Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
07 March 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- China announces 'excessive' baseline in Gulf of Tonkin Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- China has announced the baseline that defines its territory in the northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin that it shares with Vietnam.
- Beijing condemns Manila's Maritime Zones Act Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- China has protested against the passage of a draft law on maritime zones in the South China Sea by the Philippine Senate.
- Chinese Foreign Minister urges countries outside the region not to stir up trouble in South China Sea Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday urged countries from outside the region to not stir up troubles in the South China Sea, as he vows to take justified actions to defend China's rights and respond with prompt and legitimate countermeasures.
- Taiwan to counter 'first moves' by Chinese aircraft and vessels: Minister CNA 07 Mar 2024 -- The military's definition of a "first shot" by People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces has evolved to a "first move" involving Chinese aircraft or vessels "crossing the boundary," which will be "countered" by the armed forces, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Thursday.
- The stronger the commitment to one-China principle, the greater the guarantee for peace across the Taiwan Straits: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- The stronger the commitment to the one-China principle is, the greater the guarantee for the peace across the Straits will be. The whole international community will uphold the one-China principle one day, it is only a matter of time, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a press conference on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress on Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 Mar 2024
- Former Delegates Call China's People's Congresses 'Rubber Stamps' VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- Ongoing plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) offer an annual refresher course in how democracy is practiced under the guidance of the Chinese Communist Party.
- Xi calls on political advisors to build consensus for Chinese modernization People's Daily 07 Mar 2024 -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on Chinese political advisors to build broad consensus to contribute to Chinese modernization, when he participated in a joint group meeting during the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
- Chinese leaders join NPC deputies, political advisors in deliberation, discussions People's Daily 07 Mar 2024 -- Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi on Wednesday attended deliberation at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and group discussions at the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
- Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras At Romanian Military Sites Raise Security Concerns RFE/RL 07 Mar 2024 -- A seemingly mundane purchase by the Romanian military on January 16 for Chinese-made surveillance equipment could have far-reaching national-security implications.
- China's FM Reveals Trade With Russia Hit Record High Sputnik 07 Mar 2024 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held a news conference Thursday on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing.
- FM's presser highlights China's role as responsible global force Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- In a press conference on Thursday that lasted about one and a half hours, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered 21 questions, covering a wide range of issues related to China's foreign policy and foreign relations, which according to Chinese experts has increasingly shown the maturity of China's major-power diplomacy and Chinese wisdom.
- Making Asia a better place shared hope of all regional countries: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- Addressing a question raised by a Global Times reporter during the news conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China stands ready to work with its neighbors toward building a community with a shared future for Asia and for mankind, so that Asia can continue to contribute to world peace and provide impetus to global growth.
- China to firmly be force for peace, stability, progress: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2024 -- Faced with the complex and volatile international environment, China will firmly be a force for peace, stability and progress in the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
- US lawmakers urge Blinken to ban travel to China's Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- Two members of the U.S. Congress have sent a letter urging Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to ban American citizens from traveling China's far-western region of Xinjiang so as not to "perpetuate and conceal atrocity crimes" that China is committing against Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities living there.
- China lashes out at US for 'unimaginable level' of incrimination Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- China's top diplomat has slammed the United States for failing to hold up its end of the bargain to improve bilateral relations.
- China Criticizes US for Suppressing Its Rise While Touting Partnership With Russia VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Thursday criticized the United States for trying to suppress China's rise through sanctions and reiterated Beijing's commitment to uphold the multipolar world order with partners such as Russia.
- US-China Science, Tech Pact Is Renewed for Another Six Months VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- The United States and China have agreed to extend a science and technology agreement for another six months, the U.S. State Department said Thursday.
- Chinese FM raises four questions for US, urging Washington to fulfill its commitments Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- When talking about the China-US relations, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised four questions to the US during a press conference on Thursday, urging the US to view China's development objectively and rationally, and act to fulfill its commitments.
- China-Russia Trade in January-February 2024 Up to $37.01Bln Sputnik 07 Mar 2024 -- The China-Russia trade in January-February of 2024 has increased by 9.3% year-on-year and amounted to $37.01 billion, data of the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed on Thursday.
- China, Russia forged a new paradigm of major-country relations different from obsolete Cold War approach: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- China and Russia have forged a new paradigm of major-country relations that differs entirely from the obsolete Cold War approach, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday, adding that the relation is of great value in maintaining global strategic stability.
- Andriy Yermak held a briefing for the Chinese delegation headed by Li Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs. President of Ukraine 07 Mar 2024
- China supports holding international peace conference recognized by both Russia and Ukraine: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- China supports the holding of an international peace conference that is recognized by both Russia and Ukraine and ensures the equal participation of all parties and fair discussions on all peace plans, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks at a press conference Thursday on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress.
- Two-State solution only way to break vicious cycle of Israel-conflict, eliminate the breeding ground of extremist ideologies: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- There is no distinction between noble and humble lives, and people should not be unfavorably labeled according to their race or religion. The failure to end the humanitarian disaster caused by the Palestinian-Israeli conflict today in the 21st century is a tragedy for humanity and a disgrace for civilization, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
- China's FM calls Gaza war a 'tragedy and disgrace', urges immediate ceasefire Press TV 07 Mar 2024 -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has described Israel's war in Gaza as a tragedy for human kind and a "disgrace for civilization," reiterating Beijing's calls for an "immediate ceasefire."
- EU labeling China as a partner, competitor and systemic rival at the same time causes distractions for bilateral ties: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- Labeling China as a partner, competitor and systemic rival at the same time is neither consistent with reality nor viable, Chinese Foreign Minister said in reference to Europe's China policy, noting that such labeling only caused distractions and created obstacles for China-Europe ties.
- China calls for moving out of the spiral of escalating confrontation on Korean Peninsula issue Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- The Korean Peninsula issue has been lingering for years. It has a clear root cause. That is, Cold war vestiges persist, a peace mechanism remains absent and the security issue is yet to be fundamentally resolved, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a press conference on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing second session of the 14th National People's Congress.
- Malaysian PM defends China again, says hindering its ascent will raise tensions Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- Malaysia's leader warned on Thursday that any actions to impede the economic rise of China would upset Beijing enough that it would heighten tensions in the region.
- Malaysia warns against attempts to undermine China's regional sway Press TV 07 Mar 2024 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned against attempts to block China's military and economic rise in the Asia-Pacific region and denying its "legitimate place in history."
- Attacks on HK's international financial hub status 'groundless': political advisor Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- The assertion that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has become a "ruin of an international financial center" is groundless, as the basic elements underpinning Hong Kong's status as a global financial center have not changed, and the region has been further leveraging its role as a super connector between the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world, Brian David Li Man-bun, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and co-chief executive of the Bank of East Asia (BEA), told the Global Times on Thursday.
- Hong Kong pushes ahead with 'Article 23' security law Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- Hong Kong's government announced on Thursday it will push ahead with stringent new security legislation known as "Article 23," aiming to pass it as soon as possible -- a process that could still take weeks.
- Chinese mining companies must process minerals in Laos before export Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2024 -- Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mines to require mining companies to process raw minerals in Laos before export - a demand aimed at the country's numerous Chinese-funded mining projects.
- Certain foreign smearing against China's GDP target 'misses the big picture' Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- China has set its 2024 GDP growth target at around 5 percent, which has been viewed as a signal of strong confidence that the world's second-largest economy could navigate through multifaceted pressure and boost a steady expansion this year.
- China lays plans to beef up stable development of capital market Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- In his first public appearance before media since taking his new post, Wu Qing, head of China's securities watchdog, outlined on Wednesday his plan to ensure the stable development of the capital market, the world's second largest, and vowed to beef up institutional buildup and to better ensure investor protection.
- Chinese Woman Detained on Spying Charges After Working for US Company VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- Family members say they are still seeking answers more than two months after China's detention on spying charges of a Chinese citizen who had tried to help an American company find office space in the country.
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