23 May 2023 - China Special Weapons News

Shanghai community hospitals introduce new COVID-19 vaccines covering Omicron variants Global Times 23 May 2023 -- Some community hospitals in Shanghai have introduced new COVID-19 vaccines covering the Omicron variants, including the protein subunit vaccine and the mRNA vaccine, which are available for people aged above 18.

China makes getting a tourist visa to Tibet tougher for foreign visitors in Nepal Radio Free Asia 23 May 2023 -- China has put in place stricter visa rules and conditions for foreign tourists who want to visit Tibet via neighboring Nepal, according to two travel agencies operating in the Nepalese capital.

NSB warns of threat posed by China's overseas police stations CNA 23 May 2023 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned Taiwanese citizens to remain alert to the threat of covert surveillance by illegal Chinese overseas police stations.
China warns US over trade ties with Taiwan after agreement reached Press TV 23 May 2023 -- China has warned the United States over "economic and trade relations with Taiwan," after Washington reached an agreement with Taipei to boost trade ties despite Bejiing's strong objections.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 23, 2023 ROC MND 23 May 2023
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson comments on WHA rejecting Taiwan-related proposal People's Daily 23 May 2023 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday made remarks regarding that the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) has once again refused to include a proposal on "Taiwan's participation at the WHA as an observer" in its agenda.

China's Type 052D destroyer, J-10C fighters show openness, attract foreign interests at Malaysian expo Global Times 23 May 2023 -- Two types of main combat equipment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Air Force, the Type 052D destroyer and the J-10C fighter jet, are participating in an international maritime and aerospace exhibition in Malaysia that kicked off on Tuesday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2023 PRC MofA 23 May 2023

Washington's sincerity 'in question' for improving China ties amid report about new Chinese envoy Global Times 23 May 2023 -- After US President Joe Biden hinted at a "thaw" in the frosty US-China relations, US-based media outlet Politico reported that China's new ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, will arrive in Washington as early as Tuesday to take up his post, although it has not been confirmed by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as of press time on Tuesday.
China Has Nothing to Offer on Possible High-Level Contacts With US - Embassy Sputnik 23 May 2023 -- China has nothing to share at present about possible contacts between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden amid statements from Washington about ongoing preparations for a top-level meeting, the spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
US Won't Accept China's Preconditions While Pursuing Talks VOA 23 May 2023 -- The United States would not accept preconditions set by the People's Republic of China while pursuing open lines of communication with Beijing, a senior State Department official told VOA on Tuesday.
Key US Official Says China's Spy Balloons 'Not Highly Consequential' VOA 23 May 2023 -- A top U.S. defense official is dismissing China's use of surveillance balloons as a distraction, calling them inconsequential when compared to the larger problem posed by Beijing's increasing ability to militarize space.

Russia PM visits China to deepen Moscow-Beijing economic ties Press TV 23 May 2023 -- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has started a two-day visit to China, in an effort to deepen trade and business ties between Moscow and Beijing amid intensifying US economic warfare against the two nations.
Russia's energy exports to China will rise 40% this year amid sanctions: Deputy PM Press TV 23 May 2023 -- Russia's energy exports to China will climb by 40 percent this year, Russian deputy prime minister has said as the two countries seek to further expand ties and avert impacts of persisting US-led sanctions.
China, Russia eye $200 billion of trade this year amid Russian PM's visit Global Times 23 May 2023 -- Visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attended a high-level business forum in Shanghai on Tuesday, and expected that bilateral trade between China and Russia could hit the $200 billion goal by this year and cooperation will expand beyond traditional areas.

Firm support of core interests key to smooth development of China-DR Congo ties: FM Qin Gang Global Times 23 May 2023 -- President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi will pay a state visit to China between May 24 and 29 and it is expected that the two countries' leaders will make a top-level plan and clarify the strategic direction for the development of China-DRC relations in the next stage, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during a meeting with DRC Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula in Beijing on Monday.

Thousands of Hong Kongers cancel organ donation, prompting order for police probe Radio Free Asia 23 May 2023 -- Hong Kong's leader John Lee ordered a police probe into a large number of withdrawals from the city's organ donor register following government plans to share organs with facilities in mainland China.

Beijing's Latest Strike in US-China Chip War May Hurt China, Experts Say VOA 23 May 2023 -- Just after the G7 Hiroshima Summit ended, China's Cyberspace Administration of China, or CAC, issued a statement requesting that "operators of critical information infrastructures in China should stop purchasing products made by Micron Technology" due to "national security risks."

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