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07 March 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Manila: Chinese boats have not left area near Philippine-occupied island Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- Scores of Chinese boats have ignored repeated radio challenges to leave waters near a Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea after being spotted there in recent days, the Philippine Coast Guard said Tuesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Mar 2023
- Analysts warn of more tensions if McCarthy meets Tsai Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly is planning to meet Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen in the US in coming weeks. Chinese analysts warned of more tensions should the US continues to violate the one-China principle.
- Unification an irresistible trend and common aspiration for Chinese people: CPPCC member Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Unification is an irresistible trend and common aspiration, and people across Taiwan Straits will work together for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people. People in the mainland can take high-speed railway to Taipei and compatriots in the island can also fly directly to Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province in Central China, according to Jiang Liping, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and also vice chairman of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League in comments made on Tuesday.
- Nikkei voices 'regret' on Taiwan veterans spy story CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- A Japanese newspaper on Tuesday voiced "regret" over any confusion caused by a controversial story it published on Feb. 28 in which it suggested that many discharged military personnel in Taiwan later serve as spies for China.
- Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter of China's own internal affairs: Qin Gang Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- At a press conference Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang responded to the Taiwan question with the Chinese Constitution in hand, saying that the island of Taiwan is a part of China's sacred territory. How to resolve the Taiwan question is a matter of China's own internal affairs, and no foreign country has the right to interfere.
- China to continue showing utmost sincerity, making utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- China will continue to show the utmost sincerity and make the utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification, but it will reserve the option of taking all necessary measures, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.
- No country should interfere in Taiwan affairs: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- No country has the right to interfere in Taiwan affairs as resolving the Taiwan question is China's own business, said Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Tuesday at a press conference.
- Chinese people commemorate death of radar, early warning aircraft pioneer Wang Xiaomo, hailing his great contribution to nation Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Chinese public commemorated Wang Xiaomo, a renowned radar expert and the father of China's early warning aircraft, who passed away on Monday in Beijing due to illness at the age of 84, hailing Wang's outstanding contributions to the country.
- China has accelerated legislation relating to national security: top legislator Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- China has accelerated legislation relating to national security, and has for the past few years improved the legal system for opposing foreign sanctions, interference, and long-arm jurisdiction, and provided legal protection for the interests of our country and our people, said China's top legislator.
- China's national legislature sets work plan for this year People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, has set a plan for the legislative work this year, according to a report presented to the ongoing NPC session for deliberation on Tuesday.
- China's legislature urged to safeguard national sovereignty, interests People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- China's top legislator on Tuesday urged the National People's Congress (NPC) to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
- China to establish national data bureau Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- China will establish a national data bureau, according to a reform plan submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
- China to downsize staff of central-level state institutions by 5 percent People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- China's state institutions at the central level will downsize their staff by 5 percent, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions made public Tuesday.
- China puts national administration handling public petitions directly under State Council People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- The National Public Complaints and Proposals Administration will become an institution directly under the State Council from one under the general office of the State Council, according to a plan on reforming the State Council institutions.
- Chinese leaders participate in discussions with political advisors People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday attended group discussions with national political advisors at the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
- Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- Beijing's newly appointed special envoy to the Pacific has underlined China's investment in infrastructure during his first official trip to the region, as Australia and the United States step up efforts to keep island nations in their orbit.
- Beijing's New FM Qin Gang: China's Rise 'Busts Myth That Modernization is Westernization' Sputnik 07 Mar 2023 -- At his debut press conference as China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang hailed the country's development path, saying it had proven nations can industrialize and develop without colonial plunder and war, as the West has.
- Chinese modernization not pursued by war, colonization or exploitation, busting the myth that modernization is westernization: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Achieving modernization for a country with a population of more than 1.4 billion will be an unprecedented feat in human history, and Chinese modernization offers solutions to many challenges facing human development, and dispels the myth that modernization is westernization, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a press conference Tuesday on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.
- Foreign Minister Qin Gang briefs the media: Highlights People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- Foreign Minister Qin Gang answers questions about the country's foreign policy and diplomatic relations at a press conference on Tuesday during the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
- China's foreign minister warns 'reckless' US of 'conflict and confrontation' Press TV 07 Mar 2023 -- China's foreign minister Qin Gang has warned that "conflict and confrontation" with the United States is inevitable if Washington continues its "reckless" approach to relations with Beijing.
- Head of US Army Pacific Names Challenges Posed by Beijing VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- The top U.S. Army commander in the Indo-Pacific recently gave a ground-up view of the challenges posed by China's military buildup in the region, citing munitions shortage as among the areas the United States should strengthen to effectively deter potential Chinese aggression.
- Chinese FM: US Needs to 'Hit the Brakes' Before Conflict Becomes Inevitable With Beijing Sputnik 07 Mar 2023 -- China and the United States have the world's third and second-largest nuclear stockpiles, respectively. Tensions have been increasing between the two countries over economic issues and the US repeated accusations that Beijing is supporting Russia, as well as matters over Taiwan.
- China's Leaders Sharpen Rhetoric Toward US VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- Public remarks from senior Chinese leaders, delivered during the annual meeting of the National People's Congress, which began Sunday, suggest that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the Communist Party that he controls are adopting a more confrontational approach to dealing with the United States.
- China FM says conflict unavoidable if US pursues 'wrong path' in relations Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- The United States and China are destined for conflict if Washington refuses to "hit the brakes" as it "speed[s] down the wrong path" of engagement with Beijing, China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday during his first media appearance in the role.
- China to firmly counter illegal sanction, "long-arm jurisdiction" People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- Chinese courts will unswervingly counter illegal sanctions and "long-arm jurisdictions" to firmly safeguard China's judicial sovereignty and people's interests.
- President Xi calls out US-led 'containment, encirclement and suppression' of China Press TV 07 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has strongly rebuked the US in a speech at an annual summit of the ruling Communist Party, saying Washington is leading a "containment, encirclement and suppression of China."
- Key US Intelligence Official Casts Shade on TikTok, Chinese Tech VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- Add a top U.S. intelligence official to the list of Americans expressing concern about Chinese-made technology and Chinese social media platforms like TikTok.
- White House backs TikTok ban bill Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- The White House has announced its support for a new bipartisan bill to allow the U.S. secretary of commerce to ban foreign-owned technology like TikTok. The announcement came Tuesday as the bill was being introduced by a group of eight senators from both parties.
- US, Lithuania in Talks Aimed at China VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision the White House applauded.
- China-Europe ties not targeted at, subjugated to or controlled by any third party: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- The China-Europe relationship is not targeted at any third party nor is it subjugated to or controlled by any third party, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told a press conference on Tuesday during the ongoing two sessions.
- China, Russia set good example for intl relations, target no third party: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- China and Russia have found a path of major country relations featuring strategic trust and good neighborliness, setting a good example for international relations and such relations are based on no alliance and no confrontation and it doesn't target any third party, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told a press conference on Tuesday.
- China has not provided weapons to any party involved in the Ukraine crisis, and will never accept criticism or sanctions thrown at it: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- China is neither initiator of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, nor an involved party. The country did not provide weapons to any party involved in the crisis and will never accept criticism, pressure or sanctions thrown at it,Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at Tuesday's press conference.
- BRI builds broad path for common development: Chinese FM Qin Gang Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a high-quality public good initiated by China and jointly built by all partners, whose benefits are shared by the world. It has attracted the participation of more than three-fourths of the countries in the world and 32 international organizations, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang stressed on Tuesday at a press conference during the ongoing two sessions.
- BRI is pragmatic and open; 'debt trap' label not relevant China: FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is pragmatic and open, and China should be the last one to be blamed for debt problems in BRI countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang stressed on Tuesday at a press conference of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.
- Developing countries should have greater voice in international affairs: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Developing countries should have greater voice in international affairs and people from these countries should be entitled to enjoy better lives, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said when attending a press conference on Tuesday at the two sessions.
- Top Chinese Official Tells Hong Kong to Nip National Security Risks in the Bud VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- A top Chinese official has told Hong Kong to "nip in the bud" any potential risks that might threaten national security and be vigilant of "destructive forces lurking in society," according to the city's Beijing-appointed leader.
- HK's NPC deputies called on to take lead in safeguarding national security Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Chinese senior officials on Hong Kong affairs met a delegation of Hong Kong deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Tuesday, pointing out that the city has entered a crucial development period following its transition from chaos to order and expecting those deputies to play a backbone role in safeguarding national security and helping the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to roll out policies.
- International Women's Day march in Hong Kong canceled amid police threats Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- A women's labor organization in Hong Kong canceled a march last weekend to mark International Women's Day amid threats from police that they would arrest key activists.
- Global currency should not be used as a trump card in unilateral sanctions: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- "Which currency should China and Russia use in bilateral trade? Whichever currency that is safe, efficient and credible," Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing Two Sessions on Tuesday when asked by a Russian news agency on the state of currency settlement for trade between China and Russia.
- No change in policy, says China's forex regulator despite claims from US investor: report Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- China's top forex regulator, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), said that it has noticed claims made by US billionaire investor Mark Mobius that he cannot get his money out of the country. But SAFE said there has been no change in China's policy for cross-border remittance of funds, online news portal cls.cn reported on Monday.
- China to set up national financial regulatory administration People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- China will set up a national financial regulatory administration, according to a plan submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
- Decoding China's economic recovery at "two sessions" People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- While a recession risk still hangs over the global economy, the ongoing "two sessions" in China reassured investors and businesses that the world's second-largest economy is bouncing back from COVID-19 shocks and will continue to serve as a strong growth driver for the globe.
- 'Red Guards' song and dance for model worker prompts shock, anger over Mao's legacy Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- High school students dressed as Red Guards from the Cultural Revolution took to the streets in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi over the weekend to sing the praises of model worker Lei Feng, in a move that shocked many who were reminded of the decade of political violence under late supreme leader Mao Zedong.
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