05 June 2024 - China Special Weapons News

China sends glacial water from Tibet to the Maldives, raising concerns Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2024 -- China gifted 3,000 metric tons of Tibet's glacial water to the island nation of the Maldives in two separate batches in March and May — the same months it unveiled and implemented water conservation regulations at home.

US urged to adhere to one-China principle, honor commitment of not supporting 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- China on Wednesday urged the US to fully recognize the dangerous ambition of "Taiwan independence" separatists, earnestly abide by the one-China principle, honor the commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence," stop arming Taiwan and stop sending any wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in any form, after US President Joe Biden claimed that he does not rule out the possibility of using military force to "defend" Taiwan island.
Beijing on US Help to Taiwan: China Urges US Not to Send Wrong Signals to Separatists Sputnik 05 Jun 2024 -- China calls on the United States to stop sending erroneous signals to Taiwanese separatists, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, commenting on a recent remark by US President Joe Biden's about the possibility of involving US military in helping Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 5, 2024 ROC MND 05 Jun 2024

FVEY Partners Warn of Evolving Efforts to Recruit Current and Former Western Service Members to Bolster the PRC's Military Director of National Intelligence 05 Jun 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) today joined partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in warning about continued efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to recruit current and former Western military personnel to train the PRC military.
US, allies warn China aggressively 'headhunting' Western fighter pilots VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- China's military appears to be intensifying its efforts to recruit current and former Western fighter pilots, employing new and more intricate tactics to snare Western expertise.
Five Eyes nations say China is poaching Western ex-military Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2024 -- China's navy and air force have been "aggressively recruiting Western military talent" to train their aviators in complex aerial maneuvers taught by U.S. armed forces, the American-led Five Eyes intelligence sharing network said in a bulletin on Wednesday.

Japan reports Chinese drone presence amid US aircraft carrier activities Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- Japan's defense ministry said it spotted a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drone flying into the West Pacific on Tuesday, with analysts saying on Wednesday that the operation could serve as a countermeasure against US aircraft carrier activities on China's doorstep.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on June 5, 2024 PRC MofA 05 Jun 2024

Regional security environment may deteriorate despite U.S.-China defense meeting in Singapore, analysts say VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- China hardened its position on contentious security issues in the Indo-Pacific region at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last weekend, as Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun criticized some external forces for offering military support to Taiwan while accusing the Philippines of endangering stability in the South China Sea.

Building comprehensive, high-level China-Turkey ties in fundamental interests of both countries: Wang Yi Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- Building a comprehensive, deep and high-level China-Turkey relationship is in the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said while meeting with the visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday.

Wang Yi meets Venezuelan FM, says China, Venezuela jointly oppose external interference, bullying Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- As good friends, partners and comrades, regardless of how the international and regional situation changes, China will unwaveringly develop China-Venezuela relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and jointly oppose any external interference and bullying actions, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto on Wednesday.

Iran, China, Russia urge West to pave way for restoring JCPOA IRNA 05 Jun 2024 -- Iran, China, and Russia have called on the Western states to show their political will and take necessary steps to pave the ground for resuming the implementation of the Iran 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Pakistan PM starts China visit to enhance ties, expand CPEC cooperation Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif kicked off his visit to China on Tuesday, which marks Sharif's first China visit since he started his second term as prime minister in March.

China In Eurasia Briefing: China Enters The Black Sea Through Georgia RFE/RL 05 Jun 2024

China's position on Ukraine crisis is promoting talks for peace: FM People's Daily 05 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has elaborated on China's consistent position on the Ukraine crisis, stressing that China adheres to promoting talks for peace, and although the conditions for peace talks are not yet in place, China will never stop its efforts for peace.

'Protectionism is not a solution, but a dangerous dead end': MOFCOM Global Times 05 Jun 2024 -- Senior Chinese trade officials warned on Tuesday that protectionism is not a solution, but a dangerous dead end, in a response to the recent anti-subsidy investigation by the EU into Chinese EVs, highlighting that China is open to dialogues with Europe for fair competition and better economic ties.

Beijing dissidents allowed home early due to security funding cuts Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2024 -- Authorities across China are allowing dissidents forcibly taken out of town ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre to return to their homes earlier than expected due to security budget cuts, activists told RFA Mandarin.

China moves to improve social credit system People's Daily 05 Jun 2024 -- China's National Development and Reform Commission on Tuesday unveiled a plan to further develop the country's social credit system.

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