08 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News

Australia, China dispute helicopter incident in Yellow Sea Radio Free Asia 08 May 2024 -- China has defended its recent maneuver against an Australian naval helicopter in the Yellow Sea, deemed by Canberra to be "unsafe and unprofessional," saying it was "legitimate and reasonable."

Manila's denial of objective facts hurts its own credibility: FM Global Times 08 May 2024 -- The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released details about the relevant communication between China and the Philippines in terms of managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao. The facts are clear and backed by hard evidence that cannot be denied, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference on Wednesday, urging the Philippines to honor its commitment, and stop maritime infringement and provocation at once.

7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 08 May 2024 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
Fujian coast guard conducts routine patrol in waters near Kinmen, 'safeguarding maritime homeland security, fishing interests' Global Times 08 May 2024 -- The Coast Guard of East China's Fujian Province has recently carried out routine law enforcement patrols in the waters near Kinmen, media outlets affiliated to People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced. Facing hype and suspicions from Taiwan island, Chinese mainland experts said on Wednesday the regular operations were aimed at safeguarding the interests of fishermen on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, as well as China's maritime homeland security, which should not be over-interpreted.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 8, 2024 ROC MND 08 May 2024

China's 3rd aircraft carrier completes maiden sea trials, 'to greatly empower PLA Navy' Global Times 08 May 2024 -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on Wednesday returned to port after successfully wrapping up its eight-day maiden voyage, marking a concrete step toward the commissioning of the world-class electromagnetic catapult-equipped strategic platform, which will greatly empower the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to better safeguard peace and stability when faced with maritime and aerial security threats, experts said.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 8, 2024 PRC MofA 08 May 2024

Full text of Xi's signed article in Hungarian media People's Daily 08 May 2024 -- A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "Embarking on a Golden Voyage in China-Hungary Relations" was published Wednesday in the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
China's Xi Arrives In Hungary For Orban Meeting, Next Leg Of European Charm Trip RFE/RL 08 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, fresh off an apparently successful trip to Serbia, on May 8 arrived in Hungary, where he is scheduled to meet later in the night with another authoritarian leader - Prime Minister Viktor Orban - and where he'll likely receive another warm welcome.

Xi envisages stronger China-Serbia ironclad bond in visit upon anniversary People's Daily 08 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off his second state visit to Serbia on Tuesday night with the aim of fortifying the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia amidst evolving global dynamics.
Serbia, China to Develop Belt and Road Initiative - Joint Statement Sputnik 08 May 2024 -- Serbia and China have vowed to develop cooperation and implement plans under the Belt and Road Initiative, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi given red carpet welcome in Serbian capital VOA 08 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping was given a red carpet welcome when he arrived in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, Wednesday for talks with President Aleksandar Vucic.
Xi arrives in Belgrade for state visit to Serbia People's Daily 08 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade on Tuesday to pay a state visit to Serbia.

China congratulates Putin on his inauguration People's Daily 08 May 2024 -- China congratulates President Putin on his inauguration, and believes Russia will make new achievements in national development and economic and social progress under his leadership, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Chinese experts advocate thorough, objective investigation into terror attack killing five Chinese in Pakistan, urge joint counter-terrorism efforts among regional countries Global Times 08 May 2024 -- The ministry of defense of the Afghan Taliban government on Wednesday rejected Pakistan's allegations that Afghans were involved in a terror attack in which five Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in March. Chinese analysts called for a thorough investigation into the attack and urged regional countries to strengthen joint counter-terrorism efforts as the anti-terrorism situation in Central and South Asia deteriorates.

US decries Hong Kong court ban on protest song VOA 08 May 2024 -- The United States said on Wednesday that a decision by a Hong Kong court to ban a popular protest song called Glory to Hong Kong is the latest blow to the city's international reputation.
Court bans protest song over 'insult' to China's national anthem Radio Free Asia 08 May 2024 -- A Hong Kong court has banned "Glory to Hong Kong," a protest song from the 2019 pro-democracy movement that has been frequently mistaken for the city's official anthem, calling it a "weapon" that could be used to bring down the government and an "insult" to China's national anthem.
Legal experts welcome HK court's decision of banning controversial 'Glory to Hong Kong' Global Times 08 May 2024 -- When asked about the local court's latest ruling on banning controversial song "Glory to Hong Kong," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that taking necessary measures to prevent anyone from using and disseminating songs with the intention of inciting separatism and insulting the national anthem is a legitimate and necessary action.

INTERVIEW: Lawyer debunks China's historical narrative of control over Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 08 May 2024 -- China's far-western region of Xinjiang — called East Turkestan by Uyghurs — is a essentially a colony that China has occupied for the past 70 years, but before that there has not been any continuous Chinese rule there going back 2,000 years - despite Chinese claims, according to Michael van Walt, an international lawyer who has studied the region extensively.

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe enters circumlunar orbit after near-moon braking Global Times 08 May 2024 -- China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully entered its circumlunar orbit after performing a near-moon braking procedure on Wednesday, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

New rules let China's state security police check people's devices Radio Free Asia 08 May 2024 -- China's state security police will be given sweeping powers to search electronic devices including smartphones and laptops from July 1, as part of a nationwide campaign to ensure "national security," a broad term often used by the government to include detailed economic data and political dissent.

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