30 May 2024 - China Special Weapons News

China unveils national disease control action plan for 2024-25 People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- China has released a comprehensive national disease prevention and control action plan for 2024-25, detailing 10 specific measures aimed at enhancing the country's public health system.

Vietnam protests Chinese hospital ship deployed in South China Sea VOA 30 May 2024 -- Vietnam protested what is said was China's violation of its sovereignty after Beijing dispatched a navy hospital ship to the Paracels, a group of small coral islands and reefs in the South China Sea currently occupied by China but claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan.

China suspends tariff arrangements on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- China announced on Friday a suspension of some preferential tariff arrangements from next month under its only trade pact with Taiwan, accusing the island of "discriminatory" restrictions on Chinese products.
Over 75% Taiwanese support Lai's cross-strait approach: MAC survey CNA 30 May 2024 -- Over 75 percent of Taiwanese support President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) stance on cross-strait relations as outlined in his inaugural address, according to the results of the first survey announced Thursday by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) following Lai's inauguration on May 20.
Cross-Strait exchange event calls for efforts to advance national reunification People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- A cross-Strait exchange event that opened in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday has called for concerted efforts across the Taiwan Strait to advance China's reunification.
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' collusion with U.S. People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced the collusion between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan and external forces including the United States, commenting on the U.S. Department of State spokesperson's remarks on the debut speech of Taiwan's new leader.
China says objectives of drills circling Taiwan accomplished Press TV 30 May 2024 -- China's military has announced the accomplishment of "expected goals" during a two-day military drill circling Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 30, 2024 ROC MND 30 May 2024

China's J-20 stealth fighter jet receiving upgrades; next generation coming soon: test pilot Global Times 30 May 2024 -- An ace test pilot of China's J-20 stealth fighter jet recently revealed that the J-20 is receiving constant upgrades, and a next generation warplane is expected to make its debut soon.
China, Russia Armies to Further Be Active in Ensuring Regional, Int'l Stability Sputnik 30 May 2024 -- The armed forces of Russia and China will continue to play an active role in protecting common interests and ensuring regional and global peace and stability, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.

China's state security authority warns against foreign espionage threat to rare-earth industry Global Times 30 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security on Thursday issued an article warning of foreign espionage agencies targeting China's rare-earth industry, engaging in theft and sabotage, posing threat to the country's natural resource security. Authorities vowed to crack down on illegal activities to protect national security and promote the sustainable development in the industry.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 30, 2024 PRC MofA 30 May 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer's Meeting with People's Republic of China Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu The White House 30 May 2024
US, China hold diplomatic talks to try to defuse tensions, advance cooperation VOA 30 May 2024 -- Senior officials from the United States and the People's Republic of China held diplomatic talks in Washington on Thursday to try to defuse tensions, to discuss efforts to maintain military-to-military communication, and to advance cooperation.
Chinese Vice FM kicks off US visit amid moderate expectations Global Times 30 May 2024 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu kicked off a visit to the US on Thursday at the latter's invitation, which is a continuation of bilateral high-level exchanges and interactions at various levels, observers said.
US official, Chinese counterpart holds talks amid effort to avert unintended conflict VOA 30 May 2024 -- Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is hosting China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in Washington on Thursday. The talks are aimed at maintaining open communication channels to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during times of tension.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to the 9th international conference Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era, May 30, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 May 2024

China to build relations with Arab a model for maintaining world peace and stability: Xi Global Times 30 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on Thursday that China is ready to work with the Arab side to put in place "five cooperation frameworks" to step up the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future. The Chinese president also said that the war in Gaza should not continue indefinitely and reaffirmed China's stance to promote lasting settlement for the Palestinian issue.
Xi holds talks with UAE president People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing on Thursday.

Lavrov says China could arrange Ukraine peace conference as Switzerland plans to host high-level talks Press TV 30 May 2024 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says China could arrange a Russia-Ukraine peace conference, as Switzerland plans to host a high-level conference in mid-June at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Analysts see signs of strain in North Korea-China ties VOA 30 May 2024 -- Tensions between North Korea and China surfaced publicly this week for the first time in years, after Pyongyang lashed out at a joint statement signed by Beijing mentioning the possibility of denuclearization.

Pakistan arrests 11 militants in deadly attack on Chinese engineers VOA 30 May 2024 -- Eleven militants accused of being involved in carrying out the deadly March suicide attack on Chinese engineers are in custody, according to Pakistani officials.
Pakistan shares probe findings with Afghan Taliban on attack against Chinese nationals VOA 30 May 2024 -- A high-level Pakistani delegation met with Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Thursday and urged "decisive action" against militants who allegedly used Afghan soil to orchestrate cross-border attacks, including a recent suicide car bombing that killed five Chinese engineers.

Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the China Forum in Stockholm Government Offices of Sweden 30 May 2024

Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on the verdict in the "Hong Kong 47" case European External Action Service (EEAS) 30 May 2024 -- The conviction under the National Security Law (NSL) of pro-democracy politicians and activists in the case commonly known as "Hong Kong 47" on 30 May marks a further deterioration of fundamental freedoms and democratic participation in Hong Kong. Of the 16 defendants who had pleaded not guilty, 14 have been convicted.
Statement on verdict of Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians and activists Canada 30 May 2024 -- Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on the verdict on the "Hong Kong 47" trial:
Verdict demonstrates HKSAR's judicial independence, serves as strong deterrent to destabilizing forces Global Times 30 May 2024 -- Fourteen of the 16 defendants who pleaded not guilty over the infamous "35-plus" political strategy that aimed to subvert state power were found guilty on Thursday. Some experts said this highlights the powerful role of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in safeguarding national security, Hong Kong's political system, and its political order.

In Xinjiang, China's security chief calls for normalization of counterterrorism steps Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- In a visit to the far-western region of Xinjiang, China's security chief Chen Wenqing called for the normalization of counterterrorism policies, which experts said could signal renewed efforts to suppress the more than 11 million Uyghurs who live there.

China grants private aerospace firm license for satellite constellation radio business Global Times 30 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced on Thursday the granting of a license for space radio business via satellite constellation to Beijing-based commercial aerospace firm Guodian Gaoke, after it sent four satellites into orbit on Wednesday. The move will further support the nation's commercial aerospace development.
China delivers advanced communication satellite to Pakistan following successful launch Global Times 30 May 2024 -- China successfully launched a Pakistani communication satellite, codenamed PakSat MM1, on Thursday via a Long March 3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Mission insiders hailed the feat as a landmark in technological cooperation between the two countries. They expect the successful deployment of the satellite to significantly boost Pakistan's comprehensive social and economic development, ensure the security of its communications, and enhance its aerospace technology and industrial capabilities.
Pakistan Successfully Launches PakSat-MM1: A Milestone in National Space Endeavours Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 May 2024 -- In a historic event today, Pakistan successfully launched the Pakistan Multi Mission Communication Satellite (PakSat-MM1), marking a significant milestone in the nation's space and communication capabilities. This advanced geostationary satellite, equipped with state-of-the-art communication technologies, reinforces Pakistan's presence in geostationary orbit and aims to enhance satellite-based communication services across the country.

Chinese 'botnet' admin arrested in Singapore Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- A Thailand-based Chinese man who created a cybercrime operation that seized control of Americans' computers and led to $5.9 billion in fraudulent claims from the U.S. COVID-19 relief program was arrested in Singapore, according to the Justice Department.
Coordinated effort leads to arrest of Chinese national for cyberattacks VOA 30 May 2024 -- A 35-year-old Chinese national is facing charges related to committing cybercrimes that FBI Director Christopher Wray described as "likely the world's largest botnet ever."

China's central bank vows to speed up yuan internationalization, high-level financial opening-up Global Times 30 May 2024 -- The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, has vowed to further strengthen coordination between the yuan and foreign currencies and improve basic institutional arrangements for the cross-border use of the yuan, in a bid to accelerate the internationalization of the yuan and enhance the high-level opening-up of the financial sector, according to a report released on the official website of the PBC on Thursday.

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