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02 August 2022 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese mainland reports 46 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Monday reported 46 locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 10 in Gansu, and nine in Guangxi and Sichuan respectively, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.
- S Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan to welcoming crowds, China military drills Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan late on Tuesday for a visit amid angry denunciations and heightened threats from Chinese officials, who unveiled plans to hold days of military drills in the seas around the self-governing island by China's People's Liberation Army.
- Pelosi visit renews debate in Taiwan over best approach to greater self-determination Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- Lawmakers in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan expressed cross-party support for U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, rejecting threats from Beijing amid an ongoing debate on the democratic island about the strength of its ties with the United States.
- Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying China VOA 02 Aug 2022 -- A U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed late Tuesday in Taiwan, despite warnings by China, which has threatened a military response to the visit.
- Pelosi makes stop in Taiwan, disregards China's threats CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who embarked on an Asian tour Sunday, made an unannounced stop in Taiwan late Tuesday, in what was considered a show of support for Taiwan, despite Beijing's warnings not to do so.
- Taiwan's military heightens combat readiness ahead of Pelosi visit CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's military heightened its combat readiness from 8 a.m. Tuesday in response to Chinese live-fire military exercises held amid rumors U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taipei, according to a source familiar with the matter.
- Pelosi has the right to visit Taiwan: White House CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- A White House spokesman on Monday said that House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi had "the right to visit Taiwan" as part of a tour of the Indo-Pacific.
- Taiwan legislators welcome Pelosi's visit despite China's threats CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan legislators across the political spectrum on Tuesday welcomed reports of an expected visit by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi later in the day, and they called on China not to overact.
- Forceful China response to Pelosi could backfire: Academic CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- U.S.-based China researcher M. Taylor Fravel said Monday that a forceful show by Beijing in response to a reported visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi could backfire.
- Presidential Office website returns to normal service after cyber attack CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- The website of Taiwan's Presidential Office has returned to normal service after being temporarily taken offline following an overseas cyber attack earlier Tuesday, according to Presidential Office Spokesperson Xavier Chang (張惇涵).
- Chinese rhetoric on Pelosi, Gingrich visits markedly different CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- China's rhetoric ahead of a reportedly imminent visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan Tuesday has differed dramatically from the language used when her predecessor Newt Gingrich visited the nation in 1997.
- Taiwan has no comment on China's threats ahead of Pelosi's expected visit CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that it had no comment on the military threats made by China regarding an expected visit to Taipei by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- Two Chinese military vessels seen off Taiwan's Lanyu Island: Source CNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Two Chinese warships -- a missile destroyer and a frigate -- were spotted in international waters off the coast of Lanyu Island in eastern Taiwan early Tuesday morning, according to a military source.
- Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan dangerous, provocative: China's UN envoy Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Amid escalating cross-Straits tensions due to possible visit of US House Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China's top official to the UN warned that the visit is dangerous and provocative, as the one-China principle is a red line in China's relations with other countries, and China allows no one to cross this red line.
- Wang Yi has no plan to meet Blinken during ASEAN meetings amid tensions caused by Pelosi's trip to Taiwan island Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has no plans to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken although both are attending the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related meetings in Phnom Penh this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Tuesday, as tensions rise over Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island.
- Tension escalates hours ahead of Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit as PLA remains fully prepared for any crisis Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- The intensity of the situation across the Taiwan Straits has drastically escalated as the military deployment from the Chinese mainland, US and the island of Taiwan continues creeping up, after US and Taiwan-based media disclosed that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit the island on Tuesday night, a serious provocation and violation to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity which would be met with severe countermeasures from the Chinese military.
- PLA's two aircraft carriers move out from homeports amid Pelosi's alleged imminent Taiwan visit, satellite images and reports show Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Both of aircraft carriers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have reportedly moved out from their homeports respectively amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to the island of Taiwan, which media reported could happen Tuesday evening.
- Russia backs China on Taiwan as sanctions, incursions expected during Pelosi visit Radio Free Asia 02 Aug 2022 -- Russia on Tuesday backed Beijing's disapproval of an expected visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the democratic island of Taiwan, calling it a "provocation," as China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) engaged in live-fire military exercises across the Taiwan Strait.
- Russian Foreign Ministry statement on US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Aug 2022
- Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan US Provocation to Contain China Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- Moscow sees the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as a clear provocation in the spirit of the US aggressive line on the comprehensive containment of China, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
- Iran reacts to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan IRNA 02 Aug 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Tuesday reacted to a visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and said that respect to other country's national sovereignty is among key principles of the UN Charter.
- Iran condemns US meddling in China's affairs as Pelosi visits Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- Iran condemns Washington's meddling in the domestic affairs of China and violation of the Asian state's territorial integrity, as the US House speaker makes a provocative visit to Chinese Taipei, severely increasing tensions with Beijing.
- Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian's remarks on Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- On August 2, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited China's Taiwan region. The Chinese side strongly condemns and firmly opposes this visit.
- PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint military operations around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- "The PLA Eastern Theater Command will conduct a series of joint military operations around the Taiwan Island from the evening of August 2," said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a written statement on Tuesday evening.
- Statement by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a statement on Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region. Following is the full text of the statement:
- China summons U.S. ambassador over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng urgently summoned the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns late Tuesday night and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
- China to carry out 'targeted military operations' in response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese military says it will launch "targeted military operations" in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing over the highly-controversial trip.
- US House Speaker Pelosi lands in Chinese Taipei, escalating US tensions with China Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), and the Chinese military vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to her visit.
- US deploys warships near Taiwan as Pelosi arrives in Chinese Taipei Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- The American military has deployed four warships, including an aircraft carrier, near Taiwan amid soaring tensions over the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-ruled island, with Beijing warning that Washington will "pay the price."
- In fresh warning, China says Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit 'dangerous, provocative' Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- China has repeated its warning against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan, calling it dangerous and provocative.
- Taiwan Air Defense Spots 21 Chinese Jets Entering Their Radar Zone After Pelosi's Arrival Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- The arrival of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island has put the military of Taiwan, China and the US in the region on high alert amid fears of provocations and miscalculations. The visit was strongly objected by China, which sees the island as its territory.
- China Slams Pelosi's Taiwan Trip as 'Very Dangerous Act' Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday criticized US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan as a "very dangerous act of playing with fire."
- Chinese Army Begins Military Exercises in South China Sea Amid Escalation Over Taiwan Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is starting military exercises in the South China Sea on Tuesday amid regional escalation over a potential visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- China sternly warns Biden admin not to arrange Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, PLA 'will not sit idly by' Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are keeping up the pressure on the US over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to the island of Taiwan, urging the US to honor US President Joe Biden's promise to not support "Taiwan independence," while media outlets from the US and Taiwan reported that Pelosi is expected to visit the island shortly.
- Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan dangerous, provocative: China's UN envoy Global Times 02 Aug 2022 -- Amid escalating cross-Straits tensions due to possible visit of US House Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China's top official to the UN warned that the visit is dangerous and provocative, as the one-China principle is a red line in China's relations with other countries, and China allows no one to cross this red line.
- PLA not to sit idly by if Pelosi visits Taiwan: Chinese spokesperson People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- China on Monday once again warned the United States that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will not sit idly by if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.
- Beijing warns: China's military will "not sit idly by" if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan Press TV 02 Aug 2022 -- China has once again warned that its military will "not sit idly by" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi pays a visit to the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), as tensions continue to soar between Beijing and Washington over the potential visit.
- Sri Lanka Brushes Aside Indian 'Spying' Concerns Over Chinese Ship Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- Colombo defaulted on its $51 billion foreign debt in April, exacerbating months of political turmoil which culminated in the fleeing of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to Singapore last month. During this time, India backed the country, extending more than $3 billion in loans and credit lines. Colombo also owes China over $7 billion.
- China to Test-Launch Missile With Non-Nuclear Warhead, PLA Eastern Command Says Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- The announcement comes amid the arrival of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan - the self-ruled island that China considers an inalienable part of its territory. The lawmaker's trip has put the military of the island, as well as Chinese and US forces in the region on high alert.
- China is Not Ready to Take Part in Discussions on New START Treaty Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- China is not ready to participate in discussions on the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) with the United States and Russia as its nuclear arsenal is much lower, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday.
- Xi Focus: PLA striving to build world-class military under Xi's leadership People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- Monday marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- Foreign officials appreciate Chinese military's contribution to safeguarding world peace PLA Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- As Monday marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Chinese embassies and diplomatic missions abroad have held events to celebrate the day.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on August 2, 2022 PRC MofA 02 Aug 2022
- Germany to Unveil New China Strategy in 2023, Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 02 Aug 2022 -- Germany is reviewing its strategy on China and will make the new posture public sometime next year, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in New York on Tuesday.
- China's Belt And Road Grapples With Mounting Debt Crisis, Impacting Central Asia, Pakistan, And Beyond RFE/RL 02 Aug 2022 -- A few weeks before the Sri Lankan president fled the country amid growing protests triggered by its debt-laden economy's default and financial crisis, a top Kyrgyz official issued a warning about the Central Asian nation's own dire forecast as the turmoil unfolded.
- China strives to maintain momentum of economic growth, aiming for best possible results People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- After China managed to secure positive economic growth in the second quarter amid challenges from home and abroad, the country is striving to consolidate the growth momentum and aims for the best possible results in the second half of the year.
- Renminbi gets global currency basket upgrade People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- The enhanced standing of the renminbi as a key global reserve asset will further boost the Chinese currency's accelerated march toward playing a more central role in the international financial governance system, officials and experts said.
- China to see population shrink by 2025 People's Daily 02 Aug 2022 -- China's population growth is set to turn negative by 2025, as low fertility rates and aging will bring long-term challenges, the National Health Commission, the country's top health authority, said in an article published on Monday.
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