07 November 2023 - China Special Weapons News

PLA's carrier Shandong doubles aircraft sortie rate record in latest far sea drill Global Times 07 Nov 2023 -- China's trade with Russia jumped significantly in the first ten months of 2023, according to official data released on Tuesday, underscoring deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

He Lifeng: China's New Economic Czar or Executor of Xi's Orders? VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- He Lifeng, vice premier of the State Council of China, has officially taken up the post of head of the office of the Central Financial Commission and has become the helmsman of the core financial and economic staff of the Communist Party of China.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 7, 2023 PRC MofA 07 Nov 2023

Western forces spreading concocted China-made 'debt trap' theory are liars: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Nov 2023 -- The so-called China-made "debt trap" is a lie concocted by certain forces in the world to interfere with and undermine China's cooperation with developing countries, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday during a regular press briefing.

Assistant Secretary Mallory Stewart's Meeting with the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of Arms Control Sun Xiaobo US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2023 -- Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance (AVC) Mallory Stewart met with PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of Arms Control Sun Xiaobo on November 6 in Washington, D.C.
China firmly opposes US sanctions on Chinese entities People's Daily 07 Nov 2023 -- China firmly opposes the United States Department of Treasury's sanctions imposed on certain Chinese entities with so-called Russia-related excuses, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
Survey: US beats China on economy and military, but not tech Radio Free Asia 07 Nov 2023 -- The United States is perceived by much of the world as besting China when it comes to military and economic power, but falls short of its rival when it comes to technology prowess, a new survey has found.

China-Russia trade surges 27.7% in Jan-Oct amid deepening bilateral cooperation Global Times 07 Nov 2023 -- China's trade with Russia jumped significantly in the first ten months of 2023, according to official data released on Tuesday, underscoring deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

South Pacific Island nations seek closer ties with China People's Daily 07 Nov 2023 -- The inaugural South Pacific Island Countries Cooperation Forum convened in Shanghai on Nov. 6, 2023, attracting nearly 50 senior officials from South Pacific island nations, along with entrepreneurs and media representatives.

Remarks - Meeting with Premier Li - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
Statement on joint outcomes of the China-Australia annual leaders' meeting Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
Dialogue key to relations with China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 07 Nov 2023
Australia and China: Besties again? It's complicated Radio Free Asia 07 Nov 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up a three-day trip to China Tuesday, calling for the "full resumption of free and unimpeded trade" in a meeting with counterpart Li Qiang.
Australian Leader Hails Landmark Meeting With Chinese President in Beijing VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to Canberra after what he called a "positive" landmark summit in Beijing.

Hong Kong maintains one of the most competitive economies in the world: HKSAR chief executive Global Times 07 Nov 2023 -- Hong Kong remains among the most competitive economies in the world, and the One Country, Two Systems policy distinguishes and sustains the city, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday at the ongoing Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit held in Hong Kong.

Why is China Highlighting Militias in State Owned Enterprises? VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- In what was seemingly a small development late last month, China's Defense Ministry confirmed an ongoing push to embed People's Armed Force units, or militias, in state-owned enterprises, or SOEs. But China experts tell VOA that there may be more to the ministry's confirmation than meets the eye.

China's national security authorities reveal new espionage case involving immigration documents Global Times 07 Nov 2023 -- China's national security authorities have disclosed a new espionage case in which a man, while processing immigration for his entire family, provided materials to foreign entities, 14 of which were classified as intelligence according to Chinese law. He was sentenced to six years in prison at the first trial.
Former Chinese state company executive gets 6 years for 'spying' Radio Free Asia 07 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese court on Tuesday handed down a six-year jail term to a former state-owned enterprise employee for handing "corporate intelligence" to foreign intelligence agencies.

U.S. reports sharp rise in people fleeing China amid 'run' movement Radio Free Asia 07 Nov 2023 -- The number of people fleeing China to seek asylum in the United States has spiked sharply in recent weeks, with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reporting more than 4,000 arrests of Chinese nationals in September, a rise of 70% from the previous month.

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