07 February 2024 - China Special Weapons News

Report: China Increasing Digital Surveillance of Tibetans VOA 07 Feb 2024 -- A new report by Tibetan activist groups and experts shows new evidence that the Chinese government is increasing digital surveillance of Tibetans through practices such as the mandatory installation of apps at police checkpoints or utilizing big data policing platforms supported by technologies from American tech firms.

Taiwan's gov't U-turns on planned lifting of China group travel ban CNA 07 Feb 2024 -- Taiwan's Tourism Administration took a policy U-turn Wednesday by deciding to maintain a three-year ban on Taiwanese tour groups traveling to China, citing Beijing's failure to send Chinese group tourists reciprocally.
EU reports on China's information manipulation targeting Taiwan CNA 07 Feb 2024 -- The European Union released its second Report on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) Threats at the end of January, which stated that Ukraine was the most targeted country but also found the Asia Pacific, including Taiwan, to be under similar attacks.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Feb. 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 Feb 2024

China's carrier-based fighter jets trains with early warning aircraft Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier-based fighter jets recently conducted a training exercise with early warning aircraft, a model of warplane currently based only on land but not on aircraft carriers , prompting experts to predict that the Chinese carrier-based early warning aircraft will make its official appearance soon.

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrest in Two Separate Illicit Technology Transfer Schemes to Benefit Governments of China and Iran US Dept. of Justice 07 Feb 2024 -- In two separate cases out of U.S. Attorneys' Offices on opposite coasts, several individuals are charged - one of whom was arrested yesterday - in connection with sophisticated schemes to transfer sensitive technology, goods, and information for the benefit of hostile foreign adversaries, in violation of U.S. law.

China's state security authority calls for awareness of counterespionage when studying abroad Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- China's top anti-espionage authority called for the public to enhance their awareness of counterespionage when studying abroad, after it published a case on its WeChat account on Wednesday, describing a story of an overseas university graduate who was recruited and turned to become a foreign spy by an intelligence agency while studying abroad, and engaged in espionage activities.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on February 7, 2024 PRC MofA 07 Feb 2024

U.S. and International Partners Publish Cybersecurity Advisory on People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Hacking of U.S. Critical Infrastructure CISA 07 Feb 2024 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with key U.S. and international government agencies published a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory today on malicious activity by a People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor, known as Volt Typhoon, to compromise critical infrastructure and associated actions that should be urgently undertaken by all organizations.

Thousands of cyberattacks against China detected in 2023 with their IP addresses being traced to the Philippines: Chinese cyber security company Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- Thousands of cyberattacks against China were detected in 2023 with their IP addresses being traced to the Philippines, most of which were unsuccessful, the Global Time learned from a Chinese cyber security company on Tuesday, contrary to the baseless accusations and unfounded speculations made by certain officials from the Philippines that China had launched a cyberattack against the Philippine government and officials.
US launches indiscriminate cyberattacks on global scale, including on its allies: reports Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- The US has established a set of capabilities in global surveillance and cyber weapons, serving as a pillar to pursue its goal of cyber hegemony. Cyberattacks by American advanced persistent threat (APT) organizations are carried out indiscriminately around the globe, including even those against its allies, two cybersecurity reports showed on Wednesday.

Beijing, Washington in talks to stabilize economic ties People's Daily 07 Feb 2024 -- The latest meeting in Beijing between high-ranking Chinese and United States officials indicated that the two countries are making continuing joint efforts to stabilize bilateral economic and trade ties through a pragmatic approach and candid communication, experts said on Tuesday.

Why China Is Closely Watching The Pakistani Elections RFE/RL 07 Feb 2024 -- In elections being closely watched by China, Pakistanis are heading to the polls in a tight race defined by a teetering economy and growing security risks that could shape the future for billions of dollars of Chinese infrastructure projects for their country.

China, ASEAN unlikely to achieve Code of Conduct in 2024: experts Radio Free Asia 07 Feb 2024 -- Recent developments in the South China Sea have highlighted the need for a legally-binding Code of Conduct for all competing parties in the disputed waters. Yet maritime analysts express doubt that such rules can be agreed any time soon.

Switzerland to China: 'Give Us a Hand' With Ukraine Peace Process VOA 07 Feb 2024 -- As Switzerland prepares to host peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, it has formally invited China to join the effort that it is spearheading.
China to Promote Political Solution to Crisis in Ukraine - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 07 Feb 2024 -- Beijing intends to promote a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine in its "own way," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.

China opens fifth Antarctic research station, to provide platform for scientific cooperation Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- China's Qinling Station in Antarctica, the country's fifth research station on the continent, started operation on Wednesday. The research facility is expected to help enhance mankind's scientific understanding of Antarctica, provide a platform for China to cooperate with other countries in scientific expeditions and promote peace and sustainable development in the region, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

All funds from additional 1 trillion yuan of govt bonds allocated, in boost for economy Global Times 07 Feb 2024 -- China has allocated all the funds raised from the issuance of an additional 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) of government bonds for post-disaster rebuilding and disaster prevention projects, China's top economic planner said on Wednesday, in a major boost for infrastructure investment and related economic activity.

Exclusive: Disappeared oil man was CCP agent, business partner says Radio Free Asia 07 Feb 2024 -- A well-known oil man who has been linked to numerous bribery schemes and sanctioned by the U.S. government struck deals in Angola while secretly working for China's ruling party, his longtime business partner told a Hong Kong court.

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