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17 June 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- China, Philippines trade blame over South China Sea collision VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- China and the Philippines are blaming each other for a maritime collision that occurred Monday in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands. Manila says the incident occurred in its exclusive economic zone when Chinese vessels engaged in dangerous maneuvers, but China's coast guard blames a Philippine supply ship.
- U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States stands with its ally the Philippines and condemns the escalatory and irresponsible actions by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to deny the Philippines from lawfully delivering humanitarian supplies to service members stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre on June 17.
- US condemns China's 'escalatory' actions in the South China Sea Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States on Monday condemned "escalatory and irresponsible actions" by China to block resupply by the Philippines of an outpost in the South China Sea and warned that attacks on Philippine vessels could trigger a U.S. commitment to come to the defense of its ally.
- Deceptive, misleading, AFP says of China's latest allegation in SCS Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said it will not dignify China's latest allegation that a Filipino ship illegally entered its waters and collided with one of its coast guard vessels.
- Statement on the Apulia G7 Leaders' Communiqué of 14 June 2024 Philippines DFA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines welcomes the G7 Leaders Communiqué issued in Apulia, Italy on 14 June 2024 which reconfirms the G7's commitment to upholding a rules-based international order and the rule of law in all parts of the world, including the South China Sea. The Philippines shares the G7's vision of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region, and stands firm against any actions that undermine global prosperity, international security, peace and stability.
- Philippines' infringements, provocations warned Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday took control measures in accordance with the law, including issuing warnings, intercepting, boarding and conducting inspections, when three Philippine vessels illegally entered the waters off Ren'ai Jiao (Ren'ai Reef), in China's Nansha Qundao (Nansha Islands), the first operation made known to the public after China's newly released administrative law enforcement procedures for Coast Guard agencies, which took effect on Saturday.
- Philippine supply ship deliberately and dangerously approached Chinese vessels navigating normally, resulting in a collision: CCG Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- A Philippine supply ship illegally entered the waters near Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Islands on Monday. The China Coast Guard (CCG) took control measures against the Philippine vessel in accordance with law. At 5:59 am, the Philippine supply ship ignored multiple stern warnings from the Chinese side, violated the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, dangerously and in an unprofessional manner approached Chinese vessels navigating normally, resulting in a collision. The responsibility for the incident lies entirely with the Philippine side: CCG
- Amid allegations, MOI warns against Chinese influence in political parties CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Monday warned people in Taiwan not to form political parties under the influences of foreign forces, amid allegations that a Chinese entity tried to recruit Taiwanese celebrities to set up one.
- China targets younger Taiwanese with junkets for island's celebrities Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- China's ruling Communist Party is stepping up its "United Front" influence and outreach operations targeting democratic Taiwan, with a cross-straits conference and paid junkets to promote tourism for Taiwanese influencers and celebrities, the island's government has warned.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jun 2024
- PLA Navy's submarine force makes historic breakthroughs Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The submarine force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of nuclear-powered boats while also maintaining conventional boats, an officer said on Monday.
- US urged to disarm more nukes, stop hyping 'China nuclear threat' theory Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- Possessing nearly half of the world's nuclear weapons, much more than China's, the US' hyping of the "China nuclear threat" theory is a ridiculous attempt to further consolidate its nuclear dominance, and it is the US that should disarm more nukes to make the world a safer place, observers said.
- Nuclear Powers Continue To Modernize Arsenals, Rely On Them More, New Study Says RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- The nine nuclear-armed nations in the world continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals amid growing reliance on them as deterrence in 2023, a fresh report issued on June 17 by a Swedish think tank said.
- Spending on nuclear weapons hit $91.4 billion in 2023, watchdog finds VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- The world's nine nuclear-armed states together spent $91.4 billion last year, or nearly $3,000 per second, as they "continue to modernize, and in some cases expand their arsenals," according to a report issued Monday by ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 17, 2024 PRC MofA 17 Jun 2024
- G7 communiqué hypes up China-related issues, full of arrogance, bias and falsehood: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The G7 Leaders' Communiqué which once again hyped up issues related to China, slander and attack China, resorting to the same old false accusations that have no factual, legal or moral basis and are filled with arrogance, bias and falsehood, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday in response to the G7 communiqué which laid accusations against China on issues related to the Taiwan question, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang and the South China Sea and trumpeting up "Chinese overcapacity."
- China slams G7 statement as 'full of arrogance, prejudice and lies' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- China has slammed a statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries at the end of their summit in Italy as "full of arrogance, prejudice and lies."
- China firmly opposes US' manipulating social media to spread false information and smear other countries: FM Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The facts have repeatedly shown that the US has manipulated social media to spread false information, poison the public opinion environment, and smear the image of other countries, which is its consistent practice, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday in response to a latest media report that the Pentagon had conducted a secret anti-vaccine campaign to undermine China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union took place in Chongqing European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2024 -- The EU and China held the 39th session of joint Human Rights Dialogue in Chongqing on 16 June. The Dialogue was preceded by a side visit to Tibet between 13 and 15 June.
- Chinese Vice Premier kicks off Europe visit amid EV tariff tension Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- As Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang kicks off his visit to Europe on Monday, Chinese experts said that the two sides are expected to reach more consensus and cooperation in areas such as environmental protection and climate change.
- Premier Li meets Albanese; 'visit shows China's sincerity in improving ties with Australia' Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China is ready to work with Australia to build a more mature, stable and fruitful China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership to better benefit the two peoples. Li also announced on Monday that China will include Australia on the list of unilateral visa-free countries.
- Official luncheon for His Excellency Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Press Statements - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Opening remarks - Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
- Statement on joint outcomes of the Australia-China Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, undertook an official visit to Australia from 15 to 18 June, 2024. Premier Li Qiang visited Adelaide, Canberra and Perth during his visit.
- Agreements with China reflect renewed dialogue Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Canberra for their Annual Leaders' Meeting.
- Premier Li says greater development of China-Australia ties needs joint efforts People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday that a greater development for China-Australia ties requires the joint efforts from both sides.
- NATO Chief: West Should 'Impose A Cost' On China For Its Support Of Russia RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on June 17 that China was providing technology to Russia that is prolonging its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and called on Beijing to face the consequences of this support.
- China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to greatly boost regional connectivity People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway reflects the common aspirations of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and will inject strong momentum into the economic and social development of the three countries, Central Asia and beyond, experts have said.
- On the Sentencing of Women's Rights Activist Huang Xueqin and Labor Rights Activist Wang Jianbing US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States condemns the unjust sentencing of independent journalist and women's rights activist Huang Xueqin (Sophia Huang) as well as labor rights activist Wang Jianbing.
- Former top Tibet official under probe for corruption Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- The Chinese Communist Party's former top boss in Tibet is being investigated for "severe violations of discipline and law," according to a statement from China's anti-corruption body, using a euphemism commonly used to describe corruption.
- Former senior Xinjiang official expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Li Pengxin, former deputy secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws.
- Former provincial anti-graft official expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Chen Yuxiang, a former anti-graft official in north China's Hebei Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws.
- Former Heilongjiang vice governor expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Wang Yixin, former vice governor of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said Monday.
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