Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
13 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Jaishankar stirs controversy with border patrol remarks; experts warn of sovereignty infringement Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's desire for a resolution of remaining issues with China in a recent interview, highlighting that normal bilateral ties depend on peace and tranquility at the border. However, while expressing a seemingly positive stance, Jaishankar indicated that the remaining issues mainly revolve around "patrolling rights and patrolling abilities."
- Manila accuses Beijing of island building in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- The Philippine coast guard has sent ships to monitor what Manila suspects to be China's illegal island building in the South China Sea, the Presidential Office said.
- Philippines probes alleged Chinese disinformation campaign over South China Sea Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- The Philippines said Monday it was officially investigating allegations that Chinese embassy staff in Manila had engaged in a disinformation campaign related to the South China Sea.
- Exclusive: China holds coast guard drills near Huangyan Dao, unveils evidence of Philippine pollution Global Times 13 May 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently held a maritime rescue exercise in waters adjacent to Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), a move analysts said on Monday highlighted China's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the island in the South China Sea.
- CCG law enforcement patrols near Kinmen waters increase; patrol model can be applied to entire Taiwan Straits: experts Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Since May, the frequency of law enforcement patrols by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in waters near Kinmen Islands have been on an upward trend - with five patrols in less than two weeks in May, showing that the CCG is taking practical measures to safeguard the safety of the lives and property of fishermen from both sides of Taiwan Straits, including those from the Taiwan island, according to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 13, 2024 ROC MND 13 May 2024
- Chinese foreign ministry official on China's Position on UNGA Resolution 2758 People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- Yang Tao, director-general of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday held a briefing to elaborate on China's position on United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758.
- Chinese agents hatched brazen plot to kidnap RFA cartoonist Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Chinese security forces once sought to kidnap Radio Free Asia cartoonist Rebel Pepper, a defector has claimed to the Australian Broadcast Corporation, or ABC.
- Former spy alleges global Chinese spy network hunts and abducts dissidents VOA 13 May 2024 -- An investigation by Australia's public broadcaster accuses China's secret police service of tracking down dissidents living overseas.
- 3 men charged with helping Hong Kong intelligence appear in UK court VOA 13 May 2024 -- Three men appeared in a London court Monday after being charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
- State security authorities disclose data collection by spies, warning of threat to ecological security Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security disclosed several ecological security cases on Monday, warning that some overseas non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or foundations have illegally collected and stolen sensitive geographic, meteorological, and biological data under the cover of research projects, compromising national security.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 13, 2024 PRC MofA 13 May 2024
- DOD Statement on the President's Decision Prohibiting the Acquisition of Certain Real Property of Cheyenne Leads by MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P. in Close Proximity to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base DoD 13 May 2024 -- Today President Biden issued an order prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operating as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB).
- Statement on the President's Decision Prohibiting the Acquisition by MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P. of Real Estate, and the Operation of a Cryptocurrency Mining Facility, in Close Proximity to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base US Treasury 13 May 2024 -- Today President Biden issued an order prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operated as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB), as well as requiring the removal of certain improvements and equipment at the property by MineOne Partners Limited, which is ultimately majority owned by nationals of the People's Republic of China; MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P.; MineOne Data Center LLC; and MineOne Wyoming Data Center LLC (collectively MineOne), as well as their affiliates.
- Background Press Call by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard and Senior Administration Officials on President Biden's Actions to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices The White House 13 May 2024
- Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the U.S.-PRC Talks on AI Risk and Safety The White House 13 May 2024
- US, China to hold AI talks in Switzerland VOA 13 May 2024 -- U.S. and Chinese officials plan to meet in Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence security concerns.
- US, Chinese officials head to Geneva for AI talks Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- American and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva on Tuesday for talks aimed at regulating artificial intelligence technology, which was one of the three key goals negotiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping during their high-profile summit in San Francisco last year.
- US should not to dig holes while repairing roads: Chinese FM spokesperson on climate talks Global Times 13 May 2024 -- The US should not to dig holes while repairing roads, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday when briefing climate talks between China and US last week, slamming a reported US tariff on EVs and other green energy imports.
- Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers meet, seek to improve bilateral ties Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, who began a two-day visit to China that marks the first trip to Beijing by a South Korean foreign minister in more than six years.
- China urges relevant countries to stop creating hurdles for Palestine to join the UN: FM spokesperson Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China supports the United Nations General Assembly's (GA) latest resolution over Palestine and urges relevant countries to stop standing on the opposite side of the international community, international justice, and conscience of humanity, and to stop creating hurdles for Palestine to join the UN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday.
- China urges 'relevant countries' to end opposition to Palestine's UN membership Press TV 13 May 2024 -- China has warned "relevant countries" against creating further obstacles for Palestine's membership to the United Nations after the General Assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine.
- Chinese students abroad can't escape a 'climate of fear' Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Chinese students studying abroad report widespread fear that activities their peers take for granted - like attending vigils or openly discussing political views in class - could get them and their families back home in trouble, according to a report released Sunday from Amnesty International.
- China to initiate issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- China will issue ultra-long special treasury bonds starting Friday to raise funds for the implementation of major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas, the Ministry of Finance said Monday.
- China's first batch of 1 trillion yuan in special-purpose treasury bonds to be issued, underscores policymakers' resolve to support economy Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China plans to issue the first batch of 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in ultra-long-term treasury bonds starting from Friday, as the authorities seek funds to shore up government spending and crucial projects' investment for high-quality economic development.
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