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29 August 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- In visit to Gansu, Chinese security chief stresses stability in and around Tibet Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- China's security chief emphasized the importance of national security and the need to confront separatist elements during a visit last week to central Gansu province in what some Tibetans see as an indication of a further clampdown on the ethnic minority.
- China Conducting Military Drills in Yellow, South China Seas This Week Sputnik 29 Aug 2023 -- The Chinese navy is carrying out military drills in several areas of the Yellow and South China Seas on August 29-31, the Maritime Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
- China's military sent drone to circle Taiwan: defense ministry CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- A combined total of more than 20 People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes and warships were detected around Taiwan during the 24-hour period from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, including one drone that was found circling Taiwan proper, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- Defense ministry urges China to stop 'unprovoked military harassment' CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday urged Beijing to cease "unprovoked military harassment" after 12 Chinese warplanes and five naval vessels were detected in the vicinity of Taiwan.
- Taipei reports Chinese military activity near Taiwan Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's defense ministry has reported Chinese military activity near the self-ruled island, warning of a possible "sharp increase" in tensions.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. Aug. 29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Aug 2023
- China, Pakistan launch joint air exercise featuring Chinese warplanes on both sides Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- In a first since Pakistan inducted Chinese-made J-10CE fighters into its air force, the two countries kicked off a joint air exercise on Monday, with experts saying on Tuesday that the drill will further enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries and contribute to regional peace and stability.
- China launches new-generation frigate: media Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- China reportedly launched the first hull of its new-generation frigate, allegedly designated the Type 054B, in Shanghai last week, with observers expecting it to be an advanced but also cost-effective versatile vessel for far sea operations.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on August 29, 2023 PRC MofA 29 Aug 2023
- US, China Agree to New Dialogue on Trade VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. and Chinese officials expressed hope for positive economic relations as U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with Chinese leaders for a second day in Beijing.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng to engage on commercial issues impacting the U.S.-China economic relationship.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang discussed the importance of the bilateral economic relationship between the United States and China.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China Hu Heping US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- Today U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China Hu Heping. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of people-to-people exchange to the broader U.S.-China bilateral relationship. Secretary Raimondo also noted the positive efforts made by the Department of Commerce and Ministry of Culture and Tourism to restore the United States as an approved destination for Chinese group travel, which will create jobs and grow the economies of both countries, and foster better understanding between the people and cultures of the two nations.
- China willing to promote more trade dialogues with US; Washington urged to meet Beijing halfway: Premier Li Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China's willingness to have more dialogues over trade issues when he met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Beijing on Tuesday, the second day of the US trade chief's China visit. Meanwhile, Li called for more concrete efforts from the US side to push forward the sound development of relations between China and the US, the world's two largest economies.
- China lodges stern representation with US on its law enforcement personnel unreasonably interrogating, harassing Chinese cargo ship Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- China has lodged a stern representation with the US on the matter concerning a Hong Kong-registered Chinese vessel that was subjected to unreasonable questioning and harassment by US law enforcement personnel recently, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, who also demanded the US cease the unwarranted interrogations and harassment of Chinese personnel traveling to the US.
- Moves to 'politicize' trade will prove 'disastrous' for global economy, China warns US Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- China has warned the United States against moves to "politicize" trade issues, saying such measures will prove "disastrous" for the global economy.
- UK foreign secretary to visit China, first in five years Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to make a long-anticipated trip to China on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. The visit will make Cleverly the highest-ranking UK official to visit China since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests UK FCDO 29 Aug 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on President of Benin Patrice Talon's Visit to China and China-Benin Relations PRC MofA 29 Aug 2023
- China-Africa to inject stability, positive energy to turbulent world: Chinese defense minister Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Positive China-Africa cooperation can inject more stability into the world, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu said at the Third China-Africa Peace and Security Forum that kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing. Some defense officials and military officers from African countries also hailed the China-proposed Global Security Initiative (GSI), noting the deepened China-Africa cooperation could help tackle security challenges the continent is facing.
- Local group in Hong Kong disbanded for disseminating ideas of 'Hong Kong independence' Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- A local organization that was set up to promote Cantonese in Hong Kong was disbanded on Monday after the Hong Kong Police Force's national security department visited the family residence of the group's organizeron August 22. Experts said the organization ostensibly claimed to promote Cantonese but in reality, subtly disseminated ideas linked to "Hong Kong independence," creating controversial factors that could impact social order.
- Hong Kong police arrest two for 'collusion' with foreign countries over protest fund Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Hong Kong national security police on Tuesday arrested two more people with ties to a now-defunct fund set up to help those targeted for involvement in the 2019 protest movement.
- INTERVIEW: 'I don't know if it's possible for me to ever return to Hong Kong' Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- A photography professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Art and Design has been refused entry to Hong Kong for the second time, further evidence that an ongoing crackdown on dissent under a draconian national security law could affect which foreign nationals are allowed to travel to the city.
- Value of Chinese real estate firm's Malaysian residential project seen dropping Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Real estate analysts said they expected property values to drop at a Chinese developer's housing project in Malaysia's Johor state and that the U.S. $100 billion venture may not be completed, despite the firm saying this week the business was stable.
- Former Guizhou Party chief placed under investigation Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Sun Zhigang, former chief of the Provincial Party Committee in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under a disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CCDI), according to the CCDI website on Monday.
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