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20 July 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese police stop Tibetan Buddhist gathering, prevent lama from preaching Radio Free Asia 20 Jul 2023 -- Tearing down tents and destroying a colorful sand mandala, Chinese authorities on Wednesday stopped a gathering where a Tibetan Buddhist lama was scheduled to preach - and tried to block online photos and descriptions of the incident, two Tibetans with knowledge of the situation said.
- Taiwan Drills Draw on Lessons From Ukraine, China Threats VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- Next week, Taiwan will host military exercises and drills that include defending the island's main international airport from an attack, stopping amphibious landings, and ensuring sea lanes stay open in response to a mock blockade by China.
- Transport controls to be imposed in Greater Taipei for Wanan air drills CNA 20 Jul 2023 -- All transportation in the Greater Taipei area will be required to stop for 30 minutes on July 24, with drivers and passengers evacuated from their vehicles and public transport, as part of the Wanan air defense exercise scheduled to take place in northern Taiwan that day, Taipei's Department of Transportation said Thursday.
- Beijing's 'priority is to stop Taiwan's VP and presidential frontrunner's trip to US next month: China's ambassador to Washington Press TV 20 Jul 2023 -- China warns about a planned visit to the United States by the vice president and presidential frontrunner of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), saying Beijing's priority is to stop such a provocative move.
- Philippines: Manila closely monitoring Chinese threat to invade Taiwan Radio Free Asia 20 Jul 2023 -- Manila monitors and plans every day for the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the new Philippine defense secretary said Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Jul 2023
- 5 suspects detained over alleged espionage for China CNA 20 Jul 2023 -- A total of five people, including a diabolo instructor Lu Chi-hsien (魯紀賢), were detained and held incommunicado Thursday on suspicion of recruiting military officers to collect military intelligence for China.
- Russia, China kick off joint military drills in Sea of Japan Press TV 20 Jul 2023 -- China and Russia have begun joint naval and air drills in the Sea of Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' navies and maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
- China, Russia kick off joint military exercise in Sea of Japan Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- With a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy destroyer designated as the command ship, the China-Russia Northern/Interaction-2023 joint military exercise kicked off in the Sea of Japan on Thursday.
- Analysts See China-Russia Exercise as Sign of Deepening Cooperation VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- As the war in Ukraine rages on, China and Russia are hosting joint military exercises in the Sea of Japan that analysts say are the latest sign of deepening cooperation between the two military powerhouses. The drills are also part of an effort to counter growing partnership of the U.S. and its allies in the region, they add.
- Career Boost or Emigration Problem? China's Communist Party Keeps Growing Despite Doubts About Why VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- Membership in the Communist Party of China, once considered a true patriot's badge of honor, now appears to be a resume-building affiliation for younger people and a problem for older members considering emigration to the United States.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 20, 2023 PRC MofA 20 Jul 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on China's Consulate-General in Odessa Being Shaken by Russian Airstrike on Ukraine PRC MofA 20 Jul 2023
- Climate change is a global challenge which needs all countries to jointly contribute with: Chinese FM Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted China's contribution to climate change and improving environment, reiterating that climate change is a global challenge and requires every country to contribute, in response to US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's saying that "productive" conversations were held in Beijing.
- China, US have candid, constructive dialogue on global climate governance: Ministry of Ecology and Environment Global Times 21 Jul 2023 -- China and the US have had candid, in-depth and constructive dialogue on promoting global climate governance, communication and cooperation during the talks between China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua and visiting US climate envoy John Kerry, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Thursday.
- US, China Dig In Despite Hopes for Thaw VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- The United States and China appear no closer to easing mounting tensions despite a recent flurry of diplomatic activity ahead of upcoming trips by high-profile U.S. officials to the Indo-Pacific region.
- Xi hails Kissinger's role in ties, says China and US can prosper together Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- In a meeting with revered former US diplomat Henry Kissinger on Thursday in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed him as an "old friend" whom the Chinese people never forget for his historic contributions to promoting China-US ties and stressed that China and the US can help each other succeed and prosper together. The Chinese president also expressed hope that Kissinger and other people of foresight in the US will continue to play a constructive role in restoring China-US ties to the right track.
- Kissinger meets China's President Xi Radio Free Asia 20 Jul 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with veteran diplomat Henry Kissinger in Beijing, in what some see as a snub to U.S. climate envoy John Kerry, who left the Chinese capital the previous day.
- US Tech Leaders Aim for Fewer Export Curbs on AI Chips for China VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- Intel Corp. has introduced a processor in China that is designed for AI deep-learning applications despite reports of the Biden administration considering additional restrictions on Chinese companies to address loopholes in chip export controls.
- China rejects 'Iron Curtain' or 'Silicon Curtain' imposed by the US upon the world, warns against 'an eye for an eye': Chinese Ambassador to the US Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- The Taiwan question is the most important and sensitive matter in China-US relations. The pressing issue at hand is to resolutely block the so-called transit of Taiwan separatist William Lai Ching-te through the US, which is akin to a "grey rhino" charging toward us, Xie Feng, the Chinese Ambassador to the US, said at the Aspen Security Forum on Wednesday.
- First man tried in Hong Kong for insulting national anthem sentenced to 3 months in jail Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- A man has been sentenced to three months in prison in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday for replacing the national anthem with a song associated with the 2019 Hong Kong riots in a video showing a Hong Kong athlete celebrating his victory at the Tokyo Olympics.
- Hong Kong man jailed 3 months for insulting China's national anthem Radio Free Asia 20 Jul 2023 -- A Hong Kong court on Thursday imposed a three-month jail term on a man for insulting China's national anthem after he paired footage of a Hong Kong athlete winning a medal with audio of the banned protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong," and posted the clip to YouTube.
- Hong Kong police question more family members of exiled pro-democracy activists Radio Free Asia 20 Jul 2023 -- Hong Kong police on Thursday took away for questioning several family members of exiled pro-democracy activists wanted for "collusion with foreign forces" for campaigning against an ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.
- China mulls supportive package to spur private economy following top-design 31-point guideline Global Times 20 Jul 2023 -- China will mull providing more supportive measures for the private economy in recent days, including policy documents on facilitating the development of the private economy and driving private investment, as well as a new version of a negative list for private investors, the country's top economic planner said on Thursday, as part of a concrete, multi-pronged package built upon a top-design policy guideline issued on Wednesday night.
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