Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
22 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- China accelerates forced relocation of rural Tibetans to urban areas, report says VOA 22 May 2024 -- In a newly released report, Human Rights Watch says China has been accelerating the forced relocation of Tibetan villagers and herders in the name of "poverty alleviation" and environmental protection since 2016.
- PLA Navy hospital ship visits islands and reefs in South China Sea Global Times 22 May 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently deployed a hospital ship on a mission to support troops stationed on islands and reefs in the South China Sea, with experts saying on Wednesday that physical and mental health is vital to combat capabilities particularly under challenging natural environment in the region.
- Beijing warns Chinese Taipei of reprisals after 'dangerous' inauguration speech Press TV 22 May 2024 -- Beijing has warned of reprisals against Chinese Taipei after Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te sent "dangerous signals" with a pro-independence speech during his inauguration ceremony.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 22, 2024 ROC MND 22 May 2024
- Leaders of many countries and intl organizations reaffirm commitment of upholding one-China principle: FM Global Times 22 May 2024 -- Over the past few weeks, leaders of many countries and international organizations have reaffirmed the commitment to the just cause of upholding the one-China principle, which shows that upholding the one-China principle is where global opinion trends, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Tuesday during a regular press conference.
- Mainland says Lai takes more radical "Taiwan independence" stance People's Daily 22 May 2024 -- Lai Ching-te has taken a more radical stance seeking "Taiwan independence" in his speech upon assuming the role of Taiwan region's new leader, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Tuesday.
- China urges U.S. to stop using Taiwan as tool to contain China People's Daily 22 May 2024 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday urged the United States to earnestly abide by its commitments of not using Taiwan as a tool to contain China, and stop hollowing out the one-China principle.
- PLA Navy's first female carrier-based aircraft pilots aim high Global Times 22 May 2024 -- After the first group of female pilot trainees from the carrier-based aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy completed their inaugural solo flights in April, one of the female pilots told the Global Times that becoming a female cadet pilot is her quest. "I want to get on the best ship and fly the best aircraft," she said.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 22, 2024 PRC MofA 22 May 2024
- China hits US defense companies, executives with countermeasures Global Times 22 May 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced countermeasures against 12 US defense corporations and 10 US individuals.
- Britain Accuses China Of Working To Provide Russia With 'Lethal Aid' RFE/RL 22 May 2024 -- Britain has accused China of preparing to or already providing 'lethal aid' to Russia for its ongoing full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
- UK says China is supplying 'lethal aid' to Russia for use in Ukraine VOA 22 May 2024 -- British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps accused Russia and China on Wednesday of collaborating on combat equipment for use in the two-year-long war in Ukraine.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: Can The China-Russia Partnership Outlast Xi And Putin? RFE/RL 22 May 2024
- China ready to work with Vatican for steady improvement of ties: Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 22 May 2024 -- China is ready to work with the Vatican for the steady improvement of relations, and two sides have maintained engagement, had in-depth communication on bilateral relations and international hotspot issues and increased understanding and trust, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday in response to the Vatican's top cardinal suggesting that it wants to establish a permanent office in China.
- Former British Marine accused in Hong Kong spy case found dead Radio Free Asia 22 May 2024 -- A former British Marine charged with spying for the Hong Kong government has been found dead in an English park, with police treating his death as "unexplained," prompting calls for a review of economic and trade links with the city.
- NDRC says nation will consolidate recovery trend People's Daily 22 May 2024 -- China is set to take further actions, including speeding up the issuance of local government special bonds and expediting the promotion of large-scale equipment renewal and trade-in deals for consumer goods, as it seeks to consolidate the recovery trend, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.
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