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15 November 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese mainland slams Lai Ching-te's war-related comments People's Daily 15 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, for his war-related comments.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 15, 2023 ROC MND 15 Nov 2023
- PLA Navy's newly commissioned Type 055 large destroyer holds drills in South China Sea Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- A 10,000 ton-class large destroyer newly commissioned into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) earlier in 2023 recently carried out a combat-oriented exercise in the South China Sea, displaying its rapid capability generation in defending national sovereignty, security and maritime rights amid tensions in the region, analysts said on Wednesday.
- China has developed a distinctive model for recruiting cadets to fly carrier-based aircraft: PLA Navy Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- The recruitment, selection methods, and training models for naval aviation cadets have been continuously expanded and optimized, gradually forming a distinctive recruitment and selection model for carrier-based aircraft pilots, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aviator recruitment work conference held on Tuesday. At the same time, the selection and training of carrier-based aircraft pilots have achieved remarkable results.
- China-backed naval base in Cambodia 'continues to grow' Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2023 -- The China-backed Ream naval base in southwestern Cambodia has expanded quickly over the past year, satellite images show.
- Australian Intelligence Report Identifies China as Major Backer of Cyber Crime VOA 15 Nov 2023 -- Australia's digital spy agency has identified China as the major backer of serious hacking against Australian companies and critical infrastructure.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 15, 2023 PRC MofA 15 Nov 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Woodside, CA The White House 15 Nov 2023
- Biden, China's Xi Meet on Sidelines of APEC Forum VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to California where the two are meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
- China, US make 'breakthrough' agreement on tackling climate change, but US needs to do more Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- China and the US agreed to jointly tackle global warming and operationalize a working group focused on areas including energy transition, methane, the circular economy and resource efficiency, low-carbon development and deforestation, according to a document issued by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on Wednesday.
- China-US summit under spotlight as world seeks more certainty Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday local time to participate in a much-anticipated China-US summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, an occasion that signifies the gathering momentum of stabilization of China-US relations which will inject positive energy and stability into the world amid a complex geopolitical landscape and challenges of post-pandemic economic recovery.
- China and the US release joint statement on enhancing cooperation on addressing climate crisis ahead of COP28 Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- China and the US issued a joint statement on Wednesday the Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis, stating China's and the US' reaffirmation of their commitment to work together with other countries to address the climate crisis, with a working group to be operationalized to focus on areas including energy transition, methane, circular economy and resource efficiency, low-carbon and deforestation, according to China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
- China's Xi Arrives in US for APEC Summit, Talks With Biden ISNA 15 Nov 2023 -- At San Francisco International Airport, Xi received a warm reception from senior U.S. officials, including U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Xi and Biden hold talks outside San Francisco Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to restore direct military-to-military communications and to a deal to stem the flow of fentanyl precursors out of China into the United States in talks Wednesday at a country estate just outside San Francisco.
- Expectations raised for stabilizing relations between China and US People's Daily 15 Nov 2023 -- Intensive high-level engagements between Beijing and Washington have raised expectations among the international community for stabilizing relations between China and the United States, despite challenges that remain, observers said.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: As Biden and Xi Meet, What's At Stake? RFE/RL 15 Nov 2023
- China's Foreign Ministry urges Europe to address Chinese firms' legitimate concerns, warning against its 'de-risking' strategy Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- It is hoped that the EU will listen to reasonable suggestions from Chinese enterprises, address their legitimate concern, and abide by market rules to help promote healthy and stable development of China-EU economic and trade relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
- Pakistan extends deadline for Uyghurs refugees facing deportation Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2023 -- Pakistani authorities have temporarily extended the period of stay for Uyghurs living in the city of Rawalpindi who were at risk for deportation under a government order to expel all illegal migrants by the start of November, a Uyghur involved in the situation said.
- China's consumption up in Oct, underlying economic weaknesses remain Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2023 -- China's domestic consumption improved in October, bolstered by enhanced numbers in travel and spending during the Golden Week - National Day - holiday in the earlier part of the month, the latest data show.
- China's economic recovery gains pace in Oct with forecast-beating retail sales, industrial output data Global Times 15 Nov 2023 -- China on Wednesday reported better-than-expected retail sales and industrial data for October, underscoring that the world's second-largest economy has been "running on abundant steam" to maintain the strong recovery momentum through the year despite multiple impediments including subdued global demand, flared-up geopolitical tensions and a slowing property sector.
- China imports record high oil from Iran IRNA 15 Nov 2023 -- China has posted a record high in oil sales from Iran, according to a Reuters report.
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