13 June 2024 - China Special Weapons News

ASEAN chief: Bloc won't pick sides in US-China rivalry Radio Free Asia 13 Jun 2024 -- Southeast Asia won't pick sides in the strategic rivalry between the United States and China and believes both powers have a role to play in Asia, a top regional official said in Washington on Wednesday.

China invite to commemorative event 'united front' tactic: Minister CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- China's Central Military Commission has approached retired generals in Taiwan and invited them to attend the centennial of the Whampoa Military Academy as part of its "united front" campaign, Veterans Affairs Council Minister Yen De-fa (嚴德發) said Thursday.
19 PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line or extension: Ministry CNA 13 Jun 2024 -- A total of 19 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or its extension in the 24 hours starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, one of which flew as close as 39 nautical miles from Taiwan's east coast, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said.
Chinese mainland warns Taiwan's DPP not to "play with fire" People's Daily 13 Jun 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, cautioning that they should not "play with fire" by citing the "right to self-defense," as any reckless move will only hasten their own undoing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Jun 2024

Group of three Type 055 large destroyers drill in South China Sea Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- China recently deployed a group of warships including three Type 055 large destroyers to the South China Sea for a training exercise, a powerful task force experts said on Thursday will contribute to peace and stability amid regional tensions caused by continuous Filipino provocation.

China wants its 12 million delivery drivers to work for the party Radio Free Asia 13 Jun 2024 -- Chinese takeout diners could soon be getting their food delivered with a side of political ideology.

Is China Exporting Its Political Model To The World? A New Report Says Yes. RFE/RL 13 Jun 2024 -- Debate has raged for decades over whether Beijing is actively exporting its authoritarian system abroad, but a new report based on a trove of previously unexamined government documents shows how China is experimenting with spreading its model to other countries.

Resident of China Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Send Leading Electric Vehicle Company's Trade Secrets to Undercover U.S. Agent US Dept. of Justice 13 Jun 2024 -- Klaus Pflugbeil, 58, a Canadian national and resident of the People's Republic of China (PRC), pleaded guilty today to conspiring to send trade secrets that belonged to a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company (Victim Company). Pflugbeil and his co-defendant, Yilong Shao, who remains at large, are owners of a PRC-based business (Business-1) that sold technology used to make batteries, including batteries used in electric vehicles. Pflugbeil, a former employee of a company later purchased by Victim Company-1, stole trade secrets from his then employer and later used the trade secrets to build Business-1, marketing his business as a replacement for Victim Company-1's products.

Two secret-related personnel dealt with for selling confidential military documents as scrap Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- A retired enthusiast of military reading materials happened to help uncover a case in which two personnel who handled secret documents sold confidential military documents as scrap for around a mere 20 yuan ($2.76), the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed on its official WeChat account on Thursday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 13, 2024 PRC MofA 13 Jun 2024

Premier Li visits New Zealand as two countries to expand trade, exchanges Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- China-New Zealand cooperation has set a model of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation between countries with different social systems, historical cultures, and stages of development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said during his visit to New Zealand on Thursday, adding that the respective development of China and New Zealand is an opportunity for each other rather than a challenge.

China urges US to play constructive role in Ukraine crisis Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- China on Thursday voiced firm opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed by the US targeting some Chinese companies as the US widened sanctions on Russia ahead of the G7 summit in Italy, urging Washington to play a constructive role in promoting a cease-fire, ending the war, and restoring peace.

Putin signs into law joint building of lunar base with China as Beijing expands circle of friends in Moon exploration Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday officially signed into law his country's cooperation with China on the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, as Beijing proactively advocates global participation in the joint exploration of the vast universe, with the latest effort being the inclusion of Egypt and Bahrain in China's next Chang'e mission.

Financial support for developing countries' climate actions a moral responsibility of developed country: FM spokesperson Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- As the largest developing country, China has offered effective ways for relevant countries to actively respond to climate change, but it is also an unavoidable moral responsibility for developed countries to support developing countries financially in delivering climate actions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Hong Kong cancels passports of six self-exiled democracy activists VOA 13 Jun 2024 -- Hong Kong authorities have canceled the passports of six pro-democracy activists living in self-exile in Britain.
Annual EU report illustrates continuous deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong European Commission 13 Jun 2024 -- The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted the 26th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2023.

EU report shows growing focus on national security in Macao European Commission 13 Jun 2024 -- The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 24th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2023.

China's strong economy able to weather international volatilities: FM spokesperson Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- China's economy has the strength to move forward and weather storms in the face of complex and volatile international conditions, and the country stands ready to share with the world the dividends and opportunities of high-quality development and join hands in promoting global modernization process, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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