Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
11 March 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Chinese FM issues warning as Manila mulls to include US into its energy exploring plan in S.China Sea Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday warned the Philippines not to undermine China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests and it should not invite external forces to intervene in regional affairs, after Manila's envoy to Washington recently claimed that the Philippines is seeking to count on the US to explore energy resources in the South China Sea.
- China's in-development H-20 bomber worth the excitement: PLA Air Force deputy commander Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- China's long awaited first strategic stealth bomber, the H-20, is worth the excitement, as it faces no technical difficulties in development and will be unveiled to the public soon, said the deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force at the two sessions in Beijing.
- China set to boost defense amid regional tensions Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2024 -- China is increasing its 2024 defense budget by 7.2% to US$231 billion amid regional tensions and growing rivalry with the United States, marking the third consecutive year of over 7% growth in defense spending.
- China, Iran, Russia Host Naval Drills VOA 11 Mar 2024 -- China, Russia and Iran are holding joint naval exercises this week near the Gulf of Oman, according to the Chinese defense ministry.
- Iranian, Russian, Chinese forces to start joint naval exercise in northern Indian Ocean Press TV 11 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China will start a combined naval exercise in the northern tip of the Indian Ocean, where various divisions of their militaries will conduct large-scale maritime maneuvers.
- China Concludes Annual Parliamentary Meetings as Xi Consolidates Power VOA 11 Mar 2024 -- China concluded its week-long annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing Monday, passing amendments that will further consolidate Chinese President Xi Jinping's power and vowing to adopt several new pieces of legislation that aim to safeguard China's sovereignty and security interests.
- Two sessions 'to guide China's development' with new thoughts, targets Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its annual session on Monday, during which lawmakers approved and passed a series of work reports and resolutions related to China's economic development plan, rule of law and central budget, marking the successful conclusion of the two sessions in 2024.
- Revised Organic Law of the State Council passed Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order on Monday to promulgate a revised Organic Law of the State Council, which took effect on the same day.
- China's top political advisory body concludes annual session, pooling strength for modernization People's Daily 11 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, concluded its annual session on Sunday, calling on political advisors to contribute to great unity and solidarity and pool strength for advancing Chinese modernization.
- Presidium of China's annual legislative session holds 3rd meeting People's Daily 11 Mar 2024 -- The presidium of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held its third meeting Sunday.
- Xi's "two sessions" messages highlight China's high-quality development in crucial year People's Daily 11 Mar 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has shone more light on the country's source of confidence for high-quality development by expounding on a wide range of topics at this year's "two sessions," a key political event slated to close on Monday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 11, 2024 PRC MofA 11 Mar 2024
- US intelligence: Beijing may try to influence 2024 election Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2024 -- Beijing has improved its ability to covertly spread disinformation and may try to influence America's 2024 presidential election, according to a report issued Monday by the U.S. intelligence community.
- Chinese special envoy's second round of shuttle diplomacy aims to promote peace talks Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- China's Special Representative on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui is currently engaged in a second round of shuttle mediation between Russia, Ukraine and other European countries in an effort to build consensus on a political resolution for the Ukraine crisis, which demonstrates China's sense of responsibility in the region, analysts said, calling all parties involved, particularly the US and other Western countries, to make a positive contribution to achieving a cease-fire.
- Security and Defence: The European Union and China hold their 14th consultations European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2024 -- On 11 March, the European Union and China held their 14th annual consultations on security and defence in Beijing.
- First Cargo Containers Delivered From China Via Kazakhstan Reach Azerbaijan RFE/RL 11 Mar 2024 -- The leaders of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan on March 11 greeted the first containers delivered from China to Azerbaijan's eastern Abseron district via a new train route crossing the vast territory of Kazakhstan.
- Chinese officials vow to tackle financial risks, boost development after two sessions Global Times 11 Mar 2024 -- Chinese officials on Monday vowed to make concrete efforts to mitigate financial and other risks and boost high-quality development following the two sessions, which concluded on the day in Beijing, where a slew of social and economic development targets were determined for the year.
- Chinese arrests jump nearly 50% amid clampdown on 'hostile foreign forces' Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2024 -- Chinese authorities arrested 726,000 people last year, a jump of 47.1% from the previous year, the country's chief prosecutor told the National People's Congress that ended Monday amid a crackdown on crimes linked to "hostile foreign forces."
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