Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
20 November 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Nov 2023
- China's anti-drone gun debuts in joint drills with SE Asian countries Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed a new type of anti-drone gun during an ongoing multinational joint exercise with Southeast Asian countries, as China looks to address threats from small drones that have become common in recent conflicts around the globe, analysts said on Monday.
- China-developed global pioneering tandem flying-wing vertical takeoff and landing UAV unveiled in Shenzhen Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- China-developed global pioneering tandem flying-wing vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) was unveiled at the 25th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), which was concluded on Sunday in China's tech hub of Shenzhen. It can realize takeoff and landing in vertical state, and can fly at normal level after taking off, China Central Television reported.
- China Reportedly Sets Up Near-Space Command for Hypersonic Weapons Forces Sputnik 20 Nov 2023 -- According to reports from Chinese media, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) may have set up the first-ever military command for hypersonic weapons and other near-space military operations.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 20, 2023 PRC MofA 20 Nov 2023
- Xi's trip to help secure stable China-US ties People's Daily 20 Nov 2023 -- President Xi Jinping's four-day trip to San Francisco in the United States has steadied the course for ties between the world's two largest economies and injected fresh impetus into cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior official and analysts said.
- Xi, Putin congratulate meeting of China-Russia dialogue mechanism between ruling parties Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Monday respectively sent congratulatory letters to the 10th meeting of the dialogue mechanism between the ruling parties of China and Russia. The fact that the two leaders attach such importance to the dialogue mechanism between ruling parties shows that this kind of mechanism serves as an important pillar of bilateral relations, and also that China and Russia are willing to jointly enhance close communication of this kind between ruling parties, said Chinese experts.
- Measures taken by China against dumping of nuclear-contaminated water by Japan are entirely reasonable and necessary: FM Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- The current measures taken by China and other relevant parties in response to the dumping of nuclear-contaminated water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea are completely justified and necessary, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday said in response to whether the two countries would have the dialogue to address the issue.
- China urged action to prevent humanitarian disaster in Gaza ISNA 20 Nov 2023 -- Arab and Muslim ministers urged for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza during their visit to Beijing on Monday, marking the initial stage of a diplomatic tour aiming to advocate for an end to the Israeli aggression on Gaza and facilitate humanitarian aid to the devastated Palestinian enclave.
- China hosts Muslim-majority nations for 'urgent' action on Gaza Press TV 20 Nov 2023 -- Diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations have called for an immediate end to Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip as they meet at a summit hosted by the foreign minister of China.
- Muslim, Arab nations urge China to press Security Council on Gaza ceasefire Radio Free Asia 20 Nov 2023 -- Top diplomats of Arab and majority-Muslim countries met with their Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Monday to gather support in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, where more than 13,000 Palestinians have been killed, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said.
- Beijing hosts delegation, urges immediate cease-fire in Gaza Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- China urged an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, expressed opposition to any forced displacement and relocation of Palestinian civilians and emphasized that any arrangement concerning the future and destiny of the Palestinian people must have their consent, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi told visiting Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Monday.
- China facilitates evacuation of certain countries' citizens from Myanmar to avoid conflict: Chinese FM Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- China has facilitated the evacuation of some certain countries' citizens from northern Myanmar through China to avoid a conflict, and will continue to maintain communication with relevant countries and provide assistance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, in response to the question about citizens from some other countries such as Thailand are being evacuated through China.
- Myanmar Rebel Offensive Helps China's Cybercrime Crackdown VOA 20 Nov 2023 -- Myanmar rebels have launched a series of coordinated attacks known as "Operation 1027" that outside analysts say have given them new momentum in their struggle against the military junta. The operation also reportedly aligns with China's interest in cracking down on transnational crime in the region, particularly cybercriminals who target Chinese consumers.
- Decoupling with China impossible amid Argentina's economic woes, but ties likely to enter trial period with far-right Milei's election win: experts Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- The victory of fiery right-wing candidate Javier Milei in the Argentine presidential election will pose some challenges for the country's ties with China as bilateral relations may enter a trial period until both sides find more common interests, said some Chinese experts.
- Argentina Risking $4Bln Per Month in Trade With China, Brazil by Potentially Halting Ties Sputnik 20 Nov 2023 -- The potential suspension of Argentina's cooperation with China and Brazil would put at risk its $4.2 billion-a-month on average trade with the two countries, Sputnik calculated on Monday based on data from the Argentine statistical service.
- China, Saudi Arabia sign 50b yuan 3-year local currency swap agreement Global Times 20 Nov 2023 -- The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, and the Saudi Central Bank have signed a local currency swap agreement. The swap size is 50 billion yuan ($6.98 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals. It will be valid for three years and can be extended by mutual agreement, the PBC said on Monday in a statement.
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