14 August 2024 - China Special Weapons News

Philippines 'undermines China's goodwill' by hinting possible review of provisional arrangement Global Times 14 Aug 2024 -- Chinese analysts warned that Manila is likely to be more proactive in the South China Sea to undermine the goodwill of China in calming tensions, after a senior official from the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs said a provisional arrangement on humanitarian resupply of living necessities to a Philippine warship illegally grounded at Ren'ai Reef may be subject to future review.
Exclusive: Manila to deploy new vessel for 'semi-permanent presence' at China's Xianbin Jiao, breaking its promise: source Global Times 14 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines is planning to send a second coast guard vessel to anchor in the lagoon in China's Xianbin Jiao (also known as Xianbin Reef) in the South China Sea in an attempt to construct a forward deployment base in the form of a semi-permanent floating platform, the Global Times learned from a source familiar with the matter on Wednesday.
China urges Philippines to stop infringement activities at Huangyan Dao: spokesperson People's Daily 14 Aug 2024 -- China urges the Philippines to stop the infringement activities and provocations at Huangyan Dao at once, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Aug 2024
China says it 'destroyed large network' of Taiwanese spies Radio Free Asia 14 Aug 2024 -- China has "destroyed" a large network of Taiwanese spies in the mainland and uncovered more than 1,000 espionage cases undertaken by Taiwan, China's security ministry said as it vowed to fight "separatism."

China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill with warplanes and special operations units Global Times 14 Aug 2024 -- China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces. Experts said on Wednesday that the drill could feature practice relating to aircraft combat, airborne tasks as well as attack and defense of airports and anti-aircraft positions.
China issues revised regulations on subsidies, benefits for military service members People's Daily 14 Aug 2024 -- China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly issued a set of newly revised regulations on subsidies and benefits for military service members, which will take effect on Oct. 1.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 14, 2024 PRC MofA 14 Aug 2024

Myanmar Leader Min Aung Hlaing Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 14 Aug 2024 -- On August 14, 2024 local time, Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw.
Wang Yi Holds Talks with Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe PRC MofA 14 Aug 2024 -- On August 14, 2024 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe in Nay Pyi Taw.
Wang starts visit to Myanmar, Thailand to 'promote cooperation' Global Times 14 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi kicked off his four-day trip to Southeast Asian countries on Wednesday, with a visit to Myanmar and then traveling to Thailand to co-chair the ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where he is also set to attend the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
China top diplomat meets Myanmar leader, junta denies coup rumors Radio Free Asia 14 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Myanmar ruler Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday and highlighted Beijing's continued support for the military regime, even as the junta had to dispel rumors of a coup.

Stronger ties with Mekong nations stressed People's Daily 14 Aug 2024 -- China hopes that the Lancang-Mekong region will become a model for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, a pacesetter for implementing the Global Development Initiative, a pioneer for implementing the Global Security Initiative, and a front-runner in implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

China In Eurasia Briefing: Beijing Admits Its Ship Damaged A Baltic Pipeline. Now What? RFE/RL 14 Aug 2024

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