Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
07 April 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about media reports that "The special return plane of the President was interfered with by unknown sources" (April 7, 2023) ROC MND 07 Apr 2023
- Asia Fact Check Lab: Did Tsai's McCarthy meeting violate the 'One-China' principle? Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai - have transited through the United States.
- China Sanctions Two American Entities Over Taiwan Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- The Chinese authorities have sanctioned two US entities, namely the Hudson Institute and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, for violation of the one-China principle, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
- Barred from China...again. Beijing sanctions Taipei's de facto US ambassador Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Beijing on Friday announced further sanctions against the Taiwanese de facto ambassador to the United States following the meeting between Taiwan's president and the U.S. House speaker, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
- MAC protests China's sanctions against Taiwan's U.S. envoy, 2 groups CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the top government agency in Taiwan handling relations with China, strongly protested China's blacklisting Friday of Taiwan's representative to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and two Taiwanese groups.
- China imposes sanctions on two US organizations over hosting Taiwan's President Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China has ordered sanctions against two American organizations for hosting Taiwan's visiting President Tsai Ing-wen during a recent trip to the United States.
- Taiwan's legislative speaker thanks Xi for helping his country grab eyeballs CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃) on Friday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) for helping Taiwan gain international media coverage by ramping up pressure on Taipei before and after the meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
- Ma concludes China trip, reaffirms '1992 consensus' CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Former Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Friday wrapped up his 12-day trip to China, reaffirming the importance of the "1992 consensus" after returning to Taiwan.
- Ma Ying-jeou's trip to mainland aids cross-Strait relations: official People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A Chinese mainland official on Thursday commended Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, on his visit to the mainland, saying the trip has aided cross-Strait relations.
- Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland visit People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A delegation led by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, left for Taiwan from Shanghai on Friday, concluding their visit to the Chinese mainland.
- China deploys warships, aircraft near Taiwan for second day after Tsai-McCarthy meet Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China has deployed warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day, Taiwanese officials said on Friday, as tensions mount between Beijing and the self-ruled island over a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Apr 2023
- Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland trip with farewell by senior Taiwan affairs official from mainland; constructive for peace, exchanges Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- All issues at home can be properly resolved through consultation, and the Chinese mainland will facilitate exchanges and contacts between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, a senior mainland Taiwan affairs official told former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday during a farewell dinner in Shanghai, the last stop of Ma's maiden visit to the mainland before his return to Taiwan island on Friday.
- Update: China's top office on Taiwan affairs sanctions diehard separatist, two institutions advocating 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's top office on the Taiwan affairs - the Taiwan Work Office of Communist Party of China Central Committee - announced on Friday to sanction diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Hsiao Bi-khim, who colluded with the US and provoked confrontation between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. Hsiao and her family members are prohibited from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
- Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trips through U.S.: Truths and Facts People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- In disregard of China's strong opposition and solemn representation, the United States has allowed Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip through the United States and the high-profile meeting between Tsai and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
- Sanctions against diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Bi-khim Hsiao announced People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday announced sanction measures against diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Bi-khim Hsiao.
- China's AC332 multirole, plateau-operable helicopter makes maiden flight Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's brand-new multirole helicopter, the AC332, successfully completed its first full-state flight in Binhai New Area, North China's Tianjin Municipality on Friday, with its developer saying that the aircraft will provide strong support for emergency rescue, transportation and general aviation needs from people in the country's vast plateau areas.
- China to Build Out Satellite Network Amid Worries About Starlink's Military Use - Reports Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- China will launch 12,992 satellites into orbit to rival SpaceX's Starlink constellation amid calls from the military community to speed up the creation of a national network, after Elon Musk's project revealed its military capabilities in the Ukrainian conflict, US media has learned.
- Book on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era published People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A book on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has been published and is available nationwide.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on April 7, 2023 PRC MofA 07 Apr 2023
- Xi Jinping Holds an Informal Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Guangzhou PRC MofA 07 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of April 7, 2023, President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Pine Garden in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province.
- China-France-EU trilateral talks set right course for ties Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- During talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that cooperation and common ground between China and the EU outweigh competition and differences, and China is prepared to work with the EU to set the right direction and tone for China-EU ties, fully resume exchanges at all levels and revitalize mutually-beneficial cooperation in various fields, injecting fresh impetus into China-EU relations and global peace, stability and prosperity.
- Xi holds talks with French president on cooperation, China-EU relations, Ukraine crisis People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday, calling on both sides to enhance cooperation, promote relations between China and the European Union, and work jointly for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
- France Should Submit Its Own Plan on Conflict Resolution in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Says Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris should propose its own plan on political settlement of conflict in Ukraine, adding that Beijing will support it.
- France Should Submit Its Own Plan on Conflict Resolution in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Says Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris should propose its own plan on political settlement of conflict in Ukraine, adding that Beijing will support it.
- China, France support restoration of talks to lift sanctions on Iran IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Following French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing, China and France issued a joint statement on Friday in which they supported the political and diplomatic talks to lift sanctions on Iran.
- China takes countermeasures against Hudson Institute, Reagan library People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- China has decided to take countermeasures against the Hudson Institute, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the relevant people in charge of these organizations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
- President Xi says China's top priority on Ukraine is to encourage ceasefire, end war Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China's President Xi Jinping has said Beijing's top priority on Ukraine is to encourage a ceasefire and end the war with Russia.
- Federated States of Micronesia Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties to China VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- The Micronesian Congress has reaffirmed the Federated States of Micronesia's diplomatic ties with China after outgoing President David Panuelo had urged a switch to Taiwan.
- As China expands investment in Myanmar, experts warn of public backlash Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Death and destruction is everywhere in Myanmar, and it's getting worse by the day. But at least one country doesn't seem to mind.
- European Commission chief's comments on Uyghurs fall short of expectations Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed human rights issues with China's Xi Jinping during a high-level meeting on Thursday in Beijing, a rare move for European leaders who usually avoid the topic when they visit the Chinese capital for talks.
- China's reported construction of undersea internet cable is normal business activity, beneficial to data security: analyst Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's reported construction of an undersea internet cable is a normal business activity to meet data transmission requirements and will also be beneficial to maintaining data security, said an industry analyst.
- China's forex reserves rise in March as dollar weakens Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's foreign exchange reserves came in at $3.1839 trillion at the end of March, up 1.62 percent or $50.7 billion from a month earlier, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said on Friday.
- China mulls ban on export of rare earth magnet tech amid tensions with US Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China is reportedly mulling a ban on the export of technologies used to produce high-performance rare earth magnets deployed in electric vehicles, wind turbine motors and other products amid rising tensions with the US.
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