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07 September 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- China's upcoming live-fire military drill unlikely to impact Taiwan: MND CNA 07 Sep 2023 -- Taiwan's defense ministry said Thursday it will closely monitor a planned live-fire military exercise by China later this month off that country's east coast, but the drill is not expected to have any direct impact on Taiwan.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep. 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Sep 2023
- Proposed Naval Drills Signal Closer Military Cooperation Among Moscow, Beijing, Pyongyang VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- South Korean officials say North Korea has likely been invited to join Russia and China for the first time in trilateral naval exercises that experts see as a response to the newly cemented strategic cooperation among South Korea, Japan and the United States.
- US aircraft spies on China before military drill in East China Sea Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- The US sent a spy plane to China's coastal region for close-in reconnaissance just hours before the launch of a Chinese military exercise in the East China Sea on Wednesday, a move experts said on Thursday was provocative and could have led to misjudgments.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 7, 2023 PRC MofA 07 Sep 2023
- Xi's Absence at G20 Summit Both Missed Opportunity and Tactic, Analysts Say VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- Analysts say that when the G20 summit kicks off in New Dehli Saturday, the absence of China's leader Xi Jinping is likely to overshadowefforts to address pressing global issues such as climate change and Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the US's Unwarranted Accusations Against China at the East Asia Summit PRC MofA 07 Sep 2023
- Report: China Using AI to Mess With US Voters VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- China is turning to artificial intelligence to rile up U.S. voters and stoke divisions ahead of the country's 2024 presidential elections, according to a new report.
- Current impasse in drug enforcement cooperation the result of US' arbitrary and unilateral action: Chinese officials Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- The current impasse in drug enforcement cooperation between China and the US is the result of the arbitrary and unilateral action taken by the US, while China in response is against unilateralism and politicization of drug enforcement cooperation and is keen to review cooperation with the US on the basis of equality and mutual trust, an official of China National Narcotics Control Commission (NNCC) said on Wednesday.
- Indonesia's Widodo Implores US, China, Russia to Avoid 'New Wars' VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- Amid sharpened geopolitical rivalry between the United States, China and Russia, Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivered a forceful call for leaders to ease tensions and avoid conflict in the region.
- Meeting with China's Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 07 Sep 2023
- Opening Remarks - Bilateral meeting with Premier of the People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Sep 2023
- Chinese delegation led by non-Politburo-member to visit Pyongyang, state media says Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- China will send a delegation led by a non-Politburo-member to North Korea to take part in the celebration of the country's founding day later this week, a move that may expose its intricate position amid Pyongyang and Moscow's efforts to strengthen military ties with Beijing.
- Chinese Party and Government Delegation to Visit DPRK KCNA 07 Sep 2023 -- On the invitation of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), a party and government delegation of the People's Republic of China headed by Liu Guozhong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and vice-premier of the State Council of China, will visit the DPRK to participate in the celebrations of the 75th birthday of the DPRK. -0-
- South Korea, China grapple with different priorities amid regional tensions Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- China and South Korea's leaders have met Thursday amid a slightly tense climate, with differing priorities - Seoul emphasizing the need for Beijing's cooperation in the security domain, while Beijing prioritizing economic collaboration.
- Chinese Premier May Attend Indonesia's Showcase Rail Debut VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- A Chinese-financed high-speed rail project is set for a showcase trial run Friday — coinciding with this week's ASEAN summit with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in attendance — unless a series of setbacks that have plagued the project force another delay.
- Representatives from over 90 countries confirm participation in 3rd Belt and Road Forum: FM Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- Representatives from more than 90 countries have confirmed their participation in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF), which will be held in Beijing in October, Mao Ning, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, told a press conference on Thursday.
- Hong Kong leader's 'public' meetings lack criticism of his policies Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- Hong Kong leader John Lee has been holding "public consultation" meetings ahead of his annual policy address in October, with one catch - nobody who attends appears to take issue with government policy or criticize his performance.
- UN labor organization discussed forced labor during Xinjiang visit Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- A delegation from the U.N.'s International Labor Organization made an unannounced visit to China's Xinjiang region last week, saying it discussed the issue of Uyghur forced labor but drawing criticism from rights groups that said it should have consulted with them beforehand.
- 'Hurting the feelings of the Chinese people' could be punished by jail time Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- "Hurting the feelings of the Chinese people." It's a stock phrase frequently used by Chinese officials and state media to criticize speech or actions by outsiders that Beijing disapproves of. But now it could be turned against the Chinese people themselves.
- The Controversial Company That Opened The Door For China's Growing Influence in Georgia RFE/RL 07 Sep 2023 -- A stint several years ago by the Georgian prime minister as an adviser to a controversial Chinese company has caught the attention of Western observers as Georgian-Chinese ties continue to tighten.
- China widens ban on iPhones among government officials Radio Free Asia 07 Sep 2023 -- Chinese authorities have reportedly banned the use of foreign-made electronics including Apple's iPhone for government business, while insisting that ordinary citizens install a government anti-fraud app on their phones amid complaints that it tracks users' activities.
- Huawei Phone Kicks off Debate About US Chip Restrictions VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- It started with an image of U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on her China trip last month, reportedly taken on what the Chinese tech giant Huawei is touting as a breakthrough 5G mobile phone. Within days, fake ad campaigns on Chinese social media were depicting Raimondo as a Huawei brand ambassador promoting the phone.
- China's four largest lenders plan to cut mortgage rates in September to bolster property sector growth Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- Four state-run banks on Thursday announced adjustments for rules governing first-home mortgage rates, as widely expected by the market, part of the country's ramped-up efforts to bolster the stagnant property sector.
- China's forex reserves drop 1.38% in end August to $3.16 trillion Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- China's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $44.2 billion to $3.16 trillion as of the end of August 2023, representing a decline of 1.38 percent compared with the end of July.
- Ministry holds meeting with private firms, vows to take new measures to optimize employment Global Times 07 Sep 2023 -- China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security hosted a meeting on Tuesday, aiming to solve enterprises' problems in attracting talent, and aiming to optimize employment and balance the labor-capital relationship. The meeting is part of a series of measures taken by the central government to support private enterprises.
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