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14 January 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- COVID-19 infections may rebound in China in January: China CDC Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions across the country has shown a fluctuating decline since the New Year's Day, but there is a possibility of a rebound in the COVID-19 infection epidemic in China in January, according to Chinese health authorities on Sunday.
- Taiwan urges Beijing to 'face reality' and accept its election results CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday called on Beijing to "face reality" and respect the results of its election, after a Chinese government official referred to Taiwan-related matters as an "internal affair" for China.
- Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the elections in Taiwan on 13 January 2024 Germany Federal Foreign Office 14 Jan 2024
- Iran reiterates support for One China principle IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stressed Iran's support for One China principle.
- Iran says supports 'One China' policy as Taiwan counts election votes Press TV 14 Jan 2024 -- Iran has once again reaffirmed its support for the "One China" policy, saying Beijing has a definite right to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Statement on the Philippines' One China Policy Philippines DFA 14 Jan 2024 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the People's Republic of China signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Premier Zhou Enlai on 9 June 1975.
- U.S. delegation arrives in Taiwan for post-election talks CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- A U.S delegation including former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley arrived in Taiwan on Sunday evening, one day after Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was elected the country's new leader.
- US to send delegation to Taiwan despite China's warnings IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- A US congressional delegation will travel to Taiwan in May to announce America's solidarity with the island, a move that risks deteriorating the already tense relations between Washington and Beijing.
- 'Taiwan independence' a dead-end, sabotages peace in Straits Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- China has made serious representations to the US over the US State Department's statement on Taiwan's regional election, and opposes the US having any form of official interaction with the island, China's Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday. As the risks of Taiwan secessionists' provocation and cross-Straits conflicts overshadow peace and stability in the Straits with Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) remaining in power, experts said it is necessary to caution the US against indulging Taiwan secessionists to prevent an unwanted clash.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US State Department's Statement on the Election in China's Taiwan Region PRC MofA 14 Jan 2024 -- The US State Department's statement on the election in China's Taiwan region seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, and goes against the US' own political commitment to maintaining only cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan.
- China Rebukes US State Dept for Sending 'Gravely Wrong Signal' to Taiwan Sputnik 14 Jan 2024 -- China resolutely opposes any official interaction between the US and Taiwan and any American interference in Taiwan's internal affairs, regardless of the reasons, and calls on Washington to strictly adhere to the one-China principle and the joint communiques.
- Beijing says Taiwan issue is China's internal affair Press TV 14 Jan 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry in a statement has reaffirmed the "One China" policy, saying that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and irrespective of changes in the island Taiwan is part of China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 14, 2023 ROC MND 14 Jan 2024
- DPP wins presidency but loses majority in Legislature CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Taiwanese voters on Saturday kept the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in power for another four years but elected a new legislature that cost the DPP its absolute majority in the 113-seat body.
- Chinese coercion expected to continue with Lai's win: Foreign scholars CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Chinese strategies involving economic coercion and psychological warfare against Taiwan are expected to continue following the victory of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in the presidential election, scholars said Saturday.
- MAC urges China to 'respect' Taiwan's election results CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Taiwan's top government agency handling cross-Taiwan Strait affairs has called on Beijing to "respect" the results of the presidential and legislative elections held on Saturday, saying they had showcased the resolve of Taiwanese society to safeguard freedom and democracy.
- Scholars predict rising China pressure, political gridlock after Taiwan election CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- The victory of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday will likely bring increased pressure from China, as well as gridlock in the legislature after no party won a majority, according to scholars.
- President-elect Lai Ching-te promises to maintain cross-strait status quo CNA 14 Jan 2024 -- President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday night he would commit to working to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and urged Beijing to change its approach towards Taipei in this "new situation."
- Over 700 Chinese border outposts connected to national power grid, boosts defense capability Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- Under a nationwide upgrade program, more than 700 Chinese frontier outposts have connected to the national power grid, a move experts said on Sunday that has boosted the Chinese military's capabilities in border defense, including improving the living conditions of troops and the deployment of advanced, power-consuming weapons and equipment.
- Chinese FM kicks off Africa visit in Egypt Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday night local time arrived in Egypt, the first leg of his four-nation Africa tour this week. This is the 34th consecutive year when a Chinese foreign minister has visited Africa as their first overseas trip at the beginning of the year.
- Chinese shipyards working all-out to make vehicle-carrying vessels Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- Chinese shipyards are busy producing a special type of vessel - known as a ro-ro - to match the nation's newfound strength in the emerging field of vehicle exports, industry insiders told the Global Times.
- Red Sea crisis evokes memories of container shortages, but Chinese suppliers feel limited impact Global Times 14 Jan 2024 -- The continued escalation of the Red Sea crisis is still affecting Asia-Europe shipping, with some even fearing a return to container shortages. But Chinese logistics companies and experts said that the country's ocean-going supply chain is resilient enough to cope with the situation.
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