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18 September 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Philippine Coast Guard: China militia destroyed coral in our waters Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday blamed Chinese maritime militia ships for destroying coral reefs in Manila-claimed waters in the South China Sea.
- Taiwan reports record number of military incursions, urges China to stop 'harassment' CNA 18 Sep 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday called for China to immediately halt its "unilateral military harassment," after a record 103 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan in a 24-hour period that ended earlier in the day.
- Over 100 PLA warplanes set new record in drill around Taiwan island Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- A record-breaking more than 100 aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted around the island of Taiwan within 24 hours on Sunday and Monday. The sightings, which came after 20 PLA vessels, also broke their respective record last week. Experts say this shows that PLA exercises around the Taiwan island have reached a new level.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep. 18, 2023 ROC MND 18 Sep 2023
- Renewed anti-espionage efforts to encourage public to safeguard national security, not a witch hunt against foreign entities in China: experts Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- Since the new Counter-Espionage Law was enacted in July, China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), whose work is usually classified and covert, is now stepping into the public limelight as the top national security authority announced a slew of detailed espionage cases over the last two months, as part of ratcheted up efforts to crack down on espionage.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 18, 2023 PRC MofA 18 Sep 2023
- EU-China: Commission and China hold second High-level Digital Dialogue European Commission 18 Sep 2023 -- Today, the Commission held its second High-level Digital Dialogue with China. Co-chaired by Vera Jourova, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and Vice-Premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, this dialogue hosted in Beijing covered key issues such as platforms and data regulation, Artificial Intelligence, research and innovation, cross-border flow of industrial data, or the safety of products sold online.
- Top US Diplomat Meets Chinese VP at UN VOA 18 Sep 2023 -- Leaders and top officials from around the world were arriving at the United Nations Monday in advance of the annual General Assembly session, providing opportunities for high-level contacts between allies and rivals alike.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with People's Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng US Dept. of State 18 Sep 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and People's Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 18 Sep 2023
- Senior Chinese official Wang Yi meets U.S. Sullivan People's Daily 18 Sep 2023 -- Senior Chinese and U.S. officials held multiple rounds of meetings in Malta on Saturday and Sunday, agreeing to maintain high-level exchanges and hold consultations on Asia-Pacific affairs, maritime affairs as well as foreign policies.
- China, US continue high-level engagement momentum Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- Momentum on high-level engagement between the US and China is being maintained as senior Chinese and US officials held multiple rounds of meetings in Malta over the weekend, serving as candid, substantive and constructive strategic communication on stabilizing and improving bilateral relations. Some experts believed that the latest interaction opens possibilities for future interactions between the heads of state of the two countries after Washington made some tactical adjustments in engaging with China by showing some positive gesture and enhancing communication.
- Wang-Sullivan talks last more than 12 hours; Taiwan question takes up longest time, Chinese FM official told GT Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held multiple rounds of meetings in Malta from Saturday and Sunday. A senior official from Chinese ministry of foreign affairs who participated in the talks told the Global Times that the two sides held multiple discussions on topics including China-US relations, Taiwan, the Asia-Pacific situation, and the Ukraine crisis, for over 12 hours. The talks were candid, substantive and constructive.
- US in no position to point finger at China's counter-narcotics efforts: Chinese FM Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- China has made serious démarches to the US and strongly opposed its so-called "designation," which has no basis in facts and is a malicious smear against China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Monday's routine press briefing, in response to the latest designation submitted to the US Congress in which US President Joe Biden identified China as a "major drug source country."
- Top diplomat Wang Yi meets with US' Sullivan, emphasizing Taiwan question as 'the first red line' Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on Sunday held several rounds of meetings in Malta with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
- G77+China summit concludes with emphasis on empowering Global South Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- The two-day Summit of the Group of 77 (G77) and China concluded on Saturday with a call for more participation and say of the Global South in the global governance system.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, Moscow, September 18, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Sep 2023
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Sep 2023
- Chinese, Russian Diplomats Open Talks in Moscow VOA 18 Sep 2023 -- China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, hailed his country's "strategic cooperation" with Russia as he opened talks Monday in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and other officials.
- Chinese top diplomat to start strategic security talks in Russia; channel vital to smooth high-level exchanges, ensuring mutual support Global Times 18 Sep 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday began his four-day trip to Russia to attend the 18th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation, with a range of bilateral and multilateral issues related to security expected to be discussed, following his two-day meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta over the weekend.
- China FM heads to Russia after meeting with US national security adviser Press TV 18 Sep 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi heads to Russia to hold security talks in Moscow after meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
- China's Wang Yi heads to Russia as North Korea's Kim wraps up visit Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday began a four-day trip to Russia during which both sides could shore up their strategic ties, a day after Beijing's ally and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded a six-day visit to Russia's Far East.
- China, Russia Bear Special Responsibility for Global Strategic Stability - Wang Yi Sputnik 18 Sep 2023 -- Russia and China bear special responsibility for maintaining strategic stability in the world, with their bilateral cooperation not aimed against anyone, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
- Junta ambassador asks China to share advanced nuclear technology Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- The Myanmar junta's ambassador to Beijing asked Chinese officials at a weekend ASEAN forum to share advanced nuclear technology, according to a statement from the junta's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Increased Chinese Military Maneuvers Prompt Japan to Appoint New Defense Personnel VOA 18 Sep 2023 -- China's increasing military manoeuvers near Taiwan and Japan are triggering changes in Japanese government attitudes.
- Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China amid EU restrictions Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- Malaysia's deal to double palm oil exports to China annually is a move to offset potential revenue losses from the European Union's ban on commodities that are linked to deforestation, analysts said on Monday.
- Beijing's envoy warns Hong Kong police graduates of 'hostile forces' Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- China's envoy to Hong Kong has reviewed a police graduation ceremony for the first time, warning new officers of 'hostile foreign forces' trying to make a comeback, a sign that analysts said shows that Beijing is now firmly in control when it comes to security matters.
- State security police guard dissident sculptor in Beijing hospital Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- Prominent Chinese dissident and performance artist Yan Zhengxue is unconscious in the hospital under heavy guard by state security police, Radio Free Asia has learned.
- 'It's Like The Army': Strict Rules For Workers At Chinese Mining Company In Serbia Spark Backlash RFE/RL 18 Sep 2023 -- Strict new rules enforced at a Chinese-operated mine in eastern Serbia have sparked controversy and pushback in the Balkan country over concerns that the company is violating local labor laws.
- As China slows, Southeast Asian economies face woes Radio Free Asia 18 Sep 2023 -- Concerns over China's real-estate sector have grown to anxiety over the country's overall economic health and the viability of its investment-led development model. Nowhere have those concerns reverberated more than in Southeast Asia.
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