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10 May 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Taiwan thanks Blinken for again supporting WHA bid CNA 10 May 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its gratitude Wednesday for a statement released by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken supporting Taiwan's bid to take part in the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) later this month.
- China firmly opposes US to invite Taiwan island as WHA observer, urging it to stop playing up 'Taiwan card' Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China expressed firm opposition and urged the US to stop playing up Taiwan-related questions at the World Health Assembly (WHA), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at Wednesday's press briefing in response to US' statement encouraging the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite China's Taiwan island to participate as an observer at this year's WHA.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 May 2023
- Japan's Patriot missile deployment on Miyako Island slammed as further attempt to interfere in Taiwan question Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Japan announced on Monday that it has deployed Patriot missiles on Miyako Island, a strategically important node on the "first island chain" close to the island of Taiwan. This move, as Chinese experts said on Tuesday, is yet another Japanese attempt to interfere in the Taiwan question.
- China's carrier-based warplane development, pilot training programs enter fast lane as aviation force celebrates 10th anniversary Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China's carrier-based aviation force celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, with observers saying that the country's carrier-based warplane development and pilot training programs have entered the fast lane.
- Exclusive: China delivers two Type 054A/P frigates to the Pakistan Navy, wraps up four-ship deal Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China delivered two Type 054A/P frigates to Pakistan on Wednesday, indicating that all four warships of this class have been commissioned into the Pakistan Navy.
- China successfully launches flagship cargo mission supporting China Space Station's new operation phase Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China successfully launched the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft into designated orbit on Wednesday, achieving a key victory of the first launch mission to the China Space Station since the Chinese crewed space outpost entered a normal operation and development phase at the end of 2022.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 10, 2023 PRC MofA 10 May 2023
- China urges US to respect aspiration of West Asian nations Press TV 10 May 2023 -- China has urged the United States to respect the aspiration of the people of West Asian countries as Washington opposes Syria's return to the Arab League.
- Chinese officials' trips to Europe seek to prevent potential risks, enhance communication on core issues Global Times 10 May 2023 -- As relations between China and Europe are gaining momentum as exchanges increase, high-level Chinese officials' visits to the continent were expected to enhance communication on core issues, and guard against potential risks. However, the complexity and delicacy of China-Europe ties was laid bare by EU's possible sanctions of Chinese firms which are accused of assisting Russia during the crisis and some European politicians' challenge of China's stance on the Ukraine crisis as well as their tough rhetoric to provoke conflicts with China.
- China concerned with EU's "de-risking" allegations: FM People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- China commends the announcement by Germany and the European Union (EU) of not seeking to decouple from China, but is also concerned about the allegations by the EU regarding "de-risking," visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said here on Tuesday.
- Chinese FM meets German counterpart, vows to inject momentum for world peace, prosperity Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China and Germany should stick to the right path and jointly oppose a "new Cold War" as well as "decoupling and disruption" to inject confidence and momentum for world peace and prosperity, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday.
- China urges Canada to stop its erroneous action: spokesperson People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- China urges Canada to stop its ill-founded and erroneous action which has seriously harmed the lawful rights and interests of Chinese diplomatic and consular personnel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
- Afghan Taliban won't allow terror groups to harm regional security: joint statement Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China, Afghanistan and Pakistan have stressed on the need of not allowing any individual, group or party, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), to use their territories to harm and threaten regional security and interests, or conduct terrorist actions and activities,the three countries emphasized in a joint statement. The Chinese Foreign Ministry released the joint statement on Tuesday.
- Beijing asks rights group to withdraw award to jailed Hong Kong barrister Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- A South Korean human rights group has said it will stand by its decision to honor jailed Hong Kong rights activist and barrister Chow Hang-tung with the 2023 Gwangju Human Rights Award despite heavy political pressure from Beijing.
- Capvision probe 'isolated case' rather than consulting clampdown; no need for foreign firms to worry: observers Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Chinese authorities' probe of leading consulting company Capvision is an isolated one for the purpose of safeguarding national security rather than an industry crackdown as some foreign media have hyped. Foreign firms, as well as others in the industry, don't have to worry as long as they abide by laws and rules, industry observers told the Global Times on Wednesday.
- China targets foreign-linked consultancy firm for 'endangering national security' Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- China state security police raided the offices of Suzhou-based Capvision as part of an investigation into alleged "espionage" at the high-profile consultancy firm, Chinese financial media reported on Wednesday.
- Struggling with debt, local governments across China call for help from Beijing Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- Authorities in the southwestern province of Guizhou have hired a state-owned debt management company, as analysts warned of a potential financial crisis sparked by "domino-like" bankruptcies among local authorities.
- Visa-Free Travel, Investment, And Summits As 'New Era Of Cooperation' For China and Central Asia Is Heralded RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- As China continues to reopen its economy and reinvigorate its diplomatic dealings around the world after three years of strict COVID-19 restrictions, Beijing has its sights set on Central Asia, analysts and officials say.
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