30 November 2023 - China Special Weapons News

China firmly opposes US' instigation of Philippines' infringement in Ren'ai Jiao: defense ministry Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- The Philippines illegally "grounded" a warship on Ren'ai Jiao and has continuously sent ships intruding into the waters of the area, attempting to reinforce the "grounded" warship, which seriously infringes upon China's sovereignty and violates international law and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. History has shown that the US' interference always makes things worse, Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at Thursday's press briefing in response to media reports saying that the US has proposed relevant suggestions to the Philippines.

China requires job applicants in Tibet to denounce Dalai Lama Radio Free Asia 30 Nov 2023 -- Tibetans who want to get public sector jobs must comply with a harsh Chinese rule requiring them to denounce the Dalai Lama, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

28th Meeting of the Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) India MEA 30 Nov 2023 -- The 28th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 30 November 2023. Joint Secretary (East Asia) from Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation and Director-General, Boundary & Oceanic Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led the Chinese delegation.

Taiwan armed forces simulate Chinese military landing in Kaohsiung CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- A simulation of a Chinese military beach landing was staged in Kaohsiung on Thursday, enabling Taiwan's armed forces to review locations used to deploy defensive units, a military official told CNA anonymously.
China too 'overwhelmed' by internal challenges to invade Taiwan: Tsai CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- China has its hands full with its current economic and political problems and is therefore unlikely to attempt an invasion of Taiwan soon, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said.
Taiwan's CEC, MOFA investigating if candidates have dual nationality CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday that it has ordered overseas representative offices to check whether any presidential and vice presidential candidates hold a foreign nationality, following a request from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) per Taiwanese laws.
China 'carrot and stick' approach expected before Taiwan election: expert CNA 30 Nov 2023 -- China may implement campaigns in the run-up to Taiwan's presidential election in January, including introducing investment incentives and conducting military exercises around the country, to try and sway voters to cast their ballot in a more pro-Beijing direction, an expert warned on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 30, 2023 ROC MND 30 Nov 2023

PLA's 3rd carrier Fujian holds mooring tests according to plan: MOD Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is holding mooring tests and will progress its construction steadily according to plan, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MOD) revealed on Thursday, amid speculations by foreign media reports saying that the Fujian recently tested its electromagnetic catapult system with a test vehicle in preparation for its upcoming maiden voyage.

4th Round of Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Nov 2023 -- The 4th round of Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue was held on 30 November 2023 in Islamabad. Director General (China) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Mohammad Aamir Khan, and Deputy Director General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of Chinese MFA, Wang Jinfeng, co-chaired the consultations.

British Documentary Alleges China Influences Universities, Spies on Hong Kongers in UK VOA 30 Nov 2023 -- A BBC Channel 4 documentary, "Secrets and Power: China in the UK," claims the Chinese government is interfering with academic freedom and spying on Hong Kong activists in the United Kingdom.

Beijing silent on key meeting amid growing dissent in party ranks Radio Free Asia 30 Nov 2023 -- China's ruling Communist Party appears to have postponed a key political meeting, in a move analysts said suggests that party leader Xi Jinping faces strong currents of dissent from within party ranks that he may not be able to keep under wraps at a plenary session.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 30, 2023 PRC MofA 30 Nov 2023

Europe should objectively view China's development, promote win-win cooperation: FM spokesperson Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday hit back EU's "de-risking" concerns, urging it to objectively view China's development and promote win-win cooperation and jointly address global challenges with China.

China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Palestinian-Israeli conflict in position paper Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- China on Thursday released a position paper on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which offered five proposals on promoting peace, and achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue, including immediately implementing a comprehensive ceasefire, effectively protecting civilians, ensuring humanitarian assistance, intensifying diplomatic mediation, and seeking a political solution.
China releases position paper on resolving Palestinian-Israeli conflict, calls for comprehensive ceasefire Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- China on Thursday released a position paper on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which offered five proposals on promoting peace, and achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue, including immediately implementing a comprehensive ceasefire, effectively protecting civilians, ensuring humanitarian assistance, enhancing diplomatic mediation, and seeking a political solution.
Xi pledges China's continuous efforts to uphold justice on Palestinian issue People's Daily 30 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged China's continuous efforts to uphold justice on the Palestinian issue, actively promote peace talks and provide, as always, humanitarian and development assistance to the Palestinian side.

HKSAR government condemns US Congress for meddling in Hong Kong affairs Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- The government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong on Thursday strongly condemned the US House Foreign Affairs Committee for passing the so-called Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act, urging the US to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs.

China-Russia lunar base collaboration 'a perfect match' Global Times 30 Nov 2023 -- Russia has officially ratified a cooperation agreement with China for the joint construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, according to reports in the Russian media on Wednesday. The inclusive project has so far welcomed nearly 20 countries and organizations.

China's workers face layoffs, unpaid wages ahead of Lunar New Year Radio Free Asia 30 Nov 2023 -- At a time when China's hundreds of millions of migrant workers might normally be hoping to earn some extra cash ahead of the Lunar New Year festivities, the struggling economy has left employers unable to pay wages, or forced companies to shut down facilities and lay off staff, according to residents and news reports.

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