Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
27 November 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Flu peak may last another one or two weeks, physician predicts as acute respiratory infections continue to rise in China Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- In the first winter of the post-pandemic era, the cases of acute respiratory diseases, including influenza, rhinovirus and mycoplasma pneumonia, continue to rise across China with the superposition of multiple respiratory diseases, according to the national health authority on Sunday.
- U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea US Navy 27 Nov 2023 -- On November 25, USS Hopper (DDG 70) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Hopper (DDG 70) exited the excessive claim area and continued operations in the South China Sea. This freedom of navigation operation ("FONOP") upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea recognized in international law by challenging restrictions on innocent passage imposed by the People's Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan, and Vietnam.
- 10 indicted in Taiwan on charges of spying for China CNA 27 Nov 2023 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office indicted 10 people Monday, including several active duty military personnel, for allegedly spying for China, with five facing more serious charges continuing to be held in custody.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 27, 2023 ROC MND 27 Nov 2023
- Opposing Taiwan independence will help achieve peace: KMT's Hou CNA 27 Nov 2023 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) said Monday he is the only presidential candidate to clearly oppose formal Taiwan independence because he believes doing so will help achieve peace across the Taiwan Strait.
- US potential intermediate-range missiles deployment 'big provocation' to China Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- The US military is reportedly planning to deploy new land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region to "defend" the island of Taiwan, a move that "has limited tactical impact" at present but fully demonstrates the US' determination to interfere in the Taiwan question, observers said on Monday.
- Chinese authorities fire tear gas at people fleeing Myanmar fighting Radio Free Asia 27 Nov 2023 -- Chinese authorities fired tear gas at people attempting to flee from intensifying fighting between Myanmar's military junta and allied ethnic armed groups.
- Howitzers, counter-battery radars deployed in PLA drills on mountainous border with Myanmar Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed howitzers and counter-battery radars in its ongoing live-fire exercise on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border in a move to test and show the troops' combat capabilities in safeguarding national sovereignty and border stability amid an armed conflict in the neighboring country.
- China, Vietnam hold joint patrols in the Gulf of Tonkin Radio Free Asia 27 Nov 2023 -- China and Vietnam are holding two joint patrols this month in the Gulf of Tonkin despite conflicting interests in the wider South China Sea.
- Foreign spy conducts cyberattacks against China's defense, high-tech firm by recruiting Chinese developer Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed a new case on Monday of foreign espionage activities involving the recruitment of a Chinese software developer who provided "technical services." This spy agency used "poisoned" software to conduct cyberattacks and steal secrets from dozens of China's defense and high-tech enterprises.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 27, 2023 PRC MofA 27 Nov 2023
- China, France maintain strong momentum in high-level exchanges, agree on deepening comprehensive cooperation Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- The high-level exchanges between China and France have maintained strong recent momentum, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. The two sides agreed on deepening comprehensive and high-quality cooperation, expanding openness and tackling global challenges.
- China, Japan, S. Korea should play more proactive role in promoting regional, global development: Wang Yi People's Daily 27 Nov 2023 -- China, Japan and South Korea should play a more proactive role in promoting regional and global development facing accelerating changes unseen in a century and the slow recovery of the world economy, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Sunday.
- Calls grow to extend truce in Palestine-Israel conflict Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to New York to chair a UN Security Council high-level meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on November 29, which is believed to be the latest effort by international community, including China to push for a cease-fire in Gaza. The fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final day on Monday, with both sides hinting at the possibility of extending it to free more hostages. Analysts have also called for intensifying efforts to exert pressure to prolong the temporary pause in order to stop the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- China issues 25 measures to boost financial support for private firms Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- China's central bank and other government agencies on Monday announced 25 measures to step up financial support for the country's private sector, including efforts to diversify financial channels for private businesses, in yet another crucial step to boost the private economy amid challenges.
- Chinese firms suffer shrinking profits amid challenging recovery Radio Free Asia 27 Nov 2023 -- China's industrial enterprises continued to be hammered by shrinking profits even as Beijing reiterated that the economy is on track to reach its growth target for the year.
- Beijing police launches probe into wealth firm under debt-trapped Zhongzhi Enterprise Group Global Times 27 Nov 2023 -- The Chaoyang Branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau announced on Saturday evening the launch of an investigation into suspected illegal activities of the wealth company affiliated with the debt-ridden Zhongzhi Enterprise Group (ZEG), in accordance with the law, and took legal actions against corresponding suspects of the company.
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