20 December 2024 - China Special Weapons News

CCG closely monitors, drives away Philippine aircraft illegally entering China's airspace over Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- On Thursday, a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered China's airspace over Huangyan Dao without permission from the Chinese government. The China Coast Guard (CCG) closely monitored the situation and issued a warning, driving away the aircraft in accordance with the law, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement on Friday.
AFP unfazed by challenges, firm on defending PH sovereignty in WPS Philippine News Agency 20 Dec 2024 -- The military stands undeterred by challenges in asserting the Philippines' sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Friday.

China FM urges Germany to stop manipulation, smears, and protect Chinese national's legitimate rights after reports of espionage probe into Chinese suspect Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- In response to an inquiry on that German authorities are launching an espionage probe into a Chinese national who allegedly took pictures at a German naval base, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that he is not aware of the case and the Chinese government consistently urges Chinese citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on December 20, 2024 PRC MofA 20 Dec 2024

'Unprecedented' Russia-China ties based on 'full trust': Putin Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2024 -- Russia and China have developed relations to an unprecedented level based on "full trust" and they almost always coordinate international action, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his annual press conference.

Lithuania faces tough balancing act over ties with China VOA 20 Dec 2024 -- The pledge by Lithuania's new government to reset diplomatic relations with China after Beijing downgraded bilateral ties with the country in 2021 is facing challenges even before it has begun.

Vietnam's party general secretary meets Chinese defense minister amid high level of political mutual trust Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam met with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Hanoi on Thursday. Dong and his delegation attended a grand gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

EXCLUSIVE: One US-sanctioned Hong Kong company disappears, another takes its place Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2024 -- A Hong Kong security company sanctioned by the United States for allegedly supporting Russia has disappeared from a list of government-licensed security firms, only to be replaced by a start-up company that has directors and government contracts in common with its predecessor or its parent company, Radio Free Asia has learned.
Xi meets HKSAR chief executive People's Daily 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged Hong Kong and Macao to strive for greater accomplishments and achieve better development, as the practice of "one country, two systems" has entered a new stage.

Xi stresses adherence to 'one country, two systems' as Macao celebrates 25th anniversary of return to motherland Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland.
Xi expresses confidence in Macao's new chief executive People's Daily 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed his confidence in Sam Hou Fai, who was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Xi leaves Macao after anniversary celebrations, inspection tour People's Daily 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on a special plane on Friday after concluding a series of activities here.
EXPLAINED: What are China's plans for Macau? Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left Macau on Friday after a three-day ceremonial visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the former Portuguese enclave's handover to Chinese rule, after laying out his vision for the role the gambling hub will play in his plans to boost China's flagging economy.
Xi commends Macao's achievements in past 5 "extraordinary" years People's Daily 20 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday commended the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for its achievements over the past five "extraordinary" years.

'Forced labor' narrative on Xinjiang chili pepper 'one lie after another': FM Global Times 20 Dec 2024 -- Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lin Jian on Friday slammed Western media saying that chili pepper products sold in UK and US supermarkets contain ingredients from Xinjiang are probably produced using "forced labor" by citing a report by an anti-China academic Adrian Zenz, noting that the so-called report mentioned by certain media outlets is deeply flawed, and it pretentiously quotes some vague accounts by so-called anonymous witnesses, but does not provide any factual basis, and even lacks the most basic field investigation.

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