, prompting suggestions that Beijing may be seeking a trade-off in response to U.S. President Joe Biden's demand that his counterpart Xi Jinping withhold material support for Russian's war effort in Ukraine.
- Human rights advocates urge UN rights chief to visit Tibet Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2022 -- The United Nations human rights chief must include Tibet on the itinerary of her planned trip to China in May, human rights groups told RFA.
- US Navy deploys 3 spy ships near China at once 'in support of submarine warfare' Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- The US Navy has reportedly deployed three spy ships simultaneously to sensitive waters near China over the past week in a provocative move experts said on Thursday aims to boost its submarine and anti-submarine warfare capabilities against the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), after the US "acknowledged its shortcomings" with last year's undersea collision of the USS Connecticut nuclear-powered attack submarine in the South China Sea.
- Generals Say China, Russia Persist in Western Hemisphere Meddling DoD News 24 Mar 2022 -- China and Russia are looking for opportunities to undermine U.S. partnerships in the Americas, generals said.
- New Sanctions Under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) US Dept. of State 24 Mar 2022 -- The United States today announced sanctions on five entities and individuals located in Russia and the DPRK and one entity in the People's Republic of China (PRC) for proliferation activities under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA).
- China eyes military base in Pacific under proposed pact with Solomon Islands Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2022 -- The Solomon Islands and China are considering a security pact allowing Beijing to set up military bases and deploy troops in the Pacific island nation. The reported move drew immediate concern Thursday from close U.S. ally Australia.
- China 'to Set Up Its First Base' in Pacific Under Proposed Security Pact With Solomon Islands Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Beijing has been stepping up its diplomatic and naval presence in the Pacific Ocean to counter the US, which is also in the process of renewing its treaty commitments with other Pacific nations as part of the 'Indo-Pacific Strategy'.
- FM refutes NATO secretary general's misinformation accusation, says groundless suspicions will collapse Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday that time will prove China stands on the right side of history and groundless accusations will collapse, refuting an allegation from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that "China has provided Russia with political support by spreading lies and misinformation."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 24, 2022 PRC MofA 24 Mar 2022
- Defense Ministry spokesperson answers questions on Ukraine situation PLA Daily 24 Mar 2022
- Totally false information that China has 'prior knowledge, acquiescence, or connivance' on Russia's military operation: Ministry of Defense Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- Claims that China had prior knowledge, acquiesced, or tacitly supported Russia's military operations are totally false and are intended to shirk responsibility and smear China, said Wu Qian, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
- China supports Security Council's role in Ukraine's humanitarian issue Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- China's permanent representative to the UN Zhang Jun on Wednesday expressed his hope that the UN Security Council would play a meaningful role in handling the humanitarian situation in Ukraine after the council failed to adopt a resolution submitted by Russia.
- West ramps up pressure on Russia; China, India non-committal Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- The US and its Western allies have stepped up pressure on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine, agreeing to strengthen their forces in eastern Europe, increase military aid to Kiev and tighten their sanctions on Moscow.
- How Has The Ukraine War Changed The Chinese-Russian Partnership? RFE/RL 24 Mar 2022 -- Since the first shots were fired in the early hours of February 24, China has walked an awkward line of supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine while attempting to distance itself from the destruction Russia's military has inflicted.
- Chinese Companies in Dilemma Over Russia VOA 24 Mar 2022 -- Chinese enterprises are caught between the high reputational risk of remaining in Russia during its war on Ukraine and the pro-Moscow sentiment that dominates China's state-controlled media. So far, most have chosen to remain silent.
- China's Foreign Minister Reportedly Makes First Visit to Delhi Since Deadly Galwan Border Clash Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- India and China have held 15 rounds of military-commander level talks since June 2020, when at least 24 casualties were reported from both sides in eastern Ladakh over disputed border infrastructure. The two Asian giants have deployed thousands of troops and military assets at forward posts, as the boundary dispute remains unresolved.
- Chinese Foreign Minister, Russian Envoy Visit Taliban-ruled Afghanistan VOA 24 Mar 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made a surprise one-day visit to Afghanistan, where officials said he held wide-ranging talks with Taliban rulers and renewed China's opposition to international sanctions against the war-torn country.
- Chinese FM Meets With Taliban Leaders On First Visit To Kabul Since Militant Group Seized Power RFE/RL Gandhara 24 Mar 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with members of the Taliban-led government in Kabul after arriving on March 24 ahead of a meeting of Afghanistan's neighbors next week that will be hosted by Beijing.
- Chinese FM visits Afghanistan, shows nation's role in easing humanitarian crisis Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday visited Afghan, becoming the highest level Chinese official to visit the country since Afghanistan Taliban came to power.
- Chinese FM Wang Yi Makes First Visit to Taliban-Ruled Kabul in Unannounced Stopover Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Amid a tour of central and southern Asia this week, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi stopped in Kabul, Afghanistan - his first trip to the country since the Taliban* took power last August.
- Hong Kong martial artist accused of training people to overthrow the Communist Party Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2022 -- Police in Hong Kong have charged a martial arts teacher and his assistant with "sedition," claiming they were training a clandestine force to overthrow the government and set up an independent state -- armed with crossbows, airguns and their bare hands.
- Uyghur businessman jailed for 14 years for allegedly helping families of detainees Radio Free Asia 24 Mar 2022 -- As China's top political adviser declared "all ethnic groups live happily" on a tour of Xinjiang, RFA learned of another Uyghur serving a lengthy prison term for a seemingly harmless act, in this case helping family members of other Uyghurs previously detained by authorities.
- China's top anti-corruption agency to keep close watch on virtual currency mining Global Times 24 Mar 2022 -- China's top anti-corruption agency has vowed to be vigilant toward virtual currency mining in order to achieve carbon neutrality.
- New Rich List Reflects China's Shifting Economic Policies, Experts Say VOA 24 Mar 2022 -- Beijing's crackdown on high-profile market sectors like tech is upending share prices and forcing a radical reranking of China's really, really rich as the government changes its economic focus to embrace enterprises that promote wider prosperity.
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