Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
24 August 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- COVID-19 still No.1 infectious disease in Beijing: health officials Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- COVID-19 is still the number one infectious disease in Beijing, said Beijing health officials on Thursday, noting that EG.5, a sublineage of the Omicron variant, is currently the dominant strain across China, accounting for over 70 percent of COVID-19 infections.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Aug 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on August 24, 2023 PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023
- BRICS Bloc Adds Six New Members VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group of emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - is admitting six new members, its leaders announced Thursday on the final day of their annual summit. The group considers itself an alternative to the U.S.-led world order.
- BRICS to welcome six new members, a 'historical milestone' Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS countries welcomed six new members from three different continents on Thursday, marking a historic milestone that underscored the solidarity of BRICS and developing countries and determination to work together for a better future, officials and experts said. The expansion of the BRICS, as a new starting point for multilateral cooperation, will play a positive role for more equitable and just global governance, experts said.
- Six countries invited to join BRICS People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- BRICS leaders agreed on Thursday to invite six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to join the group.
- BRICS countries to counter hegemony amid rising multipolar world order: Putin People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group supports the rise of a multipolar world order, and opposes attempts made by some countries to assert their hegemony, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday at the 15th BRICS Summit during a virtual address.
- BRICS invites Iran, five other countries to join as new members Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iran has been invited to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies, whose leaders are in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the bloc's expansion.
- Johannesburg II Declaration. BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 23 August 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Aug 2023
- BRICS Expansion to 11 Nations, 37% of Global GDP Offers 'Big Boost' for Multilateralism Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The massive new expansion of the BRICS economic bloc offers substantial opportunities, including for trade in non-dollar currencies between a vast swath of humanity and even greater investment opportunities using institutions outside of the US or Europe, an expert told Sputnik.
- BRICS Sets Out Key Points in 15th Summit's Declaration Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The three-day historic summit of BRICS — the group uniting the world's largest developing economies, transpired in the South African capital of Johannesburg. To wrap up the event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presented a joint declaration during the venue's final day.
- BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline - Raisi Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
- Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia Get BRICS Membership Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of the BRICS countries believe that the time has come to use local currencies and alternative payment systems, Cyril Ramaphosa said. "There is global momentum to use of local currencies, alternative financial arrangements and alternative payment systems. As BRICS we are ready to explore opportunities for improving the stability, reliability and fairness of the global financial architecture," Ramaphosa said at the BRICS Summit media briefing. According to Ramaphosa, the admission of new members to the BRICS is the first phase of the group's expansion process.
- Secretary-General's remarks at the BRICS summit UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
- Secretary-General's opening remarks at press encounter at BRICS Summit meeting UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
- At BRICS Summit, Guterres global unity call in face of 'existential' challenges UN News 24 Aug 2023 -- The UN chief on Thursday underscored the urgent need for unity and justice to tackle humanity's pressing challenges, which range from the climate crisis to economic disparities and conflicts with global implications.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on BRICS Expansion PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023
- Chinese foreign ministry stresses solidarity with Africa, as bilateral trade grows steadily Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African countries will always be an important cornerstone of China's foreign policies, while noting steady growth in China-Africa trade this year and great prospect for future cooperation.
- President Xi Jinping Attended a Press Segment of The 15th BRICS Summit and Stressed that BRICS Expansion Is a New Starting Point for BRICS Cooperation and Will Inject New Vitality into the BRICS Cooperation Mechanism PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023 -- On the morning of August 24 local time, President Xi Jinping attended a press segment of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
- Hand in Hand Toward a Community of Shared Development PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023 -- Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping
- Xi says BRICS important force in shaping int'l landscape People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Wednesday that the BRICS is an important force in shaping the international landscape.
- Full Text: Remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 15th BRICS Summit People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 15th BRICS Summit on Wednesday.
- Spying allegations spark calls on British government to cancel minister's China trip Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese spies have used LinkedIn to infiltrate targets in the United Kingdom, according to a media report, prompting calls for Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to cancel a reportedly planned trip to China.
- China-Africa economic links create impetus for recovery People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- Trade and investment between China and Africa are strengthening and becoming more mature, and are proof of the successful building of a China-Africa community with a shared future, according to experts and business executives.
- China, India has vast room for cooperation in lunar exploration under BRICS, SCO mechanisms Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The fourth to join the lunar-landing club and the first to land near the moon's south pole, India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft notched a historic milestone on Wednesday as it softly touched down on the lunar surface, drawing enthusiastic applause from stargazers across the world.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Statement on the Japanese Government's Start of Releasing Fukushima Nuclear-Contaminated Water into the Ocean PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023 -- On August 24, in disregard of the strong criticism and opposition from the international community, the Japanese government unilaterally started the release of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it.
- China suspends imports of all Japanese aquatic products People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- China will suspend the imports of all aquatic products originating from Japan starting from Thursday to prevent risks from Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater.
- China, South Africa sign letter of intent on deepening BRI cooperation Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- China and South Africa on Wednesday signed a letter of intent on co-building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a move to upgrade bilateral cooperation, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on Wednesday.
- Xi congratulates Iran for becoming BRICS member, hails group expansion to have major influence on world Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Iran for becoming a BRICS member when meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Johannesburg on Thursday on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.
- Xi calls for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China, Bangladesh People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Bangladesh to push for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and give full play to their economic complementarity.
- Xi says Chinese modernization to bring new opportunities to China-Ethiopia cooperation People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- China is advancing Chinese modernization with its high-quality development, which will bring new opportunities to cooperation between China and Ethiopia, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Wednesday.
- China's low-cost deal with Solomon Islands paper could bring large strategic benefit Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2023 -- In the geopolitical sphere of the Pacific, China has undeniably demonstrated sharp acumen for recognizing opportunities and remarkable skills for making deals with island countries in the region, especially those of a strategic nature.
- Major Muslim group buys into China's narrative of happy Uyghurs in a stable Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2023 -- Seeking to promote its rosy narrative about the peace and prosperity enjoyed by majority-Muslim Uyghurs in the far-western region of Xinjiang, China earlier this month invited delegates from the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation to visit and observe.
- Landmark Beijing Mosque Gives Way to 'Sinicization' Program VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- Beijing's Doudian Mosque, the largest Islamic house of worship in northern China, is the latest architectural landmark to be transfigured under Beijing's Sinicization program aimed at downgrading or eliminating foreign religious influences from the country.
- Ranks of 'Full-Time Children' Grow in China Amid High Youth Unemployment VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- It's been more than a year since Andy Lin graduated from his master's program in Hong Kong, but unlike many young people in China who are desperately trying to find a job, the 27-year-old from Anhui province has become what many call a "full-time child" since returning to the mainland.
- Yuan's share of global payments exceeds 3% in July: SWIFT Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The yuan retained its position as the fifth most-used currency for global payments in July, with a share of 3.06 percent, according to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) - the second time the currency exceeded the 3 percent benchmark.
- Wagner head plane crash provokes discussion in China Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2023 -- Russia's civil aviation agency said Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin was on an airplane that crashed near Moscow Wednesday. It has fueled a wave of online discussion in China, where some drew comparisons to the Chinese Communist Party's not so distant past.
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