19 November 2022 - China Special Weapons News

China's first homegrown oral anti-COVID-19 drug removed from online sale Global Times 19 Nov 2022 -- China's first domestically developed oral drug for COVID-19 treatment was removed from shelves of e-commerce platforms on Saturday, hours after media reported its online sale had started in some drugstores.
Several districts in Beijing advise residents to stay put for weekend amid COVID flare-up Global Times 19 Nov 2022 -- Several districts in Beijing issued letters to residents on Friday, calling for less cross-district personnel flow and less unnecessary trips during the weekend, so as to cut off the virus transmission chain at the community level as soon as possible.
Chinese mainland reports 2,055 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 19 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Friday reported 2,055 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Saturday.

Mainland urges DPP to remove unilateral restrictions on cross-Strait travel People's Daily 19 Nov 2022 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday reiterated that there is no obstacle on the mainland side to travel between Fujian Province's coastal areas and Kinmen and Matsu, urging Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove their unilateral restrictions.

Xi steals the limelight at APEC, showcasing China's regional clout Radio Free Asia 19 Nov 2022 -- Even as host Thailand passes the APEC baton to its successor the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been busy using the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to highlight China's growing clout and push back against U.S. influence in the region.
Xi announces 3rd Belt & Road forum to be held in 2023, calls on Asia-Pacific to up cooperation to new height Global Times 19 Nov 2022 -- Addressing the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping commended economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific over the past several decades that has led to an "Asia-Pacific miracle," and called for the joint building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and taking Asia-Pacific cooperation to a new height.
Xi says China to consider holding Belt & Road Forum next year Press TV 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China would consider hosting the third Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation in 2023.
China's Xi Advocates Inclusive Economic Cooperation System in Asia-Pacific Region Sputnik 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for a more advanced architecture of economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, which would be founded on the principles of equality and inclusivity, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

President Xi Jinping Continues to Attend the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting PRC MofA 19 Nov 2022 -- On the morning of 19 November local time, President Xi Jinping continued to attend the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok.

Xi Hopes US, China Will Reduce Misunderstanding, Reports Say Sputnik 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope that the United States and China will jointly reduce misunderstanding and return the relations to a stable track during a brief meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday, Chinese media reported.
VP Harris Meets Xi at APEC in Bangkok Ahead of Philippines Visit Near Disputed Spratly Islands VOA 19 Nov 2022 -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met briefly with Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday on the sidelines of the of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok.
President Xi Jinping Has a Brief Exchange with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris PRC MofA 19 Nov 2022 -- On 19 November local time, President Xi Jinping had a brief exchange with Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States at the latter's request on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok.

Xi, Prayut agree on building more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future PLA Daily 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday agreed to build a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future.
Full text: Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Thailand PLA Daily 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday held talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha here, with both sides reaching a consensus on building a China-Thailand community with a shared future.
China, Thailand vow to build a community with a shared future, 'marking high-level strategic trust, great cooperation potential' Global Times 19 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday agreed to build a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future during their meeting in Bangkok.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha PRC MofA 19 Nov 2022
President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan Meet with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida PRC MofA 19 Nov 2022 -- On the evening of November 18 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

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