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09 October 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Ren'ai Jiao Issue PRC MofA 09 Oct 2023
- Spokesperson refutes Philippines' wrongful remarks over Ren'ai Jiao, urging Philippines to halt provocations at sea People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- China once again urges the Philippines to take seriously China's concerns, stop making provocations and creating troubles at sea, and stop groundless attacks and smears, so as to avoid undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea and harming the common interests of countries in the region, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
- China urged not to politicize trade amid probe into Taiwan barriers CNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Taiwan on Monday urged Beijing not to politicize trade after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced earlier in the day that it had extended its investigation into Taiwan's alleged trade restrictions toward China for an additional three months.
- Mainland extending investigation into Taiwan trade barriers Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- Chinese mainland authorities announced on Monday that an investigation into the Taiwan island's potentially illegal trade restrictions on more than 2,500 products from the mainland will be extended for three months, citing the complexity of the probe.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Oct. 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Oct 2023
- China shuts down Lhasa temples during National Day holiday period Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- Chinese authorities have closed some of Tibet's holiest Buddhist sites during the National Day holiday week and have been searching people on the streets of Lhasa, two Tibetans inside the region said.
- Did the Chinese submarine accident happen? Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- Submarine experts and observers are casting doubt on reports by British media, citing leaked intelligence, that a Chinese nuclear submarine had an accident in late August, resulting in the deaths of 55 sailors.
- PLA holds cross-regional naval drills in South China Sea amid US-Philippines exercise Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently organized some of its most powerful warships to conduct a series of naval drills across several regions in the South China Sea, a move experts said on Monday displays China's capabilities in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity amid a US and Philippine joint exercise allegedly targeting Chinese islands and reefs.
- China's Xi wants more political 'struggle' in ruling party ranks Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- In a move that some fear could lead to a return to the political "struggle sessions" of the Mao era, ruling Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has called on leaders at all levels of the party to "be brave enough to struggle" as part of efforts to boost ideological unity.
- Xi Jinping Thought on Culture put forward at national meeting Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- Xi Jinping Thought on Culture has been formally put forward at a two-day national meeting on the work of public communication and culture, which was held in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on October 9, 2023 PRC MofA 09 Oct 2023
- Anti-China forces politicize human rights council by attempting to deny China seat Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- While the politicization of human rights has alarmed more academics and nations, some Western countries and anti-China forces have not ceased their efforts and are attempting to reduce China's votes at the upcoming UN Human Rights Council that is slated to take place on Tuesday, using unfounded accusations about China's human rights record.
- US Senate leader asks Xi for 'level playing field' Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appealed for authorities to ensure a "level playing field" for American businesses in China during a meeting in Beijing on Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Xi meets U.S. congressional delegation People's Daily 09 Oct 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the bipartisan delegation of the U.S. Senate led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the Great Hall of the People on Monday.
- Chinese FM immediately activates emergency consular protection mechanism as Israeli-Palestinian situation deteriorates Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- Given the unprecedented scale of the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it has immediately activated the emergency consular protection mechanism, coordinating and engaging in work on protecting Chinese nationals and institutions in Palestine and Israel.
- China calls for immediate ceasefire of Palestine-Israel violence, deeply saddened by civilian casualties Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- China is deeply concerned about the intensification of tensions and the rise in violence between Palestine and Israel, and it's profoundly saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, calling for immediate ceasefire and de-escalation of the situation.
- Papua New Guinea leader hopes for security wins from China visit Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2023 -- Papua New Guinea's prime minister said he will visit China this month and hopes to return with investment pledges, progress on security cooperation and membership of the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
- Local governments start new round of refinancing bond issues to resolve debts Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Tianjin Municipality have taken the lead to issue refinancing bonds this year to pay off debts, kicking off a new round of special-purpose bond issues to resolve local government debts. Analysts said the move will play an active role in stabilizing local economies.
- China, Azerbaijan sign cooperation document on joint building of the International Lunar Research Station Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- China and Azerbaijan signed a joint statement on cooperation on International Lunar Research Station program on Tuesday, which marked Azerbaijan's official participation in the program, with the two sides agreeing to conduct extensive and in-depth cooperation in the areas of demonstration, engineering implementation, operation and application at the station.
- China's first nuclear power plant with super-large cooling towers being built in Guangdong Global Times 09 Oct 2023 -- State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) announced on Sunday that phase one construction of its Lianjiang nuclear power plant started on September 29. As the country's first nuclear power plant with super-large cooling towers, it is expected to reduce the amount of sea water used and to generate up to 70.2 billion kWh annually after its construction.
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