23 August 2024 - China Special Weapons News

China launches new communications satellite People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- China on Thursday sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.

Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on 120th birth anniversary of Deng Xiaoping People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded the "outstanding contributions" of late leader Deng Xiaoping and urged advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics initiated by Deng, as the country marked Deng's 120th birth anniversary on Thursday.
China's Xi praises Deng Xiaoping but won't continue his reforms Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- Ruling Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has lauded his reformist predecessor Deng Xiaoping, nodding to his ordering of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre and vowing to continue his reforms, although political commentators said Xi's praise was largely for show.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on August 23, 2024 PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024

Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong Talks about China's Expectations for FOCAC Development PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On August 23, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong, upon request, introduced China's expectations for the future development of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at a briefing for Chinese and foreign media on the 2024 FOCAC Summit.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds A Briefing for Chinese and Foreign Media on President Xi Jinping's Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On August 23, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing for Chinese and foreign media on President Xi Jinping's attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and related events. Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong briefed on that and answered questions from the journalists.

Background Press Call on Administration Travel to China The White House 23 Aug 2024
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Trip to Beijing, China The White House 23 Aug 2024
US national security adviser to hold talks with Chinese foreign minister VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is heading to China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a senior administration official.
Top White House official to visit China Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- The Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election will be on the agenda but "not the point" of a three-day visit to China next week by President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a senior White House official told reporters on Friday.

Analysts: China-Russia financial cooperation raises red flag VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- China and Russia agreed to expand their economic cooperation using a planned banking system, which analysts say is aimed at supporting their militaries and undermining U.S.-led global order.

PM call with President Xi Jinping of China: 23 August 2024 Gov.UK 23 Aug 2024
Xi Jinping Speaks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the Phone PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On the afternoon of August 23, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Xi speaks to Starmer on strengthening exchanges Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday by phone at the latter's request, during which Xi said that China and Britain should remain firm as partners, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, and benefit the two countries and the world through a stable and mutually beneficial China-Britain relationship.

China-Belarus high-level development of partnership 'exemplary model' Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday concluded his visit to Belarus, during which Beijing and Minsk pledged to further promote practical cooperation in various fields ranging from trade, finance, security and agriculture to science and technology, and education, according to a joint communique released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
China and Belarus Sign Free Trade Deal, Other Agreements On Security And Energy RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- Sanctions-hit Belarus has announced that it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment, as well as agreements to strengthen cooperation in security, energy, and finance.
Chinese premier says to promote high-level development of China-Belarus bilateral partnership People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China stands ready to work with the Belarusian side to push for the high-level development of their all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.

Xi to address key forum on China-Africa cooperation Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese and African leaders will meet in Beijing in early September for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) - the largest diplomatic event to be hosted by China in recent years with the highest attendance of foreign leaders. The event will showcase the sincere friendship and achievements from decades of China-Africa collaboration and set the new direction for future cooperation, said analysts from China and African countries, stressing that the gathering is also expected to set an example for Global South cooperation and contribute to global development and stability.

Survey: Hong Kong laws contribute to decline in media freedom VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- Press freedom in Hong Kong is at its lowest level in at least 11 years, according to the latest survey of its members and the public by the Hong Kong Journalists Association.

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