Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
20 February 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Several students in E.China confirmed COVID-19 positive for the first time, 'not new wave of epidemic' Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- Three local schools in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province reportedly detected new COVID-19 cases among their students, while Hangzhou disease control authorities on Monday responded assuring the public that the students were all infected for the first time, which is a normal phenomenon and does not represent the beginning of a new wave of epidemic, according to the Hangzhou Daily.
- Taiwan presidential race not brought up on China trip: KMT official CNA 20 Feb 2023 -- A top official with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), who recently concluded a visit to China, said Monday that Taiwan's 2024 presidential election was an internal affair and was not discussed with Chinese officials on the trip.
- Firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" required for peace: senior diplomat People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- Peace across the Taiwan Strait should be maintained through firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and unswerving adherence to the one-China principle, which is also the consensus of the international community, a senior Chinese diplomat said here on Saturday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on February 20, 2023 PRC MofA 20 Feb 2023
- China publishes report on US' hegemonic, domineering and bullying practices Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China on Monday released a report on US hegemony and its perils to expose the US' abuse of hegemony in the political, military, economic, financial, technological and cultural fields, by presenting the relevant facts, and to draw greater international attention to the perils of the US' practices to world peace and stability and the well-being of all peoples.
- Chinese FM spokesperson briefs on China-U.S. engagement People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson briefed on China-U.S. engagement on Sunday.
- Ukraine's Zelensky: Should China ally with Russia, there would be world war Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned China against supporting Russia in its year-long military campaign in the former Soviet republic, saying, "There will be a world war" if Beijing sides with Moscow.
- Blinken Warns China to Face 'Real Consequences' If Beijing Supplies Weapons to Moscow Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- China will face consequences if Beijing decides to supply Russia with military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, while refusing to specify the details of Washington's response.
- China denies US claim about arming Russia, slams Washington's meddlesome remarks Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Beijing has dismissed claims by the United States that China is considering arming Russia in its war with Ukraine, urging Washington to reflect on its own actions rather than making meddlesome comments.
- China rebuts US claims over providing 'lethal support' to Russia Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China has urged the US to reflect on its own deeds and stop shifting blame and spreading false information over US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks suggesting China is considering providing "lethal support" to Russia, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, stressing that it's the US that has been arming combatants throughout the conflict.
- Beijing Urges US to Stop Spreading Misinformation About China-Russia Ties Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- It is the United States that pumps the Ukraine conflict with arms, not China, that is why Washington should stop shifting responsibility for fueling the conflict and spreading misinformation regarding military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, the spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Wenbin, said on Monday.
- Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi to pay a visit to Russia, promoting peace talk top on agenda Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Russia - the last stop of his tour to Europe since February 14. He is expected to promote peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches the one-year mark, with the situation still deteriorating. Analysts said that China's tangible moves in de-escalating the situation have been in stark contrast to the US' fanning of flames.
- Document to highlight China's efforts in seeking peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- Document on finding a political settlement to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, to be published by China soon, highlights Beijing's active efforts in pursuing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the conflict been dragging on for a year and wrecking more havoc on global security and economy, Chinese experts, after a top Chinese diplomat on Saturday announced the releasing of the document at the 59th Munich Security Conference. Moreover, the document will inject much-needed sanity for the world's response on this crisis.
- China stands on the side of peace and dialogue over Ukraine conflict: Wang Yi Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China always stands on the side of peace and dialogue and is committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said in a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday.
- Foreign Secretary's call with China Foreign Minister Qin Gang, February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Monday 20 February.
- China already offers Sri Lanka debt extension: Foreign Ministry Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- The Export-Import Bank of China has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, noting that China is willing to negotiate a medium- and long-term debt disposal plan with the country in a friendly manner, and do its best to promote Sri Lanka's debt sustainability.
- China keeps LPR unchanged for 6th straight month amid better-than-expected economic rebound Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China has left its benchmark bank lending rates unchanged for the sixth straight month on Monday, as the recovery of domestic economy, especially rebounding expectations for the real estate market, has reduced urgency of imminently easing monetary policies, experts told the Global Times.
- Booked a flight out of China? Police are likely to knock on your door Radio Free Asia 20 Feb 2023 -- Chinese police are calling up people who have booked flights to leave the country and interrogating them about where they are going and when they plan to be back, sources in the country tell Radio Free Asia.
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