16 April 2024 - China Special Weapons News

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Apr. 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 Apr 2024

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With People's Republic of China (PRC) Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun DoD 16 Apr 2024
Austin Meets Virtually With Chinese Defense Minister for First Time DoD News 16 Apr 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held his first engagement with Adm. Dong Jun, defense minister of China, today via video teleconference at the Pentagon.

China's spy agency encourages people to see spies everywhere Radio Free Asia 16 Apr 2024 -- China's top spy agency is cranking up its propaganda campaign warning of foreign "spies" to mark National Security Education Day, in a bid to get more people to inform on each other and steer clear of anything linked to the West, analysts said this week.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 16, 2024 PRC MofA 16 Apr 2024

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Bilateral Meeting with the Leadership of the U.S.-People's Republic of China Economic and Financial Working Groups US Treasury 16 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with the Economic Working Group (EWG) and Financial Working Group (FWG) on April 16.
Blinken to target China's support for Russia during G7, China visit VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for Capri, Italy, on Tuesday night for a Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting, where he will discuss Washington's concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base, the State Department said.

The Federal Chancellor's visit to China - "Joint sustainable action" Germany - Federal Government 16 Apr 2024 -- Federal Chancellor Scholz visited China for the second time during his time in office. In addition to business relations, the visit focussed on geopolitical challenges and sustainability strategies. On the last day of his trip, Scholz met with the President of State Xi Jinping.
China-Germany cooperation not 'risk' but opportunity: Xi Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on both China and Germany to view and develop bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic perspective, and work together to inject greater stability and certainty into the world. Xi made the remarks during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who concluded his three-day China visit in Beijing after leading a grand delegation to Chongqing and Shanghai.
German chancellor urges China to use 'influence' to end Ukraine war VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged China's leader Xi Jinping to use his country's influence to press Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz seeks collaboration with China in 'just peace' in Ukraine Press TV 16 Apr 2024 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he hopes Berlin and Beijing could collaborate to help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, during his meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.

At 12, China-central and eastern Europe group faces growing pains VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- Next week, China will mark the 12th anniversary of a group for central and eastern European countries it established to grow its influence in the EU. But when it does, there will be no high-level activities or celebrations to mark the group's creation.

Chinese security presence in the Pacific comes into focus ahead of major political events VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- China's growing security presence in the Pacific will be scrutinized this week as the Solomon Islands holds its national election on Wednesday. While the Pacific island nation has been plagued by a slew of domestic issues such as youth unemployment and weakening health and education systems, some analysts say the election is a "de-facto referendum" on its relationship with China.

Attack on Iranian embassy violated int'l rules: Chinese FM IRNA 16 Apr 2024 -- China has reiterated its stance on the latest developments in the West Asia region and once again condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, calling it the violation of international principles and rules.
China's top diplomat talks with Iranian, Saudi counterparts, highlighting 'Beijing's commitment in de-escalating Iran-Israel tension' Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi held phone talks with his Iranian and Saudi counterparts Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud separately on Monday regarding the tensions between Israel and Iran, and the wider situation in the Middle East. Chinese experts emphasized that Beijing's recent actions demonstrate its commitment to playing a constructive role in de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and maintaining stability in the Gulf region.
China engages with Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia on Iran-Israel tensions Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- Following Iran's retaliatory attacks against Israel for bombing Iranian embassy buildings, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi initiated intensive communications with regional parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, calling to avoid the situation from further escalating.

Chinese FM, embassy, HKSAR govt slam UK's 'six-monthly report' Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Chinese Embassy in the UK and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government have firmly refuted the UK's recent so-called six-monthly report on Hong Kong, which disregarded the facts and grossly interfered in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs.
Hong Kong marks key education day on safeguarding national security People's Daily 16 Apr 2024 -- The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday kicked off the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus Radio Free Asia 16 Apr 2024 -- The Congressional Uyghur Caucus is back.

Select Committee Unveils Findings into CCP's Role in American Fentanyl Epidemic House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party 16 Apr 2024 -- Following a months-long investigation, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party revealed their findings of the Chinese Communist Party's role in the deadly fentanyl epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.
China facilitating, subsidizing US fentanyl crisis, says House committee VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- The U.S House committee on China said Tuesday that the Chinese government is seeking to fuel the fentanyl epidemic in the United States by subsidizing precursors, or substances necessary to make the drug and other synthetic opioids.

China's economy off to good start in Q1, up by 5.3%, defying 'Peak China' rhetoric Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- China's GDP growth rate beat market expectations to reach 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, kicking off a good start to the year and laying a strong foundation for achieving the annual development targets.
Chinese localities urged to ensure timely completion, delivery of real estate projects Global Times 16 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized the importance of timely completion and delivery of real estate projects to buyers to protect their legitimate rights and interests during his property sector inspection tour in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province from Saturday to Sunday, a signal that the country aims to facilitate the stable and sound development of the real estate market.

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