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13 March 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- MAC confirms Taiwanese missing soldier is in China CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- A Taiwanese professional soldier who went missing from his post in outlying Kinmen County last Thursday is in China, but it is too early to make a conclusion as to whether he deserted, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Monday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 13, 2023 ROC MND 13 Mar 2023
- China Warns West Not to Cross Red Line on Taiwan Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- The Communist Party of China's strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue must be implemented and the One-China principle upheld, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged in his first speech since being elected for a third term on Monday.
- UK urged not to cater to US with new defense review reportedly to mention Taiwan question, take tougher statements against mainland Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- A new comprehensive review of UK's security, defense and foreign policy will mention the Taiwan island and hype the "China threat," according to UK media, which an expert believes would be a tougher approach to China that the UK takes to cater to US' strategic goals and enhance its relationship with the US.
- China warns Philippines not to give US more access to bases Radio Free Asia 13 Mar 2023 -- Granting the United States greater access to Philippine military bases will drag the Southeast Asian nation into "geopolitical strife," China's embassy here has warned, claiming the move is part of a plot to contain its growing regional influence.
- Xi Jinping ends annual congress with calls to strengthen military Radio Free Asia 13 Mar 2023 -- China's rubber-stamp parliament closed on Monday after appointing a new premier and four vice premiers - two of whom have close ties to the military-industrial complex - as Communist Party leader Xi Jinping called repeatedly for a "world-class" technological upgrade for the People's Liberation Army.
- China's Xi Jinping urges greater self-reliance amid trade, military tensions with US Press TV 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese president has called for speeding up science and technology development to ensure greater self-reliance and strengthening the country's military amid rising tensions with the US.
- China's 3rd aircraft carrier Fujian 'makes smooth progress' in mooring trials ahead of expected maiden voyage Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has made smooth progress in mooring trials ahead of its expected maiden voyage later this year, analysts said on Monday, after the latest reports showed the ship has seemingly already tested its auxiliary power systems.
- China Launches Earth Observatory Satellite Horus 2 Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- China has successfully put into orbit its Earth remote sensing satellite Horus 2 using Chinese rocket carrier Long March-2C, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Monday.
- Xi's Consolidation of Power Equals Suppression in China, Conflicts Abroad, Analysts Say VOA 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest move to bolster the power of the Communist Party and tighten its grip on society is a manifestation of the Communist ideology and will likely result in increased suppression at home and intensified conflicts with the West, according to analysts.
- Chinese Premier's down-to-earth approach at first press conference inspires confidence Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- On March 13, 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States announced an arrangement for Australia to acquire a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) capability through the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) enhanced security partnership.
- China to march on new journey with full confidence, energy, as annual 'two sessions' successfully conclude Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday. His remarks comprehensively covered key topics, including the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), national rejuvenation, national reunification, development and security, as well as building a community with a shared future for humanity.
- China adopts revision to Legislative Law, a significant step in practicing whole-process people's democracy Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- China's national legislature adopted on Monday a revision to the Legislation Law, which has been hailed by Chinese lawmakers and political advisors as a significant step in enhancing the full-scale leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over legislation work and developing whole-process people's democracy with innovative moves that keep up with the times.
- "Two sessions" muster consensus, strength for China's modernization drive People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- For any China observer, the "two sessions" provide a chance not to be missed to get a glimpse of how its grand blueprint for modernization turns into policies and actions.
- Chinese premier vows to further improve gov't conduct People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged further efforts to improve the conduct of the government and vowed zero-tolerance for corruption.
- Highlights from Premier Li's news conference People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Premier Li Qiang met reporters at home and abroad at a news conference on Monday at the end of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress.
- Pushing economic, social development gains 'unprecedented' focus during this year's two sessions Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- Promoting economic and social development has gained an "unprecedented" focus and emphasis during this year's two sessions, as China stands at a crucial phase of implementing plans set at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and entering a new development journey, national legislators and political advisors said, as most motions and proposals submitted this year focused on economic growth.
- China's new cabinet lineup decided at top legislature Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- With key positions of Chinese central government being endorsed at the national legislature, Chinese observers believed that the major agenda of the central government will be steering the economy recovery and boosting market confidence.
- Xi stresses advancing One Country, Two Systems, national reunification Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- President Xi on Monday stressed solid efforts in advancing the practice of One Country, Two Systems, and the cause of national reunification.
- Xi stresses upholding leadership of CPC People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed upholding the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee.
- Xi stresses building human community with shared future People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- China will make efforts to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, President Xi Jinping said Monday.
- Xi stresses advancing "one country, two systems," national reunification People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed solid efforts in advancing the practice of "one country, two systems" and the cause of national reunification.
- Xi stresses better coordinating development, security People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed better coordinating development and security.
- Xi emphasizes putting people first on new journey People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- It is a must to put the people first on the new journey of building China into a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday.
- Xi stresses unswervingly advancing high-quality development People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- China will unswervingly advance high-quality development on the new journey of building a great modern socialist country and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, President Xi Jinping said Monday.
- Xi stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for due contributions to building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation.
- Xi says people's trust is biggest motivation for him to forge ahead People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that the people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives him to march on and a great responsibility he shoulders.
- China's national legislature holds closing meeting People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its first session Monday morning.
- New leadership navigates China on right course People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- China has ushered in new leadership of its State bodies in accordance with the procedures of the annual session of the national legislature, fueling expectations that the new lineup will shore up the recovery of the world's second-largest economy and advance reform and opening-up amid global headwinds.
- China's top political advisory body holds standing committee meeting People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, on Sunday afternoon held a standing committee meeting.
- China's national legislature decides on new cabinet lineup People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- China's national legislature on Sunday decided on the new lineup of the State Council, or the cabinet, at its ongoing annual session.
- "Two sessions" muster consensus, strength for China's modernization drive People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- For any China observer, the "two sessions" provide a chance not to be missed to get a glimpse of how its grand blueprint for modernization turns into policies and actions.
- Pragmatism, sincerity key to Beijing's success in mediation People's Daily 13 Mar 2023 -- A low profile in mediation, great pragmatism and having no self-interests are some of the key factors behind Beijing's successful facilitation of the landmark reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran last week, observers said.
- UK's provocative moves to negatively impact ties with China: experts Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- The UK government has announced it will "ramp up investment in defense" in its 2023 Integrated Review, which pledges to "respond to emerging geopolitical threats" including "China's economic coercion", by significantly raising UK's military spending in the coming two years, which experts said to be mainly catering to US' strategic goals.
- UK announces increased funding for China Capabilities Programme Gov.UK 13 Mar 2023 -- The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is increasing funding to further boost skills and knowledge for government staff on China.
- China Eyes Larger Middle East Role After Sealing Iran-Saudi Deal RFE/RL 13 Mar 2023 -- A surprise deal brokered by China to reestablish diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia has paved the way for Beijing to expand its influence in the Middle East and shore up its broader ambitions on the global stage.
- Talks Underway to Resume Work on Trans-Myanmar Railway Linking China to Bay of Bengal VOA 13 Mar 2023 -- After pandemic-related delays, discussion is now underway about resuming work on the railway project in Myanmar that will connect China's Yunnan province to the Bay of Bengal, according to the Myanmar government.
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