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18 June 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- US lawmakers meet with Tibetan Parliament and Dalai Lama VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers led by Congressman Michael McCaul and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Tuesday in Dharamshala, India, to visit the Tibetan Parliament in Exile — also known as the Central Tibetan Administration or CTA — and meet with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
- US urged to recognize anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai group: Chinese FM Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- China is gravely concerned about the relevant reports that the US lawmakers plan to meet with the 14th Dalai Lama and urges the US side to fully recognize the anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai group, honor the commitments the US has made to China on issues related to Xizang, have no contact with the Dalai group in any form, and stop sending the wrong signal to the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
- US reaffirms MDT commitment amid China's 'dangerous' acts in WPS Philippine News Agency 18 Jun 2024 -- The State Department has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) following China's latest actions in the West Philippine Sea that involved a Chinese Coast Guard "ramming and towing" a Filipino vessel.
- Philippine navy sailor severely injured in South China Sea collision VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- The Philippine military says a maritime collision Monday in the South China Sea was an "intentional-high speed ramming" of a supply ship by the Chinese coast guard that "seriously injured" one navy sailor. However, China's coast guard says the supply ship is to blame.
- Manila accuses China of dangerous maneuvers in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 18 Jun 2024 -- Eight Philippine naval personnel were injured, one of them severely, on Monday when Chinese vessels blocked a Philippine resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, Philippine media reported.
- Statement regarding recent incidents in the South China Sea Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 18 Jun 2024 -- The Australian Government expresses its grave concern at, and stands by the Philippines in its response to, the dangerous and illegal actions by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew taking part in a routine mission to Second Thomas Shoal, within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, on 17 June.
- Canada condemns actions by People's Republic of China against Philippine vessels in South China Sea Canada 18 Jun 2024 -- Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on actions taken by the People's Republic of China against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea:
- Philippines' unilateral claim on South China Sea infringes on China's sovereign rights, jurisdiction: spokesperson People's Daily 18 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines' unilateral submission on the extent of its undersea shelf in the South China Sea infringes on China's sovereign rights and jurisdiction, violates international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and goes against the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
- Defense minister mum on specifics regarding Chinese sub sighting CNA 18 Jun 2024 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) confirmed on Tuesday that a Chinese submarine had surfaced in the early hours of the morning in the Taiwan Strait, but declined to comment on the details or the likely intent behind the move.
- Taiwan president faces renewed pressure over cross-strait relations VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- China initiated a new wave of influence campaigns against Taiwan over the past few days, as its top official overseeing Taiwan affairs reiterated Beijing's "resolve and ability to shatter" the island's attempt to seek independence while promising to welcome more Taiwanese people to participate in cross-strait exchanges.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Jun 2024
- Xi: Carry forward spirit of patriotism, revolution People's Daily 18 Jun 2024 -- President Xi Jinping has called on the alumni association of the Huangpu Military Academy to carry forward the spirit of patriotism and revolution, firmly oppose separatism seeking "Taiwan independence" and promote national reunification.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 18, 2024 PRC MofA 18 Jun 2024
- China opposes politicization of human rights issues, hopes to have mutual progress through exchanges with EU Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- China opposes the politicization and double standards of human rights issues, opposes using human rights issues to interfere in China's internal affairs, and China hopes that it can achieve mutual progress through exchanges with the EU and make positive contributions to global human rights governance, said Miao Deyu, assistant minister of foreign affairs, while meeting with EU officials on Monday in Beijing.
- Despite differences, China, EU continue exchanges on human rights Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- China and the EU recently engaged in deep and candid exchanges on human rights. During these discussions, China emphasized its opposition to the politicization and double standards of human rights issues and to using such issues to interfere in China's internal affairs. Despite their differences on human rights topics, both sides remain committed to dialogue, which analysts believe will help dispel negative disinformation and promote the healthy development of China-Europe relations.
- Australia complains after Chinese officials block view of Cheng Lei Radio Free Asia 18 Jun 2024 -- The Australian government said Tuesday it has complained to Beijing after Chinese officials tried to block formerly jailed Chinese state TV journalist Cheng Lei from view during a news conference by Premier Li Qiang during his visit to the country.
- Premier Li's 'fruitful' visit to Australia paves way for further improvement in bilateral ties Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on businesses from China and Australia to continue to deepen cooperation in traditional fields and expand cooperation in new areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology and life science, and stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation in stabilizing industrial and supply chains, while attending a CEO roundtable in Perth, Australia as he was wrapping up a high-stakes visit to the country.
- Premier Li's visit continues stabilisation of relationship with China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia as an important milestone in stabilising our relationship with China.
- 7th Australia-China CEO roundtable Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- Address to the community welcome banquet for Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- Chinese premier stresses maintaining hard-won positive momentum for stable development of China-Australia ties People's Daily 18 Jun 2024 -- Although oceans apart, China and Australia have long been forging ahead side by side in history, benefiting greatly from win-win cooperation.
- Western Australia at the centre of visit by the Premier of China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jun 2024
- China, Iran, North Korea 'Countries Of Concern' For Russia Support, Blinken Says RFE/RL 18 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described China, Iran, and North Korea as "countries of concern" for their involvement in Russia's war economy at a June 18 joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
- China, SK hold 2+2 dialogue as 'new buffer' to stabilize ties, 'meaningful for NE Asia' Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- China and South Korea on Tuesday held the first 2+2 vice-ministerial level diplomatic and security dialogue in Seoul, among other bilateral channels that were resumed in line with agreements reached during the China-Japan-South Korea trilateral leaders' meeting in late May.
- Verdict on '35-plus' defendants affirms Hong Kong's zero-tolerance on acts of subversion: top national security authority Global Times 18 Jun 2024 -- The latest verdict on "35-plus" defendants demonstrated the openness, transparency, fairness and justice of Hong Kong's judicial system, China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) said on Tuesday, noting that the court's judgement affirmed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s zero-tolerance toward acts of subversion.
- Hong Kongers' voices more influential in UK elections VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- General elections in the United Kingdom will be held on July 4, and thousands of Hong Kongers who are eligible to vote through the British National (Overseas) program, or BNO visa, are expected to make their voices heard.
- Russian involvement in China's moon exploration divides space research camps VOA 18 Jun 2024 -- China aims to mark a new milestone in space exploration next week when its Chang'e-6 probe is expected to return to Earth from the far side of the moon with rock and soil samples.
- Federal Indictment Alleges Alliance Between Sinaloa Cartel and Money Launderers Linked to Chinese Underground Banking US Dept. of Justice 18 Jun 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced a 10-count superseding indictment charging Los Angeles-based associates of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel with conspiring with money-laundering groups linked to Chinese underground banking to launder drug trafficking proceeds.
- Local currency settlement strengthens mutual benefit in foreign trade People's Daily 18 Jun 2024 -- Recently, a Chinese-made aircraft leased by Indonesia arrived in Jakarta. It marked China's first cross-border leasing of a homegrown aircraft settled in offshore Chinese yuan.
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