Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
16 April 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Debris from China's satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 16 Apr 2023 -- China launched a meteorological satellite from its north-central Gansu Province at 9:36 a.m. Sunday with some rocket wreckage later detected falling into a no-fly zone off the coast of northern Taiwan, which Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said did not pose a safety threat.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 16, 2023 ROC MND 16 Apr 2023
- The island of Taiwan unsure of how to respond to US' scathing assessment of its armed forces Global Times 16 Apr 2023 -- Citing previously leaked documents, The Washington Post reported on Saturday that the military of the island of Taiwan is "unlikely to thwart Chinese mainland military air superiority in a cross-strait conflict," highlighting a series of shortcomings in the Taiwan military's equipment and training. In response, the defense authority on the island of Taiwan stated that it "respects outside opinions about its military preparedness," but military experts said the "Taiwan military" is being slapped in the face by its master, yet still has to smile.
- Shenzhou-15 taikonauts set new record for China's manned space program with 4 spacewalks of single crew Global Times 16 Apr 2023 -- The crew of the Shenzhou-15 set a new record in China's manned space history for extravehicular activity (EVA) by a single crew, after the Chinese taikonauts completed their fourth EVA on Saturday.
- Putin Hails Russia's Broad Ties With China VOA 16 Apr 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country's broad ties with China on Sunday, including military cooperation, as he met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Moscow.
- Meeting with Chinese Minister of National Defence Li Shangfu President of Russia 16 Apr 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China Li Shangfu in the Kremlin. Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu also attended the meeting.
- Putin, Chinese Defense Minister Li Hail Strong Bilateral Ties Surpassing 'Cold War-Era Alliances' Sputnik 16 Apr 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese Defense Minister and member of China's State Council Li Shangfu, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
- Chinese defense minister starts first foreign visit to Russia, highlighting bilateral military ties Global Times 16 Apr 2023 -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu is scheduled to start his four-day visit to Russia on Sunday, his first foreign trip in his new position, with experts saying the trip will deepen bilateral military ties and contribute to peace and stability of major international and regional hotspot issues amid a complex security environment.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Armed Clashes in Sudan PRC MofA 16 Apr 2023
- China urges two sides of Sudan conflict to implement cease-fire, move forward political transition Global Times 16 Apr 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday urged the two sides of the Sudan conflict to stop the fighting as soon as possible and work to move forward the political transition process together, as the African country is once again engulfed in conflict that has so far caused dozens of deaths and hundreds of casualties.
- Top official on HK pays 'historical visit' to LegCo, meets legal representatives Global Times 16 Apr 2023 -- China's top official on Hong Kong and Macao affairs Xia Baolong met with more than 80 lawmakers on Sunday during his inspection tour in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which was described by some lawmakers as historical, signaling that the central government indeed cares about and pays close attention to the city's development.
- Bear more children - they're like consumer durables, Chinese economist urges Radio Free Asia 16 Apr 2023 -- Have more children - it's your patriotic duty. They are like durable consumer goods that you pay off over the long haul, but bring far more benefits.
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