27 December 2024 - China Special Weapons News

China approves construction of mega-dam in Tibet Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- China is moving ahead with plans to build the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's longest river despite environmental, water security and displacement concerns raised by India, Bangladesh and Tibetan rights groups.
Devt of hydropower on Yarlung Zangbo River aims to address climate change, mitigate extreme hydrological disasters: Chinese FM Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- In response to a question about the hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always adhered to a responsible attitude toward the development of cross-border rivers. The development of hydropower on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River aims to accelerate the development of clean energy, address climate change, and mitigate extreme hydrological disasters.

Taiwan's tabletop simulation harms atmosphere of exchanges, shows secessionists' stubbornness and panic: mainland expert Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- With cross-Straits relations showing signs of thawing after recent exchange activities, Taiwan authorities' self-proclaimed "presidential office" held its first "tabletop simulation" designed to test the island's response in a scenario conflict with the Chinese mainland while stressing the "defense resilience" of Taiwan's society.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Dec 2024

China launches world's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped amphibious assault ship Type 076 Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a type of large vessel an expert said is the first of its kind in the world equipped with electromagnetic catapult and arresting technology, allowing it to launch manned and unmanned combat aircraft in addition to helicopters similar to an aircraft carrier.
Chinese navy launches next-gen amphibious assault ship Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- China launched on Friday the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship that can carry and launch drones and multiple aircraft including fighter jets, Xinhua News Agency reported.

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 27 Dec 2024

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on December 27, 2024 PRC MofA 27 Dec 2024

Xiplomacy: Xi's letters add dynamism to China's global exchanges People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- "The reply from President Xi was the greatest surprise of the year to me," said Humphrey Moshi, director of the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
To promote world peace, stability, and common progress of humanity People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- "The Vision of Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind carries forward the same spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Both are rooted in traditional Chinese values such as 'Be kind to your neighbor,' 'Seek amity through integrity,' and 'Promote harmony among all nations.'"

Decision on Taking Countermeasures Against U.S. Military Companies and Senior Executives PRC MofA 27 Dec 2024 -- Recently, the United States announced another substantial military assistance and arms sale to China's Taiwan region. Its "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" includes multiple negative sections on China. These seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interfere in China's internal affairs, and undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China sanctions 7 US military companies and relevant executives over arms sales to Taiwan region Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday announced its decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region.

China again urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. missile system People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- China once again urges the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system at an early date, as the deployment of the system brings the risk of geopolitical confrontation and an arms race to the region, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Iran FM stresses bilateral coordination with China upon arrival in Beijing IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Friday, emphasizing that the main objective of his visit was to enhance coordination between Iran and China in addressing regional and global challenges.
Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says new circumstances surrounding the nuclear issue and sanctions removal talks in 2025 necessitate "more consultations" with China.

China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over Canal, says FM in response to Trump's claim Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China will as always respect Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognize the Canal as a permanently neutral international waterway, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday, in response to a question about US president-elect Donald Trump's claim that there are Chinese soldiers stationed at the Panama Canal.

Chinese FM refutes US claim of 'transnational repression' of anti-HK activists Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- Responding to US claims that Hong Kong's bounties on some activists overseas constitute "transnational repression," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Friday that the so-called "pro-democracy activists" fled overseas to engage in activities to undermine China and disrupt Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Their actions interfere with Hong Kong's development and stability, endanger national security, harm China's core interests, and challenge the foundation of "one country, two systems."

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project strategic decision for regional connectivity, prosperity: Xi Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway is a strategic decision made by the three governments to promote regional connectivity, prosperity, and stability. Xi made the remarks in his congratulatory letter to the commencement ceremony of the railway project.

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