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17 October 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- China says coast guard expelled Japanese vessel for 'illegal' entry into territorial waters Press TV 17 Oct 2024 -- China says its coast guard has expelled a Japanese fishing boat for illegal entry into its territorial waters near contested islands in the East China Sea.
- Much of China's military drill 'livestream' pre-recorded: Defense minister CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- A significant portion of China's "livestream" of the Joint Sword-2024B military drills it staged around Taiwan on Oct. 14 was pre-recorded, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday.
- China coast guard 'patrols' around Taiwan military in nature: Minister CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- Chinese coast guard ships deployed in conjunction with Chinese Navy vessels in military exercises held near Taiwan should be seen as part of the drills and not just law enforcement, Taiwan's defense minister said Thursday.
- Taiwan rebukes China for 'diehard separatists' tip-off claims CNA 17 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan called on Beijing to "turn back before it's too late" following an announcement on Wednesday by China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) that it has received hundreds of "tip-offs" for "diehard Taiwan independence separatists."
- China lodges solemn representations with India, urging India to handle Taiwan question with caution Global Times 17 Oct 2024 -- China firmly opposes any form of official interactions with China's Taiwan region by countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including the mutual establishment of representative offices. China has lodged solemn representations with India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to a question related to an alleged new representative office established by the island of Taiwan in Mumbai, India.
- Taiwan's status as part of China remains unchanged, will never change: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reaffirmed that Taiwan's status as part of China has never changed and will never change.
- Mainland slams DPP's collusion with U.S. in turning Taiwan into "porcupine for war" People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday sternly warned Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan that seeking "Taiwan independence" through U.S. support or military means is a dead-end path that will only lead to their own destruction.
- Further measures following Taiwan trade barrier investigation "necessary": mainland spokesperson People's Daily 17 Oct 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that further measures following the conclusion of a trade barrier investigation into Taiwan are a necessary response to the erroneous actions and unrepentant stance of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Oct 2024
- 2024 Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue Australia DOD 17 Oct 2024 -- On 17 October, the Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue was held in Beijing, China. Mr Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary International Policy, Department of Defence led the Australian delegation. Major General Ye Jiang, Deputy Director of the Central Military Commission Office for International Military Cooperation, led China's delegation.
- Russian and Chinese warships enter Qingdao port after completing joint patrol in Asia-Pacific region Russia MoD 17 Oct 2024 -- A ship detachment of the Russian and Chinese navies entered the Qingdao port of the People's Republic of China after completing the fourth joint patrol in Asia-Pacific region.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on October 17, 2024 PRC MofA 17 Oct 2024
- China and Russia Hold A New Round of Consultations on Foreign Policies PRC MofA 17 Oct 2024
- Targeting Russian Attack Drone Production Used in War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 17 Oct 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions on three entities and one individual involved in the development and production of Russia's Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which has been deployed in Russia's brutal war against Ukraine.
- Treasury Targets Actors Involved in Drone Production for Russia's War Against Ukraine US Treasury 17 Oct 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting three entities and one individual for their involvement in the development and production of Russia's Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Garpiya has been deployed by Russia in its brutal war against Ukraine, destroying critical infrastructure and causing mass casualties. Designed and developed by People's Republic of China (PRC)-based experts, the Garpiya is produced at PRC-based factories in collaboration with Russian defense firms before transferring the drones to Russia for use against Ukraine.
- US sanctions Chinese entities for building, shipping Russian Garpiya drones used in Ukraine VOA 17 Oct 2024 -- The United States on Thursday announced fresh sanctions targeting Chinese and Russian entities for their role in designing, building and shipping attack drones that have resulted in mass casualties in Ukraine.
- Chinese Drone Companies Targeted By Latest U.S. Sanctions RFE/RL 17 Oct 2024 -- The United States on October 17 imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies and an affiliated Russian company involved in making and shipping drones that Russia has used in its full-scale war in Ukraine.
- Hong Kong plans patriotic events to boost nationalism Radio Free Asia 17 Oct 2024 -- Hong Kong's government wants to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II next year, a sign that the administration of Chief Executive John Lee may further step up efforts to spread patriotic fervor among the city's seven million residents, commentators said.
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