Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
23 December 2024 - China Special Weapons News
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- Philippines' introduction of US Typhon mid-range missile system a provocative and dangerous move: Chinese FM Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- In response to the Philippine military's plan to acquire the US Typhon mid-range missile system, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has repeatedly elaborated its solemn stance of firm opposition on the US' deployment of mid-range missiles in the Philippines.
- Chinese defense ministry rebuts US military assistance and arms sales to Taiwan, urging US to stop fanning flames in Taiwan Straits Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, stated on Monday that US military assistance and arms sales to Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 Communiqué. These actions constitute blatant interference in China's internal affairs and send incorrect signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, severely undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.
- Experts urge US to use Taiwan logistics pact to counter China's military coercion VOA 23 Dec 2024 -- A recently released U.S. government report details China's ongoing efforts to "erode long-standing norms in and around Taiwan" through various pressure tactics, including increased military flights crossing the Taiwan Strait median line.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Dec 2024
- Chinese navy steps up training for Cambodians before ship transfer Radio Free Asia 23 Dec 2024 -- Two Chinese warships stationed at Cambodia's Ream naval base have been away from port for days in a row, most likely to conduct training patrols with the Cambodian navy, according to a military expert.
- China informs relevant countries in advance on Yi Peng 3 resuming voyage, willing to maintain communication in follow-up handling: FM Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- In response to a report by Financial Times that Sweden criticized China for refusing to allow the Nordic country's main investigator on board a Chinese vessel which likely severed Baltic Sea cables, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that, to her knowledge, China has invited representatives from Germany, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark to participate in joint fact-finding investigations and has provided relevant data and information with them.
- US charges man with infiltrating local California politics as 'illegal' Chinese agent Radio Free Asia 23 Dec 2024 -- Investigators in the United States have accused a 64-year-old man of "acting as an illegal agent" of Beijing while serving as campaign manager for a municipal election candidate in a California city, amid mounting concern over widespread Chinese infiltration.
- China's state security authority warns about foreign spy agencies using social media comments to steal national secrets Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday about foreign spy agencies using internet users' comments on Chinese social media to steal national secrets.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on December 23, 2024 PRC MofA 23 Dec 2024
- Chinese FM briefs on recent meeting held by Group of 'Friends for Peace' on the Ukraine crisis Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- Commenting on the Meeting of the Group of "Friends for Peace" on the Ukraine Crisis held recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the participants had called for efforts to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing the importance of non-expansion of the battlefield and non-intensification of fighting, supporting for a comprehensive and lasting settlement by the parties to the conflict through inclusive diplomacy and political means based on the UN Charter and international law.
- Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Eritrea PRC MofA 23 Dec 2024 -- On December 21, 2024, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Eritrea, during which he met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed and Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea Li Xiang were present.
- Canada urged to stop interfering in China's internal affairs in any way, says Chinese FM on decision to impose countermeasures on certain Canadian organizations and personnel Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- In response to a request for background regarding the Chinese Foreign Ministry's decision announced on Saturday to impose countermeasures on certain Canadian organizations and personnel, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that Canada had recently sanctioned Chinese individuals under the pretext of so-called "human rights violations."
- China imposes 'countermeasures' after Canada's sanctions over human rights Radio Free Asia 23 Dec 2024 -- China has announced "countermeasures" against Canadian groups and individuals two weeks after Canada imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials in early December over human rights concerns.
- India-China frozen ties witness thaw in 2024 VOA 23 Dec 2024 -- After a four-and-a-half-year military standoff along their disputed Himalayan border, ties between India and China witnessed a thaw in 2024 with both sides withdrawing troops from two flashpoints. But analysts say mistrust remains a key hurdle to restoration of friendly ties between the Asian giants.
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