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01 June 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- China, Philippines Territorial Claims Trigger Buoy Battle in South China Sea VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- In a tit-for-tat move in the evolving dispute over South China Sea sovereignty, China has set up three "navigation beacons" in the maritime region to offset five navigation buoys placed by the Philippines.
- China launches solemn representations over US 'trade initiative' with Taiwan island; deal will send island's semiconductor industry into trap: experts Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- China has made solemn representations to the US over its move on a so-called agreement on the first part of the "21st Century Trade Initiative" with Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a Thursday press briefing.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 1, 2023 ROC MND 01 Jun 2023
- Taiwan's DPP slammed for yielding to U.S. undue demand People's Daily 01 Jun 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for pushing a so-called trade initiative with the United States and yielding to its undue demand.
- China asks US to stop official exchanges with Taiwan under guise of trade Press TV 01 Jun 2023 -- China has slammed the United States for having plans to reach a trade deal with Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), warning Washington against making any official interaction with the self-ruled island.
- PLA warships set out for Komodo multinational drills in Indonesia, eyeing deepening friendship Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is on its way to participate in a multinational exercise to be held in Indonesia next week, as part of Chinese military diplomatic activities that boost understanding, exchanges and communication with foreign militaries to safeguard peace and stability amid rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region stirred up by the US.
- Chinese defense minister begins Singapore visit by enhancing ASEAN-China defense cooperation Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu began his visit to Singapore and met Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen on Thursday ahead of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, laying the groundwork for setting up a hotline between the two countries with the aim of strengthening mutual understanding and trust while enhancing the ASEAN-China defense cooperation.
- China, Singapore Agree on Top-Level Military Hotline Sputnik 01 Jun 2023 -- With a population largely ethnically Chinese, Singapore has grown close to Beijing, which has been its largest trading partner since 2013. In turn, the financial hub has been China's largest foreign investor and has become a key partner in initiatives like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on June 1, 2023 PRC MofA 01 Jun 2023
- No Timeline Set for Writing US Rules on Certain Investment to China VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- While there is still no timetable for issuing a long-expected executive order restricting U.S. outbound investments in sensitive sectors to China, a senior Treasury official said the administration is focused on a "narrow and tailored" approach in establishing such a screening mechanism.
- U.S. bears "full responsibility" for difficulties in military exchanges: Chinese defense spokesperson People's Daily 01 Jun 2023 -- The United States should bear full responsibility for current difficulties hindering China-U.S. military exchanges, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday.
- Austin Says 'Unfortunate' No Talks with Chinese Counterpart in Singapore VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday it was "unfortunate" that China declined a request for Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu to meet as both attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to media questions following the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- BRICS summit mulling expansion to forge counterweight to West Press TV 01 Jun 2023 -- The foreign ministers of the BRICS group of major emerging economies are in South Africa for a summit aimed at discussing enlargement and other strategies to establish the bloc as a key alternative to Western geopolitical dominance.
- BRICS foreign ministers meet with expansion in focus; group eyes cooperation, not confrontation Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- Foreign ministers from the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - kicked off a meeting on Thursday in Cape Town, South Africa, where they are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including preparation for the upcoming leaders' summit, a potential expansion of the group as well as trade and economic issues.
- As Russia's Influence Wanes in Central Asia, China and US Step In VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- China and the United States are putting a new focus on diplomacy in Central Asia, a region where Moscow's long-dominant position has been diminished by its troubled invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions by G-7 nations.
- Experts: North Korea's Satellite Launch Unlikely to Draw China's Action VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- China is unlikely to take any action against North Korea even if Pyongyang tries to relaunch a spy satellite after its first attempt failed, experts said.
- China-Thailand railway under smooth construction People's Daily 01 Jun 2023 -- The construction of the China-Thailand railway, a landmark project representing the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is currently under full swing.
- China pressures Myanmar to proceed on port project amid community concerns Radio Free Asia 01 Jun 2023 -- China is racing to complete a deep sea port project in western Myanmar's Rakhine state, despite concerns from residents who rely on the area's waterways and say it will destroy their livelihoods.
- Whether DRC-China Mining Deal Will Be Restructured Remains Uncertain VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi faces an uphill battle in his promise to overhaul what he says is an unfair minerals-for-infrastructure deal with China before the resource-rich but conflict-plagued country's December elections, analysts said after the African leader's visit to Beijing the past week.
- China's Micron Chips Ban Is Litmus Test for South Korea VOA 01 Jun 2023 -- The semiconductor trade war between Washington and Beijing may ensnare Seoul as South Korea must decide between backing its closest ally or embracing a lucrative export opportunity presented by China, its top trading partner.
- China to account for more than half renewable capacity rise, report says Radio Free Asia 01 Jun 2023 -- The speedy deployment of renewable power worldwide is set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, a report released on Thursday said.
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