Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
11 January 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Sinovac reportedly halts COVID-19 vaccine production Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Sinovac Biotech, one of the major inactivated vaccine manufactures in China, has reportedly halted COVID-19 vaccine production. The company did not confirm the news but industry observers believe it is a response to falling market demand.
- Taiwan election: Balancing economic hopes and China relations Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- For 40-year-old Taiwanese driver Hsiao Min-yu, Saturday's presidential election is about picking a leader who can improve his economic prospects. Like others in his community, Hsiao has struggled with stagnant salaries and rising costs of living over the past few years. He hopes the next president can boost the economy so that his financial stress is lessened.
- China launches 2 more rockets Thursday; no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- China on Thursday launched another two rockets, which were carrying satellites, but neither of them passed near Taiwan and therefore did not pose any threat to the country, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
- Overseas Chinese influencers decry ex-President Ma's cross-strait stance CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Former president Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) recent controversial take on navigating the relationship between Taiwan and China was a focal point during a forum in Taipei on Thursday that featured an election observer group comprised of media personalities.
- KMT presidential nominee Hou rules out unification talks with China CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) presidential nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) on Thursday ruled out holding talks with Beijing over unification between Taiwan and China if elected president.
- 4 Kaohsiung ward chiefs indicted over involvement in China trip CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Prosecutors on Thursday indicted four ward chiefs in Kaohsiung for their alleged involvement in a recent Beijing trip subsidized in part by the Chinese government.
- China to US: Stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatists Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- China has reiterated its firm opposition to any official contact between the United States and the Chinese Taipei, urging Washington to stop sending wrong signals to separatist forces in the self-ruled island.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 11, 2023 ROC MND 11 Jan 2024
- So-called new situation advocated by separatist Lai would create dangerous situation with 'rough waves' in Taiwan Straits: mainland spokesperson Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) separatist candidate Lai Ching-te's latest remarks to advocate the fallacy of "Taiwan independence" as well as his previous remarks indicate that if he was elected as the leader of Taiwan region, he will further promote "Taiwan independence" and separatist activities and the so-called "new situation" that Lai wants to create will be a dangerous situation with rough waves in the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office told a press conference on Wednesday.
- Mainland 'legitimate' in mulling halting tariff cuts on more Taiwan imports; 'DPP's hostile policy root cause of friction' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- The Chinese mainland's plan to contemplate suspending tariff concessions for more products imported from Taiwan in response to the island's trade restrictions and political maneuvering is legitimate and in line with WTO rules, experts said, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to take concrete measures to lift trade restrictions on the mainland and avoid hurting Taiwan residents and businessmen's interests.
- "Taiwan independence" and peace across Taiwan Strait cannot coexist: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- "Taiwan independence" and peace across the Taiwan Strait cannot coexist, as the former is also incompatible with the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
- PLA Navy warships practice defense against low, slow and small aerial targets Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held an exercise in which they practiced defense against low, slow and small aerial targets, which experts said on Thursday pose a significant threat in modern warfare.
- China eyes launching low-cost cargo spacecraft for space station through commercial rocket Global Times 12 Jan 2024 -- Commercial aerospace company CAS Space and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Microsatellite Innovation Research Institute have confirmed a plan that the low-cost cargo spacecraft product developed by the Microsatellite Innovation Institute will be launched by the company's Kinetica 2 liquid carrier rocket and will undergo the first flight mission in 2025 for comprehensive on-orbit assessment and verification, the Global Times learned from the company on Friday.
- Case of personnel frequently entering mainland to carry out spy intelligence activities revealed on Police's Day Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- On the celebration of the 4th China Police's Day on Wednesday, China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) revealed a case of foreign espionage involving frequent entry into China through the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, taking advantage of streamlined customs clearance.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 11, 2024 PRC MofA 11 Jan 2024
- VOA Exclusive: Blinken to Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Candidate Before Taiwan Election VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to meet with Liu Jianchao, a veteran Chinese diplomat and a top contender to be China's next foreign minister, in Washington on Friday, a day before Taiwan's elections, as the United States continues to caution China against using the elections as a pretext for instability.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Minister of Commerce of China Wang Wentao US Dept. of Commerce 11 Jan 2024 -- Last night, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a call with Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Wang Wentao. Following up on their last meeting in November 2023 during the APEC Leaders Summit in California, Secretary Raimondo and Minister Wang emphasized the importance of leveraging the working group that the U.S. Department of Commerce and the PRC's Ministry of Commerce established to address commercial issues of concern. In addition, the two discussed plans for an in-person meeting of the working group. Secretary Raimondo also reiterated that national security is not negotiable and emphasized that the United States Government's "small yard, high fence" approach is not about containing China's economic development. Rather, it aims to safeguard our national security and values without unduly limiting trade and investment.
- China steps up exchange with US, urges 'caution on core question' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- China and the US have recently engaged in a series of interactions across various levels, including inter-party and military exchanges. This extensive communication between the world's two largest economies signifies China's genuine efforts to stabilize relations, especially during a year when bilateral ties are expected to face challenges.
- China, US hold defense policy coordination talks People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, and jointly implement the military-related consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in San Francisco in November, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday.
- Wang Yi calls for intensifying China-Russia strategic coordination People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- As two responsible major countries, China and Russia should strengthen strategic communication, build more strategic consensuses and carry out more strategic cooperation on the future of mankind and the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday.
- China and Maldives to strengthen BRI cooperation, transform isle industries Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) construction has brought tangible benefits to the people of Maldives, the Chinese business community on the island nation and Chinese experts said that the next decade will see more fruitful cooperation results, thanks to elevated ties between the two countries.
- China, Maldives elevate ties, underscoring mutual support Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday. Chinese experts said that the elevation of China-Maldives relations will bring more development opportunities to the peoples of two countries as well as to the Indian Ocean region, which is significant to China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the economic and energy security of China.
- China, Maldives upgrade ties as presidents hold talks People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday.
- Minister Joly speaks with China's Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi Canada 11 Jan 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.
- Chinese FM continues traditional 'new year visit' to Africa to boost regional security and cooperation Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Continuing a tradition that has lasted for 34 years, China's foreign minister has once again chosen Africa as the first foreign visit destination for the new year, and this time the visit will cover two countries in North Africa - Egypt and Tunisia - and two in West Africa - Togo, and Cote d'Ivoire - per the announcement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday.
- China abstains UNSC resolution over Red Sea crisis, concerned over 'fueling tensions' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- China, along with Algeria, Mozambique and Russia, abstained on a US-backed UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding Houthi militia stop attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which was adopted on Wednesday with 11 voting for and zero against.
- Xi's uncompromising fight against corruption People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Typically, after New Year's Day and leading up to Spring Festival, the Communist Party of China's (CPC) top disciplinary agency convenes a plenary session, setting out its anti-corruption priorities for the year ahead.
- Chinese controls 'more efficient' as country marks 30 years online Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- Three decades after internet access first became available in China, the country has more than a billion people online, with a thriving e-commerce sector and several massively popular homegrown social media platforms.
- China helps world achieve record renewable energy growth Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- China's "extraordinary" acceleration in renewable energy capacity propelled 2023 to witness the fastest global growth rate in over twenty years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report on Thursday.
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