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03 January 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- China Rejects COVID Testing Requirements for Chinese Travelers VOA 03 Jan 2023 -- China objected Tuesday to new COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese travelers that has been put in place by a number of countries, saying the measures "lack scientific basis."
- Top China Health Official Says COVID Deaths Increasing in 'Normal' Range VOA 03 Jan 2023 -- A top health official in China has said that the fatalities from the latest surge in COVID-19 cases are "increasing" but within the normal range for mortality.
- COVID-19: China infection surge on agenda at WHO coronavirus meeting UN News 03 Jan 2023 -- As COVID-19 infections surge in China, coronavirus experts gathered at the UN health agency on Tuesday, to discuss next steps.
- GT investigates: Community hospitals backbone of China's fight against COVID-19 Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Getting the physician's bag ready early in the morning, nurse Wang Qinghua and doctor Yue Xinfeng directly headed to the home of an 88-year-old patient, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has multiple underlying problems, for a drip and routine home visit.
- China rejects using COVID measures for political purposes, vows to take corresponding measures based on reciprocity principle Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- While EU countries are scheduled to meet on Wednesday on a coordinated response to the epidemic situation in China, about a dozen countries have imposed fresh travel regulations on travelers from China, which are considered as "temporary, unnecessary and lacking scientific basis," some Chinese official and experts said.
- Experts ease public concern over reinfection after detecting Omicron XBB Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- The new Omicron subvariant XBB, which is prevalent in Europe and the US, has been detected in Chinese cities including Shanghai and Hangzhou, drawing concern for its high infectiousness and the possibility of causing another round of infections.
- China reiterates willingness to share data, cooperate in global fight against COVID-19 Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Chinese officials have reiterated China's openness and willingness to cooperate with the international community in sharing data to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. It came after the World Health Organization (WHO) recently said it had again asked China to regularly share epidemic data, which was hyped by some foreign media reports that questioned the transparency of China's data reporting.
- Chinese hospitals go all out to treat severe COVID-19 patients People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- As multiple regions in China are hit with surging COVID-19 infections, local hospitals are going all out to offer timely treatment, particularly for severe cases.
- Medics on the frontline of Beijing's COVID fight embrace the New Year accompanying patients in recovery Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Medical staff members on the frontline of Beijing's COVID-19 fight have continued to stick to their posts with full dedication even during New Year while facing mounting pressures as local infections surged over last few weeks.
- Chinese hospitals go all out to treat severe COVID-19 patients People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- As multiple regions in China are hit with surging COVID-19 infections, local hospitals are going all out to offer timely treatment, particularly for severe cases.
- European Union offers China free COVID vaccines Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- The European Union has offered to provide Chinese authorities with free doses of COVID-19 vaccines, as Beijing struggles to cope with new outbreaks of the virus after relaxing President Xi Jinping's notorious 'zero-COVID' policy, Reuters reported.
- Transit passengers from China to undergo tighter COVID controls CNA 03 Jan 2023 -- Starting Jan. 6, travelers from China who transit through Hong Kong or Macau will be required to present a COVID-negative test result before they can enter Taiwan, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Tuesday.
- Cross-Straits efforts key to reunification People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- Senior officials on the Chinese mainland have called for joint efforts from both sides of the Taiwan Straits to work toward national reunification and fight against separatist activities and external intervention in affairs regarding Taiwan.
- New head of Taiwan Affairs Office calls for joint efforts for national reunification in New Year message Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- A senior official on the Chinese mainland called for joint efforts from both sides of the Taiwan Straits to work toward the goals of national rejuvenation and national reunification.
- Mainland official calls for joint efforts for national reunification across Taiwan Strait People's Daily 03 Jan 2023 -- A senior official on the Chinese mainland has called for joint efforts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work toward the goals of national rejuvenation and national reunification.
- China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group returns from far sea training in West Pacific, setting new records Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- The Liaoning aircraft carrier group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly returned from its far sea training in the West Pacific, where it set new records in terms of aircraft sortie rate, vessels involved in the group and areas covered, as the drills displayed and enhanced the PLA's capabilities in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, analysts said on Tuesday.
- Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its strike group have left the West Pacific after the far-sea drills that saw it make a rare approach to the U.S. island territory of Guam.
- Former GE Power Engineer Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Economic Espionage US Dept. of Justice 03 Jan 2023 -- A New York man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for conspiring to steal General Electric (GE) trade secrets, knowing or intending to benefit the People's Republic of China (PRC).
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 3, 2023 PRC MofA 03 Jan 2023
- China's 'Wolf Warrior' diplomacy looks set to continue under Xi Jinping Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- The recent promotion of former U.S. Ambassador Qin Gang, one of China's most prominent "Wolf Warrior" diplomats, suggests that the country's aggressive approach to international affairs isn't likely to fade as long as President Xi Jinping remains in power, analysts told Radio Free Asia.
- Moscow underscores necessity of Sino-Russian strategic interaction in face of 'Washington's destructive actions' Press TV 03 Jan 2023 -- Russia and China acknowledge the urgent necessity of bilateral strategic interactions in the current conditions, Russian foreign ministry official has said, stressing on resistance against "Washington's destructive actions."
- Philippines' Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left for his first state visit to Beijing on Tuesday to focus on strategic cooperation, amid calls by Filipino fishermen demanding a halt to Chinese harassment in the disputed South China Sea.
- China to receive visits by Filipino, Turkmen presidents Global Times 03 Jan 2023 -- Presidents of the Philippines and Turkmenistan will visit China this week to further boost their ties with the world's second-biggest economy and major power in Asia that provides certainty for the world in turbulence. Analysts said these diplomatic activities and arrangements show that China attaches great importance to its relations with neighboring regions, and it is making efforts to make "peace and development" remain the mainstream in Asia.
- Exiled Hong Kongers vow to keep up fight for freedoms from overseas Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- Hong Kongers in exile say they will keep fighting to regain their city's freedoms in 2023 despite an ongoing crackdown on dissent under a draconian national security law.
- Turkey won't extradite Uyghurs to China, foreign minister says Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2023 -- Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country will not give in to pressure from China to extradite Uyghurs who have Turkish citizenship, even if it has strained their relationship.
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