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22 March 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- US military ramps up activities in S.China Sea, risking conflicts: report Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- The US continued to strengthen its military activities on China's doorstep in the South China Sea and surrounding areas in 2023, including deploying aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines and bombers, holding intensified close-in reconnaissance operations, and holding joint exercises, which posed growing risks to China-US relations, according to a newly released think tank report.
- Tension rises between Beijing and Manila over disputed reefs Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2024 -- China has protested against a marine research expedition launched by Filipino scientists in Sandy Cay, a group of rocks seen as strategically important for both countries within the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.
- TikTok classified in Taiwan as national security threat: Minister CNA 22 Mar 2024 -- The social media platform TikTok, which is owned by a China-based company, has been deemed as a dangerous product in Taiwan, according to Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang (唐鳳).
- 1 Taiwanese held, 1 released by China after rescued at sea: Lawmaker CNA 22 Mar 2024 -- One of the two anglers from Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Island continues to be held by Chinese authorities after the pair went astray during a fishing trip and were rescued by Chinese coast guard earlier this week, opposition Kuomintang Legislator Jessica Chen (陳玉珍) said Friday.
- Eswatini PM's Taiwan visit a grave provocation to one-China principle and China's sovereignty: Chinese FM Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- We have noticed that the recent visit to Taiwan made by Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini, which is a grave provocation to the one-China principle and China's sovereignty, China is firmly opposed to this behavior, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
- Taiwan Faces Sovereignty Dilemma in South China Sea Amid Chinese Pressure VOA 22 Mar 2024 -- Taiwan has been grappling with debates over the last week about a potential visit to an island in the disputed South China Sea by its outgoing president.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Mar. 22, 2024 ROC MND 22 Mar 2024
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on March 22, 2024 PRC MofA 22 Mar 2024
- High level North Korean delegation visits China Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2024 -- A North Korean diplomatic delegation is in China for talks on strengthening cooperation, marking the highest-ranking official talks between the two nations since Pyongyang lifted COVID-19 lockdown.
- Security Council Fails to Adopt Resolution on Imperative of Immediate, Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza, Owing to Vetoes Cast by China, Russian Federation UN Security Council 22 Mar 2024 -- The Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution that would have determined the imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza due to a veto cast by two permanent members of the Council — China and the Russian Federation — while some speakers criticized the text for being ambiguous and lacking attribution to the Israeli authorities in several key areas.
- At UN, Russia and China Veto US Effort at Gaza Cease-Fire VOA 22 Mar 2024 -- The U.N. Security Council failed again Friday to demand a Gaza cease-fire after Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting a halt to the fighting.
- Russia and China veto US resolution stating imperative of 'immediate and sustained ceasefire' in Gaza UN News 22 Mar 2024 -- A draft resolution tabled by the United States was vetoed in the UN Security Council on Friday by China and Russia.
- Russia, China veto US-drafted UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire Press TV 22 Mar 2024 -- Russia and China have vetoed a US-drafted resolution calling for, but not directly demanding, a ceasefire in the Israeli campaign of death and destruction in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- China maintains communication on possible peace talk in Switzerland on Ukraine crisis: Chinese diplomat Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- China's Special Representative on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui who just concluded the second round of shuttle mediation between Russia, Ukraine and other European countries delivered a briefing in Beijing on Friday, saying that China has communicated with Switzerland on a potential peace talk conference, and that any peace talks should be recognized by both Ukraine and Russia.
- Japan eyes dangerous trilateral partnership with US, Philippines to contain China in diplomacy paper Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- In the annual Japanese foreign policy paper, details of which were revealed by Japanese media on Thursday, the country looks set to continue its hawkish tone toward China, while focusing more on boosting trilateral ties with the US and the Philippines in an attempt to contain China's peaceful development.
- CENTCOM chief says 'very concerned' about Iran-China-Russia alliance Press TV 22 Mar 2024 -- The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has expressed concerns about the growing alliance between Iran, China and Russia.
- Hong Kong's New National Security Law US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2024 -- "The United States expresses deep concern over Hong Kong authorities' enactment of national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law. "
- Commissioner's Office of China's FM in HK refutes WSJ editorial, calling it double standards Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- Since the public consultation period for the Article 23 legislation of the Basic Law in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the central government's authorities on Hong Kong affairs, the HKSAR government and some local lawmakers have been tirelessly refuting the smears and attacks on the law by the US-led Western media. In a fresh blowback, the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR refuted an editorial of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), saying that labeling the new law as "sweeping" and "conveniently vague" is downright double standards.
- HKSAR CE John Lee signs Safeguarding National Security Ordinance Global Times 22 Mar 2024 -- HongKong SAR Chief Executive John Lee has signed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance passed by the Legislative Council, which will take effect on March 23. It signifies that the HKSAR has fulfilled its constitutional responsibility as stipulated in Article 23 of the Basic Law to enact local legislation to safeguard national security, and accomplished a historic mission, living up to the trust placed in the HKSAR by the central authorities and the country, Lee said.
- Victor Li 'prays' Hong Kong can keep global financial center status Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2024 -- Victor Li, chairman of Hong Kong's Cheung Kong Holdings, says he "prays" that the city will not lose its international financial center status, as the international backlash mounts with the passing of the more expansive second national security law this week.
- Article 23 legislation to create stable, prosperous future for Hong Kong: official People's Daily 22 Mar 2024 -- Article 23 legislation will bring about a stable and prosperous future for Hong Kong, Cheung Kwok-kwan, deputy secretary for justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Wednesday.
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