Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
02 May 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 May 2023
- China updates military recruitment rules to prepare for a high-tech war: experts Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- China has upgraded its military recruitment rules to focus on "preparations for war" and the short-notice enlistment of qualified personnel, a move analysts said was due to Beijing's need for soldiers ready to fight a high-tech regional war.
- China Proposes Legislation That Critics Say May Increase Overseas Surveillance VOA 02 May 2023 -- Concerned over its shrinking population, China is proposing new legislation to encourage ethnic Chinese around the world to relocate to China, bringing with them technical and entrepreneurial skills learned abroad.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang's Visit to Myanmar and Travel to India for the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 02 May 2023
- Biden administration ready for cabinet-level engagement with China, US envoy says Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- Washington is "ready to talk" to Beijing, U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said Tuesday, calling on Beijing to "meet us halfway" to stabilize the relationship after years of tension.
- US legislators urge SEC to prevent share offering by China-backed clothing firm Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- Two dozen U.S. lawmakers have called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt any initial public offering of shares by the Chinese apparel company Shein Group until it proves that it does not use cotton produced by forced labor from the country's Uyghur population.
- China's foreign minister arrives in Myanmar with eye on stability, trade Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- China's foreign minister arrived in Myanmar's capital on Tuesday for meetings with military junta leaders, the latest visit by a top Chinese official to the embattled nation in recent months.
- HK unveils District Council election reform plan, implementing 'only patriots governing the city' Global Times 02 May 2023 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government unveiled on Tuesday a detailed reform plan for the District Council election by introducing a vetting committee to screen candidates in order to fully implement the principle of "only patriots governing Hong Kong." Future elections will include direct election, appointment and mutual election of district committees.
- 'Free Tibet! Free the Uyghurs!' Mexican legislators shout at China's ambassador Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- Shouting "Free Tibet" and "Free the Uyghurs" a group of Mexican legislators interrupted a congressional session last week at which China's new ambassador was being introduced to the assembly.
- Released citizen journalist who reported on COVID bounced between Beijing and Wuhan Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- Beijing authorities have refused to accept Wuhan-based citizen journalist Fang Bin for relocation after he was bundled onto a high-speed train for the capital shortly after his release from a three-year jail term on Sunday.
- Former Solomon Islands official ousted from post 'after turning down Chinese bribes' Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- Daniel Suidani, an outspoken critic of the Solomon Islands' closer ties with China, was ousted as premier of Malaita in early February after refusing "huge" bribes from Chinese businesses who threatened to have him removed, he told Radio Free Asia in a recent interview.
- Australia's military may struggle in China conflict, defense experts say Radio Free Asia 02 May 2023 -- The Australian military has conducted "top-secret war-gaming exercises," with such scenarios as China setting up a military base in a South Pacific nation, while examining its defense posture, Australia's media reported.
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