Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
16 August 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- PH presence in Escoda Shoal backed by UNCLOS: PCG Philippine News Agency 16 Aug 2024 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday asserted that the presence of their ships in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is backed by international laws.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel's Illegal Anchoring in the Lagoon of Xianbin Jiao PRC MofA 16 Aug 2024
- Dalai Lama talks about life in exile in first speech since surgery Radio Free Asia 16 Aug 2024 -- In his first public speech since knee replacement surgery in June, the Dalai Lama spoke on Friday about how living in exile had brought awareness about Tibet and Buddhism to a global audience.
- Taiwan condemns China's pressure on Palau to sever diplomatic ties CNA 16 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) condemned Beijing on Friday for pressuring Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and threatening regional peace through similar coercive behavior in recent years.
- Taiwan's new envoy to Japan vows to boost semiconductor, security cooperation CNA 16 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan's newly-appointed representative to Japan Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋) said on Friday he plans to mainly focus on boosting bilateral cooperation in security, semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) during his term.
- China warns of 'heavy price' for Japan after lawmakers visit Taiwan VOA 16 Aug 2024 -- China warned Japan on Friday that it should be prepared "to pay a heavy price" if it interferes with Beijing's plans for Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing considers a breakaway province that must one day reunite with the mainland, by force if necessary.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Aug 2024
- China's MSS warns public of overseas espionage threats through professional networking apps Global Times 16 Aug 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned the public on Friday to be vigilant against overseas espionage intelligence agencies using professional networking apps for recruitment and espionage activities, which pose a threat to national security.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 16, 2024 PRC MofA 16 Aug 2024
- US urged to stop crackdown against China as financial talks reportedly underway Global Times 16 Aug 2024 -- Chinese officials are expected to express concerns over US' growing economic and trade restrictions against China and urge the US to stop politicizing trade issues, Chinese experts said, as Chinese and US officials reportedly kicked off a new round of financial talks on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Election as Thailand's New Prime Minister PRC MofA 16 Aug 2024
- China fires into Myanmar after junta airstrike on border, group says Radio Free Asia 16 Aug 2024 -- China opened fire across the border into Myanmar apparently as a warning to Myanmar military aircraft that attacked an ethnic minority insurgent base, an insurgent force spokesman and residents told Radio Free Asia.
- China seeks to facilitate peace in Myanmar through balancing act, analysts say VOA 16 Aug 2024 -- China has increased high-level diplomatic engagement with Myanmar's military government over the past week as rebel groups continue to make gains in the northern part of the country, where Beijing has huge economic and geostrategic interests.
- Vietnam's To Lam to visit China in first overseas trip as party chief Global Times 16 Aug 2024 -- Vietnam's top leader To Lam will make a three-day state visit to China starting Sunday, his first overseas trip since becoming the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee.
- China announces new export controls for critical mineral VOA 16 Aug 2024 -- China's Ministry of Commerce announced new controls Thursday on the export of antimony, a critical mineral used in a range of products from military ammunition, nuclear weapons and night goggles to batteries.
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