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26 March 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi achieves operational capability, 'boosting North Sea Fleet's far sea capabilities' Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- The Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has achieved operational capability after completing a full-course acceptance test recently, becoming the fourth combat-ready 10,000-ton class destroyer of the PLA North Sea Fleet, with experts saying on Sunday that having more Type 055 ships at the PLA's disposal means higher far sea capabilities.
- Taiwan FM suspects timing of Honduran ties cut linked to president's US trip CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Sunday said he suspected that the timing of Honduras' announcement to cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan is correlated to President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) upcoming trip to visit Central American allies, with stopovers in the United States.
- Taiwan's FM describes Honduran financial demands as akin to bribery CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Sunday that the Honduran government had made "bribe-like" demands for billions in debt restructuring and aid prior to cutting diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of China.
- 'No more dollar diplomacy,' says Tsai as Honduras cuts ties CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Sunday Taiwan would "not engage in a meaningless contest of dollar diplomacy with China" following Honduras' announcement it had cut ties with Taipei in favor of Beijing.
- Different motives seen behind Beijing's poaching of Honduras CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Following the diplomatic split between Honduras and Taiwan on Sunday, several Taiwanese academics weighed in on the timing of the act, the reasons why Taiwan continues to lose allies to Beijing, and possible responses from the United States.
- Ma Ying-jeou Foundation blames Tsai's policy failures for Honduras loss CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) should blame her administration's "wrong" policies for Taiwan's loss of diplomatic ties with Honduras, a director with former President Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) foundation said Sunday.
- MAC condemns Beijing after Honduras cuts ties with Taiwan CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Sunday condemned Beijing for using "dollar diplomacy" to lure away Taiwan's diplomatic allies and erode its international presence following Honduras' severing of ties earlier in the day.
- Taiwan agencies set to address aftermath of Honduran ties cut CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's government ministries have started to take action to deal with the ending of 82 years of diplomatic relations with Honduras on Sunday, including helping military exchange personnel in the two countries and Honduran students in Taiwan.
- Honduras Severs Diplomatic Relations With Taiwan Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Foreign Ministry of Honduras has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
- U.S. backs engagement with Taiwan, warns of China's empty promises CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The United States on Sunday vowed to deepen its engagement with Taiwan and encouraged all countries to do the same after Honduras severed formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan to recognize China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Mar 2023
- Taiwan, Honduras end diplomatic ties (update) CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has severed diplomatic ties with Honduras, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday, the ninth diplomatic ally expected to switch allegiance to Beijing during the nearly seven years President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has been in power.
- Honduras severs 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan island Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- The government of Honduras in Central America announced the breakdown of "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan region on Saturday, saying it will have no more official relations or contact with the island moving forward.
- China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations, cutting Taiwan's diplomatic allies to 13 Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- A few hours after Honduras announced to break off "diplomatic relations" with China's Taiwan region, China and Honduras established diplomatic relations on Sunday with the Central American country recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory - a decision standing on the right side of history that China highly appreciates.
- Honduras establishes diplomatic relations with China after cutting ties with Taiwan Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Honduras has formally established diplomatic ties with China after it cut its ties with Taiwan, dealing a new blow to the island's secessionists.
- The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras Establish Diplomatic Relations PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Reina in Beijing, and they signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The main points of the communiqué are as follows:
- Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras, in keeping with the interests and desire of the two peoples, have decided to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March, China and Honduras signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The two Governments have decided to recongnize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
- China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- China and Honduras established diplomatic relation on Sunday with Honduras recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to questions from the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin TV programme, March 26, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Mar 2023
- Fighting Beijing's long arm of repression Radio Free Asia 26 Mar 2023 -- Young Chinese people in the United States are taking a stand against Beijing's growing willingness to extend enforcement of party censorship and police surveillance among Chinese nationals and their relatives overseas, including through unapproved "police service stations" in other countries.
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