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02 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- DFA STATEMENT Philippines DFA 02 May 2024 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs today summoned Chinese Embassy of Manila Deputy Chief of Mission Zhou Zhiyong over the 30 April 2024 harassment of Philippine vessels conducting a routine and regular humanitarian mission to Bajo de Masinloc.
- Islanders on small Philippine chain worry a China-Taiwan conflict could spill over Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- Basco, the capital of the island-chain province of Batanes, is a small town of narrow alleys, green hills and, in spring, bright pink blossoms of bougainvillea. Surrounded by the broad waters where the Pacific Ocean blends into the South China Sea, things tend to move slowly here.
- China advised to forego inflammatory actions in Taiwan Strait: U.S. CNA 02 May 2024 -- China should refrain from taking any actions that could "escalate tensions and undermine peace and stability" in the Taiwan Strait in the lead-up to the inauguration of Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, a senior American State Department official said Wednesday.
- Experts call for Taiwan's inclusion in WHO Pandemic Agreement CNA 02 May 2024 -- Taiwan should be included in the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement and be able to participate as a "health or economic entity," or attend as an observer, experts said at a seminar on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Statement on the Participation of China's Taiwan Region in the World Health Assembly PRC MofA 02 May 2024
- 10 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line: Defense ministry CNA 02 May 2024 -- A total of 15 Chinese military aircraft and an unspecified number of naval ships were detected in areas around Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, with 10 warplanes and drones crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 2, 2024 ROC MND 02 May 2024
- China puts third aircraft carrier on sea trial Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- China has begun sea trials for its third aircraft carrier, Fujian , a big step towards realizing its naval ambitions amid increased regional tensions, defense analysts said.
- China vows 'necessary measures' in response to new US sanctions Press TV 02 May 2024 -- China has announced that it would respond appropriately after the United States imposed new sanctions designed to weaken Russia's military and industrial strength, and also targeted Chinese firms.
- 4 in 5 Americans have a negative view of China: survey Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- Four in five Americans say they have an unfavorable opinion of China, according to a new survey, with clear majorities across each age group but older people the most likely to report negative views.
- China slams US unilateral illegal sanctions against Chinese entities over Russia-Ukraine conflict Global Times 02 May 2024 -- The Chinese Embassy in the US slammed Washington's latest sanctions against Chinese entities over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying that China firmly opposes the US imposing unilateral illegal sanctions on Chinese entities, Russian news agency TASS reported on Thursday.
- Uyghurs have highest rate of imprisonment in world: report Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- An estimated one in 26 Uyghurs in China's far-western Xinjiang region are behind bars, the world's highest rate of incarceration, according to a report by a Uyghur advocacy group.
- China to hold long-delayed plenary meeting to boost embattled economy Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party has announced it will hold a top-level plenary session on the economy several months later than usual, suggesting it is struggling to come up with a workable plan to stimulate growth and boost investor confidence in its handling of the economy, analysts said in recent interviews with Radio Free Asia.
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