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31 October 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- MOFA bashes China over 'weaponized tourism' pressure on Palau CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday condemned China's reported use of economic pressure in a bid to force Palau into switching diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, saying it has been a longstanding strategy.
- U.S.-Korea communiqué notes importance of cross-Taiwan Strait stability CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- A joint communiqué issued by the United States and South Korean governments has taken note of the importance of maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait and reaffirmed security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Oct 2024
- Mainland urges Taiwan to return to 1992 Consensus People's Daily 31 Oct 2024 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged authorities in Taiwan to return to the 1992 Consensus, describing this agreement reached by the two sides 32 years ago as the "anchor for peace and stability" in the region.
- PLA Navy's Liaoning, Shandong for 1st time form dual-carrier group in drill in South China Sea Global Times 31 Oct 2024 -- The formations of Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Experts noted that a dual-carrier group's combat capability extends beyond the mere addition of two carriers, and they can conduct more diversified and more complex missions.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on October 31, 2024 PRC MofA 31 Oct 2024
- DHS Places Additional PRC-Based Textile Companies on the UFLPA Entity List DHS 31 Oct 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of textile companies based in the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
- READOUT: Sixth Meeting of the Financial Working Group Between the United States and the People's Republic of China US Treasury 31 Oct 2024 -- The United States and the People's Republic of China held the sixth meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 28. The meeting was co-led by Brent Neiman, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury, and Xuan Changneng, Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China.
- On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- "The United States condemns the People's Republic of China's (PRC) unjust imprisonment of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan."
- Wang Yi meets Russian Deputy FM Rudenko, says China-Russia ties not directed against or interfered by third party Global Times 31 Oct 2024 -- The development of the China-Russia relations does not target any third party or is subject to interference by any third party, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Wednesday in Beijing.
- Slovak PM Fico visits China in attempt for a pro-Beijing diplomatic turn VOA 31 Oct 2024 -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins a six-day visit to China Thursday that includes a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and stops in the central city of Hefei and Shanghai to attend the opening ceremony for this year's China International Import Expo.
- China will continue to support Cuban people in standing against external interference, blockade: FM Global Times 31 Oct 2024 -- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday local time once again urged the US to end its embargo on Cuba, renewing a demand it has made annually since 1992.
- Pakistan says China's remarks on safety of its citizens 'perplexing' VOA 31 Oct 2024 -- Pakistan pushed back Thursday against China's criticism of the safety of Chinese personnel in the country, calling the comments "perplexing" and contrary to established diplomatic traditions between the neighbors.
- Anti-China sentiment said to be growing in Myanmar VOA 31 Oct 2024 -- A recent attack on a Chinese consulate in Myanmar reflects growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the country fed by Beijing's support of the ruling junta, experts say.
- Hong Kong 'running local political influence campaign' on US soil Radio Free Asia 31 Oct 2024 -- Hong Kong's government is pushing ahead with a caoordinated political influence campaign across the United States, a report by a Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council advocacy group said.
- Low consumer spending in China hinders economy there and abroad VOA 31 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has joined several independent economists to express her frustration about low consumer spending and the property crisis in China. Some experts have expressed disappointment over Beijing's limited measures to stimulate consumer spending, which is one of the biggest hurdles in the Chinese economy.
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