Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
16 January 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- China predicted to experience mild spike in COVID-19 cases around the Spring Festival Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- Given the expected large floating population during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays and other factors, it's predicted that there will be a likely rise in COVID-19 infections around the holiday season, with several respiratory infectious diseases likely to coexist or alternate in prevalence in various regions across the country, Lei Zhenglong, an official from the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said at a Tuesday press briefing.
- U.S. post-election group affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan: AIT CNA 16 Jan 2024 -- A just-concluded trip to Taiwan by former American officials was meant to congratulate Taiwan on its latest democratic elections and to show bipartisan support for bilateral ties, the visiting chair of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Tuesday.
- Xi calls for strengthening patriotic united forces as security authority warns secessionists Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- The united front work should strengthen the patriotic united forces in Taiwan, and oppose the separatist acts of "Taiwan independence" forces, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said in an article published in the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee on Tuesday.
- FM opposes US House bill promoting Taiwan membership in IMF Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- China firmly opposes US' so-called bill supporting the Taiwan island as an IMF member and has lodged a solemn representation with the US, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
- Philippine President should read more to develop a proper understanding of the Taiwan question: Chinese FM Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- China suggests Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr read more to develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Tuesday, in response to Marcos' comments on the Taiwan regional election results, with Chinese experts noting that there is disagreement within the Philippines on how to handle relations with China, and Marcos might be considering how to use the situation across the Taiwan Straits as a bargaining chip toward China.
- China issues warning to Philippines over Manila's Taiwan remarks Press TV 16 Jan 2024 -- China has issued a warning to the Philippines over Manila's recent remarks after Chinese Taipei elected a new president.
- China Warns Philippines 'Not to Play With Fire' Over Taiwan VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines Tuesday to officially protest President Ferdinand Marcos' message of congratulations to Taiwan's newly elected president.
- China strongly rebukes US' remarks on Nauru severing 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan region Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Tuesday toward the US State Department's latest remarks on Nauru severing "diplomatic ties" with the Taiwan authorities.
- US: Nauru's Decision to Break with Taiwan 'Disappointing' VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- The United States said Monday that the government of Nauru's severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan is "disappointing," despite it being a sovereign decision.
- AIT chair disappointed by U.N.-resolution distortion in Nauru move CNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The United States was disappointed by Nauru's decision to cut ties with Taipei on Monday and that a 1971 United Nations resolution was "distorted" to justify the move, the visiting chairwoman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) said Tuesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 Jan 2024
- Nauru makes right decision: China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office People's Daily 16 Jan 2024 -- A spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Monday that the Nauru government has made the right decision to sever the so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan.
- Chinese warships leave Cambodia's Ream naval base Radio Free Asia 16 Jan 2024 -- Two Chinese warships leading a training program for the Cambodian Navy since early December have left the Ream naval base, satellite imagery shows.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 16, 2024 PRC MofA 16 Jan 2024
- Li urges global cooperation, vows continued opening-up at WEF Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called for global cooperation in various areas to rebuild global trust, including strengthening macroeconomic policy coordination and international industrial specialization and cooperation, warning that lack of trust and fragmentation will risk global economic growth and peaceful development.
- Why Chinese Foreign Minister's Visit Focuses on North and West Africa VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a tour of four African countries this week, and analysts say the choice of Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Ivory Coast indicate Beijing's current foreign policy objectives, including a desire to play a greater role in negotiating peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
- China Slams US, Issues Statement With Arab League Calling for Gaza Ceasefire Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- "The US, which is pouring fuel on the fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, also wants to play the role of fireman," read an article in Chinese media criticizing America's "unconditional support for Israel."
- China-US freight rates rise amid Red Sea crisis Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- The freight rate between Shanghai and the US East Coast roughly doubled in less than a month amid global inflation and the ongoing pressure from the Red Sea crisis.
- Nation's efforts to mediate conflict win recognition People's Daily 16 Jan 2024 -- China has signed two joint statements on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, respectively with Egypt and the Arab League, as its fair and balanced stance has received wide recognition.
- China, Arab League call for Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 16 Jan 2024 -- China and the Arab League states on Sunday called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the conflict-ravaged Palestinian enclave of Gaza.
- What role did China play in a rebel group's victory in northern Myanmar? Radio Free Asia 16 Jan 2024 -- When the Three Brotherhood Alliance of rebel groups in Myanmar started a campaign against junta forces in the northern part of the country they chose a slogan designed to win support from a fourth potential ally: China.
- China a dependable partner in Maldives' development: national chamber Global Times 16 Jan 2024 -- China has been a dependable partner in the development of the Maldives, and there are various areas in which both sides can strengthen bilateral cooperation under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), ranging from the blue economy and digital economy to green technology, as well as infrastructure, the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MNCCI) told the Global Times.
- US Pacific Territory Wants to Balance Chinese Tourism With Security Concerns VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the western Pacific, is the only place in the United States where Chinese nationals can enter without a visa for up to 14 days.
- Xi stresses boosting high-quality development of China's financial sector People's Daily 16 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed staying committed to the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics and boosting the high-quality development of the financial sector.
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