Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
16 January 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese embassies require travelers entering China to provide negative 48-hour nucleic acid results Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Several Chinese embassies issued notices announcing that starting from Tuesday, travelers to China must undergo nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before departure, with those who present negative results allowed to enter to China.
- Chinese mainland reports 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths at hospitals from Dec 8 to Jan 12 People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese mainland reported 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths at hospitals from Dec 8 to Thursday, a health official said on Saturday.
- China reports declining critical COVID-19 cases as peaks pass People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- China has reported declining numbers of fever patients and critical COVID-19 cases nationwide as both peaks have passed less than a month after the country optimized its epidemic response in early December.
- Chinese embassies require travelers from Japan and SK entering China to take 48-hour nucleic acid tests Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese embassies in Japan and South Korea said in statements on Sunday that travelers to China must take nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before their departure, and those who show negative results will be allowed to come to China.
- Japan, India start fighter jet drills 'with growing military ambitions instigated by US against China' Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India on Monday launched their first joint fighter jet exercise, a move analysts said exposed the two countries' growing military ambitions against China under the instigation of the US.
- Japan, India Start Air Defense Military Drills Near Tokyo Sputnik 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India have started the Veer Guardian joint military exercises in the vicinity of Tokyo to boost tactical and technical skills and deepen the bilateral defense cooperation, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) said on Monday.
- China's State Council appoints, removes officials People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- China's State Council announced the appointment and removal of officials on Saturday.
- Xi calls on non-CPC members to better pool strength, serve overall interests of country People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called on non-CPC members to perform their duties with greater effort and determination and play a better role in pooling the strength and serving the overall interests of the country.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on January 16, 2023 PRC MofA 16 Jan 2023
- China calls on Israel to stop 'provocations' amid rise in tensions in Palestinian territories Press TV 16 Jan 2023 -- China's Foreign Minister says Israel must stop "incitements and provocations" against Palestinians, particularly in al-Quds amid rise in tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- China's New FM Visits Egypt, Concluding His Five-Nation Africa Tour Sputnik 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese foreign ministers often start their terms with trips to Africa, thus highlighting the importance of China-Africa ties and driving bilateral relations to new levels. The country's current Foreign Minister Qin Gang was appointed on December 30, taking over from Wang Yi. His first overseas trip in this position was also to Africa.
- China-Africa traditional friendship shows 'new characteristic' as FM Qin concludes 8-day visit Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang concluded his first official overseas trip since his appointment on December 30, 2022, with visits to five African countries and two regional organizations on his busy eight-day schedule. Experts said the traditional friendship between China and Africa has been further deepened, and in a world in turbulence, the China-Africa relationship is a symbol of developing countries working together to withstand uncertainties and potential crises through cooperation and development.
- China hopes Arab League plays greater role in promoting peace in Middle East: Chinese FM Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- China firmly supports the Arab people's independence in exploring their own development paths, and hopes that the Arab League (AL) will play a greater role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said while meeting with AL Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Sunday local time.
- Newly appointed liaison director assumes office, pointing out Hong Kong's future direction Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- In speaking to the press on the first working day of assuming the duty as director of the liaison office of the central government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Zheng Yanxiong said that as long as there is no social turmoil in the city and it doesn't go in a wrong direction, Hong Kong will embrace a bright future.
- China appoints hard-line security chief to be its representative in Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 16 Jan 2023 -- The ruling Communist Party has appointed hardline Hong Kong national security chief Zheng Yanxiong to head its Central Liaison Office in the city.
- New liaison office director urges Hong Kong to gain more prosperity in first Spring Festival address Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Zheng Yanxiong, the director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivered a 2023 Spring Festival address on Sunday, to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with the people of Hong Kong and to urge the city to grasp the opportunities provided by the Chinese mainland to gain more prosperity.
- Official touts efficacy of Hong Kong security law People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- The Hong Kong National Security Law serves the best interests of residents of the special administrative region, and offers solid safeguards for people's legitimate rights while helping ensure the city's more open and sustainable development, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Friday.
- Strong measures help Xinjiang contain violent acts People's Daily 16 Jan 2023 -- Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regional government has maintained high pressure to curb terrorism, separatism and extremism over the past five years, so as to maintain social stability and provide a safer environment for residents, a report said.
- Analysts Question Viability of Proposed Ugandan Railway Link to Kenya VOA 16 Jan 2023 -- Ugandan officials have confirmed switching from a Chinese to a Turkish company to build a proposed $2 billion railway line linking the capital, Kampala, to the border with Kenya. The railway aims to link up with one being built in Kenya to improve trade and travel between the neighbors. But analysts say Chinese investors poured doubt on the viability of the project.
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