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21 April 2024 - China Special Weapons News

  • China gathers naval leaders worldwide to discuss maritime security while US conducts drills to 'destabilize S. China Sea' Global Times 21 Apr 2024 -- China is showing the greatest sincerity and making concrete efforts in stabilizing situation and safeguarding peace in the West Pacific region, analysts said, as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy holds a symposium to gather naval commanders and senior officers from navies around the globe to discuss maritime security from Sunday to Wednesday, while the US is about to conduct military drills with its ally the Philippines starting from Monday, which is bound to intensify the current tensions in the South China Sea.
  • China says AUKUS pact risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific Press TV 21 Apr 2024 -- The Chinese foreign minister has once again denounced the AUKUS military pact, saying the three-way agreement is a violation of a South Pacific treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region.
  • Blinken's China visit highlights US needs to cooperate with China on domestic, intl issues Global Times 21 Apr 2024 -- Before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to China, US officials adopted their usual tactic of using harsh language to apply pressure on China, expressing so-called strong concerns about China's support for Russia and the Taiwan question. Chinese observers stated that the recent frequent visits of Blinken and a string of US officials to China recently indicate that Washington is unable to solve domestic and global issues without cooperation from China. Therefore, when seeking help from Beijing, the US would be wise to communicate with China respectfully and as equals, rather than condescendingly.
  • US House speaker calls Iran, Russia, China 'axis of evil' amid trio's rising power in world IRNA 21 Apr 2024 -- US House Speaker Mike Johnson has called Iran, Russia, and China "the axis of evil" as the three countries continue to counter what they see as unilateralism by Washington in the international arena.
  • China, PNG to speed up cooperation Global Times 21 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a meeting with Prime Minister James Marape, confirming mutual interests of speeding up cooperation in broad fields, which analysts said will inject more vitality into the South Pacific region.
  • Hong Kong loses ground as top container port amid change in status Radio Free Asia 21 Apr 2024 -- Major shipping companies are pulling out of Hong Kong as it loses its status as a free, international container port, according to analysts, who blamed a recent political crackdown and structural changes for the development.



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