16 December 2024 - China Special Weapons News

The 23rd Special Representatives' Meeting on China-India Boundary Question to Be Held in Beijing PRC MofA 16 Dec 2024

Chinese FM responds to claim of Taiwan island of receiving 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the US Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- In response to an inquiry regarding claim by the Taiwan island's "defense ministry" that it had received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that there is no such a thing as the so-called "defense ministry" in Taiwan. Lin added that China firmly opposes military ties between the US and the Taiwan island, opposes US arms sales to the island, stressing that China's position on this remains consistent and clear.
Abrams tanks to strengthen Taiwan's defense against PLA landings: Experts CNA 16 Dec 2024 -- The addition of U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks will enhance Taiwan's military capabilities in anti-landing operations, a group of Taiwanese defense experts said following the arrival of the first batch of advanced armored vehicles in the country on Sunday.
First batch of U.S.-made M1A2T tanks arrives in Taiwan CNA 16 Dec 2024 -- Taiwan's first batch of M1A2T tanks purchased from the United States has arrived and been transported to an army armor training center in Hsinchu County early Monday morning.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Dec 2024

BREAKING: UK court names alleged Chinese spy 'H6' as Yang Tengbo Radio Free Asia 16 Dec 2024 -- Yang Tengbo was officially named as the alleged Chinese spy in Prince Andrew's entourage after a United Kingdom court lifted an anonymity order today.

Resident of China Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Send Leading Electric Vehicle Company's Trade Secrets US Dept. of Justice 16 Dec 2024 -- Klaus Pflugbeil, 59, of Ningbo, China, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for conspiring to send trade secrets that belong to a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company (Victim Company-1). Pflugbeil, a resident of the People's Republic of China (the PRC or China) and a Canadian and German national, and his co-defendant, Yilong Shao, who remains at large, are owners of a PRC-based business (Business-1) that sold technology used to make batteries, including batteries used in electric vehicles.

China's independently developed Y-9E transport aircraft delivered to first overseas customer Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- China's domestically developed Y-9E transport aircraft has been officially delivered to its first overseas client, the Global Times learned from the aircraft's maker, Shaanxi Aircraft Industry (Group) Corp (SAIC) under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday.

China's Ministry of State Security reveals cases of individuals voluntarily serving foreign espionage agencies for profit Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed on Monday three cases involving individuals voluntarily pledging allegiance to foreign spy agencies for profit and endangering state security. The ministry uncovered the cases and mitigated risks of information leakage, providing a strong deterrent to similar activities.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on December 16, 2024 PRC MofA 16 Dec 2024

READOUT: Seventh Meeting of the Financial Working Group Between the United States and the People's Republic of China US Treasury 16 Dec 2024 -- The United States and the People's Republic of China held the seventh meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) in Nanjing on December 15-16.

Chinese FM spokesperson responds to reports of Japanese foreign minister's upcoming visit to China Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- In response to a question regarding the reported upcoming visit of the Japanese Foreign Minister to China and planned talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that China values maintaining dialogue and communication with Japan at all levels and in various fields, and is willing to work together with Japan to promote China-Japan relations.

Chinese FM stresses importance of stable bilateral ties in face of S.Korea's internal political strife Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- "We have taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. These are the ROK's internal affairs, on which I will not comment," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to South Korea's National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.
China's policy towards ROK consistent, says Chinese FM on impeachment motion against Yoon Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- China has taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. They are the ROK's internal affairs, and we will not comment on it, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, in response to the South Korean National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.

Sources: Junta representatives, leaders of rebel group in talks in China Radio Free Asia 16 Dec 2024 -- Representatives of the military junta and leaders of an insurgent army have been holding talks in China's Yunnan province as Beijing leans on both sides to find a resolution to Myanmar's civil war, sources close to the junta and the ethnic armed group told Radio Free Asia.

Xi reaffirms full support for Hong Kong SAR govt People's Daily 16 Dec 2024 -- President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Friday Beijing's full backing to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government in forging ahead with reform, aligning with national strategies and shaping the city's new strengths and momentum for growth.

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