Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 38 km SW of Zhaotong, China
Mark Carney: Nearly 2 million Canadians are of Chinese descent, many with family and friends across the Pacific. As we renew this relationship, China has committed to soon allowing Canadians to visit without a visa
2 Deň PredPM Mark Carney: The Canada-China relationship has been distant and uncertain for nearly a decade. We're changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations
At 0541hrs (UTC+8), a PLA reconnaissance UAV was detected entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ and entering airspace near Dongsha (the Pratas Islands). After radio warnings, the UAV departed the area. The ROCArmedForces are monitoring the situation and responding accordingly
Canada agrees to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower duties on Canadian farm products, in a break with the U.S
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 282 km S of Dunhuang, China
China says it opposes foreign “interference” in other countries after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters
Trump o venezuelskej rope: Sme otvorení obchodovaniu. Čína si od nás môže kúpiť všetku ropu, ktorú chce, či už je tam alebo v Spojených štátoch. Rusko od nás môže tiež získať všetku ropu, ktorú potrebuje. Čína, Rusko a všetky ostatné krajiny sú vítané, aby s nami obchodovali. Budeme otvorení.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 47 km E of Zhaotong, China
Trump told the New York Times: It's up to the Chinese president what his country will do in Taiwan.
CNN s odvolaním sa na zdroje: Trump povedal spojencom a vysokým predstaviteľom o svojom želaní držať Irán, Rusko a Čínu mimo západnej pologule
1 Týždeň PredTrump si pripísal zásluhy za to, že tlačil na NATO, aby zvýšilo výdavky na obranu, a vyhlásil, že „bez jeho zapojenia by Rusko malo teraz celú Ukrajinu", pričom ostro kritizoval Nobelov výbor za to, že mu neudelil Nobelovu cenu za mier. Trump tiež naznačuje, že „jediný národ, ktorého sa Čína a Rusko boja a rešpektujú, je DJT [Donald J. Trump], ktorý znovuzriadil USA".
Čína dôrazne odsúdila USA za presmerovanie vývozu venezuelskej ropy do Washingtonu a mimo Pekingu po tom, čo prezident Trump predstavil plán na rafináciu a predaj až 50 miliónov barelov venezuelskej ropy uviaznutej v krajine pod americkou blokádou.
Čínske ministerstvo zahraničných vecí: Vyzývame Washington, aby zabezpečil bezpečnosť venezuelského prezidenta a jeho manželky, okamžite ich prepustil a vyriešil problém prostredníctvom dialógu.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 31 km NW of Hualin, China
2 Týždeň PredThe U.S. says to China's military exercises near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily." "We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," per @StateDept
Reuters, citing the Chinese military: Long-range live-fire drill conducted in waters surrounding northern Taiwan
3 Týždeň PredOn Monday, December 29, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized joint exercises around Taiwan Island. The drills, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," spanned five designated zones, forming a coordinated operational posture around the island
3 Týždeň PredChina's Coast Guard has released three images as part of its patrol activity around Taiwan during the PLA's joint exercise encircling the island. The images show CCG vessels participating in "law enforcement" patrols around Taiwan and the outlying islands of Wuqiu and Mazu
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are determined to defend our national sovereignty and any attempt to obstruct the reunification of the country will not succeed.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We oppose any attempt to divide Somali territory
3 Týždeň PredPoster released by Chinese state media ahead of Monday's snap-military drills around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," showing satellite imagery of Taiwanese airbases and other military sites with the text: "How could you ever attempt independence"
3 Týždeň PredTaiwanese Ministry of Defense: We strongly condemn the PRC's irrational provocations and oppose the PLA's actions that undermine regional peace. Rapid Response Exercises are underway, with forces on high alert to defend the Republic of China and protect our people
3 Týždeň PredThe Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has tonight announced a snap-military exercise in the Taiwan Strait and around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed Exercise “Justice Mission 2025” which will begin later this evening and last until Tuesday, December 30. Elements of the People’s Liberation Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force will participate in the exercise, which appears to be yet another attempt to simulate a blockade of Taiwan from the north, south, and east, rehearsing the beginning stages of a future invasion of the island by China.
In the event of a possible escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, Russia will support China in protecting national unity and territorial integrity, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.
China is likely to have loaded more than 100 DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields, according to a draft Pentagon report seen by Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 98 km N of Beitanzhuang, China
1 Mesiac PredU.S. approves $12 BILLION in weapons sales to Taiwan as tensions with Beijing mount. State Department clears 8 major military packages including HIMARS and autonomous drones
Taiwanské ministerstvo obrany vo štvrtok oznámilo, že americká vláda pokračuje v predaji zbraní Taiwanu v hodnote 11,1 miliardy dolárov, čo je najväčší americký balík zbraní pre ostrov, ktorý Čína považuje za svoje vlastné územie.
China's Foreign Ministry sends letters to the WSJ, WAPO to protest their coverage of Jimmy Lai's trial and conviction