16 June 2024 - China Special Weapons News

Philippines seeks UN validation to extend continental shelf limits Radio Free Asia 16 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines is seeking U.N. validation to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea and secure "exclusive" rights to exploit undersea resources, Manila's foreign office said, amid heightened territorial tensions with China over the waterway.
Beijing prepared to counter 'Manila's attempt to legalize illegal occupations' Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- China is well prepared for the Philippines' latest attempt to legalize its illegal occupations in the South China Sea as Manila recently filed a claim with the UN about an "extended continental shelf" (ECS) in the region, said analysts, noting that China will take comprehensive countermeasures in all fronts to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, and that the China Coast Guard's (CCG) new procedures will allow Chinese law enforcement forces to take more decisive action to counter provocations.

China deploys amphibious assault ship to Nansha Qundao for first time: media Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly has for the first time deployed an amphibious assault ship to the Nansha Qundao (also known as Nansha Islands) in the South China Sea, a move experts said on Sunday is preparation for any emergency response amid repeated provocations by the Philippines.

China-Australia cooperation can cross Pacific, transcend differences: Premier Li Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday visited Adelaide Zoo, which has been home to two China-born giant pandas, where he announced that China will continue panda research cooperation with Australia. The premier's visit to Adelaide Zoo hosting giant pandas on the second day of his visit to Australia demonstrated that Beijing values ties with Canberra, said experts.

BRICS Members Reject Joint Declaration at Swiss Ukraine Conference Sputnik 16 Jun 2024 -- The BRICS countries, as well as several other states that attended the Swiss-hosted summit on Ukraine did not sign a joint declaration on the results of the talks on Sunday, according to the signatory list.
Peace conference 'hardly conducive to peace talks'; Western attendees go through motions at summit Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring at the peace conference on the Ukraine crisis that the gathering was a "success" and could "make history," it was evident to the attending foreign dignitaries and media that the meeting was not as successful as claimed, said analysts on Sunday.

Thailand takes next steps to join BRICS VOA 16 Jun 2024 -- Thailand is pushing ahead with its application to join BRICS, the group of developing countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but experts say they are skeptical about whether it is the right move.

China's lunar probe returning to Earth with samples from moon's far side in about 10 days Global Times 16 Jun 2024 -- China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe carrying samples from moon's far side is returning to Earth in about 10 days, media outlets reported on Saturday, highlighting potential new discoveries to be revealed in aid of lunar research.

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