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19 February 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Taiwan vessel returns to Kinmen after being boarded by Chinese coast guard CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- A Taiwanese cruise ship was escorted back to Kinmen Monday after being boarded and inspected by Chinese coast guard personnel, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
- After incident, Chinese boats patrol waters near Taiwan-held Kinmen CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Several Chinese coastal patrol boats were operating Monday morning in waters off the coast of the Taiwan-held Kinmen Islands, according to ship tracking information posted on the China Ports website.
- Taiwan and China's dispute over the waters around Kinmen CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- On Feb. 14, Taiwan's Coast Guard responded after a Chinese speedboat trespassed within 1.1 nautical miles of the eastern coast of the Island of Kinmen, setting off a chase in which the Chinese boat capsized, causing the deaths of two of the four men on board.
- Taiwan authorities urged to facilitate management after tragic deaths of two fishermen from mainland fishing boat Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- Quanzhou city's Red Cross Society in East China's Fujian Province will send representatives to accompany affected families to Kinmen in Taiwan island to manage the aftermath after the violent chasing by the Taiwan side of a mainland fishing boat resulted in the tragic deaths of two fishermen, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday.
- Cross-Strait tensions at risk of rising after Kinmen incident Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2024 -- Both Taipei and Beijing have said they will "enforce the law" in the waters between Kinmen island and China's mainland after last week's incident that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese men.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Feb. 19, 2024 ROC MND 19 Feb 2024
- Analysts: China Challenges Taiwan's Sovereignty Through Gray Zone Operations VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- China has ramped up efforts to challenge the longstanding status quo across the Taiwan Strait in recent weeks, with Beijing altering a flight path near the median line of the Taiwan Strait and announcing the plan to increase regular patrol in waters near Taiwan's Kinmen island.
- China lures Palau with economic incentives to break ties with Taiwan Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2024 -- China has promised Palau economic benefits in exchange for the latter severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a letter the Palauan president wrote to an unnamed United States senator revealed.
- One-China principle advocates should support China's peaceful reunification: FM People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Those who uphold the one-China principle should also support China's peaceful reunification, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday at the 60th Munich Security Conference.
- Mainland backs coast guard patrols in Xiamen-Kinmen waters People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday voiced firm support for the coast guard authority in the southeastern Fujian Province to perform regular patrols in the Xiamen-Kinmen maritime area.
- China's State Council discusses draft government work report People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- China's State Council on Sunday convened a plenary meeting to discuss a draft government work report.
- Aircraft carrier Liaoning to finish upgrade, mockup of stealth fighter spotted on deck Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- A mockup of a stealth fighter jet, reportedly the J-35, was recently spotted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning, prompting experts to say on Monday that China's next generation carrier-based fighter jet is not exclusive to the catapult-equipped carrier Fujian, but can also be used on ramp-equipped carriers Liaoning and Shandong.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on February 19, 2024 PRC MofA 19 Feb 2024
- Chinese FM's visit to Europe signals China taking active initiative to stabilize ties Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- After meeting with several high-level European officials at the just concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on trips to visit Spain and France. Chinese experts said Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Europe and frequent exchanges with European officials at the beginning of the year signal that China is taking a more active initiative in stabilizing ties with European countries and strengthening communication.
- US urged to stop harassing, interrogating Chinese students entering country Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- China's State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met in Vienna, Austria on Sunday local time, discussing bilateral cooperation in drug control and law enforcement. The Chinese side also urged Washington to stop harassing and interrogating Chinese students for no reason, and ensure that Chinese citizens enjoy fair entry treatment.
- Foreign ministry slams FBI director's accusations against China over cyberattacks as 'baseless, irresponsible' Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson slammed the US on Monday, saying without valid evidence, FBI director Christopher Wray jumped to an unwarranted conclusion and made groundless accusations against China over cyberattacks. It is extremely irresponsible and is a complete distortion of facts.
- China committed to promoting peace talks on Ukraine issue: top diplomat Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- China has stayed committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue and will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at the latter's request, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday.
- Hong Kong DAB deputies to upcoming two sessions make proposals on enhancing patriotic education, facilitating cross-border travel Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- Ahead of the annual national two sessions - National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - scheduled in early March, delegates of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) to the upcoming two sessions have put forward on Monday at least 30 proposals, including enhancing the patriotic education and pushing forward new measures in facilitating cross-border travel.
- Former chairman of Bank of China indicted for bribery, illegal loan-issuing People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Liu Liange, former chairman of the Bank of China, has been indicted on charges of suspected bribe-taking and illegal loan-issuing, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Monday.
- Real estate market set to get policy boost People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Following a series of supportive measures from housing and financial authorities, China's property market is expected to see a mild pickup in major cities after the Spring Festival holiday, which extended from Feb 10 to Saturday, industry experts said on Sunday.
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