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24 May 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- China places buoys in Nansha Islands in South China Sea, 'demonstrating sovereignty, jurisdiction' Global Times 24 May 2023 -- China announced on Wednesday that it has recently placed three buoys in some reefs of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, a move experts said serves to not only provide navigation safety, but also shows that China is safeguarding its territorial sovereignty, demonstrating it is the true owner of South China Sea islands.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 May 2023
- China's commerce ministry slams US 'trade initiative' talks with island of Taiwan Global Times 24 May 2023 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) strongly criticized the United States for engaging in so-called "trade initiative" talks with Taiwan, asserting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and the one-China principle is the prerequisite for China's Taiwan region to participate in external economic cooperation.
- PLA Navy's Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyer leads intensive drills in South China Sea amid rising tensions Global Times 24 May 2023 -- A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by a Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyer has carried out a combat-oriented exercise in the South China Sea amid rising tensions in the region stirred up by the US.
- PLA Navy in second rescue operation in a month, reflecting rapid response capability Global Times 24 May 2023 -- China's Ministry of Transport announced that starting from 3 am on Tuesday, the rescue operation for the capsized vessel Lupeng Yuanyu 028 has been scaled down to a 48-hour small-scale investigation following a large-scale maritime search and rescue. Three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels participated in this sea rescue operation, marking another non-war military action following the emergency evacuation of Chinese personnel from Sudan by PLA naval vessels on April 26.
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- China is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new weapons, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
- Xi stresses unique role of auditing in Party's self-reform People's Daily 24 May 2023 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday stressed the unique role of auditing in the Party's self-reform and called for efforts to promote the high-quality development of auditing work in the new era.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 24, 2023 PRC MofA 24 May 2023
- China's new ambassador assumes office amid resumption of high-level re-engagement between Beijing and Washington Global Times 24 May 2023 -- China's new ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, a former Vice Foreign Minister who is widely known as a specialist in US-related affairs for his vast experiences in the field over the past decades, arrived in New York on Tuesday to assume office. His appointment comes as bilateral relations face "serious difficulties and challenges," the Chinese envoy said.
- China's new ambassador to the US arrives in New York, vowing to defend China's interests and enhance dialogue Global Times 24 May 2023 -- China's new ambassador to the US Xie Feng vowed to face up to the current difficulties within China-US relations and live up to his mission when he arrived in New York on Tuesday, assuming the position as the country's 12th envoy to the US.
- China's new ambassador to U.S. urges to bring bilateral relations back to right track People's Daily 24 May 2023 -- Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the United States, on Tuesday urged Washington to work with China to enhance dialogue, manage difference and promote cooperation, so as to bring China-U.S. relations back to the right track.
- Moscow-Beijing Relations at Unprecedentedly High Level - Russian PM Mishustin Sputnik 24 May 2023 -- The head of the Russian government arrived in the PRC earlier today for the Russian-Chinese Business Forum, meeting with business executives and top officials.
- Russian Prime Minister Praises Ties with China VOA 24 May 2023 -- Visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has praised his country's ties with China, saying relations "are at an unprecedented high level."
- China reaffirms support for core interests amid Russian PM's visit Global Times 24 May 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is willing to promote mutual support with Russia in the fields that involved their respective core interests and enhance coordination on multilateral arenas during a meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing on Wednesday. Experts said the stable development of China-Russia relations is crucial for world peace and the process of multilateralism to withstand the threat of hegemony and unilateralism.
- Chinese president says Beijing, Moscow to continue to back each other on 'core' issues Press TV 24 May 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says Beijing will give Moscow "firm support," assuring Russian leaders that his administration would be backing them on "core" issues of mutual interest despite pressure by the West.
- China, Russia sign deals as ties at 'unprecedented high level' Press TV 24 May 2023 -- China and Russia have signed several deals to expand Beijing's cooperation with Moscow despite the West's pressure on broadening ties.
- China special envoy meets with French official in Paris Global Times 24 May 2023 -- The Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, held talks with Frederic Mondoloni, the director general of political and security affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris, France on Tuesday. The two sides exchanged views on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, China-France relations, and other issues, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
- Afghanistan Restarts Direct Flights to China After 3 Years VOA 24 May 2023 -- The Taliban have announced the resumption of direct flights between Afghanistan and China after a gap of three years, saying it would help boost bilateral economic and political relations.
- BRI acts as pathway toward common development: FM Global Times 24 May 2023 -- The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as demonstrated by fruitful cooperation outcomes, could be compared to a pathway toward common development, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Wednesday.
- Hong Kong leader slams Cathay Pacific over treatment of mainland Chinese passengers Radio Free Asia 24 May 2023 -- Hong Kong leader slams Cathay Pacific over treatment of mainland Chinese passengers
- US House panel urges further action Uyghur forced labor Radio Free Asia 24 May 2023 -- The U.S. Congress should remove a loophole allowing apparel websites to sell clothes in the United States made by Uyghur slaves and create a list of foreign manufacturers known to exploit forced labor, the House Select Committee on China said in a report released Wednesday.
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