Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
18 December 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- 23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India Boundary Question reaches six points of consensus Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- The 23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India Boundary Question was held on Wednesday in Beijing where six points of consensus were reached.
- Chinese VP meets India's national security adviser Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Shri Ajit Doval, India's national security adviser and special representative for the India-China boundary question, in Beijing on Wednesday.
- 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China India MEA 18 Dec 2024 -- The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, respectively Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, and Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was held in Beijing on 18 December 2024.
- Taiwan defense chief sees call for more transparency as a 'dilemma' CNA 18 Dec 2024 -- An American scholar's recent call for greater transparency in reporting China's military incursions into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) presents a difficult choice, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Wednesday.
- Taiwan urges China not to attach political strings to cross-strait travel CNA 18 Dec 2024 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday urged Beijing not to politicize cross-strait travel and to lift all restrictions, reiterating that Chinese tourists are welcome to visit Taiwan.
- Ex-President Ma departs for 'bridge of peace' trip to China CNA 18 Dec 2024 -- Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Wednesday he aims to build a "bridge of peace," as he embarked on his second visit to China this year.
- Mainland slams DPP for obstructing mainland participation in Shanghai-Taipei City Forum People's Daily 18 Dec 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for deliberately blocking mainland participation in the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum that resulted in the exclusion of several delegates and journalists from the event.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Dec 2024
- Senior Defense Official Briefs on 2024 China Military Power Report DoD 18 Dec 2024
- Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization DoD News 18 Dec 2024 -- The Defense Department today released the annual "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, a congressionally mandated annual report that offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.
- China now has more than 600 nuclear warheads, Pentagon says Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- China's military is now in possession of more than 600 operational nuclear warheads, according to a new report from the Pentagon, tripling its estimated arsenal in just four years.
- China Military Power Report (CMPR) Fact Sheet DOD 18 Dec 2024 -- A fact sheet detailing the highlights of the 2024 China Military Power Report.
- China conducts military drills near Vietnam Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- China began on Wednesday military drills in an area overlapping with Vietnam's exclusive economic zone, or EEZ, in the South China Sea, the Sanya Maritime Safety Administration said in a navigation warning.
- New York Resident Pleads Guilty to Operating Secret Police Station of the Chinese Government in Lower Manhattan US Dept. of Justice 18 Dec 2024 -- Chen Jinping, 60, of New York, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to act as an illegal agent of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), in connection with opening and operating an undeclared overseas police station, located in lower Manhattan, for the PRC's Ministry of Public Security (MPS).
- New York man pleads guilty to helping run 'secret Chinese police station' Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- Manhattan resident Chen Jinping has pleaded guilty to a charge in federal court related to running a secret Chinese police station in New York.
- CIDG files cybercrime raps vs. alleged Chinese spy Philippine News Agency 18 Dec 2024 -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has filed cases for violation of cybercrime laws against a Chinese national suspected of being a spy who was arrested in Makati City in May.
- Cases of minors endangering national security in China on the rise: MSS Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- The Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed several typical cases involving minors engaging in activities that endanger national security. These cases reveal a rising trend that minors are targeted and recruited by foreign espionage and intelligence agencies, causing serious social concerns, according to the MSS WeChat account on Wednesday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on December 18, 2024 PRC MofA 18 Dec 2024
- Sanctioned by China, Rubio confident in engaging Beijing as US top diplomat VOA 18 Dec 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a "substantive" face-to-face meeting Wednesday morning with Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as his nominee for the next U.S. secretary of state. The meeting comes as Trump's team prepares for the transition process.
- Chinese FM responds to upcoming vote in the US on legislation to restrict American investments in China Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Regarding the upcoming vote in the US on legislation to restrict American investments in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China-US economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial and serves the interests of both peoples.
- China firmly opposes certain US politicians smearing China's anti-drug efforts, says Chinese FM on US lawmakers proposing bills targeting 'China's role in fentanyl crisis' Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- In response to an inquiry regarding a bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposing three bills aimed at addressing "China's role in the US fentanyl crisis," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said China certainly won't accept it when some US politicians distort the facts and use disinformation to smear China's counternarcotics efforts.
- China, US can achieve 'great things' if they join hands: FM Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that as long as China and the US join hands, great things can be accomplished, while stressing that China firmly safeguards its sovereignty, security and development interests, and resolutely opposes the illegal and unreasonable suppression of China by the US.
- US sanctions 2 Chinese nationals over money laundering to support North Korea Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- The United States announced Tuesday sanctions against two Chinese nationals and one entity over money laundering to support North Korea, a day after it blacklisted 19 individuals and entities for ties to the North's missile program and deployment of troops to Russia.
- China ready to play constructive role to help Syria restore peace, stability: envoy Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- China hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is ready to play a constructive role to that end, a Chinese envoy said on Tuesday.
- Xi Jinping arrives in Macau to mark 25 years of Chinese rule Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the former Portuguese colonial city of Macau on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule amid tight security and a clampdown on dissidents, including those living overseas.
- 'One Country, Two Systems' practice with Macao characteristics has achieved remarkable success in past 25 years: FM spokesperson Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- In response to Macao's upcoming celebration of the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on December 20, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday that over the past 25 years, the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved remarkable success. With the strong support of the central government, Macao has actively engaged in foreign exchanges and cooperation, significantly expanding its network of international connections.
- China-backed Ugandan oil project linked to human rights violations Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2024 -- A US$10-billion oil project in Uganda being developed by France's TotalEnergies and CNOOC of China has been linked to human rights violations, with rights groups accusing the local authorities of repression and forced evictions, and citing sexual violence and environmental damage in connection with the project.
- Shenzhou-19 crew members complete first extravehicular activities, setting new record for EVA duration by taikonauts Global Times 18 Dec 2024 -- Shenzhou-19 crew members aboard China's orbiting space station on Tuesday completed the first extravehicular activities (EVAs) of their mission.
- China's commercial aerospace sector builds full industrial chain People's Daily 18 Dec 2024 -- At 10:25 p.m. (Beijing Time), Nov. 30, a Long March-12 carrier rocket blasted off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Dongjiao township, Wenchang, south China's Hainan province, and sent two experimental satellites into their planned orbits. The launch mission achieved complete success at 10:48 p.m., according to Hainan provincial authorities.
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