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01 March 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Ex-legislative candidate indicted on charges related to China CNA 01 Mar 2024 -- The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office on Friday indicted former independent legislative candidate Ma Chih-wei (馬治薇) for passing information to and receiving financial support from China as she prepared to run in Taiwan's Jan. 13, 2024 elections.
- China hits back at EP report's 'outrageous' remarks on Taiwan island Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese Mission to the EU on Friday expressed the strongest opposition to and condemnation of the European Parliament (EP) and said China was "extremely shocked" by its outrageous claims challenging the one-China principle, after the EP published a report saying that "neither Taiwan nor China is subordinate to the other."
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 1, 2024 ROC MND 01 Mar 2024
- China's aircraft carrier Liaoning sets out for sea trial after full year of refurbishment Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, reportedly embarked on a sea trial on Thursday after a full year of refurbishment, with observers saying that the lengthy overhaul likely enabled China's next generation stealth fighter jet to operate on the carrier.
- Proposed agenda unveiled for annual session of China's top political advisory body People's Daily 01 Mar 2024 -- The main agenda proposed for the upcomig second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was unveiled Friday.
- World expects China's two sessions to inject new momentum into global growth Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- China is set to enter the two sessions period on Monday, focusing the world's attention on how one of the most important political events in the country will set priorities and plans involving the economy, diplomacy, military, and social development for 2024. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is a key year for achieving the goals outlined in the national 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). At this critical juncture, China's two sessions are set to send a refreshed strong signal to the world that China will remain firmly committed to promoting global common development and prosperity with its high-quality development.
- Turkish media reveal identities of alleged spies for China Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2024 -- An alleged spy for China living in Istanbul evaded detection by Turkish authorities for years, Sadiq Memeteziz's undercover work taking him to Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Syria and Xinjiang in China's far-west, Turkish media reports said, citing official documents.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 1, 2024 PRC MofA 01 Mar 2024
- 'Anxiety' shown as US launches probe into Chinese internet-connected vehicles over 'national security' Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- Citing so-called national security, the US is launching a new round of tech crackdowns on China, and the latest target is the vehicle industry, the burgeoning sector led by electric vehicles (EV) which is winning acclaim from many countries.
- China stages strong dissatisfaction, firm opposition against US latest remarks on Article 23 legislation: FM Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition against US' latest statement on the Article 23 legislation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), urging the US to respect China's sovereignty, abide by the principles of international law and basic norms governing international relations, immediately stop meddling in China's internal affairs.
- Where Is China in the Red Sea Crisis? VOA 01 Mar 2024 -- As Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen continue attacks on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, a coalition of about two dozen countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., has been working to secure the important waterway.
- China urges immediate cease-fire after attacks on Gaza aid-seekers kill 112 Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- China on Friday again urged the parties involved, Israel in particular, to bring about an immediate cease-fire and ensure the safety of civilians, after attacks on Thursday against Palestinian aid-seekers killed at least 112 and injured more than 700 in Gaza.
- Russia-China 5G, Satellite Cooperation Poses Risk For Ukraine, Report Warns RFE/RL 01 Mar 2024 -- Russia is increasing its cooperation with China in 5G and satellite technology and this could facilitate Moscow's military aggression against Ukraine, a report by the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) security think tank warns.
- Amendment (XII) to the Criminal Law officially implemented, to increase the punishment of bribery Global Times 01 Mar 2024 -- The Amendment (XII) to the Criminal Law officially came into effect on Friday, clearly listing serious bribery situations, adjusting and increasing the penalties for corporate bribery crimes, and making corresponding adjustments to the penalties for other bribery crimes, said the relevant officials from the National People's Congress Law Committee, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security on Friday.
- China launches high-orbit internet services satellite People's Daily 01 Mar 2024 -- China on Thursday sent a high-orbit internet services satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
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