06 April 2023 - China Special Weapons News

China seeks to rename 11 places in disputed Arunachal Pradesh, also claimed by India Radio Free Asia 06 Apr 2023 -- In a bid to deepen claims to territory also claimed by India, China this week announced that it had standardized the names in Chinese and Tibetan of 11 place names in the rugged, disputed area that India calls Arunachal Pradesh and Beijing calls South Tibet.

China sanctions two institutions advocating 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- China announced sanctions on two institutions - the Prospect Foundation and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats - which used "democracy," "freedom" & "cooperation" as excuses to advance "Taiwan independence" and collude with anti-China forces.
U.S. House committee chair arrives in Taiwan CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Michael McCaul, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the United States House of Representatives, on Thursday said his visit to Taiwan is meant to send a signal to China that Taiwan has U.S. support.
US Delegation Led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair on Visit to Taiwan Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- A bipartisan group of US lawmakers led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has arrived in Taiwan on a visit, the committee said.
Taiwan leader's visit lays bare US-China schism Radio Free Asia 06 Apr 2023 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen departs the United States on Thursday after an eventful trip that appeared to shore up her island's relationship with Washington but prompted threats of a "confrontation" from Beijing.
Tsai-McCarthy meet reflects bipartisan support for Taiwan: Analysts CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- The meeting between Republic of China (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday reflected bipartisan support for Taiwan by U.S. lawmakers amid efforts not to anger China based on Washington's "one China policy," analysts said on Thursday.
Taiwan politicians across party lines view Tsai-McCarthy meeting positively CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Politicians across party lines in Taiwan expressed positive views Thursday about the meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and they all said they supported efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
Ma Ying-jeou hails mainland's development, calls for cross-Strait cooperation People's Daily 06 Apr 2023 -- Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, has spoken highly of the mainland's development during his recent visit.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Apr 2023
China Will Not Make Any Concessions on Taiwan Issue, Xi Jinping Says Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- Anyone who expects China to make concessions on the Taiwan issue is thinking unrealistically, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
US asks China to choose 'diplomacy' after Beijing sent warships near Taiwan Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- The United States called on China to choose diplomacy over military pressure against Chinese Taipei. The call came after Beijing deployed warships following a meeting by the self-ruled island's leader with the US House speaker.
Taiwan Military Says Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shandong Enters Waters Close to Island Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has entered waters about 200 nautical miles east of Taiwan's southernmost point, launching military exercises in the vicinity of the island, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said.
China aircraft carrier 200 nautical miles off Taiwan on training mission: Defense chief CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- A Chinese aircraft carrier named the Shandong (山東艦) is currently on what is expected to be a long-range training exercises about 200 nautical miles east of Taiwan, and Taiwanese naval frigates are keeping close tabs on its every move, Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Thursday.
China sends warships near Taiwan before Tsai-McCarthy meeting Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- China has sent warships through waters around Chinese Taipei in a "resolute response" to the meeting of the self-governed island's president and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California.
China Firmly Opposes US-Taiwan Contacts Following Meeting Between McCarthy, Tsai Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that Beijing firmly opposes and strongly condemns official contacts between the United States and Taiwan.
China promises resolute response after Tsai-McCarthy meeting Radio Free Asia 06 Apr 2023 -- China vowed Thursday to take "strong and resolute measures" after a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California, as a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed near Taiwan, putting the island's military on guard.
China's countermeasures in gear against Tsai-McCarthy's sneaky meeting Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- China will adopt firm and resolute measures to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity in responding to the latest meeting between the regional leader of the Taiwan island and the US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy - an erroneous move that delivered a heavy blow to the already strained US-China relations, damaging the political foundation of the two countries and making the cross-Straits situation more intense.
Meeting with President Tsai not meant to escalate tensions with China, McCarthy says CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that his meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) was not meant to escalate tensions between Beijing and Washington.
House Speaker McCarthy States 'Unwavering' US Support for Taiwan VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged "resolute, unwavering and bipartisan" support for Taiwan after he held talks Wednesday with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California.
House Speaker McCarthy Praises Taiwan Leader as 'Great Friend to America' VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Wednesday with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in California, calling her "a great friend to America."
Remarks by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trip through US Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday delivered remarks regarding Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip through the United States. The following is the full text of the remarks:
Chinese defense ministry delivers remarks on Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trip through US Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense delivered remarks on Thursday concerning the "transit" trip of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United States. The following is the full text of the remarks:
China's top legislature issues statement on meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Tsai Ing-wen Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Thursday issued a statement in response to the meeting between U.S. congressional members including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen in the United States. The following is the full text of the statement:
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Statement on Tsai Ing-wen's "Transit" Through the United States PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- "Through the past few days, in disregard of China's serious representations and repeated warnings, the United States deliberately greenlighted the transit of Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the Taiwan region, through the United States. US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the number three in the US government, had a high-profile meeting with Tsai."
Tsai, McCarthy reaffirm strong Taiwan-U.S. bond after historic meeting CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reaffirmed the strong partnership between Taiwan and the United States and their commitment to safeguarding regional stability, following their historic meeting in California on Wednesday (U.S. time).
No reason for China to overreact to Tsai-McCarthy meeting: White House CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- The White House said Wednesday there is no reason for China to overreact to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) meeting with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California that day.
President Tsai meets U.S. speaker McCarthy in California CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a historic meeting in California on Wednesday morning (U.S. time) despite Beijing's repeated protests.
Tensions rise as China says it will check Taiwan's vessels CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Taiwan has asked locally-flagged vessels to not cooperate with Chinese maritime police attempting to make on-board inspections of commercial ships in the wake of President Tsai-Ing Wen's (蔡英文) meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
China vows to take resolute response to Tsai-McCarthy meeting; US' insidious manipulation on Taiwan question will ignite more conflicts with China: experts Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Multiple Chinese authorities including China's top legislature, the Taiwan Work Office of CPC Central Committee, Chinese defense ministry and Chinese foreign ministry firmly opposed and condemned the latest meeting between the regional leader of China's Taiwan island and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California, vowing to take resolute and effective measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to the seriously erroneous acts of collusion between the US and Taiwan secessionist authorities.
Taiwan Work Office of CPC Central Committee issues statement on Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trip to US Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- The spokesperson of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday issued a statement on the meeting between Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The following is the full text of the statement:
No reason for China to overreact to Tsai-McCarthy meeting: White House CNA 06 Apr 2023 -- The White House said Wednesday there is no reason for China to overreact to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) meeting with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California that day.

China, Cambodia wrap up joint exercise with comprehensive live-fire phase Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the armed forces of Cambodia recently wrapped up the Golden Dragon-2023 joint exercise after a comprehensive live-fire phase simulating a terror attack on a major international event, with experts saying on Thursday that the drills consolidated military exchanges and cooperation between the two countries and contributed to regional security, peace and stability.

Have US military deployments brought turmoil or security? Chinese FM comments on US moves in Philippines Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Given the long list of turmoil, division and devastation left behind by the US military around the world, countries around the South China Sea should think carefully about what consequences the increased US military deployments in the region could have, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in response to the additional US military deployment in the Philippines.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on April 6, 2023 PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023

Statement by President von der Leyen with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping following the trilateral meeting European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Statement by President von der Leyen following the trilateral meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and French President Macron European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Statement by President von der Leyen ahead of the trilateral meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and French President Macron European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Statement by President von der Leyen ahead of the meeting with Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Xi holds talks with French president Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
President Xi Jinping Holds China-France-EU Trilateral Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting of China, France and the European Union (EU) with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People.
Xi Jinping: China Ready to Issue a Joint Call with France for Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and they met the press afterwards.
President Xi Jinping Holds Trilateral Meeting with French President Macron and European Commission President von der Leyen PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping had a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron Jointly Meet the Press PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People.

Macron Appeals To Chinese President To Help End War In Ukraine RFE/RL 06 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Beijing to talk sense into Russia over the war in Ukraine, telling his Chinese counterpart that Russia's aggression had dealt a blow to international stability.
Macron asks Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses,' help end Ukraine war Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to urge Russia, a close ally, to end the war in Ukraine.
China Ready to Cooperate With France in Calling for Peace Talks in Ukraine Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- China is ready together with France to call on the global community for rationality and restraint on the situation in Ukraine, and engage in peace talks as soon as possible, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
China ready to issue joint call with France for political settlement of Ukraine crisis: Xi Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday in Beijing that China stands ready to issue a joint call with France for political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Saudi, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have met in the Chinese capital city of Beijing.
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran Meet in Beijing Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have met in Beijing.
Chinese FM witnesses resumption of Saudi Arabia-Iran diplomatic ties in Beijing Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran announced the resumption of diplomatic ties with immediate effect on Thursday in Beijing after the first formal meeting between the two countries' top diplomats in more than seven years. The amplification of China's mediation between the two countries has been remarkable over the past month, showing that the diplomatic philosophy advocated and practiced by China is being recognized worldwide, experts said.
Iranian, Chinese FMs meet in Beijing IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang met on Thursday in the Chinese capital Beijing.
Chinese, Saudi, Iranian senior diplomats hold talks IRNA 06 Apr 2023 -- A tripartite meeting among foreign ministers of China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran has been held in the Chinese capital Beijing.
Iran, Saudi FMs meet in China for first time in seven years Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, met in China a month after the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations under a China-brokered deal.

Leaders Say TikTok Is Potential Cybersecurity Risk to U.S. DoD News 06 Apr 2023 -- TikTok is a "potential threat vector" to the United States, said John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of defense.

Fiji Investigates Allegations of Chinese Spying VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- Fiji's prime minster has raised concerns about allegations of Chinese espionage.

Report: China Helped With Africa Pandemic Debt Relief VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- A new report by researchers from Johns Hopkins University is giving China better than expected marks for its performance in helping to restructure the crippling debt loads carried by some African countries.

Canberra Presses China Over Australian Journalist Detained Since 2020 VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- One year after Beijing put an Australian journalist on trial in a closed-door hearing, China has still not revealed the verdict in the case.

US Senate Probes Alleged Chinese Forced Labor in Auto Supply Chain VOA 06 Apr 2023 -- The Senate Finance Committee is investigating U.S. and foreign auto manufacturers and suppliers for potential links to forced labor practices in China's Xinjiang region, where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities are allegedly being coerced into working in factories.

RMB's role grows globally as dollar alternatives sought People's Daily 06 Apr 2023 -- The rising global use of the Chinese renminbi will accelerate the world's shift toward a multipolar international currency system, a process critical for global financial stability as the drawbacks of the dollar-centred system can no longer be ignored, experts said.

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06 April 2023 - China Special Weapons News