Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
05 September 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Japan, Australia concerned over China's coercive SCS activities vs. PH Philippine News Agency 05 Sep 2024 -- Japan and Australia have expressed "serious concern" over China's "intensification" of dangerous and coercive activities towards the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS).
- PH Navy: China won't invade Palawan; wants control of SCS Philippine News Agency 05 Sep 2024 -- China is not seen to invade Palawan province or any part of the Philippines despite its massive deployment of ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking military official said Thursday.
- Beijing pressure on PIF part of attempts to constrain Taipei: U.S. CNA 05 Sep 2024 -- The People's Republic of China (PRC) demanding a Pacific Islands forum remove a reference to Taiwan from a communique issued Aug. 30 is consistent with Beijing's continuous efforts to limit Taipei's international participation, a U.S. government spokesperson said Wednesday.
- Gov't monitoring rumored Chinese recruitment of Taiwanese influencers CNA 05 Sep 2024 -- The Executive Yuan on Thursday said it was aware of a reported campaign by China to recruit Taiwanese influencers to visit Xinjiang Province and promote a more positive narrative about Beijing's rule in the autonomous region.
- MAC condemns China's sentencing of Taiwanese activist CNA 05 Sep 2024 -- Taiwan strongly condemns the decision by a Chinese court to sentence Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan (楊智淵) to a nine-year prison term on charges of secession, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Thursday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Sep 2024
- Who is alleged Chinese agent Linda Sun? VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- Linda Sun, the Chinese American political aide accused this week of acting as an agent of Beijing, rose rapidly in New York state politics on her way to a job as deputy chief of staff to Governor Kathy Hochul.
- China unveils conceptual plan for its first near-Earth asteroid defense mission Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- China on Thursday unveiled a conceptual plan outlining its first mission to defend against a near-Earth asteroid, and called for multi-level and comprehensive international cooperation regarding asteroid defense, showcasing its commitment as a responsible space power in addressing threats posed by near-Earth asteroids to the safety of humanity.
- China to include more African members in its lunar research program in latest effort to boost South-South cooperation Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- In the latest efforts to advance South-South cooperation in aerospace, China and Africa have agreed to deepen collaboration in deep-space exploration amid the ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). On Thursday, Senegal, along with several African institutions, announced their participation in the China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program, bringing the total number of participants in the program to more than 10 countries and over 40 international organizations worldwide.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 5, 2024 PRC MofA 05 Sep 2024
- Putin makes renewed push for gas pipeline deal with China VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- During his recent trip to Mongolia, Russian President Vladimir Putin promoted a plan to build a pipeline from his country to China. The pipeline, which could weaken U.S. energy leverage over Beijing, would have to pass through Mongolia.
- Han meets Putin in Vladivostok, hailing bilateral ties, joint devt Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- China is full of confidence in the prospects of cooperation between the two countries, said Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, while meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ninth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
- Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit People's Daily 05 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
- Partnership with China built on 'mutual respect, shared interests' Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- Rwanda, like many other African countries, values its partnership with China, which is based on mutual respect and shared interests; the two countries' collaboration has led to tangible results, especially in poverty reduction, infrastructure development and other areas, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), told the Global Times.
- China to give LDCs including 33 African countries zero-tariff treatment, move to boost trade prosperity Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- China has decided to give all least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, including 33 countries in Africa, zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday in a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- Xi proposes partnership actions to jointly advance modernization with Africa People's Daily 05 Sep 2024 -- China and Africa have been more closely bonded in their pursuit of modernization as Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Thursday an upgrade of China-Africa relations and unveiled 10 partnership actions.
- South African president: China's $50bn pledge 'great boon' for whole Africa Press TV 05 Sep 2024 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the $50 billion in financing that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has committed to Africa over the next three years as a "great boon" for the whole continent.
- China's president pledges $50 billion to fund African development Radio Free Asia 05 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday more than US$50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, telling an annual summit of African leaders that Beijing was willing to provide more.
- Secretary-General's remarks to Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 05 Sep 2024
- Guterres underlines support for China-Africa partnership UN News 05 Sep 2024 -- Joint efforts by China and Africa can spark new momentum for development on the continent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, at a high-level meeting in Beijing.
- China, Africa to stay at forefront in pursuing modernization Global Times 05 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday lauded the "stellar example" of China-Africa relations as China rolled out the red carpet for African leaders attending a grand summit expected to further elevate ties.
- Xi hosts African leaders, lauds model China-Africa ties ahead of grand summit People's Daily 05 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday lauded the "stellar example" of China-Africa relations as China rolled out the red carpet for African leaders and other guests attending a grand summit expected to further elevate ties.
- China, US at odds over war-torn Myanmar's future as geopolitical tensions rise VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- China recently warned against what it described as "external interference" in Myanmar, a country increasingly caught in the crossfire of escalating geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
- US-China rivalry on display at gathering of Pacific Islands leaders VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- Efforts by Beijing to limit Taiwan's participation in the recently concluded Pacific Islands Forum underscore the intense and ongoing tug-of-war between Western democracies and China for influence in the region, analysts say.
- Malaysia probes reported leak of note from 'great friend' China Radio Free Asia 05 Sep 2024 -- Malaysia will press on with oil exploration in South China Sea waters that China also claims, its prime minister said on Thursday, adding that an investigation had been launched into the publication of what a media outlet said was a Chinese diplomatic note expressing "strong dissatisfaction" with Malaysia over the work.
- Airlines now stop 'undesirables' from boarding flights to Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 05 Sep 2024 -- Anyone traveling to Hong Kong will now have their personal details sent to the city authorities before they board their flight, making it easier for officials to turn away foreign journalists, members of international organizations, and anyone else they see as "undesirable" before they travel, rights activists warned.
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