17 July 2024 - China Special Weapons News

PH, China hotline on SCS elevated to foreign ministers, leaders' reps Philippine News Agency 17 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines and China's communication mechanism on the South China Sea would soon extend to the two states' presidential representatives and top diplomats, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday night.
Newly upgraded communication line between Beijing and Manila helps de-escalate tension in SCS Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- A direct line of communication between leaders' offices of China and the Philippines will help to manage disputes in the South China Sea via diplomatic channels, and will put the brakes on the simmering tension between the two countries. It sends a signal to extraterritorial countries that Beijing and Manila are ready to manage their conflicts, experts said.
Rehashing so-called South China Sea arbitration cannot conceal rights infringement and provocation People's Daily 17 Jul 2024 -- Recently, the Philippines, in collusion with certain countries, has once again brought up the so-called South China Sea arbitration. They claimed to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, but kept exaggerating the so-called award on the South China Sea arbitration, which is illegal, null and void.

DPP authorities urged to lift ban on mainland-bound group travel as new motion passed in Taiwan Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- The "legislative body" on the island of Taiwan has passed a motion asking the ruling Democratic Progress Party (DPP) authorities to remove restrictions on group tours to the Chinese mainland, with analysts viewing the case as strong dissatisfaction from the majority of Taiwan people toward the DPP for obstructing cross-Straits exchanges, and sacrificing the interests of the people out of secessionism and a confrontational mentality.
China holds off arms control consultations with US over Taiwan issue IRNA 17 Jul 2024 -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian says his country has decided to hold off discussion with the US on a new round of consultations on arms control and non-proliferation.
China says suspended nuclear talks with US over arms sales to Taiwan Press TV 17 Jul 2024 -- China has suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jul 2024

Aircraft carrier Shandong joined by two large destroyers in far seas drill Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- Joined by two Type 055 large destroyers and hosting intensive aircraft operations, the Shandong carrier group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy displayed full operational capability during the ongoing far seas drill in the West Pacific, experts said on Wednesday.

Russia, China taking space into dangerous territory, US says VOA 17 Jul 2024 -- Russia and China are edging ever closer to unleashing space-based weapons, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for America's ability to defend itself, U.S. military and intelligence agencies warn.

China's first commercial space launch site gears up People's Daily 17 Jul 2024 -- China's first launch complex dedicated to servicing commercial space operations is scheduled to carry out its debut mission in the coming autumn, according to its top manager.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 17, 2024 PRC MofA 17 Jul 2024

China to impose reciprocal visa restrictions on US officials involving sanctions on human rights issues: FM Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- China will adopt reciprocal visa restrictions on the US officials who concocted lies, pushed for sanctions against China and undermined China's interests in the name of human rights issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, in response to the US' recent abuse of visa restrictions on Chinese officials.
US coercion over restricting chip trade with China should be resisted by others: FM Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- China has expressed the hope that relevant countries can "distinguish right from wrong" concerning the US government's vicious containment and suppression of China's semiconductor sector, and these countries could take firm measures to resist the US coercion, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

China slams NATO as troublemaker at UNSC; 'peace hope for Ukraine crisis remains fragile' Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- China heavily criticized NATO and certain countries as troublemakers at the UN Security Council open debate on Tuesday local time after the US-led military alliance accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of the Russia-Ukraine conflict earlier this month.

China says always supports unity among Palestinians IRNA 17 Jul 2024 -- China says that it has always supported and wanted to facilitate reconciliation and unity between different Palestinian factions and parties through dialogue.

European experts expect economic measures, military personnel changes from China's Third Plenary Session VOA 17 Jul 2024 -- European experts watching China's Third Plenum say this week's high-level meetings are unlikely to touch on political reform but will likely introduce several measures to reverse the nation's economic downturn.
Global firms express confidence in China, closely watch third plenum Global Times 17 Jul 2024 -- As the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee is underway in Beijing, many around the world are closely following the crucial meeting for signals of China's reform and opening-up agenda, with many foreign businesses expressing confidence in China's long-term development prospects.
China EximBank issues financial bonds to support Belt and Road cooperation People's Daily 17 Jul 2024 -- The Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank) has launched financial bonds to boost cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in both interbank and over-the-counter markets.
Chinese officials tour foreign-invested firms in bid to stem exodus Radio Free Asia 17 Jul 2024 -- Chinese officials have been visiting foreign-invested companies in a bid to understand their "current problem and difficulties" amid plummeting foreign direct investment in the country, according to official documents.

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