Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
28 April 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- More than 82 percent of population in China has contracted COVID-19 between December and February: Chinese CDC Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- A weekly report published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded that more than 82 percent of the Chinese population contracted coronavirus between December 2022 and February 2023.
- Philippines reports near-collision with Chinese vessels in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2023 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday it was involved in a near-collision with Chinese vessels that carried out "dangerous maneuvers" in the South China Sea, the latest in a string of incidents in the disputed waters.
- China expresses strong protest over Philippine vessels' intrusion, says Chinese coast guard's response 'professional', 'restrained' Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- After two Philippine coast guard vessels intruded into the waters off the Ren'ai Reef without Chinese permission and deliberately made provocative moves, Chinese coast guard vessels safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime order, in accordance with the law, and took measures to avoid the dangerous approach of the Philippine vessels and avoid a collision, according to a spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- India Says Normal China Ties Depend on Resolving Border Dispute VOA 28 Apr 2023 -- India and China disagreed during a meeting of their defense ministers Thursday on the importance of restoring peace along their disputed border to developing bilateral ties.
- Chinese defense minister urges to bring China-India border situation under normalized management in meeting with Indian defense chief Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- When meeting with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu said that the China-Indian border situation remains stable, and border issue should be properly managed within bilateral ties.
- The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about "the aerial navigation by a US P-8A anti-submarine aircraft" (April 28, 2023) ROC MND 28 Apr 2023
- China Flies Fighter Jets Around Taiwan VOA 28 Apr 2023 -- Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Friday 38 Chinese fighter jets and one TB-001 drone aircraft have circled the island.
- Chinese military drone encircles Taiwan: MND CNA 28 Apr 2023 -- Nineteen Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday and early Friday, including a TB-001 unmanned aerial vehicle that almost flew around the island, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 28, 2023 ROC MND 28 Apr 2023
- PLA Eastern Theater Command tracks, monitors US warplane's flight over Taiwan Straits: spokesperson Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has closely tracked and monitored a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Straits on Friday, a spokesperson from the PLA Eastern Theater Command said while warning that the theater command's troops remain on high alert to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace and stability.
- Defense spokesperson warns Taiwan's DPP against "inviting wolf into house" People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- A spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities against letting in U.S. defense companies, comparing the move to "inviting a wolf into the house."
- Chinese navy vessels evacuate personnel from Sudan People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement.
- Pakistan's Army Chief Visits China to Deepen Ties VOA 28 Apr 2023 -- Pakistan's Chief of the Army, General Asim Munir, is in China on a four-day official visit where he is holding meetings with the leadership of the People's Liberation Army to discuss military cooperation between the two countries.
- China broadens scope of its counter-espionage law amid raids on foreign companies Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2023 -- China's ruling Communist Party has granted itself more powers under an amended espionage law, expanding the definition of what constitutes "spying," amid ongoing raids on U.S. consultancy firms in China.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on April 28, 2023 PRC MofA 28 Apr 2023
- Germany's possible restriction on semiconductor chemicals exports to Beijing would undermine the positive direction of China-EU ties: experts Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- Germany is reportedly considering restricting exports of chemicals to China that are used to produce semiconductors, a move which experts said would disrupt the positive direction of China-Europe relations and represent a "severe blow" to the country's industrial base, further hurting an economy that is already suffering from economic blows linked to the Ukraine crisis.
- Chinese visits to Myanmar sow influence, but may hinder interests Radio Free Asia 28 Apr 2023 -- A slew of recent visits by top Chinese officials to Myanmar appears to be part of a bid by Beijing to counter U.S. influence on the nation, but rebel leaders warned that propping up the junta is a miscalculation, as there will be no stability while it remains in power.
- China warns US, S Korea against 'stirring tensions' with Pyongyang Press TV 27 Apr 2023 -- China has warned the US and South Korea against "stirring up tensions" and "provoking confrontation" with the North following Washington's decision to deploy nuclear submarines to Seoul to purportedly protect it against Pyongyang.
- China opposes U.S. deterring ROK chip exports to China People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- China strongly opposes the United States' requirement of forbidding chip makers of the Republic of Korea to fill the gap of chip exports left by their American peers in the Chinese market, said a commerce ministry spokesperson Thursday.
- Key meeting affirms China's better-than-expected economic recovery, identifies weak links, stresses tech self-reliance and expanding demand Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- China's top leadership affirmed the country's positive economic recovery so far this year while acknowledging new challenges during a meeting convened by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday, sending what experts said is a rock solid signal that China will continue to support economic recovery with expansive policies.
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