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15 December 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese defense ministry reiterates stance amid Philippines' hype on South China Sea Global Times 15 Dec 2023 -- In response to Philippine vessels' provocation in the South China Sea and the continuous hype and smear campaign against China, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Friday reiterated its stance and urged related parties to stop provocations and avoid escalating the situation.
- Taiwan's trade restrictive measures on mainland constitute trade barriers: MOFCOM Global Times 15 Dec 2023 -- The trade restrictive measures the island of Taiwan imposed on the Chinese mainland constitute trade barriers, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday after a months-long trade barrier investigation based on relevant trade provisions.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Dec. 15, 2023 ROC MND 15 Dec 2023
- Rising Tides: China's Naval Prowess Soars With Fourth Type 075 Assault Ship Launch Sputnik 15 Dec 2023 -- China's fourth Type 075 universal amphibious assault ship was launched at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on December 14, 2023.
- China firmly opposes arms race in outer space: defense spokeperson People's Daily 15 Dec 2023 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson reiterated China's firm opposition to the arms race in outer space at a Thursday press conference.
- Chinese, Russian militaries hold 7th joint aerial strategic patrol Global Times 15 Dec 2023 -- The Chinese and Russian militaries on Thursday held their second joint aerial strategic patrol of the year, the seventh in total since 2019, reportedly adding electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft to a group of bombers and fighters, in a move experts said was aimed at safeguarding peace and stability in the region.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on December 15, 2023 PRC MofA 15 Dec 2023
- Xi says China ready to make concerted efforts with U.S. to promote healthy, stable, sustainable development of bilateral ties People's Daily 15 Dec 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China is ready to work with the U.S. side to promote the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations.
- Key takeaways from Xi's state visit to Vietnam People's Daily 15 Dec 2023 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, paid a state visit to Vietnam from Tuesday to Wednesday.
- Hanoi Embraces Future With China to Reassure Beijing, Experts Say VOA 15 Dec 2023 -- Foreign policy experts are casting a skeptical eye on this week's highly publicized upgrade of relations between China and Vietnam, saying Hanoi is unlikely to shift from a carefully balanced foreign policy that includes recently strengthened ties with the U.S. and Japan.
- Russia to Further Increase Energy Supplies to China, Attract Investments to Russia - Novak Sputnik 15 Dec 2023 -- Russia plans to further increase energy supplies to China and attract Chinese investments and technological innovations to the Russian energy complex, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday.
- Iran, China stress immediate halt to Zionists' attacks in Gaza IRNA 15 Dec 2023 -- Deputy Foreign Ministers of Iran and China exchanged views on the latest developments of negotiations to lift sanctions on Iran and emphasized the need to immediately stop the attacks in Gaza.
- Iran, China, Saudi Arabia urge swift action to stop Israel's war machine in Gaza Press TV 15 Dec 2023 -- Iran, China and Saudi Arabia have jointly demanded urgent action to end Israel's atrocities in the besieged Gaza Strip, and provide sustainable relief to the Palestinians.
- Myanmar-China trade halted amid fierce fighting in Shan state Radio Free Asia 15 Dec 2023 -- Trade across Myanmar's shared border with China has ground to a halt amid a six-week offensive by ethnic rebels fighting junta troops in the country's Shan state, according to merchants, causing an estimated loss of more than US$500 million in commerce.
- On Hong Kong Authorities' Transnational Repression US Dept. of State 15 Dec 2023 -- By announcing National Security Law charges and a list of cash awards that unjustly target overseas democracy advocates, including a U.S. citizen and other individuals based in the United States, Hong Kong authorities display their disregard for international norms and human rights in Hong Kong and the deterioration of that city's once proud tradition of respecting the rule of law.
- US, UK's support for anti-China rioters exposes ill intention to destabilize HKSAR: Chinese FM Global Times 15 Dec 2023 -- The US and the UK's support for anti-China rioters exposed their ill intention to destabilize the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Friday's regular press briefing, in response to the latest remarks by US and UK politicians regarding the issuing of arrest warrants for five fugitives that have fled the HKSAR to overseas.
- Macao SAR Legislative Assembly approves chief executive election law amendments People's Daily 15 Dec 2023 -- The Legislative Assembly of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday approved amendments to the Chief Executive Election Law with details at a plenary session.
- Chinese economy shows some life amid 'difficulties and challenges' Radio Free Asia 15 Dec 2023 -- China's economy showed stronger factory output and retail sales, but is still struggling with "difficulties and challenges," the government said on Friday.
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