Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
14 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- KP.2 infection remains at extremely low level in China: CDC Global Times 14 May 2024 -- A new COVID-19 variant KP.2 has been spreading globally, while the KP.2 infection remains at an extremely low level in China so far. The main circulating strains in China are linked to the JN.1 lineage, with the top three variants being JN.1, JN.1.4, and JN.1.16 in April, according to Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC).
- New COVID-19 sub-variant unlikely to cause infection peak in China: experts People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- The KP.2 sub-variant of COVID-19, which has become increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is unlikely to cause a new infection peak in China in the near future, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said on Tuesday.
- Joint drills by US, Taiwan island 'political stunt' ahead of Lai's inauguration Global Times 14 May 2024 -- Ahead of the scheduled inauguration of Taiwan regional leader-elect Lai Ching-te, Western media on Tuesday sensationalized the so-called joint drills between the navies of the US and the island of Taiwan held in April.
- China's Taiwan has no right to participate in the WHA without approval from the central government: FM spokesperson Global Times 14 May 2024 -- China's Taiwan, unless given approval by the central government, has no basis, reason or right to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA), and the related matters must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- Taiwan's absence from WHA solely caused by DPP: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- The absence of Taiwan from the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) is solely caused by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, a mainland spokesperson said Monday.
- Taiwan's WHA participation must fall under one-China principle: spokesperson People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- China's decision of disapproving Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) this year has been widely supported by the international community, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that any attempt to contain China by playing the "Taiwan card" will meet firm opposition and is doomed to fail.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 14, 2024 ROC MND 14 May 2024
- PLA delegation arrives in Japan; first visit of its kind in 4 years shows mutual willingness to stabilize ties: experts Global Times 14 May 2024 -- A delegation comprising of 20 senior commissioned officers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly embarking on a weeklong visit to Japan on Tuesday to conduct exchanges with Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF). Analysts said that this visit, the first of its kind in four years, reflects the mutual willingness of China and Japan to deepen defense exchanges and foster momentum to stabilize bilateral relations.
- 300 Chinese troops arrive in Cambodia for joint exercise Radio Free Asia 14 May 2024 -- A Chinese amphibious landing ship carrying 300 troops has arrived in Sihanoukville in Cambodia to take part in the largest bilateral military exercise to date between the two countries.
- Hong Kong trade official accused of spying for city's government Radio Free Asia 14 May 2024 -- Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday confirmed that one of three defendants charged with spying for his government in the United Kingdom holds a senior post at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, but defended the role of his city's global network of offices.
- Hong Kong leader criticizes Britain after arrest of trade official in London VOA 14 May 2024 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is criticizing the arrest of a key trade official in Britain on allegations of spying for the city's foreign intelligence service.
- China voices serious concern over spying charges against Chinese citizens in UK Global Times 14 May 2024 -- China on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the arrest and prosecution of the Chinese citizens and strongly urge the UK to earnestly protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the UK.
- China strongly condemns UK for unwarranted accusations against alleged spies linked to HKSAR Global Times 14 May 2024 -- China's central government and the local authorities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) strongly condemned the UK late Monday for its "malicious fabrication" and "unwarranted accusations" after three men were charged with "assisting Hong Kong's foreign intelligence service in Britain."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 14, 2024 PRC MofA 14 May 2024
- Memorandum on Actions by the United States Related to the Statutory 4-Year Review of the Section 301 Investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation The White House 14 May 2024
- Remarks by President Biden on His Actions to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices The White House 14 May 2024
- Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs VOA 14 May 2024 -- In a bid to revive domestic manufacturing, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he is imposing a drastic tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and new levies on computer chips, solar cells and lithium-ion batteries.
- Biden unveils sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods Radio Free Asia 14 May 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday authorized sweeping new tariffs on $18 billion of goods imported from China and made pot shots at former President Donald Trump as the pair battle for votes in northern manufacturing states that decided the last two presidential races.
- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on President Biden's Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices US Dept. of Commerce 14 May 2024 -- Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement on President Biden's decision to direct the United States Trade Representative to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from China to protect American workers and businesses.
- China vows 'all necessary measures' against additional US tariffs Global Times 14 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday urged the US to immediately cancel the additional tariffs on Chinese products and vowed to take resolute measures to defend its rights over US' announcement to increase tariffs on Chinese products including electric vehicles (EVs)
- US urged to abandon self-imposed constraints of technological protectionism before first high-level AI talks with China Global Times 14 May 2024 -- The scheduled high-level talks between China and the US over the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and global governance are widely seen by Chinese experts as a positive sign for the two major powers to mitigate misunderstandings, close the gap in divergences and seek cooperation potential in this field.
- Myanmar military adds advanced Chinese drones to arsenal Radio Free Asia 14 May 2024 -- Myanmar's military is adding advanced Chinese drones to its arsenal and using them to attack its enemies with increasingly devastating effect, rebel groups say.
- Chinese premier stresses good use of ultra-long special treasury bonds People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed the need to issue and make good use of ultra-long special treasury bonds to support the implementation of major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas.
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