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03 September 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Analysts: China tests US commitment to Indo-Pacific with maritime operations VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- China's recently increased maritime and aerial operations near the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan is part of Beijing's attempt to gauge the United States' commitment to supporting allies in the Indo-Pacific region, say analysts. They noted the increased activity comes as Tokyo and Washington gear up for elections in the coming weeks.
- Philippines says 200-plus Chinese vessels have clustered in its EEZ Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- The Philippine military said Tuesday that it had monitored more than 200 Chinese vessels in several areas within Manila's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea during the past week alone - the highest number recorded this year.
- PH Navy: 71 of 203 Chinese ships in WPS seen in Sabina Shoal Philippine News Agency 03 Sep 2024 -- A total of 203 Chinese ships were spotted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Tuesday.
- Think tank warns of accident risks caused by increasing Philippine air provocations Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- A think tank warned of the risks of uncertainties and accidents more serious than ship collisions amid increasing Philippine air provocations on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Experts emphasized that the withdrawal of Philippine forces and an end to provocations are the only way to resolve the situation.
- US, allies 'intensify coordination' in smearing China in S.China Sea Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- While continuing to back Manila's provocative actions in the South China Sea, some allies of the US have been intensifying moves to smear China, Chinese observers said on Monday, when commenting on recent noises on the South China Sea issue from external parties.
- China launches new remote sensing satellite group People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- China launched a Long March-4B carrier rocket on Tuesday to place a new group of remote sensing satellites in space.
- Former High-Ranking New York State Government Employee Charged with Acting as an Undisclosed Agent of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- An indictment was unsealed today charging Linda Sun, 41, with violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, bringing in aliens, and money laundering conspiracy. Sun is alleged to have acted on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sun's husband and co-defendant, Chris Hu, 40, was also charged with money laundering conspiracy, as well as conspiracy to commit bank fraud and misuse of means of identification. Sun and Hu were arrested earlier this morning and were arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn.
- A former political aide tried to secretly advance China's interests, say prosecutors Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- U.S. prosecutors accused Linda Sun, 40, of secretly working to push the interests of the Chinese government while working as an aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- Former aide to New York governor charged with acting as 'undisclosed' agent for China VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- A former senior aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was charged Tuesday with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Sep 2024
- Japan, Australia set to hold security meeting; potential defense cooperation to 'raise serious concern' Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- Japan and Australia will hold a "two-plus-two" security meeting in Australia on Thursday, aiming to strengthen defense and security cooperation, which Chinese analysts warn would be disruptive and detrimental to the regional stability and exert significant impact to push the Asia-Pacific region into security dilemmas or traps.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 3, 2024 PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024
- China, South Africa elevate ties, to further strengthen development of Global South Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, underpinned by strong political ties and focused on a prosperous future with balanced trade, and accelerated transformative economic growth, according to a joint statement released on the official website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
- EXPLAINED: What is the China-Africa summit and why does it matter? Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- Leaders of African countries are arriving in Beijing this week for a China-Africa summit, at which President Xi Jinping is expected to lay out his idea of a "shared future" with African nations, underpinned by Chinese demand for minerals and political support from Global South nations.
- China, Africa to embrace green transformation opportunities Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- China-Africa cooperation sees greater opportunities in green transformation as both sides embrace high-quality cooperation in the new era, Chinese officials and experts said ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which will be held from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing.
- Chinese, Nigerian presidents announce elevation of bilateral ties People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu held talks on Tuesday and announced the elevation of China-Nigeria ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Malawi relations to a strategic partnership.
- Xi Jinping Meets with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of the China-Chad relationship to a strategic partnership.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Chairperson of AUC Moussa Faki Mahamat PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Kenyan President William Ruto PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Kenyan President William Ruto, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Xi meets with African leaders attending FOCAC summit Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday started holding bilateral events with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), set to run from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing.
- Nation to better align BRI with African goals People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- China plans to further align its Belt and Road Initiative with the long-term development agendas of African countries, aiming to boost infrastructure connectivity and trade cooperation across the continent, Chinese officials said on Monday.
- Xinjiang resolution combating U.S. sanctions takes effect People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- A resolution opposing a series of U.S. sanctions related to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies was unveiled and took effect on Monday, according to the regional legislature.
- China introduces resolution opposing US sanctions on Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- China has adopted a resolution condemning a series of U.S. sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies, state media reported.
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