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15 September 2022 - China Special Weapons News
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- Tibetans reveal harsh conditions under China’s zero COVID policy Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2022 -- Tibetan netizens are taking to social media to air their frustrations with the Chinese government’s zero COVID policy, which has completely shut down Lhasa and other areas of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), sources in the region told RFA.
- U.S., Japan defense chiefs condemn China aggression against Taiwan CNA 15 Sep 2022 -- Defense ministers from the United States and Japan condemned China's recent aggressive behavior in the Taiwan Strait and the region, at a meeting in Washington Wednesday.
- China's WZ-7 UAV detected near Taiwan for the first time CNA 15 Sep 2022 -- Four Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND), which also reported for the first time that the Guizhou WZ-7 Soaring Dragon, a high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), was detected operating near Taiwan.
- Chinese peacekeeping contingents to DRC complete 25th rotation PLA Daily 15 Sep 2022 -- The 25th and 26th Chinese peacekeeping contingents to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) completed the troop rotation and mission handover in the city of Bukavu, South Kivu province, by September 14, local time.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on September 15, 2022 PRC MofA 15 Sep 2022
- Xi trip sparks US concern over Chinese influence in Central Asia Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2022 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Uzbekistan on Thursday, the first meeting between the Russian and Chinese leaders since the Ukraine war began.
- Xi meets Putin at Central Asia summit as US urges pressure over Ukraine Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2022 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Uzbekistan on Thursday, the first meeting between the Russian and Chinese leaders since the Ukraine war began, as Beijing moved to boost ties with Central Asia.
- Putin Says He Understands China Has 'Concerns' About Ukraine 'Crisis' VOA 15 Sep 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he understands that China has “questions and concerns” about Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine as he held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan.
- What We Know About The Russia-China Partnership After The Xi-Putin Meeting RFE/RL 15 Sep 2022 -- At a time of increasing animosity with the West, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in person for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war to showcase their strong ties.
- Meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping and President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh President of Russia 15 Sep 2022
- Meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping President of Russia 15 Sep 2022 -- Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Samarkand.
- North Korea eager to restart rail trade with China, Russia Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2022 -- Economically ailing North Korea desperately wants to resume rail freight with China, and to a lesser extent, Russia, but sources, including a government official, told RFA that the decision to reopen the rails lies with Beijing and Moscow.
- China, Uzbekistan pledge to advance mutually beneficial cooperation PLA Daily 15 Sep 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here on Thursday.
- Xi pays state visit to Kazakhstan PLA Daily 15 Sep 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday afternoon and began his state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Xi, Pope Give Kazakhstan A Diplomatic Boost Amid Russian Tensions RFE/RL 15 Sep 2022 -- A rare papal visit, a summit of world religious leaders, and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first trip abroad since the coronavirus pandemic began.
- Pro-China media slam 'minority' of Hong Kong mourners in wake of Queen's death Radio Free Asia 15 Sep 2022 -- A newspaper backed by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has criticized thousands of Hong Kong mourners who gave condolences or left floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II, saying further efforts are needed to erase a "colonial mentality" from people's minds.
- Kenya's China-Built Railway to Lose Business, Shifting Cost to Taxpayers VOA 15 Sep 2022 -- In one of his first acts in office, Kenya’s new president, William Ruto, ordered cargo containers from incoming ships to be emptied at the port of Mombasa instead of in the capital, Nairobi. Ruto said he is carrying out a campaign promise, though there are concerns the move could overwhelm facilities at the Mombasa port.
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