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21 December 2023 - China Special Weapons News
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- Dwarfed by China, Philippines Weaponizes Info in Sea Standoff VOA 21 Dec 2023 -- High-pressure water cannons knocking out the engines of a tiny Philippine supply boat. Military-grade lasers temporarily blinding the crew of a coast guard ship. And high-seas chases that have resulted in multiple collisions.
- China urges Philippines to take 'rational' action over maritime dispute Press TV 21 Dec 2023 -- China has urged the Philippines to make the "rational choice" over maritime tensions in the South China Sea following Manila's recent efforts to challenge Beijing's claims in the waters.
- Philippines urged to exercise caution, rationality in S.China Sea Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- Form the prospect of entering a "golden era" to "standing at a crossroads," China-Philippines relations have been on a roller coaster in 2023 as the Philippines continues to challenge China's sovereignty by sending ships to intrude into the adjacent waters of China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in an attempt to deliver construction materials to repair and reinforce the illegally "grounded" military vessel.
- Chinese mainland to end tariff concessions for 12 Taiwan-produced products Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- The Chinese mainland announced on Thursday the termination of tariff concessions for 12 kinds of products including propylene imported from the island of Taiwan starting from January 1, 2024, as the island was found to have violated Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) rules by discriminatory restrictions on the mainland's exports.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Dec. 21, 2023 ROC MND 21 Dec 2023
- Yearender: Chinese military on vigilance amid grave security challenges Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- Surrounded by geopolitical security challenges from multiple facets amid a global deterioration in security environment, China in 2023 maintained vigilance, fended off foreign military provocations, and deterred "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces, while contributing to global peace and stability through concrete actions including foreign exchanges, joint exercises and patrols, peacekeeping and escort missions as well as international humanitarian aid.
- China uses AI to generate propaganda on YouTube, report finds Radio Free Asia 21 Dec 2023 -- In a YouTube video, a voice in English announces that China has researched and developed its own ultra-thin 1-nanometer chip - a staggering claim given that the chip isn't expected in commercial devices for another decade.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on December 21, 2023 PRC MofA 21 Dec 2023
- Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart DoD News 21 Dec 2023 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks today with his Chinese military counterpart, People's Liberation Army Gen. Liu Zhenli, for the first time since Brown became chairman.
- Top US and Chinese generals resume talks Radio Free Asia 21 Dec 2023 -- Gen. C.Q. Brown, the chair of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Liu Zhenli, in a video call on Thursday morning, putting an end to an almost 18-month-long freeze on direct talks between the leaders of the world's two biggest militaries.
- Top US, Chinese Generals Speak for First Time in Over a Year VOA 21 Dec 2023 -- The United States and China's top military leaders met for the first time in over a year Thursday and discussed a "number of global and regional security issues," including maintaining direct lines of communication, U.S. military officials said.
- US Bans Pentagon From Using Chinese Port Logistics Platform VOA 21 Dec 2023 -- The U.S. Congress has passed legislation that would ban the Pentagon from using any seaport in the world that relies on a Chinese logistics platform known as LOGINK.
- China-US ties to remain bumpy in 2024 as Washington maintains US-centric, hegemonic foreign policy Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- Chinese analysts predicted Thursday that China-US relations will continue to be bumpy in 2024 despite signs of stabilization, as the US will continue its US-centric and hegemonic planning of an international order and deal with China accordingly.
- China-Mexico cooperation should not subject to meddling by any third country: MOFCOM Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- Normal cooperation between China and Mexico should not be meddled by any third country, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson Shu Jueting said on Thursday, urging relevant countries to stop acts of economic coercion.
- Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Talk on PH-China Relations Philippines DFA 21 Dec 2023 -- Enrique A. Manalo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation yesterday.
- British Businesses Wait on Sidelines as China's Economy Struggles VOA 21 Dec 2023 -- Beijing's hopes for a swift return of foreign investors after it began lifting its harsh COVID-19 restrictions late last year were not answered in 2023.
- Macao chief vows to diversify economy People's Daily 21 Dec 2023 -- The Macao Special Administrative Region will accelerate efforts to diversify its economy and integrate into the nation's overall development, the leader of the Macao SAR government said on Wednesday.
- China releases first blue book on Xinjiang's human rights and legal protections Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- China released the 2023 Report on Xinjiang's Human Rights and Legal Protections, which is Xinjiang's first blue book of its kind, on Wednesday in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, comprehensively demonstrating the efforts and achievements of promoting high-quality development of human rights cause in Xinjiang in Chinese modernization drive.
- China Limits Export of Some Technologies Related to Rare Earth Elements Sputnik 21 Dec 2023 -- The Chinese authorities have imposed export restrictions on a number of technologies related to the production and processing of rare earth elements, according to a document released by the Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday.
- Chinese housing planner urges high quality housing projects for all in 2024 Global Times 21 Dec 2023 -- The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) held a meeting on Thursday to review its work of 2023 and outline key tasks for 2024, with a focus on tailoring distinct policies for various cities, facilitating quality housing projects, and guaranteeing timely housing delivery to home buyers.
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