Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
15 August 2022 - China Special Weapons News
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- China's home-produced Omicron-specific mRNA vaccine to start trials Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- The application for clinical trials of a domestic Omicron-specific mRNA COVID-19 vaccine has been submitted for approval, marking a leading step in efforts to fight the Omicron variant, Chinese leading vaccine producer Sinopharm said on Monday.
- Chinese mainland reports 692 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 692 locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which 582 were in Hainan Province, the National Health Commission said Monday.
- China's Sinopharm Starts Testing Omicron-Specific mRNA Vaccine as UK Rolls Out Moderna's New Shot Sputnik 15 Aug 2022 -- Until early 2022, the promise of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic with the advent of mass vaccination was held out by global health authorities. However, with the Omicron variant and its subvariants able to evade immune defenses, massive outbreaks have persisted despite high vaccination numbers.
- COVID-19-stricken Hainan in South China punishes 6 officials for dereliction of duty in fighting epidemic Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- South China's Hainan Province announced to punish six officials late Sunday for inaction and lack of responsibility when handling the recent local COVID-19 outbreak.
- China's Hainan sees 3,809 confirmed COVID cases in Aug. 1-13 People's Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- As of Saturday, south China's Hainan Province registered 3,809 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,927 asymptomatic ones between Aug. 1 and 13, local authorities said at a press briefing on Sunday.
- Taiwan military reviewing PLA tactics applied in recent drills CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- Various units of Taiwan's armed forces have begun reviewing and analyzing the tactics employed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in its recent drills held around the island, a military source said Monday.
- U.S. senator praises Taiwan for restraint amid Beijing coercions CNA 15 Aug 2022 -- United States Senator Ed Markey praised Taiwan on Monday during a brief visit for "showing restraint" in response to China's week-long live-fire drills in waters around Taiwan earlier this month in retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
- US Urges China Not to Overreact to 'Peaceful Visits' by US Lawmakers to Taiwan VOA 15 Aug 2022 -- The United States said American lawmakers' visits to Taiwan are in line with Washington's long-standing and bipartisan policy, urging China not to overreact to the "peaceful visits" by members of the Congress or to unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
- US lawmakers visit Taiwan amid renewed Chinese military drills Radio Free Asia 15 Aug 2022 -- China conducted a fresh round of military drills around Taiwan on Monday as another U.S. Congressional delegation visited Taipei and met with President Tsai Ing-wen, just 12 days after the controversial stopover by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
- US Congressional Visit to Taiwan Violates PRC's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, Chinese MoD Says Sputnik 15 Aug 2022 -- Earlier, amid soaring tensions with Washington, China kicked off large-scale drills ringing Taiwan in response to a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in violation of agreements underpinning China-US relations.
- China resolutely responds to US' continuous provocations on Taiwan question Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- As the US continued its provocation to China by sending a delegation of five lawmakers to China's Taiwan region, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized multi-unit joint combat readiness patrols and real-combat drills in the sea areas and airspace around the Taiwan island on Monday, serving as a firm response and solemn deterrent to the provocation and collusion between the US and the Taiwan island.
- The PLA is to crush secessionist attempts for 'Taiwan independence' and external interference amid US lawmakers' sneaky visit: Defense Ministry Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will continue to carry out military exercises and resolutely safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Monday. He expressed China's firm resolve, saying the PLA will resolutely crush any secessionist attempts for "Taiwan independence" and external interference in China's internal affairs.
- Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian remarks on US senator's visit to Taiwan PLA Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, made remarks Monday on the United States Senator Ed Markey's visit to Taiwan. The following is the full text of the remarks:
- China: US lawmakers' Taiwan visit exposes Washington's true face as spoiler of peace Press TV 15 Aug 2022 -- China says a visit of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) by a group of American legislators has fully exposed Washington's true face as the spoiler of peace in the strategically-sensitive Taiwan Strait.
- China slams new visit to Taiwan by 'opportunist' US lawmakers, vows fresh drills Press TV 15 Aug 2022 -- China has reacted angrily to another visit to Taiwan by a US congressional delegation, warning Washington against "playing with fire," as Beijing announces new military drills around the self-ruled island.
- Beijing Launches Second Round of Military Drills Near Taiwan After More US Lawmakers Visit Island Sputnik 15 Aug 2022 -- In a statement on Monday, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), announced a second round of military drills near Taiwan to deter "political tricks" by the United States and authorities in Taiwan, following a second trip by US lawmakers to the island.
- Sri Lanka gives clearance to deferred arrival of Chinese scientific research vessel: reports Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- Sri Lanka's foreign ministry announced on Saturday the conveyance of clearance to the deferred arrival of the Chinese "Yuan Wang 5" scientific research vessel at the port of Hambantota between August 16 to 22, according to local media.
- PLA conducts joint combat-readiness security patrol, combat drills around Taiwan Island PLA Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), said that the PLA Eastern Theater Command organized joint combat-readiness security patrol and combat training exercise involving troops of multiple services and arms in waters and airspace around Taiwan Island on Monday.
- China-Thailand joint air force training exercise Falcon Strike - 2022 begins PLA Daily 15 Aug 2022 -- The opening ceremony of the China-Thailand joint air force training exercise Falcon Strike - 2022 was held at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) in Thailand on August 14, 2022. The general commanding officers for the joint training from the Chinese and Thai air forces delivered their speeches respectively at the ceremony. Members of the joint training commanding group, representatives of the participating troops, and officials of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand attended the opening ceremony.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on August 15, 2022 PRC MofA 15 Aug 2022
- A Year After Taliban Takeover, What Are China's Plans For Afghanistan? RFE/RL Gandhara 15 Aug 2022 -- As Taliban forces swept into Kabul last year and ousted the Western-backed Afghan government, commentators and analysts quickly turned their attention to Beijing's tenuous relationship with the group and the possibility of China exploiting the country's massive mineral wealth.
- Hong Kong exodus continues as rights groups pinpoint leaders' overseas property Radio Free Asia 15 Aug 2022 -- Hongkongers are continuing to leave the city in droves amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent under a draconian security law imposed by Beijing.
- Hong Kong Sees Record Population Drop; Political Changes, Pandemic Blamed VOA 15 Aug 2022 -- Hong Kong has seen a record decrease in its population in the last 12 months, new data shows.
- Rivers in multiple provinces dry up due to high temperatures, less rain Global Times 15 Aug 2022 -- Rivers in multiple provinces and regions across China have dried up due to persistent high temperatures and far below average amounts of rainfall, resulting in drought in many parts of the nation. Data from China's Water Resources Ministry shows that the water supply of 830,000 people in six provinces and regions has been affected.
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