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23 October 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- For Tibetan political leader, 'Middle Way' to autonomy is still core focus VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- In the lobby of an upscale hotel in Prague, Sikyong Penpa Tsering talked about death — specifically, the eventuality that China's Xi Jinping will one day die.
- Taiwan unveils plans to cope with potential Chinese military blockade VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its capabilities to respond to a potential military blockade by China, as Beijing increases military pressure on the democratically ruled island.
- Chinese blockade would trigger military response from Taiwan: Minister CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese blockade around Taiwan would constitute an "act of aggression" as defined by the United Nations, and Taiwan's military would respond with anti-blockade measures and wartime deployments, Taiwan's defense minister said Wednesday.
- China: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP plenary on the misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Oct 2024 -- Speech delivered by Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
- Ex-lawmaker acquitted in China espionage case CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Former Taiwan Solidarity Union lawmaker Lo Chih-ming (羅志明) was acquitted recently on charges of developing a Chinese spy network in Taiwan and inviting military retirees to meet Chinese government officials, according to the Supreme Court.
- Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 23 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese fleet led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier transited through the Taiwan Strait Tuesday night, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Oct 2024
- PLA Army holds live-fire drills with new air defense weapons Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army recently held live-fire shooting exercises with a new type of self-propelled air defense system integrated with a rotary cannon and missile launchers, with experts emphasizing the weapon's potential against drone threats.
- MSS unveils spy activities intended to steal national secrets from space Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- Foreign intelligence agencies have been conducting remote sensing detection on China through high-precision satellites, with the intention of observing and stealing secrets from space in recent years, China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed on Wednesday.
- China space plan highlights commitment to space exploration, analysts say VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese officials recently released a 25-year space exploration plan that details five major scientific themes and 17 priority areas for scientific breakthroughs with one goal: to make China a world leader in space by 2050 and a key competitor with the U.S. in space, for decades to come.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on October 23, 2024 PRC MofA 23 Oct 2024
- Analysis: China, Russia, North Korea and Iran described as new 'Axis of Evil' by some VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- U.S. officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the emerging partnership among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - a bloc being talked about by some in Washington as a new "axis of evil."
- Embracing a Broader View and Cutting Through the Fog of Challenges to Advance High-Quality Development of Greater BRICS Cooperation PRC MofA 23 Oct 2024
- Xi arrives in Kazan for BRICS Summit, meets Putin Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia on Tuesday.
- Xi underscores BRICS' role in building multipolar world, driving globalization People's Daily 23 Oct 2024 -- The BRICS mechanism is a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and fostering an inclusive economic globalization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as leaders gathered in Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit.
- China backs Russia-proposed BRICS payment system VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Gathered Wednesday at a summit in the Russian city of Kazan, the members of BRICS adopted a joint declaration calling for the creation of an independent payment system based on their national currencies, a move in response to what they regard as illegal sanctions that are damaging the global economy.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: A Brief Guide To The High-Profile BRICS Summit RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- akhstan caught observers off-guard when it said that it will "most likely" refrain from joining the group of countries.
- Xi arrives in Kazan for BRICS Summit, meets Putin Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia on Tuesday.
- Xi says China, Russia find right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other People's Daily 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other, which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party.
- China's Xi meets India's Modi after signing border dispute agreement Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit for leaders of developing nations shortly after their governments reached an agreement over a disputed area along their shared border.
- Meeting of Prime Minister with Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China on the margins of the 16th BRICS Summit India MEA 23 Oct 2024
- Modi, Xi meeting signals thaw in frosty India-China ties VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to boost cooperation between the two countries on Wednesday during the first bilateral meeting held between the two leaders in five years.
- Xi meets Modi at BRICS summit, urges China, India to facilitate each other's pursuit of development aspirations Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. Chinese analysts said the meeting has strategic significance as the recovery of China-India relations serves not only the interests of both countries, but also the multi-polarization of the world order.
- Chinese envoy criticizes Australia, US for 'double standards' on human rights, downplaying Gaza situation Global Times 23 Oct 2024 -- While Australia, the US and a handful of other Western countries turn a blind eye to their severe human rights issues at home, in the meantime they point their fingers at other countries, which says a lot about their hypocrisy on human rights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, in response to over 100 countries who have voiced support for China in various ways and opposition to interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly.
- 15 countries call on China to release Uyghur and Tibetan prisoners Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- Fifteen Western countries have signed a public statement calling for China to release all "arbitrarily detained" Tibetans and Uyghurs and allow human rights observers to visit the regions in which they live.
- Uyghur advocacy group to hold elections despite threats by China Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- The World Uyghur Congress will elect a new president and 34 other officials during its general assembly starting Thursday in Sarajevo, despite unprecedented harassment and threats from the Chinese government to disrupt the meeting.
- China, Vatican extend controversial deal on appointment of bishops Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- China and the Vatican have extended an agreement on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for a third time, despite widespread concern over the treatment of Catholics under the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
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