Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
22 August 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Estrada: China's action vs. PH vessels in WPS 'uncivilized, shameless' Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2024 -- China's constant harassment and bullying of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is "uncivilized and shameless," Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Thursday.
- Experts warn of possible Philippine provocations on China's Zhongye Dao Global Times 22 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines could stir up trouble in yet another Chinese island in the South China Sea, Chinese experts warned on Thursday, after Manila's provocative intrusions into waters adjacent to Xianbin Jiao (also known as Xianbin Reef) and Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) on Monday.
- 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 22 Aug 2024 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is conducting a routine Taiwan Strait transit on August 22 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedom of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
- U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- A United States military vessel transited the Taiwan Strait Thursday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- Taiwan redirects 3 Chinese asylum seekers to another country CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- A Chinese family of three who were seeking political asylum in Taiwan had been redirected to another country that could provide them with the safety they were pursuing, the National Immigration Agency's Border Affairs Corps said Thursday.
- Military officers given up to 13 years in jail for spying for China CNA 22 Aug 2024 -- Eight people, including several active-duty military officers, were handed prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 13 years on Thursday for collecting intelligence for China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Aug 2024
- China asserts seeks no nuclear arms race with US Press TV 22 Aug 2024 -- China says it has no intention of engaging in a nuclear arms race with the United States, firmly rejecting Washington's fears of a growing Chinese threat as baseless.
- Shock and sympathy greet news of arrest of Chinese dissident on spy charges Radio Free Asia 22 Aug 2024 -- The arrest of a prominent Chinese pro-democracy activist on spy charges has shaken a community of dissidents already alarmed by the specter of infiltration from Beijing.
- Russia, China to Continue Developing International Lunar Research Station Project Sputnik 22 Aug 2024 -- Russia and China have agreed to continue developing the International Lunar Research Station project and to coordinate their plans for joint lunar exploration missions, as outlined in a joint communique following the meeting between Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on August 22, 2024 PRC MofA 22 Aug 2024
- Delegation of PLA Ground Force arrives in Moscow to discuss bilateral military cooperation Russia MoD 22 Aug 2024 -- The military delegation of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force led by Commander of the Ground Force General Li Qiaoming has arrived in Moscow to discuss issues of bilateral military cooperation.
- China, Russia to boost all-round cooperation Global Times 22 Aug 2024 -- China and Russia will boost all-round cooperation with exploration in emerging fields and bilateral ties will not be weakened by the sanctions and containment imposed by the US and its allies, Chinese analysts said on Thursday after the two countries signed a joint communique of the 29th regular meeting between the Chinese and Russian heads of government and a new version of the outline of the China-Russia investment cooperation plan.
- China looks to reaffirm ties with Russia through premier's trip VOA 22 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang's four-day visit to Russia and Belarus this week is aimed, analysts say, at deepening coordination with both countries and reaffirming ties between Beijing and Moscow as trade relations are showing signs of strain.
- China, Russia eye stronger all-round practical cooperation Global Times 22 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday co-chaired the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow and said China is ready to work with Russia to strengthen all-round practical cooperation between the two countries, and push the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to a new level.
- China hits out at EU over EV draft findings, warns damage to ties Global Times 22 Aug 2024 -- Chinese officials and industry representatives on Wednesday lashed out at the European Commission(EC) for its newly released draft definitive findings of the probe against Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), warning that the EU's wrong, protectionist action seriously undermines mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU as it hurts Chinese firms' confidence in the EU market.
- Lam-Xi meeting suggests Vietnam's supply chain balance tilting toward China VOA 22 Aug 2024 -- Vietnamese President To Lam's first state visit to China since taking office underscores the strategic importance Hanoi attaches to Beijing as it balances a supply chain reshuffle by both the U.S. and China, according to analysts.
- Macao SAR chief executive Ho says not to run for new term People's Daily 22 Aug 2024 -- Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that he will not participate in the upcoming election for the sixth-term chief executive.
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